Recipients of the Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component may be entitled to file a Zimmer Durom Cup lawsuit if they suffered serious complications associated with the premature failure of this metal-on-metal hip device. A Zimmer Durom Cup recall was announced in 2008 after it was determined that the instructions Zimmer provided regarding use of the implant and surgical technique were inadequate. However, the company said it planned to reintroduce the Zimmer Durom Cup once adequate instructions and training protocols could be developed.
Wright & Schulte LLC is currently investigating Zimmer Durom Cup lawsuits on behalf of patients who suffered serious and debilitating injuries following implantation with this component, including:
- Excruciating pain more than 3 months after implantation
- Loosening of the hip implant
- Need for revision surgery
If you suffered any of these problems following the implantation of the Zimmer Durom Cup, filing a Zimmer Durom Cup lawsuit could ensure that you obtain restitution for your medical bills, lost wages from inability to work, and pain and suffering. However, it’s important that you contact Wright & Schulte LLC as soon possible for a free, no obligation Zimmer Durom Cup lawsuit consultation to ensure you are treated fairly and receive all of the compensation the law allows.
What Is The Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Replacement?
Introduced in 2006, the Zimmer Durom Cup was meant to be used with Zimmer’s Metal-on-Metal Tribological Solution Large Diameter Heads. Following its launch, more than 12,000 people in the U.S. received a Zimmer Durom Cup during their hip replacement surgery.
Zimmer Durom Cup Recall
In April 2008, doctors were warned of the potential for Zimmer Durom Cup complications when prominent Los Angeles orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Larry Dorr, notified members of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons that he had experienced unexpectedly high rates of implant loosening and revision surgery among patients who received the component. While Zimmer at first tried to dismiss Dr. Dorr’s concerns, it did eventually begin investigating the problems reportedly associated with the Zimmer Durom Cup.
The Zimmer Durom Cup recall was announced in July 2008, after the company’s investigation found that up to 5.7% of the implanted components may ultimately need to be replaced. The company determined that additional instructions and training should be provided to doctors before the devices are implanted. However, Zimmer maintained that the Durom Cup did not suffer from any design or manufacturing defects, and said it planned to reintroduce the device to the market once it updated its instructions for use/surgical technique.
Zimmer Durom Cup Litigation
Since 2008, dozens of people have filed Zimmer Durom Cup lawsuits seeking compensation for the pain and suffering they have endured due to this device. On June 9, 2010, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered that all Zimmer Durom Cup lawsuits filed in federal courts be consolidated in a multidistrict litigation and transferred to U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey. All of the complaints pending in the Zimmer Durom Cup litigation allege Zimmer failed to provide adequate warnings concerning the risk of hip failure and related complications. In November 2012, Zimmer disclosed that Zimmer Durom Cup settlements had already cost the company more than $322 million, and said it would probably spend another $230 million to resolve remaining Zimmer Durom Cup lawsuits.
Zimmer Durom Cup Lawsuit Consultations
Wright & Schulte LLC is offering free Zimmer Durom Cup Lawsuit legal consultations to victims of Zimmer Durom Cup complications, including pain, immobility, implant loosening, and revision surgery. If you or a loved one experienced Zimmer Durom Cup hip problems, and would like to explore your Zimmer Durom Cup Lawsuit legal options, please contact Wright & Schulte LLC today by completing the online form on the right, or call toll free, 1-800-399-0795.
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