subject: A Zimmer Hip Recall May Be Forthcoming Following Lawsuits Being Won Against The Orthopedics Company [print this page] After hearing that DePuy Orthopedics decided to officially recall their artificial hip implant in August of 2010, many expected Zimmer Orthopedics to follow suit. While the hip replacement problems related to the ASR hip resurfacing system from DePuy and the Durom Cup manufactured by Zimmer differ somewhat, concerns about both of these devices have been high since they were released on the market only a few years ago.
While there has still not been a full Zimmer hip recall, sales of the Durom Cup were temporarily suspended in 2008. This was following a higher than expected number of hip replacement failures that drew scrutiny from those in the medical community about possible flaws in the device. Zimmer decided that there wasn't enough evidence that linked the Durom Cup to these increased failures and put it back on the market. Unfortunately, there has continued to be failures to the Zimmer hip replacement recall and the company is being scrutinized for their failure to properly test the device before putting it on the market. Certainly a Zimmer hip recall wouldn't erase the damage that's already been done to the many patients who are experiencing hip replacement problems and failures but it would be a step in the right direction and show the company is taking some degree of accountability.
If you're considering a hip lawsuit against Zimmer Orthopedics, you'll want to get legal advice from an experienced attorney. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have led the way in hip replacement lawsuits over the last few years by being one of the first firms to step up and offer help to victims. With a hip replacement lawyer from Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley building a case on your behalf, you'll quickly understand why an understanding of the hip replacement problems related to the Durom Cup is so important. Not every personal injury attorney will have the necessary knowledge base to first assess the strength of a hip lawsuit and then properly build a case.
A company the size of Zimmer Orthopedics has highly skilled lawyers who do whatever possible to discredit these hip replacement lawsuits. They will look to get your case dismissed so they can avoid taking responsibility for the pain you've suffered and additional medical bills you've been left with. You should contact Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley to receive a free case review so you'll know if and what legal action is appropriate.
