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ROSA shoulder system for robot-assisted surgery. | Source: Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet announced last week that it had received FDA 510(k) clearance for its ROSA Shoulder System. The ROSA shoulder system is the first surgical robot for shoulder replacement. This is also the fourth application of the robotic surgical assistant, including the ROSA Knee System for total knee arthroplasty and the ROSA Hip System for total hip arthroplasty.
“We are proud and excited to be the first company in the world to offer robotic surgical assistive devices for anatomical surgery and reverse shoulder joint surgery,” said Ivan Tornos, President and CEO of Zimmer Biomet. “I do it,” he said. “ROSA Shoulder represents a new advancement to help surgeons leverage the power of robotics and data analytics to perform highly complex shoulder surgeries accurately and efficiently.”
Zimmer Biomet, which has more than 90 years of experience, said it offers an integrated suite of digital and robotics technologies that use data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, the company operates in more than 25 countries and sells in more than 100 countries.
Zimmer Biomet added to portfolio
Zimmer Biomet announced that the ROSA Shoulder has joined its portfolio of shoulder implants, which includes the Identity Shoulder System. The robot also joins Zimmer Inc.'s ZBEdge Dynamic Intelligence platform to advance digital technologies, robotics and implants.
The company says it designed the ROSA shoulder to provide surgeons with flexibility and enable precise placement for improved outcomes. Zimmer Biomet claims this is one of the only systems capable of replicating humeral head resection.
ROSA also explained that no pins are needed in the center of the glenoid during surgery, making it easier to insert instruments into the incision.
Like other ROSA applications, the shoulder system supports data for decision-making based on unique anatomy, Zimmer Biomet said. Pre-operatively, it integrates with the newly released Signature ONE surgical planning system. Signature ONE uses a 3D image-based approach to visualization, surgical planning, and patient-specific guide creation.
During surgery, the platform provides surgeons with real-time intraoperative data to help control, execute and validate personalized plans for glenoid and humerus placement. Zimmer Biomet said this pursues the goal of reducing complications for patients.
ROSA Shoulder joins the ZBEdge Dynamic Intelligence portfolio for patients undergoing shoulder replacement surgery in collaboration with the mymobility digital care management platform.
ROSA provides Mayo Clinic data before and during surgery.
“One of the challenging aspects of performing a shoulder replacement is correct glenoid and humeral placement, which is critical to postoperative function and long-term implant survival,” he said. John W. SperlingHe is an MD, MBA, and Professor of Orthopedics at Mayo Clinic.
“This innovative approach is designed to allow surgeons to virtually walk through a surgical procedure prior to performing a resection, then receive real-time feedback, control glenoid depth, and validate the resection intraoperatively,” he said.
Mayo Clinic said it has a financial interest in Zimmer Biomet's technology and will use the proceeds to support its nonprofit mission in patient care, education and research.
Zimmer Biomet said the ROSA shoulder will be commercially available in the United States in the second half of 2024.
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