Zimmer Biomet launches first-of-its-kind TKA device

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced it has launched Vanguard Individualized Design, reportedly the first total knee arthroplasty construct developed to offer a personalized fit while simplifying soft tissue preservation and balance.

According to a company press release, Vanguard has a flexible design that provides surgeons with the ability to mix and match bearings of the different thickness and geometry so they can personalize their approach and preserve soft tissue. While some traditional total knee implants offer a one-piece bearing construct of polyethylene between metal, Vanguard ID has two individual polyethylene bearings with different articulations on the medial and lateral sides.

“I believe that our newly released Vanguard Individualized Design will revolutionize total knee replacement,” Todd Davis, vice president and general manager of the global knee business, said in the release. “With the ability to fine tune the knee’s balance through the use of independent medial and lateral bearing thickness and constraint options, we will arm the surgeon with the ultimate soft tissue respecting capability.”

 

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