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Z1 Hip System: Post-Market Clinical Follow Up Study

Multicenter, Post-Market Clinical Follow-up Study of the Z1 Femoral Hip System

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07104279
Enrollment
300
Registered
2025-08-05
Start date
2025-10-13
Completion date
2031-08-01
Last updated
2026-08-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Acute Traumatic Fracture of the Femoral Head or Neck, Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head, Hip Osteoarthritis

Keywords

total hip arthroplasty, total hip replacement, osteoarthritis, hemiarthroplasty, partial hip replacement

Brief summary

The objectives of this study are to confirm the early to mid- term safety, performance, and clinical benefits of the Z1 Femoral Hip System in hemi- and primary total hip arthroplasty. Cohort 0 The primary endpoint is defined by the survival of the implant system at 2 years, which is based on the absence of removal of the study device and will be evaluated using a one-sample proportion as well as using the Kaplan Meier method. The safety of the system will additionally be assessed by monitoring the frequency and incidence of adverse events, including relation to implant, instrumentation, and/or procedure. The secondary endpoints are defined by the functional performance and clinical benefits of the study device and are assessed by patient-reported clinical outcomes measures (PROMs)(Hip dysfunction and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS JR)). Cohort 1 The primary performance endpoint is the assessment of the HOOS JR, specifically the within-patient change from baseline to 2-years post-op. The mean change from baseline will be compared against a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of 9.46 points. The key secondary safety endpoint is defined by the survival of the implant system at 2 years, which is based on the absence of removal of the study device and will be evaluated using a one-sample proportion as well as using the Kaplan Meier method. The safety of the system will additionally be assessed by monitoring the frequency and incidence of adverse events, including relation to implant, instrumentation, and/or procedure. Exploratory outcomes include: * EuroQol 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) * Patient Satisfaction * Radiographic outcomes, where available

Detailed description

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common operative treatment where an arthritic, degenerative or fractured hip joint is replaced with a prosthetic device if conservative options are unable to relief pain and debilitating symptoms. A femoral stem component is used in conjunction with a femoral head component for the replacement of the proximal femur in total hip or hemi hip arthroplasty. THA now includes young and active patients, as well as very old ones thanks to the continuous improvement in implant design. Major indications include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis (AVN) and hip fractures. The surgical procedure consists in replacing the head of the femur and acetabulum (socket) with a prosthesis. Another type of hip arthroplasty is called Hemi arthroplasty, which does not include the replacement of the acetabulum. This system is composed of a femoral stem that is inserted into the femoral canal, a ball that attaches to the femoral stem, and an acetabular component or shell that replaces the acetabulum. Device components are made from durable materials that can withstand loads applied to the artificial hip joint during physical activity, are resistant to corrosion and fatigue, provide minimal friction and wear, and are biocompatible. Commonly used materials include cobalt chrome, commercially pure titanium, titanium alloy with aluminum and vanadium, ceramics, and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. Clinical studies have proven implant longevity in both cementless and cemented THA, offering patients effective long-term relief. In cementless THA, successful biological fixation is dependent on bony on-growth onto the surface of the prosthesis whereas, cemented fixation depends on a stable interface between prosthesis and cement and a solid mechanical bond between cement and bone. Ultimately, the goal of a THA is to bring the patients back to their normal routine without pain and stiffness. THA and hemiarthroplasty are both very successful procedures with an 84-97% patient satisfaction rate and an implant survival of over 90% after 10 years (THA) and implant survival of approximately 93% at 10 years (Hemiarthroplasty). The Z1 Femoral Hip System consists of femoral hip stems intended for use in total or hemi hip arthroplasty. The triple-tapered stem is designed for implantation into the proximal femur and mates with compatible femoral heads and adapters for use in total or hemi hip arthroplasty through a 12/14 male taper connection. The stems are manufactured from a forged titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V and have a wedge-shaped design, with a proximal-to-distal taper. Apart from the highly polished femoral neck region, the entire surface of the stem is gritblasted and sprayed with a Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy plasma coating followed by a hydroxyapatite (HA) overcoat. Offered in multiple sizes and neck lengths, the stems are available in Standard, High Offset, and Coxa Vara offsets to accommodate various patient anatomies. The hip stems are provided sterile and are for single use only. System-specific instrumentation is available to prepare the femur for implantation of the Z1 Hip System femoral stems. The Z1 Hip System is for use only with the Zimmer Biomet femoral heads and adapters, bipolar heads, and acetabular shells and liners identified in the package insert as compatible components.

Interventions

DEVICEZ1 Femoral Hip System

Subjects who will be implanted with the Z1 Femoral Hip System in hemi-hip arthroplasty and primary total hip arthroplasty

Sponsors

Zimmer Biomet
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
OTHER

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patient is at least 18 years old and skeletally mature * Patient is physically and mentally willing and able, in the Investigator's opinion at the time of enrollment, to be compliant with the protocol, including all scheduled study evaluations * Patient, or the patient's legally authorized representative, is willing and able to participate in the Informed Consent process and provide their consent * Independent of study participation, patient is a candidate and qualifies for primary total hip or hemi-arthroplasty based on physical exam and medical history including at least one of the following: * Advanced wear of the joint due to degenerative, post-traumatic or rheumatic diseases * Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck * Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head

Exclusion criteria

* Revision arthroplasty * Acute, chronic, local, or systemic infection(s) * Severe muscular, neural, or vascular diseases that endanger the limb(s) involved * Lack of bony structures proximal or distal to the joint, so that good anchorage of the implant is unlikely or impossible * Total or partial absence of the muscular or ligamentous apparatus * Any concomitant diseases that can jeopardize the functioning and the success of the implant * Allergy to the implanted material, especially to metal (e.g. cobalt, chromium, nickel, etc.) * Local bone tumors and/or cysts * Patient has any condition that would, in the Investigator's opinion, place the patient at undue risk or interfere with the study * Any vulnerable subject: * a prisoner * a patient known to be pregnant * mentally incompetent or unable to understand what participation in the study entails * a known substance abuser

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
2 Year Primary Outcome (Cohort 0)2 years post-operativeThe primary endpoint is defined by the survival of the implant system at 2 years, which is based on the absence of removal of the study device and will be evaluated using a one-sample proportion as well as using the Kaplan Meier method. The safety of the system will additionally be assessed by monitoring the frequency and incidence of adverse events, including relation to implant, instrumentation, and/or procedure. Cohort 1
2 Year Primary Outcome (Cohort 1)2 years post-operativeThe primary performance endpoint is the assessment of the HOOS JR, specifically the within-patient change from baseline to 2-years post-op. The mean change from baseline will be compared against a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of 9.46 points.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
HOOS Jr5 years post-operativeCohort 0: The functional performance and clinical benefits of the study device will be assessed by a patient-reported clinical outcomes measure (PROM)(HOOS JR).
Survivorship2 Years post-operativeCohort 1: The key secondary safety endpoint is defined by the survival of the implant system at 2 years, which is based on the absence of removal of the study device and will be evaluated using a one-sample proportion as well as using the Kaplan Meier method. The safety of the system will additionally be assessed by monitoring the frequency and incidence of adverse events, including relation to implant, instrumentation, and/or procedure. Each secondary endpoint will be followed out to 5 years.

Countries

United States

Contacts

CONTACTTaylor Rowe
Taylor.Rowe@zimmerbiomet.com980-259-2813
CONTACTLynsey Boyle
lynsey.boyle@zimmerbiomet.com
STUDY_DIRECTORHillary Overholser

Zimmer Biomet

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Aug 28, 2026