Houston Knee Replacements Lawyer

Knee implants have been linked to a number of serious complications, including (but not necessarily limited to):

• Implant loosening & dislocation – Improper implantation, as well as fretting of the device components, can cause knee implants to loosen, increasing the risk of device dislocation and failure.
• Metallosis – This occurs when metal-on-metal (MoM) components of knee implants rub against each other and release metal particles into the body. The accumulation of these particles causes this form of metal poisoning, which can be fatal without treatment.
• Serious infection – This condition, which can contribute to implant loosening, can also be deadly without treatment. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes tend to have the highest risk of infection.

Risky, painful revision surgery is usually required to treat serious knee replacement complications. According to a March 2011 study,¹ rates of revision surgery for knee replacements are about:

• 6 percent after 5 years
• 12 percent after 10 years.

Device-related flaws have led to the recall of more than 700 different knee implant components and devices over the past decade. According to the latest data,² these knee implant recalls have included (and may not be limited to):

• 299 recalls from Zimmer-Biomet
• 277 recalls from DePuy
• 118 recalls from Stryker
• 11 recalls from Smith & Nephew.

While most of these were Class II recalls (meaning that the component or device was associated with serious risks), DePuy was associated with four Class I recalls, indicating a component or device is linked to fatal risks and complications.

Thousands who have suffered knee replacement complications have already taken action to hold the manufacturers liable. Their claims generally allege that:

• Knee replacements caused serious injuries.
• The makers of knee implants were negligent in testing the safety of their devices, as well as in warning the public about the serious device-related risks and dangers.

While multidistrict litigation has been set up for some claims – like those associated with Zimmer NexGen Implants (MDL No. 2272),³ others are pending independently in state courts.

Whether it is best for newly filed claims to join the ongoing MDL or proceed independently will depend on the details of the claim, as well as a plaintiff’s needs and objectives.

The Amaro Law Firm is ready to review your potential knee implant claim, explain your legal options and help you seek the financial recovery and justice you may deserve. While we recognize that compensation may never change the permanent losses caused by serious knee implant complications, the recoveries from these claims can be pivotal to restoring lives.

Find out how to get a knee replacement case started by contacting an experienced dangerous medical device attorney at the Amaro Law Firm.

Call (713) 352-7975, text (281) 612-8024 or email our firm for your FREE consultation and essential insights regarding your potential claim.

Relentless and strategic, our lawyers can help you protect your rights and interests as we guide you towards the best possible resolutions. Our history of exceptional representation and success in knee implant and other medical device claims has earned us glowing testimonials from former clients and 5-star ratings on Google and Facebook.

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1: March 2011 Knee Replacement Revision Surgery Study
2: ConsumersUnion Data on Knee Replacement Recalls
3: Zimmer NexGen MDL Home Page