The $250m deal adds A&E Medical’s sternal sutures, cable systems, and rigid fixation systems to Zimmer Biomet’s Dental, Spine & Craniomaxillofacial and Thoracic business.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in August 2017.