Zimmer NexGen

A Zimmer Knee Replacement Lawyer is Ready to Fight for You

Knee replacements are not unusual in the United States, as people who have sustained injuries or are coping with conditions such as arthritis need help for their failing knees.

Some knee replacement systems, however, may do more harm than good because of defects. One such product is the Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex, which was marketed as a product that gives patients a greater range of motion than the standard Zimmer NexGen knee replacement.

Reports of Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex device failure

A high number of patients who received a Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex implant experienced device failure, according to a medical findings reported by prominent orthopedic surgeons. They concluded that 9 percent of patients examined after 2 years needed additional surgery and 36 percent of the Zimmer knee replacements were loose after two years.

If you or a loved one received a Zimmer NexGen knee replacement implant, you may be entitled to compensation. For a free consultation, contact Hansen Dirani & Associates. A failure of your Zimmer knee implant may be grounds for a Zimmer NexGen knee replacement lawsuit.

The Zimmer NexGen knee implant is among several hip and knee replacement products that have come under fire for possible defects. Other products include:

• DePuy ASR Hip
• DePuy Pinnacle
• Zimmer Durom Cup

Prominent surgeons are urging the manufacturer to voluntarily recall the Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex knee replacement device.

The Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex is a femoral implant, which is a device designed to cap the thighbone, or femur, at the bottom of the knee bone. Unlike many other conventional knee implants, the NexGen CR-Flex is attached without cement.

An orthopedic surgeon reported that the device was loose after only one year. The knee replacement system is supposed to last about 15 years.

Contact a Zimmer NexGen knee replacement attorney

Injuries due to defective medical devices such as the Zimmer NexGen knee replacement system can destroy the quality of your life. You can take back control by contact a lawyer at Hansen Dirani today. Your case review is free. There is no obligation. Call 877-583-0700 or contact a personal injury lawyer in Tulsa online today.