Zimmer Debuts New Modular External Fixation System

LAS VEGAS, March 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) is launching a new, more efficient external fixation system for trauma patients.

Available in both small (6mm) and large (11mm) systems, the XtraFix® External Fixation System from Zimmer is a modular system that offers surgeons advances in design technology and materials.  The XtraFix System allows surgeons to eliminate steps, as well as bars and clamps from the external fixation process, resulting in saved time, costs and overall team effort.

"The design philosophy of the XtraFix External Fixation System is based on increasing efficiency above all else," explained Nate Folkert, President, Zimmer Trauma. "Each component of the XtraFix System incorporates only the most useful features from the many different systems currently on the market and combines them into one time-saving and highly efficient device. It enables surgeons to build rigid external constructs using fewer components in less time."

The recently released small (6mm) system gives surgeons the ability to connect small and large systems with a single clamp. This transitional feature enables surgeons to accommodate small extremity fractures in larger constructs. In addition, the XtraFix 3D Bar/Pin-to-Bar/Pin design means pins can be placed where the fracture dictates, not the fixator, and flexible configurations means constructs require fewer components.

"With superior components and highly functional design, the XtraFix External Fixation System offers surgeons unsurpassed efficiency and significant flexibility when it comes to construct options and possibilities," added Folkert.

About the Company Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, Zimmer designs, develops, manufactures and markets orthopaedic reconstructive, spinal and trauma devices, dental implants, and related surgical products.  Zimmer has operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sells products in more than 100 countries.  Zimmer's 2014 sales were approximately $4.7 billion.  The Company is supported by the efforts of more than 9,000 employees worldwide.  More information about Zimmer is available at www.zimmer.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Zimmer's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: future test results or patient experiences being inconsistent with test findings to date; actions of regulatory bodies or other governmental authorities; changes in laws and regulations; competitive developments; and other risks and uncertainties described in Zimmer's periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  Zimmer disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be set forth in Zimmer's periodic reports.  Readers of this communication are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, since, while management believes the assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate.

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