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Zimmer Biomet Holdings

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2022

    Criticism over continued Russian business

    A Yale-linked assessment of corporate responses to Russia's invasion of Ukraine classified Zimmer Biomet as continuing business as usual in Russia, prompting criticism of its market position and lack of withdrawal.

  2. 2022

    Extremity Medical sues Zimmer Biomet over medical device patent

    Lawsuit filed

    Extremity Medical LLC sued Zimmer Biomet and related companies in the District of Delaware, alleging infringement of its patents for a bone fixation system. The plaintiff sought declaratory and injunctive relief, damages and attorney fees; the article reports allegations, not a court determination.

    Source excerpt

    • On Friday a case filed in the District of Delaware by Extremity Medical LLC alleged that Zimmer Biomet and related companies infringed upon Extremety’s patents for
    • The plaintiff is suing for infringement of patent and requests declaratory judgment of infringement, injunctive relief preventing further infringement, and damages and attorney fees.
  3. 2017

    DOJ and SEC regulatory resolution

    Zimmer Biomet announced a resolution with the U.S. Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission involving approximately $30.5 million in penalties.