Zimmer Knee Replacement Lawsuit

Thousands of patients suffering from pain, disability, and revision surgery due to allegedly defective Zimmer Persona and NexGen knee replacements seek justice through numerous lawsuits alleging design flaws, failure to warn, and manufacturing issues.

Complete Date: Ongoing

Case: Various individual and class action lawsuits against Zimmer Biomet

Citation: Varies depending on individual case

Court: Various federal and state courts across the US

Grounds for Litigation:

• Defective Design: Early loosening, instability, premature wear leading to pain, limited mobility, and revision surgery.
• Failure to Warn: Allegedly downplaying risks of loosening and instability in marketing materials and instructions.
• Manufacturing Issues: Concerns about improper sterilization, faulty materials, and imprecise machining.

Troubled History:

• 2010: NexGen knee recall for loosening concerns.
• 2015: Worldwide recall of Persona knees impacting 12,000 patients.
• FDA classified Persona recall as Class 2, but patients suffered severe complications and revision surgeries.

Legal Landscape and Impact:

• Thousands of individual lawsuits and ongoing class actions.
• Some cases settled or won by plaintiffs, others remain unresolved.
• Potential significant financial impact on Zimmer and future product development.

Beyond the Lawsuits:

• Human cost of faulty implants: pain, disability, and emotional turmoil for patients.
• Importance of patient safety, transparency, and stricter regulations in the medical device industry.

Moving Forward:

• Zimmer knee replacement lawsuits serve as a reminder of potential dangers of medical implants.
• Prioritizing patient safety through rigorous testing and regulatory standards is crucial to prevent future tragedies.

Additional Notes:

• This information is based on publicly available sources and may not be comprehensive.
• For legal advice, please consult with an attorney specializing in medical device litigation.