Medical Devices Add-on Acquisitions in 2026

Zavation Medical Products, a Gemspring Capital portfolio company, has acquired ChoiceSpine Holdings, a Knoxville-based designer and manufacturer of spinal implant systems; terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Zavation's spinal implant portfolio and commercial reach across inpatient and outpatient settings, and Derek Kuyper was named CEO of the combined organization.

UNIMED, a ZCG Private Equity–backed provider of medical and compliance solutions for the maritime industry, has acquired Regenboog Shipping Pharmacy, a Rotterdam-based distributor of pharmaceutical products and medical devices serving the maritime sector. The add-on expands Unimed’s presence in the Netherlands, builds on its recent Lagaay integration, and brings Regenboog’s portfolio of more than 1,000 SKUs and ~300+ customers into the Unimed platform.

GCM, a precision manufacturer backed by Avista Healthcare Partners, has acquired Kettmann Machining, a San Jose-based maker of precision-machined plastic and metal parts for the MedTech industry. The add-on expands GCM's capacity with a modern 40,000 sq. ft. facility and deepens its high-precision manufacturing capabilities to support next-generation medical device OEMs.

Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG has acquired PlusORTHO Prothetik GmbH, an Oftringen-based specialist in orthopedic hand, foot and knee implants, fixation systems and surgical instruments. The bolt-on expands Healthcare Holding Schweiz's Orthopedic Solutions platform to broaden its product portfolio, improve delivery times and deepen clinical/OR support, with PlusORTHO's founder Andreas Keller remaining involved post-transaction.

Solmetex, LLC has acquired ReLeaf, a developer of hands-free, high-volume evacuation systems for dental hygiene and clinical procedures, to expand its patient-safety and procedural-efficiency product portfolio. The acquisition will integrate ReLeaf's evacuation and aerosol-reduction technology into Solmetex's offerings and broaden accessibility to dental practices in the United States and Canada. Financial terms were not disclosed; Solmetex is PE-backed by investors including GTCR, AGIC Capital, Avista Healthcare Partners, and Gemini Investors.

VB Spine LLC completed the acquisition of Stryker’s spinal implant manufacturing facility in Cestas, France, transferring site employees and operations to VB Spine. The deal expands VB Spine’s global manufacturing footprint and is financed in part by equity investors Viscogliosi Brothers entities with support from Barings.

DirectMed Imaging, a portfolio company of Frazier Healthcare Partners, has acquired Tri-Imaging Solutions and will combine the two businesses under the Tri-Imaging name. The transaction creates a scaled imaging solutions platform that expands parts inventory, service capabilities, and technical training for healthcare networks, independent service organizations, and equipment manufacturers.