The attorneys working with ClassAction.org are investigating claims on behalf of patients who have undergone a total hip replacement using a Stryker hip implant. In June of 2012, Stryker issued a voluntary recall of its Rejuvenate Modular and ABG II modular-neck hip stems, which attach to artificial hips and allow surgeons an opportunity to correct certain aspects of the recipient’s anatomy. According to the recall notice, the hip stems were recalled because they pose a risk of fretting or corrosion, which can lead to hip pain and/or swelling, as well as an adverse reaction in the surrounding tissue.
If you or a loved one has experienced complications after being implanted with a Stryker hip replacement, the attorneys working with ClassAction.org would like to hear from you. You may be able to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering and other losses if you were implanted with a hip replacement using the recalled hip stems. To learn more about your eligibility for compensation, please visit
http://www.classaction.org/stryker-hip-implants.html today for a free consultation.
It has been alleged that the body tissue injuries linked to the recalled hip stems are similar to those experienced by patients who were implanted with metal-on-metal hip replacements currently subject to litigation. A number of medical device makers, including Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary DePuy Inc., are facing lawsuits alleging that their metal-on-metal hip implants caused severe injury, including hip implant failure and metal poisoning.
While traditional metal-on-metal hip implants utilize a metal ball and metal socket, the Stryker products use a metal neck inside a metal stem. Regardless, it has been alleged that tissue injuries experienced by those with the recalled Stryker parts are similar to those associated with the traditional metal-on-metal hip replacements.
Concerns over the safety of metal-on-metal hip implants continue to grow, and in January 2013, the FDA issued an updated safety communication regarding these devices. According to the agency, metal-on-metal hip implants pose “unique risks in addition to the general risks of all hip implants.” The FDA stated that the metal ball and metal cup can rub against each other during normal movement, such as walking, allowing tiny metal particles to be released into the body. As a result, the patient may suffer from bone or soft tissue damage nearby the implant and joint. Soft tissue damage, according to the FDA, may lead to a number of problems including failure of the hip implant, pain, implant loosening and the need for revision surgery to remove the device. In addition, the metal ions may enter the bloodstream, where they can create other problems or symptoms for the patient.
For more information on the risks posed by metal-on-metal hip implants, please visit ClassAction.org today. On the site, users can receive a free evaluation of their
hip implant problems.
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