MILAN, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 27, 2025--
Demetra Holding, an innovative and independent international medical company leader in providing anti-infective cements, spacers and biomaterials for orthopedic applications, today announced its acquisition of a 51% stake in GetSet Surgical, a leading Swiss-based spine surgical solutions provider.
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The acquisition marks a significant step in Demetra Holding's strategy to broaden its offerings in the Spine sector. The collaboration will combine Demetra’s existing technologies with GetSet’s expertise in sterile spine procedure kits, creating a comprehensive spinal/orthopedic product lineup designed to reduce infection risks, optimize hospital efficiency and contribute to environment sustainability.
Strategic benefits of the acquisition
This investment will integrate the strengths of both companies, establishing a new approach to spine and orthopedic procedures. The use of sterile-packaged disposable implants and instruments helps to reduce the risk of infections and hospital costs associated with central sterilization issues, aligning directly with Demetra’s mission of becoming the company of choice for infection management and efficiency through its portfolio companies: Tecres, OSARTIS, OsteoRemedies and Yijiutai.
As a result of this acquisition, both companies will be able to offer integrated solutions that promote patient safety and operational efficiency, as well as environment sustainability, key objectives in modern healthcare.
Michele Perrino, CEO of Demetra Holding, commented: “Demetra Holding is proud to spearhead this collaboration, as it aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance healthcare solutions focused on orthopedic infection management strategies worldwide. By combining the innovative capabilities of GetSet Surgical with our existing product offerings, we are striving to create and become the premier choice for surgeons and their patients in the single-use, sterile packaged spinal procedure market.”
Ole Stoklund, founder and CEO of GetSet Surgical stated: “The integration of GetSet’s cutting-edge sterile packaged spine procedure kits with Demetra Holding’s robust portfolio and resources will significantly enhance our mutual commitment to minimizing infection risks and optimizing operational efficiencies in hospitals and the emerging ASC market.”
Global expansion and US market focus
As part of its expansion plans, Demetra Holding is prioritizing the introduction of GetSet’s products into the United States market. The newly established US Spine Division of Demetra’s portfolio company OsteoRemedies will manage the distribution of these products. This division will be headed by Ted Bird, an industry veteran recently appointed Vice President Spine Commercial.
The initial US product offerings will include GetSet’s GoPLF!™ Posterior Lateral Fusion system, already FDA approved. Introduction of GetSet's GoLIF!™ Lumbar Interbody Fusion system is anticipated to take place later this year following FDA 510(k) clearance which is pending. Additional systems already in development will be expedited by this new investment.
Integration into Demetra's global infrastructure
Beyond the US, Demetra Holding is committed to expanding GetSet Surgical’s innovative products across its global operations. Both the GoPLF!™ and GoLIF!™ systems are already CE-marked and available for distribution in European and other International markets. By leveraging Demetra’s extensive infrastructure, the integration of GetSet Surgical will expand the availability of advanced healthcare solutions in key global markets, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and driving efficiency in healthcare delivery worldwide.
About Demetra Holding SpA - Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Demetra Holding is dedicated to aggregating innovative healthcare companies that enhance lives through advanced products with a focus on infection prevention and control. For more information, visit www.demetraholding.com
About GetSet™ Surgical - Founded in 2016 in Switzerland, GetSet™ Surgical is transforming conventional spine surgery practices by providing sterile-packed, ready-to-use implants and instruments. More information can be found at www.getsetsurgical.com
Michele Perrino, CEO of Demetra Holding (Photo: Business Wire)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry swished a 3-pointer on his second shot from deep and raised his arms in delight when the ball went through.
Curry is back and healthy at long last for the Golden State Warriors, and everyone at Chase Center celebrated the magnitude of the moment right along with him.
Coming off the bench in the regular season for the first time in 14 years, Curry was greeted by a warm standing ovation and greetings on the big screen — he also expressed his gratitude on video — when he entered with 4:54 left in the opening quarter against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
He immediately passed off for an assist on a dunk by Charles Bassey, who just signed with Golden State earlier in the day. Curry made a 3-pointer with 34 seconds remaining in the period.
This marked the first time he has come off the bench in a regular-season game since March 7, 2012, against Memphis. He last was a reserve in Game 4 of the first round of the 2022 playoffs during the Warriors’ last championship run.
Curry's pregame warmup is always a must-see show long before the main event, and the cheers were extra loud for his latest session now that he's finally back on the floor.
Curry was cheered pregame, too, and set to play about 25 minutes following a two-plus-month absence and 27 straight games sidelined because of a right knee injury.
He signed a few autographs after his shooting routine then missed his full-court heave before disappearing into the tunnel.
“He's one of the most beloved players in league history, Bay Area history in any sport and I think a long absence like this reminds everybody how lucky we are to see him, to watch him, to coach him, to play with him,” coach Steve Kerr said. “So tonight's a special night because we're reminded of how lucky we've been and how lucky we still are.”
Kerr said before the game that it's still unclear how many of the remaining games Curry will play given Golden State has five contests in eight days with a back-to-back the rest of the way — and the expectation is he wouldn't play on consecutive nights.
“We're going to manage it accordingly. The plan for tonight would be shorter bursts and we'll see on the minutes,” Kerr said. “But first game back he's not playing 48 minutes.”
The schedule will be determined by how Curry feels and input from Vice President of Player Health and Performance Rick Celebrini.
Rockets coach Ime Udoka knew Houston would have its hands full with No. 30 back.
“One of the best movers in the game. Four other guys at a time are concentrated on getting shots for him, so that’s not just one guy, and then does a good job in general with all the screens, off-ball actions, and pick-and-rolls,” Udoka said. "It’s a team effort. We need to be locked in on that, and obviously we’ve seen him enough and know some things that have hurt us in the past, and we need to prepare for that with him coming back.”
Curry scrimmaged several times this past week to test his injured right knee, and he said Saturday it was never a consideration to shut it down for the rest of the season. Kerr hoped to have Curry and younger brother Seth finally play together.
When Stephen Curry re-entered the game at the 6:19 mark of the second quarter, they did — the first time brothers played together in Warriors franchise history, according to Elias. Seth Curry also has been injured much of the season.
Seth Curry did appear in six preseason games for Golden State in 2013 then played for the team’s G League Santa Cruz Warriors that year — with the brothers playing all of 100 seconds together during the fourth quarter of two games during that ’13 preseason.
Kerr had said Saturday that Stephen Curry was expected to play for the first time since Jan. 30 against Detroit, though the Warriors listed him as questionable.
Curry warmed up in Kevin Durant's “Scoring Title” Nike KD 4s with former teammate Durant playing for the Rockets.
After Saturday's practice, Curry said dealing with the pain is part of his “new normal” and the offseason will require a significant reset.
The 38-year-old Curry initially expected to be playing right after the All-Star break, but the recovery was prolonged by some difficult moments when he would feel good, push hard then pay for it the following day.
Curry leads the Warriors in scoring with 27.2 points per game and it has been frustrating.
The Warriors (36-41) had lost three straight games overall and were 13-25 this season without Curry — including 9-18 during this stretch with him sidelined by patellofemoral pain syndrome.
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, shoots a 3-point basket over Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard, left, kicks a pass by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Fans watch as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, foreground, warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos, from left, reacts from the sideline with Quinten Post, Seth Curry, Will Richard and Stephen Curry during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in San Francisco, Thursday, April 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, smiles while shaking hands with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell after an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Thursday, April 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Injured Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, middle, smiles while talking with Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) and guard Donovan Mitchell after an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Thursday, April 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
