RAYNHAM, Mass., Jan. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, announced today an asset purchase and development agreement with Interventional Spine, Inc., a privately held manufacturer of expandable cage and minimally invasive surgery (MIS) technologies for spinal fusion. The Interventional Spine agreement is the latest example of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices strategy of investing in innovation in key platforms that will drive future growth. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

With Interventional Spine’s technology, DePuy Synthes will add a family of expandable cages, which are used in spinal fusion surgery to restore the natural disc height, to the company’s core spine platform. Interventional Spine’s expandable cage technology provides optimal tactile feedback for the surgeon, and features a continuously adjustable design that allows the surgeon to customize the device height to the patient’s anatomy. The implants are designed to maximize bone graft contact and containment, which helps promote bone growth and fusion. DePuy Synthes will significantly expand access to this technology by leveraging its global sales network. Interventional Spine currently serves healthcare professionals in the United States and select international markets.