Zimmer Knee Lawsuit™ | Urgent Notice
Zimmer™ knee implants can result in serious injuries such as loosening or fracture. These injuries occur when the implant components become loosened or dislocated, detaching the implant. In addition, misaligned implants can cause fracture of the surrounding tibia or femur bones.
* Replacement
* Fracture
* Loosening Popping
* Infection
* Pain
Zimmer™ Lawsuit Information
Our law firm is investigating Zimmer™ Lawsuits nationwide. If you received the Zimmer™ artificial knee and have had to have it replaced or are experiencing problems like fracture, dislocation, pain, popping, loosening, or difficulty walking, you should contact our office immediately to protect your legal rights. Do not sign paperwork issued by the company before speaking to a lawyer.
How do I know if the Zimmer™ knee replacement I received was a Zimmer NexGen™ of the correct model?
If you are unsure which model of Zimmer NexGen™ knee replacement system you have, please contact us immediately. We can help you to determine the type of knee replacement you received.
Do I have a Zimmer™ lawsuit?
If you had the Zimmer NexGen™ knee replacement system implanted and have had to have it removed or are experiencing pain, infection, loosening, or difficulty walking, you may have a case.
Zimmer™ Knee Implant Problems
Zimmer™ knee implants were approved for use in 1995 to replace damaged knee sockets. Zimmer™ knee implants are total knee replacements designed to bend and rotate like a real knee.
Each system includes a metal femoral component that replaces the end of the femur, a stemmed metal tibial plate that replaces the top of tibia, and a plastic component that is loosely attached to the tibial base plate. The plastic component acts as artificial cartilage between the femoral component and the tibial base plate.
Significant problems related to the defective knee implants include:
1. Dislocation occurs if the two parts of the implant are no longer aligned;
2. Fractures occur in cases where the bone surrounding the implant has cracked or broken; and
3. Loosening occurs when the implant does not remain properly attached to the bone.
Zimmer™ Knee Recall
Due to these and other serious side effects, Zimmer™ issued a manufacturing recall for certain models of Zimmer™ knee implants. More than 60,000 implants are subject to the recall.
Two types of Zimmer™ NexGen Complete Knee Solution flex components were recalled: the LPS-Flex and CR-Flex models. Another model, the Zimmer™ MIS Tibial device, was recalled as well.
Signs of a defective implant include swelling, pain, and decreased mobility. Persistent symptoms can signal a loose implant, fracture of the bone around it, or dislocation of the implant’s ball and socket.
Contact a Proven Zimmer™ Law Firm
If you are suffering from pain, swelling or difficulty walking, it may be due to a defective Zimmer™ knee implant. At O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, we stand ready to hold these medical device manufacturers accountable for the painful side effects of a Zimmer™ knee implant. Contact our law firm today for a free consultation – we may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries.