The Medicrea Group announced that the company has signed a joint-venture agreement with the Spine division of National Surgical Pty Ltd. (National Surgical) to introduce the group's innovative products and patient-specific technologies in Australia and New Zealand. Other divisions of the National Surgical Businesses will remain unchanged. Prior to the establishment of the joint-venture, National Surgical was a leading distributor for Medtronic. Spine and Biologics in Australia and New Zealand and has developed and maintained excellent relationships for over 14 years with key accounts throughout the territory, is valued at more than €170 million annually.

Jon Mills, Managing Director of National Surgical, will remain to lead the newly-formed subsidiary with his existing team of highly-trained representatives covering all states and territories of Australia and New Zealand.