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Software Issue Brings Recall Of Zimmer ROSA

 
• By Elizabeth Orr

Zimmer Biomet has issued a recall on its ROSA Brain 3.0 software platform due to a software issue that could cause patient injury.

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A robot designed to assist in brain surgery is being recalled because a software error could send the device arm to an incorrect position, potentially leading to patient injury.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced the recall of its ROSA Brain 3.0 robotic surgery system on 7 November

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