Lawsuit Filed Over Zimmer NexGen Knee Components
Date Published: Thursday, December 29th, 2011
Saying his complete knee replacement is defective, Orleans Parish resident John Love filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the medical device, Zimmer Inc., on Dec. 20 in federal court in New Orleans.
Love claims his implanted parts that failed included NexGen Complete Knee Solution, Legacy Knee Posterior Femoral Compontent and Trabecular Metal Monoblack Tibial Component.
In his lawsuit, Love claims that he has experienced pain, swelling and weakness due to the total knee replacement and will have to eventually undergo another total knee replacement surgery.
He argues that the device was unreasonably dangerous and unfit for use because it was a metal on metal device. He argues that the device would deteriorate causing premature failure and cobalt chromium contamination. The metal-on-metal hip replacements were designed to last 15 years, have been faltering much sooner. A recent study revealed that none of the newer metal-on-metal hip replacements are any more durable than the older versions.
Zimmer is accused of negligently and carelessly designing, manufacturing, labeling, distributing, marketing, and promoting the medical device.
Love is also accusing Zimmer of violating the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
This entry was posted on Thursday, December 29th, 2011 at 12:30 am and is filed under Uncategorized.
Lawsuit Filed Over Zimmer NexGen Knee Components
Date Published: Thursday, December 29th, 2011
Saying his complete knee replacement is defective, Orleans Parish resident John Love filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the medical device, Zimmer Inc., on Dec. 20 in federal court in New Orleans.
Love claims his implanted parts that failed included NexGen Complete Knee Solution, Legacy Knee Posterior Femoral Compontent and Trabecular Metal Monoblack Tibial Component.
In his lawsuit, Love claims that he has experienced pain, swelling and weakness due to the total knee replacement and will have to eventually undergo another total knee replacement surgery.
He argues that the device was unreasonably dangerous and unfit for use because it was a metal on metal device. He argues that the device would deteriorate causing premature failure and cobalt chromium contamination. The metal-on-metal hip replacements were designed to last 15 years, have been faltering much sooner. A recent study revealed that none of the newer metal-on-metal hip replacements are any more durable than the older versions.
Zimmer is accused of negligently and carelessly designing, manufacturing, labeling, distributing, marketing, and promoting the medical device.
Love is also accusing Zimmer of violating the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
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