Some people have come to believe that all artificial knee implants sold by Zimmer are defective, and likely to fail. This has not been proven to be the case. Nor have there been studies suggesting as much. Most of the criticism directed as Zimmer Orthopaedics involves a particular component included with one of their knee replacement systems. To date, there has not been a Zimmer knee recall addressing this component.
What Zimmer product has been recalled?
Zimmer Recall Number 1: A Zimmer NexGen recall covering the NexGen MIS Tibial Component, which can be used with the NexGen CR-Flex or the NexGen LPS–Flex knee replacement devices. The exact lot numbers can be located on the FDA’s website.
Zimmer Recall Number 2: In December of 2010, the FDA recalled certain lot numbers of the Zimmer NexGen LPS-Flex due to a manufacturing defect. The exact lot numbers can be viewed on the FDA’s website.
In September, 2010 the FDA issued a Class II Recall related to the MIS Stemmed Tibial component – a part that may be used with both the Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex and LPS-Flex femoral components. Specifically, the surgical instructions informed orthopedics could implant the MIS Stemmed Tibial component without a drop-down stem – i,e., a peg that attaches to the bottom of the baseplate and is driven into the tibia for added stability. In the Spring of 2010, several prominent orthopedists issued a report at the AAOS describing concerns they had related to the use of Zimmer’s MIS Stemmed Tibial component.
Knee Replacement Revision Surgery
Revision surgery is performed when an artificial joint wears out, or a serious complication surfaces with the implant. The device is either repaired (when circumstances permit) or removed and replaced with a new prosthesis. Young people who receive knee replacements can expect to undergo revision surgery fifteen years following implantation. Unfortunately, some patients who have received the Zimmer knee implants have been forced to have them replaced due to problems with the implant loosening or causing pain.
We represent all patients affected by the FDA’s recall of the Zimmer tibial plate, those who received a NexGen CR-Flex and those who received a NexGen LPS-Flex knee on a contingency basis. This means that there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation please call toll free or fill out our short online contact form and a Zimmer knee lawsuit attorney will contact you to answer any of your questions including which components are included in the Zimmer knee replacement recall of the tibial plate component.
There are never any legal fees or expenses unless you receive compensation