Zimmer Biomet Adds CD Diagnostics To List Of 2016 Acquisitions

The deal will add musculoskeletal diagnostic tests to Zimmer Biomet's new Signature Solutions consulting and technology program. It is the orthopedics giant's sixth acquisition of 2016.

A week after launching a new comprehensive consulting and technology program to help hospitals manage orthopedic surgery episodes-of-care, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. is adding in vitro diagnostics to the program with an acquisition of CD Diagnostics.

On Aug. 15, Zimmer Biomet announced plans to acquire the Claymont, Del.-based company, which specializes in diagnostics based on biomarkers...

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