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Zimmer Durom Hip Implant Potential Problems
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Zimmer implant recall of Durom cups; problems with Zimmer NexGen knee implants
Zimmer implant recall: information on hip and knee replacements with problems
Our firm is currently speak with people affected by the Zimmer implant recall of the Durom cup for hip implants. We are also reviewing possible cases involving problematic Zimmer knees.
In April 2010, two Chicago orthopedic surgeons called for a recall of Zimmer’s NexGen CR-Flex Knee replacement devices due to an unusually high rate of problems associated with that Zimmer knee replacement. Many people are unaware their specific model of Zimmer knee implants are the subject of some controversy in the medical community. Our lawyers are currently speaking with people who have experienced complications with their Zimmer knee, including:
Background on the Zimmer implant recall for hip replacement system
On July 22, 2008, Zimmer Holdings, the largest producer of orthopedic devices in the U.S., issued a recall and suspended sales of an artificial hip replacement part, known as the "Zimmer Durom Cup," due to reportedly high implant failure rates.
According to some surgeons, the implant failure rates were caused by the Zimmer Durom Cup’s inability to bond with the host bone, causing the implanted hip replacement part to migrate.
An article in the New York Times reported that the issue first surfaced in April 2008 when Dr. Lawrence Dorr, an orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, California, told fellow orthopedists that his patients implanted with the Durom Cup were experiencing high failure rates.
Prompted by this public discussion, Zimmer reportedly launched an investigation of the Durom cup part, but continued to sell that hip implant component.
Zimmer continued to market the Durom Cup until July 2008 when it "temporarily suspended" U.S. sales and issued a voluntary Zimmer cup recall of the product.
Zimmer continues to insist the Durom Cup is not defective, even after its recall of the hip replacement part.
It has, however, acknowledged that some patients receiving the Durom part may require revision surgery in a letter to orthopedic surgeons dated July 22, 2008.
Before the Zimmer Durom Cup recall, approximately 12,000 people in the United States received the Durom Cup.
Zimmer implant recall: legal action
If you experienced hip replacement problems that you believe may have been caused by a Zimmer Durom hip failure or Zimmer NextGen knee replacement, please complete the form below to get a free review of one of the firm's Zimmer lawsuits.
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see also:
Injuries
Lawyer for Replacement Injuries From Zimmer Hip Cup. Free Case Review.Did Zimmer Durom cause your hip replacement injuries? Device Attorneys
Patients
Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Patients May Seek Lawsuit Compensation With Us.Zimmer hip patients: You may qualify for a defective device lawsuit
Potential Problems
Zimmer Hip Recall: Talk to Our Lawyers About Your Hip Pain Problems.Some Zimmer hip replacements require revision surgery. Free case info
