Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Colorado-based Ortho Transmission, LLC. The acquisition includes Ortho Transmission's transcutaneous osseous integrated skeletal implant technology, which complements Zimmer Biomet's ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense for the development of a transcutaneous system for anchoring external prosthetic limbs, in order to restore the mobility of amputee patients. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Currently available systems for limb amputee patients involve the fastening of a limb prosthesis to a molded socket that fits over the patient's residual limb, which must be replaced periodically over the course of a lifetime. Transcutaneous systems are designed to eliminate the skin-to-socket interface and avoid common prosthetic complications, such as soft tissue irritation, sores, infections and joint pain, while reducing the extra expenditure of energy the patient must exert in order to walk. Direct skeletal attachment of a limb prosthesis with a transcutaneous device may also improve the patient's ability to sense the position of the prosthetic1. Ortho Transmission's transcutaneous osseous integrated skeletal implant technology was developed by Dr. Ronald R. Hugate, Jr., MD, FAAOS, a former U.S. military surgeon who has worked alongside leading experts in limb salvage, biomechanical engineering and sports medicine in order to develop a transdermal device."Transcutaneous osseous integrated technology represents a fundamental innovation in limb replacement, and Zimmer Biomet is proud to leverage our musculoskeletal expertise to significantly improve the quality of life of amputee patients living in the United States and around the world," said Todd Davis, Vice President & General Manager of the global knee business. "Our leading research and development capabilities, combined with our proprietary Trabecular Metal™ material to support bone ingrowth and vascularization, represents the ideal platform to accelerate the commercialization of this implant. This acquisition also perfectly aligns with our broad-based focus on clinically relevant innovations."The Company aims to leverage designs acquired from Ortho Transmission in order to offer this technology to patients, beginning with a clinical trial. Ortho Transmission invested more than ten years into pre-clinical research, animal studies2 and human biomechanical analysis to address the limitations of conventional molded socket technology with a transcutaneous osseous integrated skeletal implant3 that has been optimized using advanced Finite Element Analysis design software as well as mechanical testing. "We are truly excited to partner with the world leader in musculoskeletal innovation and we look forward to accelerating this ongoing work in order to bring this pioneering technology to market," said DC Hoffman, General Manager, Ortho Transmission.About Zimmer BiometFounded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, USA Zimmer Biomet is a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare. We design, manufacture and market orthopaedic reconstructive products; sports medicine, biologics, extremities and trauma products; spine, bone healing, craniomaxillofacial and thoracic products; dental implants; and related surgical products.Zimmer Biomet collaborates with healthcare professionals around the globe to advance the pace of innovation. Their products and solutions help treat patients suffering from disorders of, or injuries to, bones, joints or supporting soft tissues. Together with healthcare professionals, Zimmer Biomet helps millions of people live better lives. They have operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sell products in more than 100 countries.