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Artimplant and Small Bone Innovations, Inc. revise terms of five License, Supply and Distribution agreements

Artimplant and SBi are parties to five license, supply and distribution agreements covering the Artelon® CMC Spacer, CMC Spacer Arthro, MTP Spacer, STT Spacer and DRU Spacer (“Original Agreements”). Artimplant and SBi have renegotiated the following material terms of the Original Agreements that have been incorporated into a single new restated agreement (“New Agreement”):

– The Agreements have been converted to non-exclusive.
– Minimum sales quotas are lowered and SBi’s geographical territory is adjusted.
– Artimplant commits to support SBi with additional clinical documentation.
– The payment due to Artimplant per unit sale is significantly increased.
– The Initial Term of the New Agreement will run from 1/1/09 – 12/31/14.
– An option agreement providing Artimplant the right to sell and SBi the right to purchase regulatory files have been terminated.

Josh Sandberg

Josh Sandberg is the President and CEO of Ortho Spine Partners and sits on several company and industry related Boards. He also is the Creator and Editor of OrthoSpineNews.

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2 Comments

  1. Is SBI still viable? Or does this send a message that they are in trouble? Under-performance at a time they are seeking investment can’t be good.

  2. I wouldn’t count them out just yet. They have a strong market position and product line. At least, it could be a decent acquisition. If they can get some traction with the STAR ankle…

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