OrthoSensor adds Zimmer to list of big ortho partners
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
OrthoSensor has struck a deal with Zimmer which will see the leading knee implant maker co-market its NexGen Knee system with the former’s Verasense intelligent instrumentation, designed to make the implantation of knee devices more accurate.
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