# Smith & Nephew acquires Brainlab orthopedic joint reconstruction business

Smith & Nephew has agreed to acquire the Brainlab orthopedic joint reconstruction business to enhance its digital surgery and robotic ecosystem. Financial terms were not disclosed. The companies will also collaborate on developing applications in orthopedic reconstruction and sports medicine.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-03-13
- Where: Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: digital surgery software, robotic surgery systems
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Smith & Nephew](https://endata.com/companies/19873.md) (acquirer)
- [Brainlab](https://endata.com/companies/37938.md) (target)

## Sources

- [innovahealthpartners.com](https://www.innovahealthpartners.com/interests/smith-nephew-announces-two-acquisitions/), 2019-03-13: "Smith & Nephew has also agreed to acquire the Brainlab orthopedic joint reconstruction business to 'further its multi-asset digital surgery and robotic ecosystem.'"

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