Innovative breakthrough: The world's first shoulder replacement surgical robot is approved by the FDA

Zimmer Biomet leads a new era of medical technology

On February 22nd, 2024, the medical technology world ushered in a major breakthrough. Zimmer Biomet, the global medical technology giant, announced that it developed a robot-assisted shoulder joint replacement The surgical ROSA® Shoulder System successfully obtained 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This marks ROSA Shoulder becoming the world's first approved robotic system for shoulder replacement surgery, bringing revolutionary progress to the field of shoulder replacement surgery.

ROSA® Shoulder: a new chapter in robotic surgery

The launch of ROSA Shoulder is not only another major achievement for Zimmer Biomet in the field of robotic surgery, but also the latest member of its ROSA robot product portfolio. Previously, Zimmer Biomet has successfully launched the ROSA® Knee system for total knee replacement and the ROSA® Hip system for total hip replacement. The addition of ROSA Shoulder further enriches Zimmer Biomet's product line in the field of robot-assisted surgery and demonstrates its leadership in medical technology innovation. ROSA Shoulder will be available in the U.S. in the second half of 2024 and will work with the mymobility® digital care management platform to deliver the ZBEdge dynamic smart product portfolio to patients undergoing shoulder replacement surgery.

Technological Innovation and Surgical Precision

The ROSA Shoulder system was originally designed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of shoulder replacement surgery. The system enables surgeons to make data-based decisions based on a patient's unique anatomy, enabling precise placement of shoulder components to improve surgical outcomes. In addition, ROSA Shoulder is also integrated with the Signature™ ONE surgical planning system 2.0, which uses 3D image technology for surgical planning, providing surgeons with real-time intraoperative data, further improving the accuracy and safety of surgery.

Expert Perspective: Changing the Future of Surgery

Dr. John W. Sperling, professor of orthopedics at Mayo Clinic, spoke highly of the ROSA Shoulder system. He noted that accurate placement of the glenoid and humerus during shoulder replacement surgery is a critical factor in postoperative function and long-term implant survival. ROSA Shoulder's innovative solution can simulate the entire surgical process before surgery, provide real-time feedback, and help surgeons accurately control the glenoid depth, thereby improving the success rate of surgery.

ROSA® Shoulder Product Features and Benefits

1. Precision and Accuracy

The ROSA Shoulder system provides surgeons with precise surgical planning and execution support through advanced robotics and data analytics. This system enables precise placement of the glenoid and humeral components, reducing deviations during surgery, thereby improving surgical success and patient satisfaction.

2. Personalized surgical planning

Combined with the Signature™ ONE Surgical Planning System 2.0, ROSA Shoulder can utilize 3D image-based methods for personalized surgical planning. This feature allows surgeons to develop more precise surgical plans based on the patient's unique anatomy and achieve customized treatment.

3. Improve surgical efficiency

The ROSA Shoulder system is designed with efficient surgical procedures in mind. For example, the system eliminates the need to place a positioning pin in the center of the glenoid during surgery, which simplifies the surgical steps, reduces surgical time, and reduces risks to the patient.

4. Strengthen surgeons’ confidence

With an easy-to-use interface and robot-assisted workflow, ROSA Shoulder increases surgeons' confidence in performing complex procedures. The real-time feedback and data support provided by the system enable doctors to make more precise decisions during surgery.

5. Improve surgical outcomes

ROSA Shoulder is designed to improve surgical outcomes through precise implant placement and personalized surgical planning. Reduce the risk of complications and improve the patient’s quality of postoperative recovery, thereby extending the life of the implant

6. Compatible with a variety of implant systems

ROSA Shoulder supports Zimmer Biomet's various shoulder implant systems, such as Comprehensive® Shoulder System, Identity® Shoulder System and Alliance® Glenoid System, providing more surgical options and flexibility.

7. Comprehensive support before and during surgery

From precise preoperative planning to real-time intraoperative data feedback, ROSA Shoulder provides surgeons with comprehensive support. This system ensures that every step of the surgical process is performed based on the most accurate information, minimizing surgical risks.

Introduction to Zimmer Biomet

Zimmer Biomet's history can be traced back to 1927. It initially started by producing aluminum splints. After nearly a century of development, it has become a global leader in the field of medical technology. After it was spun off from Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2001, it has successfully expanded its business scope in orthopedic implants, surgical products and other fields through continuous technological innovation and strategic mergers and acquisitions. In 2015, Zimmer Biomet further consolidated its leading position in the global orthopedic market through the acquisition of Biomet.

With the successful launch of the ROSA Shoulder system, Zimmer Biomet not only sets a new benchmark in the field of shoulder replacement surgery, but also opens up a new path for the future development of robot-assisted surgery.