Device Debut: Zimmer Biomet's Sidus Stemless Shoulder Will Take On Wright's Simpliciti
Executive Summary
US FDA cleared the Sidus total shoulder arthroplasty system for patients with "good bone stock" who have osteoarthritis, posttraumatic arthrosis, focal avascular necrosis of the humeral head, or a previous shoulder surgery that does not compromise the fixation. The company is planning to launch it in the US by the end of the quarter.
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