S1 Ep 3 - ZB’s Lancaster talks next-gen knee systems, robotics & building a new regional powerhouse

In this episode of Ortho Innovation Talks, Jim Lancaster, President of Global Reconstruction at Zimmer Biomet, connects his deep roots in Warsaw, Indiana—known as the orthopedic capital of the world—with his current role in shaping the region's future as a global MedTech hub with his efforts to diversify the region's medtech industry, including the partnership with Plug and Play to attract new innovations in sensor technology and augmented reality, and by driving technical innovations at Zimmer Biomet. Additionally, Lancaster provides an in-depth look at the development of Persona IQ, the world's first smart knee system, which integrates advanced sensor technology to monitor patient recovery. He also discusses the growing importance of cementless fixation in knee implants, highlighting Zimmer Biomet's focus on enhancing implant longevity and patient outcomes. Lastly, Lancaster discusses Zimmer Biomet's role in surgical robotics, particularly the advancements brought by the Rosa robotics platform, which includes applications for knee, hip, and even shoulder surgeries. Please join us September 10-12th for DeviceTalks's LIVE Connected Health webinar series. Register at no cost: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4613481/E930EFFA706588C378BEAA97824C7CE2/5516160 Tune in and subscribe to DeviceTalks on all major podcast channels and follow youtube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Thank you for listening to the Ortho Innovation Talks podcast, featuring Zimmer Biomet!

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