Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Nationwide
Although NexGen knee replacement systems were designed to enhance patient mobility, some models are associated with a high failure rate and complications that actually make movement painful and more difficult.
The Philadelphia product liability attorneys at Golomb & Honik are investigating claims from NexGen knee replacement recipients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and across the country that NexGen manufacturer Zimmer did not adequately warn of the risk of failure and made fraudulent marketing claims regarding the longevity of some knee replacement models.
NexGen Knee Complications
Of particular concern are the NexGen CR-Flex and LPS-Flex models. Mounting evidence suggests these potentially dangerous medical devices have lifespans shorter than Zimmer initially indicated, and that the CR-Flex and LPS-Flex knee replacement systems are prone to components loosening and/or not properly fusing with bone, which can lead to:
- Difficulty standing, sitting and walking
- Chronic knee pain
- Knee inflammation or swelling
Problematic NexGen Knee Models
Failed NexGen knee replacements typically require revision surgery and substitution of the previous knee replacement system. Reports of failures and complications have been linked to the following NexGen knee replacement models and components:
- NexGen Gender Solutions High-Flex
- NexGen CR-Flex High-Flex
- NexGen LPS-Flex High-Flex
- NexGen CR-Flex porous femoral component
- NexGen MIS tibial plate
If you have a NexGen knee replacement and suffer from loosening of the replacement or required corrective surgery due to a faulty NexGen knee replacement, please contact the Philadelphia product liability attorneys at Golomb & Honik for your no-cost case evaluation. We welcome prospective clients from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and across the United States.
