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Zimmer Durom Hip Cups are Faulty!

In: Health & Fitness

2 Apr 2009

As Americans start living longer lives, some of our parts aren’t lasting quite as long as our lives. Because of this, many people are having replacements for different parts of their bodies needed surgically. Of course you’ve heard of hip and knee replacements, it’s possible that you’ve had one, or someone that you love has. While this surgery has become very commonplace, especially as active adults are hit by arthritis or overuse, this doesn’t mean that it isn’t without its complications. If you have received a hip replacement, please read on to find out important information about faulty Zimmer Durom hip cups.

Settlements are being made to Zimmer Durom Cup Patients

In: Health & Fitness

1 Apr 2009

Hundreds of people who had hip replacement surgery using a Zimmer Durom Cup implant prior to July, 2008 are now experiencing complications that doctors never anticipated. They are having pain long after the normal recovery period, needing to have revision surgeries to take care of defective implants, incurring high medical bills, and losing wages from not being able to work. Zimmer Holdings, Inc., manufacturer of the Durom Cup, claims that their product is not defective; however, they have been offering settlements to some patients which shows they are accepting some liability.

Faulty Zimmer Durom Hip Cups Lead to Lawsuits

In: Health & Fitness

30 Mar 2009

As a people, American’s are living much longer than we used to. This is great news! But with a longer lifespan also comes new health problems. Because we’re living longer and more active lives, we sometimes outlive the life of our joints. In that case, they need to be replaced, through such procedures as hip or knee replacement surgery. Normally, these operations give people a new lease on their lives, but this isn’t always the case, and there can be complications. If you or someone you know has received a hip replacement, they will need to know the following information about faulty Zimmer Durom hip cups used in that operation.

Getting a Zimmer Durom Cup Settlement

In: Health & Fitness

30 Mar 2009

Many patients who had Zimmer Durom Cup implants used in their hip replacement surgeries are finding that there are complications that far exceed the normal expectations for recovery. These patients are experiencing a lot of extra pain for longer periods of time, facing revision surgeries and increased medical expenses, and losing revenue by being unable to work at their regular jobs. Although Zimmer Holdings, Inc. is claiming that that their implant is in no way defective and not to blame for the surgical failures, some patients are filing lawsuits against them and receiving settlements.

The Future of the Zimmer Durom Cup Replacement Hip Implant

In: Health & Fitness

29 Mar 2009

The Zimmer Durom Cup Replacement component was used in over 12,000 hip replacement surgeries in the United States from its approval in 2006 through July, 2008. These devices are made of only one piece of material, and their design differs radically from the 3-part implants which were their predecessors. During the period of time from 2003 to 2006, hundreds of implant surgeries were successfully performed in Europe, and American physicians were impressed. Unfortunately, as many American patients started having problems with their implants, doctors lost their faith in them.

Lawsuits are Pending against the Zimmer Durom Cup

In: Health & Fitness

29 Mar 2009

Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implants had been used successfully in Europe for 3 years prior to being approved for use in the United States in 2006. Less than two years later, the device had already been implanted in more than 12,000 American patients, and numerous problems with the implants were already beginning to surface. American doctors started searching for reasons the procedures had failed and pinpointed the cup as a defective product that was prone to problems.

Reasons for a Zimmer Durom Cup Recall

In: Health & Fitness

28 Mar 2009

Stockholders, doctors, patients, and attorneys are still debating the handling of the sale of Zimmer Durom Cup hip implants in the United States. Although these devices were used successfully in Europe for three years prior to being approved in the U.S., their track record in America has been less than stellar. Many contend that the company was slow to respond to the problems that were occurring and negligent in informing the public about what was going on. Many feel that a recall should have been issued on the defective cups, but Zimmer has not done so.

Zimmer Durom Cup Settlements

In: Health & Fitness

28 Mar 2009

During 2006 and 2007, 12,000 Americans had hip replacement surgery and had a Zimmer Durom Cup implanted in one or both hips. Since that time, almost 6% of these devices have failed. Patients have complained of a great deal of pain after they should have been completely healed, and doctors have found that their hip implants have become loose or even migrated from where they should be. Because of these problems, patients are facing expenses caused by extra medical costs and a loss of wages. Zimmer has not come out and admitted its liability, but as patients file lawsuits against them, they have been making some settlements.

Success and Failure with the Zimmer Durom Implant

In: Health & Fitness

28 Mar 2009

In 2006 a radical new hip replacement device called the Zimmer Durom Cup Replacement was approved for use in the United States. This one-piece design was a radical change from the three-part implants that had been used in previous decades. Doctors were impressed by the track record the implants had enjoyed in Europe for three years prior to the device being introduced into American markets. However, the thrill of victory was rapidly overcome by the agony of defeat as hundreds of U.S. patients started suffering pain from loosening implants.

Zimmer Durom Hip Replacements are Faulty

In: Health & Fitness

28 Mar 2009

Many American’s receive joint replacements each year. It is a way for elderly people, and for those who have overused their joints, to get more years of activity and enjoyment out of their lives. Because this procedure has become so routine, many do not question their doctors, or the manufacturers of their joint replacements about the quality of the technology that they are using. This has led to practices that can actually cause injury to you or your loved ones. If you know someone who has received a hip replacement, read on for this important information about the manufacturer Zimmer Durom.


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