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Zimmer Kinectiv Hip Recall Lawsuits

The manufacturer that is the latest in hip replacement devices, Zimmer, issued a recall of its products because of a risk of critical complications and medical concerns.

The Kinectiv technology with M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis was designed to be an option of versatility for use in minimal invasive procedures in surgery.

The recall from Zimmer was due to the discovery of the products being associated with levels of unhealthy cobalt in the blood, because of metal toxicity and metallosis, as a condition.

Mandated by the US Food & Drug Administration, the recall was one of three Class One recalls to affect Maquet Holdings, HeartWare, and Zimmer.

Regarding Zimmer Kinectiv Hip recall lawsuits, personal injury attorneys commit to maximizing recovery for each individual affected by the defective products.

Attorneys have skills, expertise, and experience with lawsuits regarding hip implants, and are prepared to go all the way for your legal case.

Immediately contact a personal injury attorney for a case review, and for legal information regarding pending Zimmer Kinectiv Hip recall lawsuits.

A Concern for Metal Toxicity

There is a concern for metal toxicity to receive artificial hip replacements.

The M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis is among the numerous artificial hip replacements, which have resulted in medical concerns due to cytotoxicity, which happens when an elevation in levels of heavy metals into the stream of the blood.

Many of these devices have been recalled; what they have in common is that the device metal components have the ability to grind against each other, which results in sustained injuries when shavings of metal enter the joint affected, or the device heavy metals reach the stream of the blood, and transport throughout the body.


The quantity of recalls for medical devices continue to increase at a spiraling rate, to make it even more crucial to place these products through rigorous trials, and clinical research prior to placing them back on the market.

A symptom of a problem much bigger is the recall of Zimmer products.

Oversight is lacking, and too many routes for manufacturers of medical devices to hurry their products to the marketplace prior to having an understanding of the likely risk that patients may experience harm.

If you received a hip prosthesis Zimmer Kinectiv that was defective, and sustained injuries as a result, contact a personal injury attorney to learn more about Zimmer Kinectiv Hip recall lawsuits.

Personal injury hip recall attorneys have the ability to explain the present litigation, as well as the impact it can have on your own rights if you should decide to pursue compensation for damages.


A medical device recall attorney can handle every aspect of your legal case sell your focus can be on compensatory recovery.

You and your loved ones deserve the dignity and respect entitled to each of us instead of being victimized due to negligence by manufacturers, marketers, or medical professionals held liable for your sustained injuries.

Contact us for a free consultation or call Anzalone Law Firm PLLC, at: 603.548.3797.

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