Aesculap acquires Aragon Surgical

Center Valley, Pa.-based surgical instrument manufacturer Aesculap has acquired Aragon Surgical, which focuses on radio frequency (RF) electrosurgical instruments for tissue fusion and cutting. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Aragon Surgical developed RF devices with articulating jaw technology, which allows surgeons increased maneuverability at the surgical site.

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