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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall |
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 DePuy Othopedics Inc has announced the recall of their ASR Hip Resurfacing and Replacement Systems due to an abnormally high rate of failure associated with the devices. The Hip Implant Recall Attorneys at Reich & Binstock are currently accepting inquiries from individuals who have experienced failure of these components for potential litigation. If you or a loved one has suffered failure of a DePuy hip implant you may be candidate for a DePuy hip implant lawsuit.
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Cold Therapy Systems May Cause Permanent Nerve Damage |
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 Doctors use ice coolers, like the one featured here, to circulate cold water around feet, knees, and shoulders following surgery. However, if used for too long these “cold therapy” or cryotherapy systems can lead to permanent nerve damage and chronic pain.
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Have You Had a Defective Hip Implant? |
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 In July of 2008 the world largest manufacturer of hip replacement products,Zimmer Inc., halted sales of the Durom Cup artificial hip implant.
The suspension was issued after post marketing research revealed that a disproportionate number of implant recipients were experiencing problems with their recently implanted Durom Cup prosthetic hips; however, Zimmer maintains that they have found no evidence of a defect or design flaw. |
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Zimmer 4th Quarter Earnings Down After Durom Cup Sales Halted |
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Zimmer has posted a 37 percent drop in fourth-quarter net income. The drop has been tied to a decreased demand for prosthetic devices coupled with funds being set aside to for anticipated claims linked to the Durom Cup hip replacement system. Zimmer Holdings Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of artificial joints, also announced that they expect 2009 earnings to fall short of Wall Street expectations. The company has attributed their lowered expectations of 2009 earnings to the continuing worldwide recession. |
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Read more... [Zimmer 4th Quarter Earnings Down After Durom Cup Sales Halted]
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