The Bactiguard technology, developed by a Swedish medical device company of the same name, is a thin metal alloy coating attached to an implant’s surface to reduce microbial adhesion, which decreases the risk of infection.
Zimmer Biomet said it plans to launch the trauma products in Europe this year and apply for clearance in the U.S.
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