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Zimmer M/L Taper with Kinectiv Technology Prosthesis News

Some hip-replacement prosthesis are causing significant pain or death.

Are Zimmer M/L Taper with Kinectiv Technology Femoral Stems and Necks Safe? 

A mistake while making certain Zimmer M/L Taper with Kinectiv Technology prosthesis has left manufacturing residues on them. This could cause some serious problems for patients who had a hip replaces with these prosthesis.

This does not affect every Zimmer prosthetic product. The FDA is recalling certain lot numbers of the Zimmer M/L Taper with Kinectiv Technology Femoral Stems and Necks.

Zimmer M/L Taper with Kinectiv Technology Femoral Stems and Necks Side-Effects 

The residues might cause an allergic reaction, pain, infection and even death. As a result, if someone already received a Zimmer M/L Taper with Kinectiv Technology Femoral Stem and Neck, they might need another surgery to replace the bad parts. You should contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Zimmer M/L Taper with Kinectiv Technology Femoral Stems and Necks Lawsuit 

Unfortunately, for some patients, it might be too late. If you know someone who received one of these prosthetics and has recently died, you might need to consult with an attorney.

The fact is: many patients who receive hip-replacement surgery are often already frail. It is common for patients to die shortly after this surgery- even if their prosthesis was not recalled. An attorney can help you sort-out the facts surrounding the death of your loved-one, and determine if they suffered due to another's negligence.
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