Zimmer Biomet earned FDA clearance for its Persona SoluTion porous plasma spray femur total knee implant component, according to a Dec. 4 news release.
Four things to know:
1. The Personal SoluTion PPS femur has a porous coating for cementless fixation and uses a proprietary surface treatment to enhance wear performance.
2. It is designed for patients who have sensitivities to bone cement and/or metal.
3. Zimmer Biomet now has a fully cementless alternative to cobalt-chrome implants. The company's portfolio also includes the Persona OsseoTi Tibia and OsseoTi Patella.
4. Persona SoluTion PPS femur will be commercially available in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2025.