Recent Recall For Hip Implants

Have you had a recent hip replacement that has caused you pain, suffering, fractures or dislocation?  You may have a defective hip implant that has been recalled by the Zimmer company.

It is very common that you or somebody you know will need to have joint replacement surgery by the time you reach a certain age. This procedure has become more common as our longevity increases, allowing us to be as active as we want despite the natural wearing out of joints that lead to disability and pain in most people who are affected by them. The hip joint is one of the most commonly replaced joints in your entire body.

You should be able to achieve use of your hips and legs to sit, stand or walk much more comfortably after you have had hip replacement surgery. However, it is important to know about the recent hip implant recall news regarding the Zimmer hip implant if you or somebody you know has undergone this type of operation.

Over time, our body parts that used to work very well suddenly begin to ache and slow down to all the years that we've used them and in some cases, abused them. This is all part of the natural human body aging process. However many patients experience hip pain that becomes unbearable as they age, making it difficult to stand, walk or even sit for long stretches at a time. In most cases, they become unable to do the activities that they want to do or even take care of themselves on their own. The Zimmer hip implant was originally designed for this type of patient. These seniors are able to be active once again in their lives with a proper hip replacement, adding years of enjoyment that they wouldn't have otherwise.

In fact, many medical professional believe that hip replacement surgery has been able to revolutionize the daily lives of many senior Americans, giving them extra years free of pain. However, it is important to note that these new hips can fail within 10 years of replacement because they are a mechanical device. So despite the age and health of the patient, they often must undergo at least another hip replacement surgery, if not more. The game-changing hip implant from Zimmer was created to eliminate this need for multiple surgeries. In fact, doctors even began to target younger patients for this device, believing that it was so long-lasting that it would likely never need to be replaced, avoiding future riskier surgeries as they grew older over time.

Unfortunately, this claim has not held up in actual use. In one clinical test it was revealed that 12% of Zimmer hip implant patients actually required replacement again in as little as 2 years. Even compared to other devices, 2 years is a huge failure on the part of the Zimmer hip implant. It proves that the implant that was supposed to last forever was actually not lasting as long as its predecessors. Sadly, patients were faced with a need to have yet another surgery almost right away after recovering from the first surgery, which was promised to be a lifelong joint replacement.

Internal testing at Zimmer Durom company has revealed a 2 year failure in as many as 7% of patients, however the company still denies that the Zimmer hip implant has a high failure rate. Still, even 7% of patients is still really high. In fact, despite their claims to the contrary, Zimmer pulled their device from the surgical market back in July 2008. It is important for you to speak with your doctor to find out if you or a loved one has received a Zimmer hip implant. Depending on your particular situation, you may be entitled to compensation or have the option to sue the company.