HippoFi, Zimmer Biomet, partner for spine biologics

HippoFi and Zimmer Biomet are partnering to develop and launch a novel synthetic biomaterial for bone growth.

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HippoFi and its subsidiary PUR Biologics have FDA 510(k) clearance for ActiveOrb technology and a global license from Zimmer Biomet to use in the spine market, according to a Sept. 7 news release. The companies are working under a joint commercialization research agreement to produce spine-specific products.

The synthetic biomaterial is expected to launch in 2024.

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