Zimmer Biomet to Debut New Z1 Femoral Hip System

Zimmer Biomet plans for broad commercial launch of the Z1 Femoral Hip System (Z1 System) for total hip arthroplasty in November.

The triple-taper femoral system, pairs with the company’s G7 Acetabular System to provide a streamlined and efficient total hip arthroplasty solution.

The Z1 System is tapered in three planes, designed to provide initial axial and rotational stability, as well as long-term stability across a range of femoral anatomies. The system includes collared and collarless options for cementless applications and offers three distinct neck options to manage a variety of patient anatomies. Offered with a single streamlined instrument tray, the Z1 System minimizes the instrument footprint and reduces processing and sterilization burden.

“We are excited to share our robust hip portfolio, anchored by our new triple-taper femoral stem, Z1, and our well-established G7 Acetabular System,” said Ivan Tornos, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zimmer Biomet. “Through a series of strategic acquisitions and in-house innovations, we’ve curated a diversified portfolio of hip implant solutions and innovative enabling technologies that provide surgeons with a wide array of options designed to address efficiency, accuracy and customization with a goal to improve overall surgical outcomes for patients.”

“Building on the success of our G7 Acetabular System, we delivered the Z1 System to address demand for a versatile and adaptable triple-taper femoral stem that allows surgeons to customize care for a broad range of hip arthroplasty patients,” said Louis Galrao, President, Hips at Zimmer Biomet. “The Z1 and G7 systems are enhanced by our curated suite of enabling technologies, which are designed to complement a variety of surgical approaches and workflows to make AI-, robotic- and mixed reality-powered surgical navigation and guidance accessible and approachable for more surgeons and care teams.”

Source: Zimmer Biomet