Kline v. Zimmer, Inc. CA2/8
This appeal and cross-appeal arise out of Gary Kline’s two hip surgeries. The hip is a ball and socket joint; a total hip replacement involves replacing both with components that mimic the ball and socket. In May 2007, plaintiff Kline underwent a total hip replacement, which included implantation of the Durom Acetabular Component (Durom Cup), a component manufactured by defendant Zimmer, Inc. (Zimmer). The Durom Cup, a metal component, was implanted around another metal component and was fixated in Kline’s body without screws. The Durom Cup replaced the acetabulum, i.e., the socket portion of the hip joint. Kline claims that the Durom Cup was defective.
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