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Re: Zimmer Knee Replacement - Class Action - Class Action Lawsuit

ClassActionOrg — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:19:25 -0000

Your best bet is probably going to involve speaking with an attorney in your area. They typically offer free consultations and would be able to show you your options going forward.

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Julie Longway — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 13:16:21 -0000

I need to get involved with the class action suit for Zimmer Nex Gen knee replacements. My husband has had 2 replacements, one revision 2 yrs ago and now a 2 second revision for the same knee. We managed to financially barely survived the other ones, but we cannot possibly survive this. My husband considered suicide. This is too much. Does any one have any options for us?

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Linda Shonk — Tue, 29 May 2018 11:10:33 -0000

I had both knees replaced (2015) with Zimmer knee replacements (Persona, I think). Left knee gave me no issues, but have had nothing but issues with my right. Had a revision done in April 2018 and the surgeon told me the plate was mottled and pitted, totally detached from the femur, and was actually dissolving the bone! Am still recuperating from the revision.

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Laura Toetly — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 02:48:52 -0000

Back at you watched the.....

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Laura Toetly — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 02:47:30 -0000

Tell me how. Mine was in September 2010!?????

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Brenda Knutson — Thu, 21 May 2015 16:24:03 -0000

I had my knee replacement May 3rd, 2011 and two years on May 28th, 2013 I went in for a revision for the bottom part came loose. And then again on Sept, 28th 2014 I had to replace my Tibia for it came loose. And now here I go again for my fourth surgery to either get my knee fused together or put in another different kind of knee replacement because this one is loose, and it buckles when I walk and the swelling and pain is driving me crazy. So having to go back three times every year is getting pretty old. And also I already lost an half an inch on my right knee so I am off balance when I walk also. Tell me my life doesn't suck right now.
So until I see my surgeon, I don't know which way I am going to go? All I know is that right now I am talking to a lawyer who is familiar with the Zimmer knee replacement and will guide me along the way on what i need to do. So for now I wait and talk to my Doc and go from there.

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Mike McGee — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:42:02 -0000

I had this knee put in on December 31,2010 Then a revision in 2011 and a different knee put in 2013. I have been in pain for 3 years. finally I'm a lot better after all this time. If you have the NexGen flex and it still hurts contact a lawyer as I did. Zimmer needs to pay for this. # years of my life.

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Camille Tona Hartmann — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 15:28:56 -0000

How do you sign up for the class action lawsuit? I had total knee aug 2010 and just had a revision on July 30,2013 . My implant was totally worn down but yet dr won't hear of t when I tell him the zimmer replacement was bad since day 1. Been using a brace.very unstable and buckling. Camille

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ivan ho ///// — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:03:17 -0000

zimmer has not enoght money for the pain i went threw /// i gought a new knee //now its giving away my lawers //won/t will not return my calls to tell me what too do iam in a world of shit ////

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Delores Darling — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:45:29 -0000

I had a left total knee replacement done in August 2006. I have suffered tremendously from that time, but recently, the last five months, the pain is truly unbearable. I've had two bone scans and two cat scans to no avail. The doctors I've seen look at me as if I am fabricating and their comments have been more than sour. Most of them have been either arrogant, suggesting that I saw the wrong doctor, or dismissive, pretending not to fully understand what could cause the problem because x-rays do not show anything but a perfectly placed Zimmer knee.

To add to my problem,. the surgeon I had used stems, for what purpose I do not know. It is my understanding that at the doctor's discretion this can be done. So what I have is double jeopardy because the stems were used to revise the knee at the same time he inserted the knee prothesis. I didn't find out I had stems until a doctor mentioned that to me in 2010.

There is not a day that goes by when the pain is so awful that I can hardly walk. It is difficult to stand to do chores such as cooking or washing dishes or clothes. I am currently paying two women who come in to do the cleaning and help cook and store food.

I understand I may not have the product thatis being recalled and will result in a class action suite for individuals who have the NexGen. My question is, "What will happen to those of us who are suffering miserably? Will we be considered in future class actions? With Zimmer you just don't hurt a little or those with a particular brand my experience hurt; it appears that the majority of people with Zimmer hurt; therefore, to exclude some and represent others appear to be an inequitable approach to a phenomenal problem. Please look into the matter of high risk among all people who have a zimmer product. Thanks

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Angelia Bryant — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:46:12 -0000

wow i just recently moved back home to NC from Hinesville. I understand your complaint and how frustrating it can be to have a major surgery and have problems afterwards. i just had my left knee done in 11/2010 and am having problems with it. I recently had a visit with my first surgeon and found out the left one is loose 15 1/2 can months later. i signed up for the nationwide class action suit. u should do the same. let someone ensure u ur problem can be reconciled.

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Angelia Bryant — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:38:27 -0000

what type of knee did they use the second time?

