Another court has recognized that strict liability or breach of implied warranty claims do not lie against medical device makers. Horsmon v. Zimmer Holdings Inc., No. 11-1050 (W.D. Pa., 11/10/11).

Plaintiff had a total hip replacement whereby her right hip joint was replaced with implant components designed, manufactured, and sold by defendants. Ms. Horsmon alleeged she later began to experience pain in her right hip, which eventually required further surgery. She alleged this was due to a defect in the original liner that was used during the hip replacement. She sued, and defendants moved to dismiss.