Zimmer Knee update

Zimmer NexGen High-Flex knee replacements devices may fail prematurely.
In 2010, a study, "The High Failure Rate of a High-Flex Total Knee Arthroplasty," conducted by a former Zimmer consultant, concluded that the Zimmer NexGen CR Flex implants had an unacceptably high failure rate of 9% requiring revision surgery to implant a new device and radiographic evidence of loosening in 36%. Artificial knee implants are expected to last 15 years or longer.

ZIMMER NEXGEN HIGH-FLEX KNEE STILL AVAILABLE TODAY

Zimmer continues to market its cement-less High-Flex device despite the study conclusions and has refused to initiate a recall or suspend sales. Unfortunately, new patients continue to receive this device and many experience painful side effects and some will require revision surgery.

At Sommers Schwartz we are investigating a growing number of Zimmer NexGen High-Flex knee failure cases. A number of cases have already been filed around the country alleging that the Zimmer NexGen High-Flex implants are unreasonably dangerous and not fit for its intended purpose.

Recipients of this model, please complete the contact form on the website and Robert Sickels or Jason Thompson will contact you, or call us at 1-248-266-2536 or 1-800-783-0989.