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Lavonne — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:25:46 -0000

Lavonne, 2003 I had a knee replacement it was looening and made noise,swelling. Had
revison and it did not work. Now it dose the same things and more it will not been the
Kimmer was put back in and the same problems nd more. Six years of therapy did not help.
I have had so many problems that I have reading everyones stories. My heart goes out to
each and everyone of you. Don't give up there is someone out threre that can help us.
I don't care about money I just want to run,walker, without PAIN. I still go to Dr.s and will
until i find the right one.There has to be a good doctor out there soome were that can help
us. They help people all over the world. Help us at home in the U.S.A. I am 54 woman
i work every day. I have a 10 year old grandson that live with my husband and my self.
My husband fell out of a tree last year and broke his back in 29 places fell 22 feet down.
THANK GOD HE HAD A GOOD DOCTOR HE CAN WALK WORK. He has plates, bots
screws in his back. They are out there so don't give up. Yeah Dr. if you see one of usout
there give us a ring and say i can help.

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Bsulander — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:54:26 -0000

I had a Zimmer replacement done in May of 2009. About 6 months ago it was confirmed by a bone scan that it was loose. I have been on crutches since then and am currently using a bone stimulator to try to help the bone heal. No luck so far.

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Kris — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:53:20 -0000

I had a knee replacement in August, 2010 and by January,2011 I still was not doing as well as I expected. In June I went to the doctor and the x-ray showed a problem then the CT scan showed there was a problem low and behold my Zimmer Nex Gen Legacy was indeed loose. In Sept, 2011 I had a revision donw and the Zimmer component came out without difficulty as did the spacer which indicated mechnical defect. I now have another implant from another company and am not having any problems.

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Cheryl Jackson — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:34:49 -0000

I had knee replacement surgery on January 3, 2011, I have continued to have swelling and pain since the surgery, I thought if I gave it a few months after the therpy, the pain would lessen, I'm very active and have a 2 year old grandson to chase around.I finally went back to the surgeon this morning 19 Aug 11, and asked him, why it continues to hurt so much? If I don't take pain medicine I can't sleep without the pain waking me up. If I stand to long or sit too long it's painful to the point I want to cry. I asked the Dr. what kind of knee he used and what could be causing this pain. He said he didn't know and I could go get a second opinion if I wanted. The more I think about it, the madder I get that he didn't show any concern and told me he will request blood work and a bone scan, but his deameanor didn't show he cared if I was hurting or not. His Assistant looked in my chart and told me they used a Zimmer Natural Knee and it wasn't the kind that anyone was having any problems with. I'm more afraid of infection as my knee always swells and feels hot to me, however the doctor didn't seem to find it hot (warm). I got the feeling he just wanted me to leave his office before any other patients heard me complaining that I wasn't happy with the outcome of this knee replacement. My right knee also needs replacement and before I had the surgery he told me that after I had this done I would be wanting to have the next one done right away. I can tell you this, I have no intention of having this done again any time soon. It's been a miserable experience. I've had two children, gastric by-pass, gall bladder surgery, hernia surgery and they were all a piece of cake compared to the pain I've had with this surgery and recovery. I wish I had never had it done. Last but not least I do believe I picked a very good surgeon and he had a reputation of very low infections with his surgery which is one of the reasons, I selected him. His bedside manner could use some additional training. From CJ from Rincon, Georgia.

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jp — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:59:36 -0000

My knee buckles. I fell several times finally resulting in a broken knee cap. I spoke to my orthopedic surgeon early on about the buckling and also to my family doc. Neither could explain what caused the problem.

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Classie — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:14:21 -0000

I had knee replaced in October 2009 since then I have knee swelling everyday. I cant stand too long nor can I sit too long. I am not able to walk too far there are times when it feels like someone has placed weights on my knee the knee makes a lot of noise because it was not cemented down. I dont want to point any fingers I only want my livelyhood back. I am only 56 and I have a lot of life left.

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Sam — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:43:24 -0000

On June 20 2007 my right knee was replaced with a Zimmer Natural Knee II system. After 112 years of pain and problems walking stairs and up and down hills doctor put in new spacer thinking the knee could be over extended. Still had problems in October 2010 had a radio active scan of knee and found out the replacement was loose it never tighten. December 132010 a brand new knee replacement was put in. I am recuperating now.

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Mary — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:33:03 -0000

I had knee replacement 2 12 years ago and have been in pain and on meds ever since. Recently I have scheduled for scans to verify that the replacement is loose. My knee also feels like its about to buckle on me. I do not know what replacement I have but when I return to my doctor I will find out.

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Earl — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:16:56 -0000

My replacement was in 2004 now i have more pain somtime i need togo lay down somwere

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June — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 07:19:32 -0000

I had a Zimmer prosthesis Apr 2004. By Feb 2009 my symptoms began. I have had numerous visits and Xrays at my surgeons since then but nothing appears wrong except that my knee is a mess. I dont know what model the prosthesis is if it is the Next Gen model. I am planning to see the surgeon and have the other knee done and have SOMETHING done to the Zimmer knee. It has left me unable to work and I am financially devastated.

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Helen — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:09:31 -0000

I had a knee replacement 7152008. I had a heart attack three days later and then a bloodcot. I have pain and a sense that my knee could buckle. What can I do about this