Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers is representing those who have suffered thigh bone fractures after receiving Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System hip replacement devices.
If you have suffered a thigh bone fracture after hip replacement surgery, you can rest assured that your case is in good hands with us. We have been representing victims of defective medical devices since 1990 and have recovered over $750,000,000 for clients just like you. We have handled many hip replacement lawsuits in the past, including cases involving metallosis from metal-on-metal implants. Our vast experience in proving our clients’ injuries were caused by medical device defects will allow us to recover the most money possible for you.
We represent those injured by hip replacements on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t charge a fee until and unless we obtain a recovery. We will not charge you any upfront fee or out-of-pocket fee to handle your Zimmer hip replacement case. The only fee we will charge to handle your hip implant case is a percentage of any compensation we recover for you.
Those injured by Zimmer hip implants may be unable to afford treatment for their injuries. If this is the case for you, we can help you get to doctors who will treat you without charging you until your case is over. Doctors do this for our defective medical device clients because of our long-held reputation for success.
Call us today for a free consultation, text us from this page or fill out this page’s free case evaluation form if you or a loved one was injured or died due to a thigh bone fracture caused by a Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System.
Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System Associated With Higher Risk of Thigh Bone Fracture
On September 17, 2024, the FDA warned Americans that an increased risk of thigh bone fracture is associated with surgery involving the Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper.
The warning came after a July 2, 2024 recall of the CPT Hip System’s instructions for use due to the thigh bone fracture risk. Zimmer also announced that it planned to phase out sale of the devices by December 2024. The FDA, however, expressed concerns regarding the CPT Hip System continuing to be used in hip replacement surgeries. The FDA expressed concerned about the thigh bone fracture risk, and the fact that surgical intervention is likely necessary when fracture happens.
According to the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, while similar PTS hip stems see fracture rates between 0.6 percent to 1 percent, the CPT Hip System is associated with about a 1.4 percent thigh bone fracture rate.
The FDA recommends that patients:
- Discuss the risks and benefits of every available hip replacement device with their healthcare providers
- Know about the higher risk of thigh bone fracture associated with surgery involving the CPT Hip System
- Consult with their healthcare providers if they received CPT Hip System implants and experience unexpected difficulty walking or pain
- Continue with their existing follow-up schedules for their CPT Hip Systems if they don’t experience unexpected symptoms
- Not remove CPT Hip Systems which are well-functioning
Which Components Are Unsafe?
The FDA’s Safety Communication regarding the Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System listed the following components as being associated with a higher risk of femur fractures:
List of Defective Components
- Size 3 180 mm Stem Length Valgus Neck
- Size 2 180 mm Stem Length Valgus Neck
- Size 4 260 mm Stem Length Extended Offset
- Size 4 230 mm Stem Length Extended Offset
- Size 4 200 mm Stem Length Extended Offset
- Size 3 180 mm Stem Length Extended Offset
- Size 2 180 mm Stem Length Standard Offset
- Small 95 mm Stem Length
- Extra Small 85 mm Stem Length
- Size 5 130 mm Stem Length Extra Extended Offset
- Size 5 130 mm Stem Length Extended Offset
- Size 5 130 mm Stem Length Standard Offset
- Size 4 130 mm Stem Length Extra Extended Offset
- Size 4 130 mm Stem Length Extended Offset
- Size 4 130 mm Stem Length Standard Offset
- Size 3 130 mm Stem Length Extra Extended Offset
- Size 3 130 mm Stem Length Extended Offset
- Size 3 130 mm Stem Length Standard Offset
- Size 2 130 mm Stem Length Extra Extended Offset
- Size 2 130 mm Stem Length Extended Offset
- Size 2 130 mm Stem Length Standard Offset
- Size 1 130 mm Stem Length Extended Offset
- Size 1 130 mm Stem Length Standard Offset
- Size 0 105 mm Stem Length Extended Offset
- Size 0 105 mm Stem Length Standard Offset
Compensation Available in a Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System Lawsuit
If you have suffered a thigh fracture after a surgery involving a Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System, we can help you recover financial compensation for:
Medical Bills
You likely already owe healthcare professionals money after your femur fracture. You may also require future treatments which will cost more money. We can help you recover compensation for all past and future medical expenses related to your thigh fracture.
Lost Wages
You may have had to miss time from work due to your thigh fracture, either because you were unable to work or because you needed medical treatment. We can assist you in recovering compensation for any unearned wages related to your thigh fracture.
