Sulzer Hip Implants

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More than 310,000 artificial hip joints are implanted annually in the United States. Successful replacement of deteriorated, arthritic, and severely injured hips has contributed to the enhanced mobility and independence for many people who otherwise would be unable to perform normal daily functions. New technology involving prosthetic devices for...MORE >>

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Featured Articles on Sulzer Hips

July 14, 2004 - Class members must wait for settlement payments
October 31, 2003 - Contingent fees ruled unenforceable in Sulzer Hip class action
May 16, 2002 - Some Quit Joint Replacement Settlement
September 15, 2001-FDA announces recall of hip implants made by eight U.S. companies
August 31, 2001 - Company Must Pay Women $15 Million for Supplying Them Defective Hip Parts
August 29, 2001 - Federal Court Allows Sulzer Medica To Move Forward With Settlement Proposal
August 7, 2001 - When Medical Devices Fail in the Body
July 1, 2001 - Sulzer Orthopedics In Trouble Over Defective Hip Implant

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