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Zimmer Biomet Hip Device Recall Attorneys

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Are you experiencing pain or complications after a hip replacement with a Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper?

Zimmer Biomet has recalled the device due to an increased risk of postoperative periprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF),¹ which is a fracture of the femur bone near the implant. This type of fracture can cause debilitating pain and frequently requires revision surgery.

If you or your loved one have suffered a fracture of your femur following a hip replacement with a Zimmer CPT femoral stem, contact Pope McGlamry for a free consultation. Our experienced hip replacement complication attorneys have settled over 3,500 defective hip cases and can help you determine if you have a claim.

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What is the Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System?

The CPT Hip System Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper is a polished taper-slip (PTS) style stem constructed from a cobalt chromium alloy. This device has been on the market for over 20 years.

What Risks and Complications May Occur Due to the Zimmer CPT Hip System Failure?

If a fracture of the femoral bone occurs, an additional surgery (called a revision surgery) is typically required to repair the bone and potentially replace the femoral stem implant.

If you have been experiencing any new pain, difficulty when walking, inability to bear weight, swelling or instability of the hip, it is recommended that you follow up with your surgeon or another healthcare provider for further evaluation.

Revision surgeries are generally more painful and complicated than the initial hip replacement and carry a higher risk of complications including:

Osteolysis (bone loss)
Pain
Additional fractures
Leg length disparities
Footdrop
Infection
Blood clots
Limited mobility

What is Zimmer Biomet’s Response to the CPT Hip System Issue?

On July 2, 2024, Zimmer Biomet initiated a medical device field action correction and a Class 2 Recall of its CPT Hip System Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper devices. They also updated the indications for use to reflect the risk of the fracture.

On September 17, 2024, the FDA issued a Medical Device Safety Communication related to Zimmer Biomet’s field action for the CPT Hip System.² In response, Zimmer issued a letter on September 18, 2024, to U.S. surgeons who had implanted the device in the past 12 months. The letter informed the surgeons that the CPT Hip System Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper devices had displayed a postoperative periprosthetic femoral fracture rate of approximately 1.4% in the United Kingdom, which is more than twice the risk of PFF compared to stainless steel products.³ Zimmer also advised the surgeons to consider using alternative Zimmer prosthesis for hip replacement surgeries.

Zimmer Biomet also announced its plan to stop selling the device by December 2024.

Trust Pope McGlamry With Your Zimmer Biomet Case

Over the last decade, Pope McGlamry’s attorneys have settled more than 3,500 defective hip cases against manufacturers such as Biomet, DePuy, MicroPort, Stryker and Wright. Our attorneys have led the way in defective orthopedic implant litigation and have been appointed by federal and state court judges to serve in leadership positions. We understand the intricacies of these devices and the mechanisms behind their failure. More importantly, we recognize the impact these faulty devices can have on the individuals who receive them. Pope McGlamry also has the financial resources to effectively litigate against well-funded and well-defended orthopedic device manufacturers.

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If you or your loved one has experienced serious injuries from a defective Zimmer Biomet hip replacement device, we want to help you. Call our Atlanta office or submit your case online for a free consultation.

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References

[1] Class 2 Device Recall CPT (July 2, 2004)
[2] Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System Femoral Stem and Increased Risk of Thigh Bone Fracture – FDA Safety Communication (Sept. 17, 2024)
[3] Zimmer Biomet Dear Health Care Provider Letter (Sept. 18, 2024)