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Have You Had a Defective Hip Implant?

Defective Durom Cup Hip ReplacementIn 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.

World-renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Larry Dorr of the Dorr Institute for Arthritis Research and Education seems to disagree with Zimmer’s analysis of the Durom Cup, expressing his disapproval of the device in a letter to his colleagues at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dorr claims that out of the 165 Durom Cup implants that he preformed, 14 were revised or required revision with the first two years. Dorr claims that the Durom Cup is defective and cites a circular cutting surface on the periphery that prevents the cup from seating properly as a major defect.

Dorr’s comments prompted Zimmer to launch an investigation into the claims, which eventually lead to the suspension of sales of the device in July.

If you or a loved one has suffered from failures or defects of the Zimmer Durom Cup hip implant we can help. Contact us for a free case evaluation today by filling out the form on this page or toll free at 1-800-622-7271.