Zimmer Biomet Announced FDA Breakthrough Designation for World's First Iodine-Treated Total Hip Replacement System
On October 28, 2025, Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global leader in medical technology, announced that the FDA had granted breakthrough device designation for its groundbreaking iodine-treated total hip replacement system, the first product in the company’s history to receive this recognition.
The innovative iodine technology features a controlled-release iodine surface treatment integrated into the iTaperloc® Complete and iG7™ Hip Systems. It is designed to help address infection-related challenges in joint replacement procedures, particula...