Zimmer is a multinational company that has been producing joint replacement products. Their troubles started in the Spring of 2008, when Dr. Larry Dorr, MD brought into public notice the number of failures with their product the durom hip replacement cups. This resulted in a spate of complaints from a lot of other people who had issues on zimmer durom cup.

What followed is a nightmare for this company as they had to face many a durom lawsuit. Initially the company claimed the failure rate was due to inefficiency of the surgeons, they had to back down and suspend sales of this product on 22^nd July 2008. However, durom cups sales were re started and it continues to sell today.

If you have had a problem with durom hip replacement cups, you can contact a good durom lawyer for justice. It is a good idea taking the services of a good medical product liability attorney who will know how to expertly guide you through the right process.

The attorney will ask you to produce relevant medical records, reports pertaining to the original joint replacement surgery and the subsequent revision surgery if any. They may also request you for pictures of the device implanted if any. It is important to check for the time limit within which you can file a suit against defective products before proceeding.

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