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VB Spine to Acquire Exclusive Rights to Augmedics' Spine Platform
Acquisition of xvision Spine System® will expand VB Spine's visualization portfolio and make it a leader in AR-enabled spine solutions.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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VB Spine, the largest privately held spine company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire exclusive rights to the xvision Spine System® from Augmedics. The xvision is the first FDA-cleared augmented reality (AR) navigation platform for spine surgery, and the acquisition will allow VB Spine to become a world leader in AR-enabled spine solutions. The transaction is subject to approval and closing conditions and is expected to close in the coming weeks.
Why it matters
This acquisition is a key part of VB Spine's strategy to expand its enhanced visualization technology portfolio. By combining the xvision Spine System with its recent acquisition of the SpineHawk intraoperative visualization platform, VB Spine aims to redefine spine care with differentiated technologies that improve surgical outcomes.
The details
The xvision Spine System is designed to combine the benefits of navigation with the ease and utility of open surgery, providing surgeons with visualization while looking directly at the patient, as well as accuracy, precision, workflow efficiency, and radiation reduction. The system has been used in nearly 13,000 spinal procedures to date.
- VB Spine and Augmedics signed a definitive agreement in February 2026.
- The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to approval and closing conditions.
The players
VB Spine LLC
The largest privately held spine company and among the largest family-owned medical technology companies in the world, with a comprehensive portfolio and a large global distribution network.
Augmedics
A company that pioneers cutting-edge augmented reality technologies to improve surgical outcomes, and the developer of the FDA-cleared xvision Spine System.
Marc Viscogliosi
Co-CEO of VB Spine.
Paul Ziegler
President and CEO of Augmedics.
What they’re saying
“We have long admired the xvision technology and potential of the platform. We believe with our implant integration and scale, we have the ability to harness the true potential of AR navigation. Combined with the SpineHawk platform, this will expand our existing spine solutions and supports our long-term roadmap to redefine spine care with differentiated technologies.”
— Marc Viscogliosi, Co-CEO of VB Spine
“We are proud of the clinical impact xvision has made in spine surgery and VB Spine's commitment to our world-class portfolio. This agreement will strengthen our competitive advantage as an augmented reality innovation engine as we turn our focus to expanding our reach into adjacent surgical indications.”
— Paul Ziegler, President and CEO of Augmedics
What’s next
Subject to approval and closing, VB Spine and Augmedics intend to work together to support an orderly transition for customers.
The takeaway
This acquisition positions VB Spine as a leader in augmented reality-enabled spine solutions, allowing the company to leverage its scale and expertise to further advance surgical visualization and improve patient outcomes in spine procedures.