Loss of Earning Capacity
Your thigh fracture may have left you disabled, representing a loss or reduction of your earning capacity which we can help you recover financial compensation for.
Pain and Suffering
You may have endured physical pain and mental suffering due to your thigh bone fracture. We have decades of experience in accurately calculating our clients’ pain and suffering and making sure that they are justly compensated for it.
Wrongful Death
Unfortunately, any time a revision surgery involving anesthesia is necessary, death is a risk. In addition, femur fractures can be fatal due to the femoral artery. If you have lost a loved one due to a femur fracture caused by a defective hip implant, we can help you recover financial compensation which will help prevent your family from going through financial hardship.
Compensation can be recovered for your suffering and grieving, your loved one’s pain, suffering, medical bills, funeral bills and burial bills, and the loss of your loved one’s income, love, companionship, household services and spousal benefits.
Symptoms and Signs of a Broken Thigh
- Thigh pain, which may be severe
- Bruising and swelling around the thigh or hip
- Problems walking
- An inability to put weight on your leg
- Your leg looks deformed or shorter
Revision Surgery’s Long-Term Risks
If you need revision surgery after your hip replacement caused a thigh fracture, you may experience long-term issues like:
- Pain in the hip
- One leg being shorter
- Limited mobility
- Inadequate in-growth of the new femur bone stem
- Dislocation
- Nerve damage
- The bone fracture healing poorly
- Infection
- Blood vessel injuries
In addition, thigh bone fracture after hip replacement surgery is associated with a high mortality rate.
Is There A Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System Class Action Lawsuit?
No class action lawsuit has been filed regarding this device, and our law firm is not filing one. Instead, our law firm is filing individual lawsuits on behalf of those who have suffered thigh bone fractures due to this device.
It is rare for patients with serious injuries to take part in class action lawsuits, and plaintiffs in class action lawsuits typically see much smaller payouts than plaintiffs who file individual lawsuits.
If you have suffered a thigh bone fracture after a hip surgery involving a Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System, we will file an individual lawsuit on your behalf instead of a class action lawsuit in order to maximize your financial recovery.
How Does a Defective Medical Device Lawsuit Work?
A defective medical device lawsuit is a complicated example of litigation which requires extensive attention to detail and preparation. Each lawsuit is unique. However, basic steps of filing lawsuits against medical device manufacturers like Zimmer include:
Collecting Medical Records
Our team will collect all of your medical records in order to adequately document your injuries’ extent and prove that a medical device defect caused your injuries.
Consulting Medical Experts
We will consult with leading experts in the field of medical devices in order to demonstrate the Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System’s inherent defects and flaws.
Filing a Lawsuit
We will send Zimmer a demand letter which outlines your injuries as well as the compensation that you are seeking. If Zimmer does not accept this offer, we will file a lawsuit on your behalf in the proper court.
Discovery
This legal phase involves us asking Zimmer for the testing, manufacture and design of the Biomet CPT Hip System. Discovery often uncovers vital internal company testing and documents which demonstrate device manufacturers knew about risks associated with products yet insisted on releasing the products into the marketplace in order to profit.
Mediation and Negotiation
The majority of civil lawsuits are resolved out of court. If it is possible, we will try to negotiate a settlement with Zimmer in order to avoid prolonged, costly litigation.
Trial
If we cannot reach a settlement with Zimmer, we will represent you in court in front of a jury or judge in order to determine the financial compensation you might be entitled to.
Is There a Time Limit to File a Lawsuit?
There is a time limit for you to file a lawsuit after you experienced your thigh bone fracture. This time limit is called a statute of limitations and is different depending upon what state you live in. For example, in California, you have two years from the date that you became aware that your injury was caused by a product defect to file a lawsuit. Failure to file a lawsuit before the time limit expires can forever bar you from recovering compensation for your injury.
We are familiar with the statute of limitations in all 50 states so call us today for a free consultation if you are unsure of whether you are eligible to file a lawsuit. Even if you still have years before the statute expires in your case, it’s still best to call us today as defective medical device lawsuits are very complex and it can take quite a while to gather evidence and put together a convincing case. By calling us today, you will give us the most time possible to build a strong case for you and maximize your financial recovery.
Experienced Defective Medical Device Lawyers
We have been helping victims of defective medical devices such as you for over three decades and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients.
Let us put our vast experience to work for you – call us today for a free case evaluation if you or a loved one experienced a thigh fracture due to a Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System. Remember: no fee will be charged to you until and unless we recover financial compensation on your behalf.
