Hip Replacement Issues with the Zimmer Durom Cup
Individuals who have had total hip replacement surgery involving the use of a Duron Cup, manufactured and distributed by Zimmer Holdings, Inc. may experience problems due to the failure of the device.
The Durom Cup is a metal alloy implant made from a single piece of material. The Durom Cup was used in approximately 13,000 hip replacement surgeries before it was widely discovered that there was an unacceptable fail rate. Around 5% of all surgeries using the Durom Cup resulted in complications and failures that caused patients to undergo further painful and costly surgeries. This is happening with some of our client in Tennessee and throughout the country.
In April, 2008, a prominent California Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Dorr, issued a public warning after having complications following 14 of the 165 surgeries involving the Durom Cup. This warning prompted the Zimmer to investigate the hip replacement part and the packaging and instructions provided with the part.
Zimmer did not issue a recall on the product, but did stop selling the products in July, 2008. Zimmer claims that there is not a manufacturing or design defect, but will wait to reintroduce the product until it is able to develop more comprehensive instructions and product labeling.
At the Higgins firm, we represent individuals who are victims of faulty products and have suffered injuries. We offer free consultations to anyone who has had a hip replacement surgery and has developed complications due to the component parts used in the surgery. If you feel you or a loved one has been injured by a faulty product, please contact the Higgins Firm.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
