Zimmer Hip Implant Lawyers

The Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant – A Timeline

2006 – The Zimmer Durom Cup hip implant is introduced. A metal hip socket replacement originally designed for a 15- to 20-year lifespan to accommodate young, active patients, the Durom Cup implant begins to show signs of trouble not long after its debut.

2007 – Prominent orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lawrence Dorr, alerts Zimmer Holdings, the implant’s manufacturer, after noticing that the Zimmer hip replacement implant has an abnormally high failure rate. Dorr states that many of his patients return to his office complaining of extreme pain only months after undergoing hip replacement surgery. Despite Dorr’s extensive experience, Zimmer Holdings blames the implant failures on Dorr’s surgical technique and brushes the warning aside.

2008 – In April, Dr. Dorr goes public with his concerns, warning other orthopedic surgeons against using the Durom Cup hip implant. Zimmer responds by launching an investigation, but refuses to take any further action for months. In July 2008, after its own investigation reveals an implant failure rate of over 5%, Zimmer suspends sales of the device but promises to resume business after doctors are trained to ‘properly’ install the implant.

Act Today…

July 30, 2008 – Personal injury lawyers Pulaski & Middleman launch a website dedicated to assisting patients with defective Zimmer Durom Cup implants.

People affected by this faulty device may be entitled to compensation in a court of law and are encouraged to call Zimmer hip implant lawyers Pulaski & Middleman at 800-223-3784 immediately for a free consultation.