Several VA hospitals may have used Zimmer Persona Knee Trabecular Metal Tibial Plates before they were recalled. The recall was issued by Zimmer, Inc., an Indiana firm, after an increase in complaints of radiolucent lines (an indicator of early failure) and loosening. All sizes (C-J left and right) and lots were subject to recall.
The following VA Medical Centers were affected, according to the FDA:
- VA Maine Health Care System, 1 VA Ctr, Augusta, ME 04330;
- 2501 W 22 SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota 57105;
- 1 Freedom Way, Augusta, Georgia 30904;
- 700 S 19TH Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35233;
- 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132;
- 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215;
- 4100 West 3RD Street BLDG # 330, Dayton, Ohio 45428;
- 1481 West 10TH Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46202;
- 1700 South Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042;
- 915 N Grand BLVD, St, Louis, Missouri 63106;
- 350 La Jolla Village DR, San Diego, California 92161;
- 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18711; and
- 975 Kirman Avenue, Reno, Nevada 89502.
If you had a knee replacement operation at a Veterans Administration hospital and are experiencing pain or difficulty walking, contact our law firm and we can help you find out if you had the recalled Zimmer Persona product implanted. If so, you may be entitled to compensation. You can click here now for help or if you have additional information regarding VA hospitals that used the product before it was recalled.
Revision Surgery
If a knee replacement product fails, it is often necessary for the patient to undergo revision surgery. This is a procedure to remove the failed product and replace it. In addition to causing further pain and emotional distress, there are medical bills and, for many patients, lost income. If you had or are scheduled to have revision surgery because of a Zimmer Persona product failure, you can click here now for a free consultation.
Can I Sue Zimmer and the VA?
It depends on the facts of your case. Every case is unique, which is why we file separate lawsuits and do not have our clients join a class action suit.
Attorneys Fred Pritzker and David Szerlag are lead lawyers in these cases. You can join others in pursuing justice and compensation. Click here now to request a free consultation.