# Johnson & Johnson acquires Emerging Implant Technologies for 3D-printed spinal implants

Johnson & Johnson has acquired Emerging Implant Technologies (EIT), a manufacturer of 3D-printed titanium interbody implants for spinal fusion surgery, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition bolsters J&J's DePuy Synthes interbody implant portfolio.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-09-13
- Where: United States
- Status: completed
- Products: 3D-printed titanium spinal implants
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Johnson & Johnson](https://endata.com/companies/9845.md) (acquirer)
- [Emerging Implant Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/29257.md) (target)

## Sources

- [medtechdive.com](https://www.medtechdive.com/news/jj-buys-eit-for-3d-printed-titanium-spinal-implants/532249/), 2018-09-13: "J&J’s takeover of EIT bolsters its DePuy Synthes interbody implant portfolio while heading off a potential threat to its existing polyetheretherketone (PEEK) business."

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