Zimmer Durom Cup Lawsuits
Last Updated: August 2008 • 15 Comments
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A number of surgeons in the United States have reported a higher than expected rate of failure and loosening of the Zimmer Durom Cup, often requiring revision surgery. In July 2008, Zimmer suspended sales of the Durom Acetabular Component (Durom Cup) until they can update the label with instructions about special surgical techniques that need to be followed during total hip replacements. Unfortunately, over 12,000 patients in the U.S. already received the artificial hip component from doctors who were not provided proper instructions or training.
STATUS OF ZIMMER HIP REPLACEMENT LAWSUITS: Lawyers throughout the United States are reviewing potential Durom Cup Lawsuits against Zimmer for failing to provide proper warnings, instructions and training to surgeons.
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MANUFACTURER: Zimmer Holdings, Inc.
OVERVIEW: The Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component is a newer type of artificial hip part which is designed for use in combination with Zimmer’s Metasul Metal-on-Metal Tribological Solution Large Diameter Heads (LDH). The hip replacement cup is a monoblock of cobal chromium alloy which was introduced in Europe in 2003 and approved in the United States in 2006.
Unlike traditional hip replacement parts, the Zimmer Durom Cup is made from a single piece of material and is designed to address some of the more common problems with hip replacement components, such as wear of the bearing, limited range of motion and instability.
ZIMMER DUROM CUP HIP REPLACEMENT PROBLEMS: Since the Zimmer Durom Cup was approved for use in the United States during total hip replacements, also known as total hip arthroplasty, a number of doctors have encountered problems where the artificial hip parts loosened or otherwise failed, requiring additional surgical revisions.
In April 2008, Dr. Larry Dorr, a prominent orthopedic surgeon, wrote an open letter to members of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons about Zimmer Durom Cup problems he had encountered. At that time, 14 out of 165 total hip replacements he performed with the Zimmer Durom Cup were revised or required revision within the first two years. He indicated that he did not believe the fixation surface on the cup was good, and that a circular cutting surface on the periphery of the cup prevented it from fully seating.
In May 2008, Zimmer sent a letter to healthcare providers indicating that they were initiating an investigation into the complaints of Zimmer Durom Cup complications. After reviewing data on over 3,100 cases, Zimmer suspended sales of the Durom artificial hip component in July 2008.
A Zimmer Durom Cup recall was not issued, since they indicated that there was no manufacturing defect or design defect with the components. They indicated that sales would be resumed once additional product labeling was developed to provide instructions about special surgical techinques that are required to avoid problems. They also indicated that a new surgical training program would be implemented in the United States, since the technology and design parameters of the Durom Cup require a higher degree of precision than the more common hip replacement surgical techniques used in the United States.
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Comment by Angeline on 6 September 2008:
A Zimmer acetabular trilogy acetabular system shellwith trilogy acetabular system liner was implanted in my husband’s right hip in February 2008. In May 2008 the femoral head dislocated from the shell. He has had and continues to have severe pain since the implantation and consequent closed reduction (relocation). His Doctor is now recommending revision surgery. Your information citing Zimmer Durom cup loosening and other failures does not specify if dilocation is included in ‘other failures’. I have been investigating whether the implant my husband has is, indeed, a Zimmer Durom cup. I wrote to Zimmer Holdings Inc. but as yet have not had a response.
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[...] for the Zimmer Durom Cup were halted in July 2008, due to a high rate of failures in the United States requiring additional [...]
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[...] lawsuit was filed last week in Florida by a man whose Zimmer Durom Cup failed only a few months after his hip replacement surgery. The complaint alleges that Zimmer manufactured [...]
Comment by KEVIN on 27 October 2008:
MY WIFE HAD A HIP RE[PLACEMENT ON THE 3RD OF MARCH 2008
AND SINCE THEN IT HAS DISLOCATED ON 5 OCCASIONS, AND SHE HAS DIFFICULTY WALKING AND IS IN CONSTANT PAIN. IT IS A DUROM CUP .
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Comment by Susan on 2 November 2008:
47.5 million divided by 12,000 doesn’t even amount to the cost of the surgery in some cases. Who are they kidding???
Comment by Gayla on 5 November 2008:
If I had a total hip replacement in December, 2005, is it even possible that I got the Zimmer Duron cup. I had three dislocations and three surgeries after the total r=hips replacement. It states in you article that the product was approved in 2006 for U.S. use. So I am wondering if I had surgery in December 2005, could I have even had that product?
Comment by Janelle on 1 January 2009:
I had my I year visit for my hip replacement. My Dr. told me about the Durom Cup he used. I am shocked and not sure what to do. I don’t have pain but alot of muscle soreness.
Comment by Kathleen on 9 January 2009:
I had total hip replacements in 2000. I have the Zimmer Trilogy cup. I have dislocated my right hip twice. I’m wondering whether there is something wrong with this cup?
Comment by Teresa on 14 January 2009:
I had a total right hip replacement in Nov 2007, I still walk with a cain and I still have pain and walk with a limp. The pain can get really bad. I have woke up in really bad pain during the night.
I know that my hip is Metal but I’m not sure if I have the zimmer hip. I have not been able to get the information about my hip. I just signed a release for the records from the Hospital where I had it done.
and Because I have not healed up and I’m not free from pain, stiffness and limp……. and it’s now Jan 2009………. could it be that I do have a zimmer hip???? I’ve had to be really careful……… but after all this time……. I should be good to go………. Not sure what to think. I should have information regarding the hip from the Hospital in about a week or so… I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
Comment by Ilene on 29 January 2009:
I had my left hip replaced in November of 2007 proceeded with 3 months of physical therapy at my 3 month check up I was still experiencing discomfort slight pain when performing daily activities burning sensation and pain from the hip to the knee he recommended 2 more months of therapy which ended the end of march the therapy was aggravating my my back issues bring on my spinal stenoisis. Then the pain that I was having in my left hip to my knee got more severe a burning sensation in the knee with pain I had such a difficult time going up and down the stairs and even standing and walking the therapy for two months helped strengthen my muscles but the soreness and the burning still remains in the left hip are my doctor says everything is fin now he says it my back. I’m just wondering can this be an early sign I even went and got a second opinion the the doctor said everything looks good but I feel he may just not want to get in the middle or involved. In one of the articles I read the cup not only dislocates and slips it also tears is there a MRI or X-ray that can be taken to reassure me? unfortunately I will need the right one done and I prefer to hold tight until I really feel comfortable with my new Zimmer Durom cup.
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Comment by Jacque on 1 February 2009:
I had a left hip replacement in 6/2006 with the Zimmer Trilogy cup. I have had constant back and leg pain. I have also been told that my pelvic bone continues to be out of alignment. I went back to m6y surgeon numerous times with complaints to no avail. I was told by one of his nurses that lots of people are having the same problems and back and leg pain. Is there anything wrong with the trilogy cup?