Sulzer Hip Replacement

Sulzer Hip Replacement Recall

In December 2000, Sulzer Orthopedics recalled approximately 40,000 hip replacements due to defective manufacturing. The defective hip replacements were contaminated with an oil residue used in the manufacturing process. The residue inhibited the bonding of the hip replacements to bone and, as a result, many patients experienced intense pain and had difficulties walking. Sulzer Orthopedics was also forced to recall its knee replacement device for a similar reason.

Sulzer Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuits

Since the Sulzer hip and knee recall, approximately 1,200 lawsuits have been filed against Sulzer Orthopedics. In an effort to settle these lawsuits quickly, a class action settlement exceeding $1 billion has been offered to victims of the recalled hip and knee replacement.

Consult a Defective Product Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been harmed by a Sulzer hip replacement, contact one of the Sulzer hip replacement attorneys in the ImpactLaw directory for an evaluation of your case.

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