Zimmer NexGen Knee System
The Zimmer NexGen Complete Knee Solution was recalled by the FDA in September of 2010, and the problems that led to the recall now seem to be occurring in the NexGen CR-Flex knee replacement. The complaints were that the implanted device came loose and required revision surgery more often than should happen. In light of this, surgeons, lawyers, and others are asking for a Zimmer NexGen recall.
The questions being posed focus on which of the other Zimmer knee implants may have similar problems and whether all artificial knees manufactured by Zimmer should be recalled. Zimmer is passing the blame onto surgeons.
The Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral Component attaches to the bottom of the thigh bone but does not use surgical cement to stay in place like in most knee replacement systems. Some studies show that the failure rate of the replacement knee is as high as 9%, which is a much higher failure rate than expected. While surgeons suspect that there are design problems with the replacement knees, Zimmer blames the high rate of failure on surgical error or problems with the type of patient receiving the implant or the technique the surgeon used. Zimmer also pointed out that there is data from overseas that shows that the knee system functions properly.
Zimmer NexGen Knee System Side Effects
- Loosening of replacement knees
- Knee complications
- Knee pain
- Loss of movement
- Knee replacement failure
- Knee revision surgery required
There are a number of Zimmer NexGen Knee System lawsuits that are pending as prominent surgeons ask for a recall of the implant based on the Zimmer NexGen Knee System side effects. A top consultant for Zimmer, Dr. Richard A. Berger, is on the side of the surgeons who feel the Zimmer NexGen Knee System side effects are pronounced enough to recall the product. If you have a Zimmer NexGen Knee System and are having problems with it, you should contact the Zimmer NexGen Knee System Lawyers at Pulaski & Middleman, LLC to see if you can be part of the Zimmer NexGen Knee System lawsuits that seem to be shaping up.
While the current Zimmer NexGen Knee System lawsuits are focused on getting the implant recalled, as more patients experience problems with it, it is more likely that there will be lawsuits brought against Zimmer by patients. The more incidences of adverse side effects that get reported, the more likely the FDA will issue a recall. For more information, contact the Zimmer NexGen Knee System lawyers at Pulaski & Middleman today.
