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September 28, 2024
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FDA clears Think Surgical robotic system for use with Zimmer Biomet knee system

Fact checked byGina Brockenbrough, MA
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Key takeaways:

  • Think Surgical received FDA clearance for its robotic system to be used with the Persona knee system from Zimmer Biomet.
  • Think Surgical and Zimmer Biomet announced a limited distribution agreement on June 11.

Think Surgical Inc. announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic system to be used with the Persona personalized knee system from Zimmer Biomet, according to a company press release.

Think Surgical entered a limited distribution agreement with Zimmer Biomet on June 11.

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Think Surgical received FDA clearance for its robotic system to be used with the Persona knee system from Zimmer Biomet. Image: Adobe Stock

“TMINI addresses surgeon demand for ergonomic, wireless, handheld robotic systems, and we believe this will accelerate adoption of robotics in knee procedures, particularly in the outpatient setting,” Stuart Simpson, president and CEO of Think Surgical, said in the release.