Zimmer Biomet Continues Turnaround Lead by ROSA Robot

Zimmer Biomet’s net sales were up 1.2% year-over-year in the second quarter. CEO Bryan Hanson said the ROSA Knee robotic surgery system is performing even better than expected since it launched earlier this year, and is expected to be an important revenue-driver in the future.

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Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. says its long-term plan to return to steady growth is ahead of schedule.

The orthopedics company is still overcoming the quality and supply challenges that emerged when Zimmer and Biomet merged in 2015....

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