Zimmer Biomet to Unveil New Clinical Data and Portfolio of Innovative Technologies at AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting

WARSAW, Ind., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced six data presentations at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2021 Annual Meeting scheduled to be held on August 31 to September 3 in San Diego. The accepted data include a podium presentation showcasing Persona IQ^®, the Company's investigational smart knee implant developed in partnership with Canary Medical and currently under review by the FDA, and three posters on the clinical utility and value of Zimmer Biomet's remote care management platform, mymobility^® with Apple Watch^®.

"We are excited to share new data and showcase the newest additions to our innovative and comprehensive portfolio of products and technologies designed to restore mobility and transform the patient experience," said Ivan Tornos, Chief Operating Officer of Zimmer Biomet. "This year, we're proud to preview our investigational smart knee implant, alongside ROSA Hip, which is currently under review by the FDA for robotically-assisted anterior hip replacement. ROSA Hip and Persona IQ, once cleared, will be featured as a part of our ZBEdge Connected Intelligence suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies."

Following are the details of the scheduled data presentations at AAOS 2021:

Podium Sessions

• Paper 458 - A Smartwatch Paired Mobile Application Provides Postoperative Self-Directed Rehabilitation Without Compromising Patient Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Lead Presenter: Krishna Tripuraneni, MD, FAAOS
  Session: Adult Reconstruction Knee IV
  September 2, 2021
  8:50AM – 8:55AM PT
  Ballroom 6A
   
• Paper 459 - The Talking Knee is a Reality: Remote Patient Monitoring Prosthesis for Total Knee Arthroplasty
  Lead Presenter: Fred D. Cushner, MD, FAAOS, Hospital for Special Surgery
  Session: Adult Reconstruction Knee IV
  September 2, 2021
  9:00AM – 9:05AM PT
  Ballroom 6A
   
• Paper 509 - 7-Year Radiographic and Clinical Follow-Up of Vitamin E-Diffused Polyethylene Liners in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Findings from a Prospective, International, Multicenter Study of 977 Patients
  Lead Presenter: Charles R. Bragdon, PhD, Mass General Hospital
  Session: Adult Reconstruction Hip V
  September 2, 2021
  11:20AM – 11:25AM PT
  Ballroom 6B

Poster Presentations - September 2, 2021, 7:00AM – 5:00PM PT (Academy Hall – Sails Pavilion)

• P0542 - The Recovery Curve for Physical Activity Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Using Average Daily Step Counts Measured with a Smartphone-based Care Platform and Smart Watch
• P0528 - The Relationship of Common Patient Reported Outcomes and Passively Collected Outcome Measures in Adult Reconstruction
• P0765 - Use of a Smartphone-based Care Platform After Primary Joint Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Trial

Full abstracts of the planned presentations will be available on the AAOS website on August 31, 2021, at https://www.aaos.org/annual/education/browse-education/.

Exhibit Booth Information

Zimmer Biomet is planning to showcase its latest integrated digital and robotic technologies at Booth #2535. Click HERE to visit the Company's virtual exhibit booth which will go live on August 31, 2021.  

About the Company

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We seamlessly transform the patient experience through our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence.

With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise, Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality solutions to patients and providers. Our legacy continues to come to life today through our progressive culture of evolution and innovation.

For more information about our product portfolio, our operations in 25+ countries and sales in 100+ countries or about joining our team, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow Zimmer Biomet on Twitter at www.twitter.com/zimmerbiomet.    

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