Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. is working with Apple Inc. to study how its new mymobility app for the Apple Watch and iPhone can help patients navigate the knee- and hip-replacement surgery, from pre-op preparation through post-op recovery.
The move fits with an accelerating push for device companies to enhance digital and data analytics offerings linked to conventional devices as a means to interact more directly with patients and provide solutions to care-givers to improve care and reduce cost. (Also see "Industry Is Falling Short In Digital Investments" - Medtech Insight, 24 September, 2018