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Home » Simbionix buys GMV’s Arthro VR training simulator | Deals Roundup

Simbionix buys GMV’s Arthro VR training simulator | Deals Roundup

January 27, 2012 By MassDevice staff

Simbionix

Simbionix USA Corp. acquired the Arthro VR arthroscopic training simulator line from Spain’s GMV for an undisclosed amount.

The deal broadens Simbionix’s footprint in the orthopedic training arena. The Arthro VR features a line of simulated procedures using fiberglass limb replicas, 3D images and haptic sensation.

"Identified by Simbionix as a leading product line in a growing field, the Arthro VR is a well suited addition to our current line of industry leading simulators and integrates nicely with our global distribution channel," Simbionix CEO Gary Zamler said in prepared remarks. "This purchase demonstrates our ongoing commitment to advancing medical education, and identifying high quality simulation technologies for our expanding global customer base. Simbionix will continue to invest resources in arthroscopy, enhancing available modules and growing the simulator lines capabilities. I would also like to express our appreciation to the GMV Management team for the cooperative spirit and manner in which we worked together so well over the past few months, leading to this desirable result."

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Filed Under: News Well Tagged With: Bayer, becton dickinson, Bracco Diagnostics, C.R. Bard, Covidien, Deals Roundup, Essilor International, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO), Lantheus Medical Imaging, M*Modal, MedQuist Holdings Inc., Novation, PPD Inc., Premier Inc., Simbionix USA Corp., VirtualScopics Inc.

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