Zimmer Knee Replacement FAQs

• Q: What is the Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Knee?
  A: The nexGen CR-Flex Knee is a partial knee replacement product produced by Zimmer.  Each knee replacement includes three components: A metal femoral … More
• Q: Has There Been A Recall Of The Zimmer NexGen Knee Replacements?
  A: While there hasn't been a formal recall of the Zimmer knee replacement systems, there have been calls from prominent orthopedic surgeons to recall the Zimmer knee … More
• Q: What Are Some Side Effects of the Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Knee Replacement?
  A: There are many potential side effects of knee surgery.  These include: Infection of the knee or surrounding area Thrombophiebitis (vein swelling caused by a … More
• Q: How Many People Have Had A Zimmer NegGen CR-Flex Knee Replacement?
  A: Between 2006 and 2008 approximately 12,000 patients received the Zimmer knee replacement. More
• Q: Why Are There Concerns About the Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Knee?
  A: Two noted orthopedic surgeons, Richard Berger and Craig Della Valle, observed abnormally high rates of looseness in the implants after only two years of use.  … More
• Q: Who Produces the Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Knee Replacement?
  A: The Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Knee Replacement is manufactured by Zimmer Holdings, Inc. It is a public company with shares sold on the New York Stock Exchange.  More
• Q: Has Zimmer Ever Been In Trouble Before?
  A: Yes.  Zimmer Holdings agreed to pay $310 million in penalties to settle accusations by the Justice Department of fake consulting agreements.  These fake … More
• Q: How Long Should A Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Knee Replacement Last?
  A: A knee replacement should last about 15 years without needing replacement.  However, some studies have shown that a surprisingly high number of individuals need … More