Warburg Pincus-backed Appasamy acquires German manufacturer of ophthalmic surgical products

Appasamy Associates, a Warburg Pincus-backed global surgical ophthalmology manufacturer headquartered in Chennai, has announced the acquisition of RUCK, a German manufacturer of ophthalmic surgical products and systems.

RUCK brings more than four decades of experience in ophthalmic surgery. Its portfolio includes the Pentasys, Qube and Qube Pro systems for cataract and vitreoretinal procedures. Qube Pro, its flagship surgical system, combines advanced technology with ease of use and performance across anterior and posterior segment surgery.

The Qube Pro and Pentasys systems are widely used and trusted by surgeons in Germany and the Benelux region. Close collaboration with leading ophthalmologists and international partners plays an important role in shaping RUCK’s product development initiatives.

The acquisition supports Appasamy’s ambition to build a broader global surgical ophthalmology business, bringing together complementary technologies and capabilities into the group. Appasamy has established medical technology centres of excellence in Denmark and San Francisco, and this acquisition adds RUCK’s specialised phaco-vitrectomy capabilities to this technology base, while retaining engineering and development in Germany.