After the Zimmer tibial plate component was recalled back in 2015, more and more patients are filing Zimmer total knee replacement failure lawsuits.

Zimmer Total Knee Replacement Basics

Knee replacement surgery is one of the more common surgeries in the United States. All in all, around 600,000 patients in the U.S. undergo knee replacement surgery each year. A number of different devices from various manufacturers can be used during these surgeries. Unfortunately, some knee implant devices have been linked with a high rate of failure, which can lead to some serious complications.

It is to be expected that any medical device or medication will carry with it certain mild or rare side effects, which should be included on warning labels and in advertising so that patients are aware of these risks.

However, some patients that have undergone knee replacement with certain devices allege that there are serious risks that they were not adequately warned about beforehand. A growing number of patients that have been implanted with a Zimmer total knee replacement device are alleging that the implant has led to serious complications due to device failure.

Some patients that report experiencing such side effects have chosen to file a lawsuit, claiming that the risks of the Zimmer total knee replacement device are greater than its benefits.

Had they been given adequate warning about the risks of Zimmer knee implant failure, patients claim that they would have chosen a safer alternative.

Zimmer Total Knee Replacement Side Effects

The failure of a Zimmer total knee replacement device can lead to some serious side effects and, in some cases, may require revision surgery. Of course, revision surgery brings its own risks, exposing a patient to even further risks like infection and others, as well as substantial medical costs.

Complications that have been linked with the Zimmer total knee replacement device include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Persistent pain
• Device loosening
• Fracture
• Loss of mobility
• Inflammation
• Knee instability
• Knee tightness
• Need for revision surgery

Zimmer Total Knee Replacement Recall

Zimmer issued a recall back in 2015 in response to reports of serious complications linked with the device, affecting thousands of devices and patients all across the country.

The recall was classified as Class II, which indicates that the device is capable of causing temporary or reversible harm. A Class I recall would have indicated the potential for permanent harm or even potential fatality.

In total, the 2015 Zimmer tibial plate recall affected somewhere around 12,000 implants. While many patients have undergone revision surgery, others are left with the implant and are still at risk of suffering these side effects.

Filing a Zimmer Knee Implant Failure Lawsuit

If you or someone you love has been harmed due to Zimmer total knee replacement failure, you may be able to file a lawsuit or join a class action lawsuit. While filing a lawsuit cannot undo the physical pain and emotional suffering caused by problems with the device, it can help to alleviate the financial burden caused by medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs associated with these injuries.