Here are five points:
1. The system leverages X-ray technology to help with surgical planning and patient-specific implant positioning.
2. Surgeons use the X-ray images to create 3-D anatomic models.
3. Zimmer Biomet’s Patient Specific Instruments Planner analyzes a patient’s unique anatomy based on X-PSI Knee System’s images.
4. The system has the CE mark.
5. Zimmer Biomet will release the system initially in five European Union countries.
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