Zimmer Durom Hip Replacement Recall

Law firm Represents People Injured by Defective Zimmer Durom Hip Replacements

July 24, 2008—Zimmer Holdings announced it was suspending sales of the Durom hip replacement device that doctors have warned possesses a high failure rate. Some doctors were concerned that hundreds of the 13,000 patients with the devices installed would need a replacement surgery.

It is believed the Durom cup fails to properly bond with the hip socket. When the cup moves, it pushes the metal cup against the bone, resulting in excruciating pain. Durom patients may require hip revision surgery, medical monitoring or rehabilitation.

Zimmer Refuses to Acknowledge Defect With Durom Hip Replacement

Lawrence Dorr, M.D., a renowned orthopedic surgeon, warned colleagues of the dangers at a conference in April 2008. Zimmer continued selling the product until July 2008, when the company announced it would "temporarily suspend" sales of the Durom cup.

Zimmer refuses to acknowledge there is a defect with the device, instead arguing that physicians in the United States lack the required skill or finesse to properly implant the Durom components. Zimmer released the following statement:

Like all metal-on-metal monoblock acetabular components, the technology and design parameters of the Durom cup demand a surgical technique with a higher degree of precision and specificity compared to more common and familiar hip arthroplasty surgical techniques practiced in the U.S.

Your Legal Rights

If you have been injured by a defective Zimmer Durom cup, you may be entitled to compensation. You should act immediately to contact a lawyer experienced in matters involving defective products.

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We are investigating claims against Zimmer related to its manufacture of the Durom hip replacement device. We invite you to contact us for a free, confidential consultation about your legal rights.

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