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Zimmer’s PSI Shoulder utilizes 3D visualization software to allow a surgeon to create a customized surgical plan for each patient, and then provides patient-specific surgical instrument guides to facilitate placement of the implant corresponding to the plan.

Zimmer Spine, Inc. has begun distributing its APEX Spine System, a comprehensive set of implants and instruments designed to safely and effectively correct a broad range of spinal deformities, as well as complex and degenerative spinal diseases. Under the terms of a long-term agreement with SpineCraft (Westmont, IL), Zimmer Spine will exclusively market the APEX Spine System to healthcare organizations across the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. has acquired NORMED Medizin-Technik GmbH, of Tuttlingen, Germany-based a provider of innovative technologies for the foot and ankle, hand and wrist reconstruction and trauma markets. NORMED’s range extends to specialized plates, screws and instruments, including systems for bone reconstruction and fracture repair, fusion procedures and external fixation.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. has announced that it has acquired the business assets of West Chester, Pennsylvania-based Knee Creations, LLC. Zimmer says the acquisition enhances its product portfolio of knee treatments through the addition of Knee Creations’ Subchondroplasty® procedure.

Zimmer’s newly launched DTO 5.5 System enables clinicians to treat varying levels of spinal disc degeneration at adjacent levels, seamlessly integrating fusion and non-fusion treatments through a single construct.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. has reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012 showing a modest year on year increase of 2.1% on a constant currency basis. Full-year net sales were $4.47 billion, an increase of 0.4% reported and 2.3% constant currency over the prior year.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. has introduced the Zimmer V2F Anterior Fixation System, a new implant system for the treatment of thoracolumbar burst fractures, tumors, disc degeneration and other pathologies of the anterior spine. The system represents Zimmer’s first lateral plate system for the spinal trauma segment.

Zimmer has received FDA 510(k) clearance to market iASSIST™ Knee, the Personalized Guidance System™ for knee replacement procedures. Zimmer says its device provides simple, intuitive and accurate intraoperative feedback and alignment validation to surgeons during joint replacement procedures, eliminating the need for bulky capital equipment.

In what is another sign of consolidation in the medical device industry, orthopaedic giant Zimmer Inc is reportedly closing its Austin, Texas operation.

Zimmer Spine, Inc. is initiating a voluntary worldwide recall of all 315 units of the PEEK Ardis® Inserter because of reports of implant breakage when the implant is subjected to excessive lateral and/or off-axis forces from the inserter during surgery.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc., has launched a new app for smartphones that is now available globally. The application, Zimmer Comeback, uses the GPS in a user’s smartphone to record time and distance while walking or running. Zimmer will donate one dollar to the Arthritis Foundation for every mile users walk or run.

Zimmer’s unique trabecular metal spinal implants are being introduced both sides of the pond as the company seems keen to exploit its promising technology.

Zimmer Holdings Inc chose last week’s EFORT congress at which to launch its Sidus™ Stem-Free Shoulder system which it claims is ideal for patients with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis.

Zimmer Nexgen Knee Tibial component under the spotlight as Mayo clinic divulges high rate of loosening.

Synvasive’s eLIBRA® knee balancing system will shortly be available from Zimmer following the recently announced acquisition.

Zimmer’s new Beijing-based centre reinforces company’s focus on innovations for the Asian market.