Zimmer Hip Replacement Lawsuits

As of November 2023, there were 305 pending lawsuits in multidistrict litigation against Zimmer Biomet. MDL 2859 is before Senior District Judge Paul A. Crotty in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Though the MDL for Zimmer’s Durom Cup is no longer active, the MDL from October 2018 relates to different Zimmer products, its M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis and VerSys Femoral Head, which surgeons implant with the M/L Taper. Zimmer manufactured the M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis out of a titanium alloy and the VerSys Femoral Head out of a cobalt-chromium alloy.

In April 2022, Zimmer and some plaintiffs entered into a confidential settlement agreement, which Zimmer was due to fund on April 28, 2023. Those plaintiffs who did not settle will need to produce additional documentation before going to pretrial proceedings.

In the remaining open lawsuits against Zimmer Biomet, most plaintiffs claim they have experienced metal-related injuries and complications, including trunnionosis, from the M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis and VerSys Femoral Head.

Trunnionosis occurs when there is friction or wear between the ball and the trunnion, or socket part of the implant, which can lead to the release of tiny metal particles into the surrounding tissues. The release of these particles can cause metallosis, a type of metal poisoning that happens when metal enters the tissue around the hip and the bloodstream. Inflammation from trunnionosis can cause deterioration of the surrounding tissues and can interfere with the function of the implant, as well as other complications.

If you had a hip replacement and are experiencing pain, loosening or other complications, you may qualify for financial compensation. The types and amount of compensation you receive in a Zimmer hip replacement lawsuit will depend on your specific situation.

You may be eligible to receive compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, subsequent hip replacement procedures and lost wages. The best way to know if you qualify and for how much is to speak to a qualified attorney and get a free case review.

If you are choosing a Zimmer hip lawyer to handle your case, make sure they have the experience and resources necessary to take on a large device maker such as Zimmer Biomet. Don’t be afraid to talk to more than one lawyer before hiring the lawyer you feel is right for you.

For example, Drugwatch partners with Zimmer hip lawyers from law firms that have decades of experience filing lawsuits on behalf of people who faced injuries from defective medical devices. These large, award-winning national law firms have been on plaintiff’s steering committees and held leadership positions in Zimmer MDL litigation and other medical device MDLs.

They’ve been instrumental in getting billions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for clients who experienced harm from defective drugs and medical devices.

Over the years, Zimmer has agreed to millions of dollars in settlements over its hip implants. In April 2022, a portion of the 302 lawsuits relating to Zimmer’s M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis settled under a confidential settlement agreement. Plaintiffs who don’t want to be a part of the settlement must produce additional documentation before the Zimmer hip replacement pretrial proceedings.

In 2010, Zimmer set up a $47.5 million settlement fund and began settling individual lawsuits relating to its faulty hip implants. In 2016, it settled hundreds of multidistrict litigation lawsuits relating to its Durom Cup hip implants. It offered to settle most of the lawsuits for $314 million, with a base award of $175,000 per hip, but most plaintiffs chose not to participate in the offer. Later, the court required plaintiffs to participate in the settlement or run the risk of having their claims dismissed.