Potential lawsuits were previously investigated on behalf of individuals who experienced complications with the Zimmer Durom Cup, which was recalled in early 2008 due to design issues that made the hip replacement system prone to early failure.
Doctors reported a higher-than-expected rate of complications with the implant, often resulting in severe pain and the need for additional revision surgeries.
ZIMMER DUROM CUP PROBLEMS
The Zimmer Durom Cup lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. previously reviewed cases for individuals who received—or believed they may have received—this hip implant and later experienced:
- Unexplained hip pain more than three months after hip replacement
- Loosening of their artificial hip implant
- Hip replacement revision surgery
Potential Zimmer Durom Cup lawsuits were investigated nationwide for individuals who experienced complications after surgery performed since 2006. Many patients were unaware of the specific implant used during their procedure.
ZIMMER DUROM CUP RECALL
The Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component is a metal-on-metal hip implant introduced in the U.S. in 2006. It was designed for use with Zimmer’s Metasul Metal-on-Metal Tribological Solution Large Diameter Heads (LDH) and differed from traditional implants by being constructed from a single piece of material.
In April 2008, Dr. Larry Dorr, a respected orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, alerted the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons about the Zimmer Durom Cup problems he observed in patients who received the Durom Cup. These included loosening of the implant and a higher-than-expected revision rate.
Although Zimmer initially dismissed the concerns, the company launched an internal investigation in May 2008. After reviewing over 3,100 implant cases, Zimmer acknowledged that the Durom Cup required a higher degree of surgical precision than was standard in the U.S. at the time. They determined that surgeons needed additional training and clearer instructions to implant the device correctly.
In July 2008, Zimmer suspended U.S. sales of the Durom Cup. However, a formal Zimmer Durom Cup recall was never issued, as the manufacturer did not admit to a design or manufacturing defect. Zimmer instead indicated its intention to reintroduce the device after implementing updated surgical technique guidance and a nationwide training program for orthopedic surgeons.
ZIMMER DUROM CUP CLASS ACTION LAWYERS
More than 12,000 individuals in the United States received a Zimmer Durom Cup during hip replacement surgery. Hundreds reportedly experienced loosening of the component and required additional surgeries, allegedly due to Zimmer Holdings, Inc.’s failure to provide adequate warnings or surgical instructions when introducing the device.
The Zimmer Durom Cup lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. previously reviewed individual lawsuits and potential class action claims on behalf of those injured by this implant.
All cases were handled on a contingency fee basis, with no fees or expenses unless a recovery was obtained.
