Sam Brusco, Associate Editor06.11.24
Zimmer Biomet and Think Surgical began a limited distribution agreement for Think Surgical's TMINI miniature robotic system for total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
The duo said the agreement will create an exclusive offering to integrate Zimmer Biomet tech into a customized TMINI robotic solution. TMINI will complement Zimmer Biomet’s flagship ROSA robotics portfolio with a handheld, wireless, robotic option that uses a predetermined, CT-based, 3D surgical plan for accurate placement of implants.
Earlier this year, Zimmer Biomet broadened its ROSA robotics with ROSA shoulder. It’s touted as the first robotic surgery system for shoulder replacement. The ROSA platform also includes applications for total knee and total hip replacement.
"We are proud to be the first medtech company to offer two complementary robotic systems for surgeons looking to incorporate robotic assistance while performing a knee replacement," said Dr. Nitin Goyal, chief science, technology and innovation officer at Zimmer Biomet. "TMINI addresses surgeon demand for an ergonomic, wireless, handheld robotic system and now, in addition to ROSA, underscores our dedication to empowering surgeons with more choices to make the right decision for each patient."
Zimmer Biomet expects to introduce the customized TMINI system to select U.S. markets in H2 2024.
"Our strategic partnership with THINK Surgical allows us to explore the value of a handheld platform to accelerate adoption of robotics in orthopedic surgery," added Dr. Goyal. "We believe the TMINI system's design is particularly valuable and well-suited for knee procedures performed in ambulatory surgery centers and other out-patient settings."
Think Surgical also entered collaboration agreements with b-ONE Ortho Corp. and Maxx Orthopedics earlier this year.
Orthopedic Design & Technology spoke to Dr. Goyal in a recent feature article covering orthobiologics—check it out!
The duo said the agreement will create an exclusive offering to integrate Zimmer Biomet tech into a customized TMINI robotic solution. TMINI will complement Zimmer Biomet’s flagship ROSA robotics portfolio with a handheld, wireless, robotic option that uses a predetermined, CT-based, 3D surgical plan for accurate placement of implants.
Earlier this year, Zimmer Biomet broadened its ROSA robotics with ROSA shoulder. It’s touted as the first robotic surgery system for shoulder replacement. The ROSA platform also includes applications for total knee and total hip replacement.
"We are proud to be the first medtech company to offer two complementary robotic systems for surgeons looking to incorporate robotic assistance while performing a knee replacement," said Dr. Nitin Goyal, chief science, technology and innovation officer at Zimmer Biomet. "TMINI addresses surgeon demand for an ergonomic, wireless, handheld robotic system and now, in addition to ROSA, underscores our dedication to empowering surgeons with more choices to make the right decision for each patient."
Zimmer Biomet expects to introduce the customized TMINI system to select U.S. markets in H2 2024.
"Our strategic partnership with THINK Surgical allows us to explore the value of a handheld platform to accelerate adoption of robotics in orthopedic surgery," added Dr. Goyal. "We believe the TMINI system's design is particularly valuable and well-suited for knee procedures performed in ambulatory surgery centers and other out-patient settings."
Think Surgical also entered collaboration agreements with b-ONE Ortho Corp. and Maxx Orthopedics earlier this year.
Orthopedic Design & Technology spoke to Dr. Goyal in a recent feature article covering orthobiologics—check it out!