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![(Left) The THINK Surgical TMINI Miniature Robotic System, and (right) Zimmer Biomet's ROSA Robotics systems. | Source: THINK Surgical, Zimmer Biomet.](https://www.therobotreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/THINK-ROSA-featured.jpg)
(Left) The THINK Surgical TMINI Miniature Robotic System, and (proper) Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA Robotics programs. | Supply: THINK Surgical, Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet at this time introduced it signed a restricted distribution settlement with THINK Surgical. The businesses will now develop an unique providing integrating Zimmer Biomet know-how right into a customized TMINI Miniature Robotic System from Suppose Surgical.
The TMINI system, which can be utilized for whole knee arthroplasty, will complement Zimmer Biomet’s flagship ROSA surgical robotics portfolio. The businesses say the hand held robotic possibility will allow correct implant placement to a predetermined CT-based, 3D surgical plan.
“TMINI addresses surgeon demand for an ergonomic, wi-fi, handheld robotic system and now, along with ROSA, underscores our dedication to empowering surgeons with extra decisions to make the best determination for every affected person,” mentioned Dr. Nitin Goyal, chief science, know-how, and innovation officer at Zimmer Biomet.
THINK Surgical designed its TMINI system to allow implant placement and speed up the uptake of orthopedic robotics. Following a CT-based, 3D surgical plan, the TMINI robotic handpiece routinely compensates for a surgeon’s hand motion to find bone pins alongside exactly outlined planes. The U.S. Meals and Drug Administration granted TMINI clearance in Could 2023.
With greater than 90 years of expertise, Zimmer Biomet mentioned it affords an built-in suite of digital and robotic applied sciences that use knowledge, knowledge analytics, and synthetic intelligence. The Warsaw, Ind.-based firm has operations in over 25 international locations and gross sales in over 100 international locations.
Zimmer Biomet retains give attention to ROSA Robotics portfolio
Zimmer Biomet says it anticipates introducing the custom-made TMINI System to pick out markets within the U.S. within the second half of 2024.
“Our strategic partnership with THINK Surgical permits us to discover the worth of a handheld platform to speed up adoption of robotics in orthopedic surgical procedure,” added Dr. Goyal. “We imagine the TMINI system’s design is especially useful and well-suited for knee procedures carried out in ambulatory surgical procedure facilities and different out-patient settings.”
Earlier this yr, Zimmer Biomet expanded its ROSA portfolio with ROSA Shoulder, a robotic surgical procedure system for shoulder substitute. The corporate says the platform, which incorporates purposes for whole knee and whole hip substitute, stays its core focus as it really works with THINK Surgical.
With ROSA Robotics, Zimmer Biomet says it hopes to supply real-time insights to optimize surgical outcomes and revolutionize the usual of care. The portfolio consists of the corporate’s knee, partial knee, hip, and shoulder surgical programs. Moreover, the corporate affords ROSA ONE, a robotic platform that assists surgeons in planning and performing neurosurgical procedures minimally invasively.