Stryker Hip Recall

Stryker Corporation has issued a temporary recall of its Trident PSL and Trident Hemispherical Acetabular Cups used in hip replacement surgery. Stryker hip implants are manufactured by Stryker Howmedica Corporation, a leading manufacturer of hip implants located in Michigan. We have lawyers currently reviewing cases involving faulty Stryker hip implants.  If you have noticed that your hip implant is not working properly, or squeaks/clicks when you walk, you may be entitled to file a claim against Stryker Corp. Stryker has received numerous complaints concerning its Trident Hemispherical and Trident PSL cups, which have failed to function, and hip implant components that have poor fixation.

Symptoms of a Faulty Hip Implant

If you have had hip replacement surgery and have suffered with pain, bone fractures, or metal poisoning from wear particles or broken fragments, you may be able to pursue a lawsuit. Most of the lawsuits being filed are for the Metal-on-Metal versions of the implants, however, complaints also include a squeaking noise of hip implants with ceramic bearing components which is considered a potential precursor of prosthesis failure. Many times, these complications lead to painful revision surgery in order to replace the implant. If you have experienced any of these complications from your hip implant, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
The types of compensation you may be eligible to receive include:

• Medical expenses (doctor’s visits, pain medication, revision surgery, new hip replacement).
• Other compensatory damages (home health care and other caregiver costs, lost income).
• Pain and suffering (physical suffering, mental and emotional suffering).
• Loss of consortium (damage to relationship with spouse).
• Punitive damages (awards to discourage similar negligence).

How Do Hip Implants Work?

Stryker hip implants are used to replace part or all of a patient’s damaged hip. These hip implants can be highly beneficial for patients who suffer from severe hip pain and significant loss of mobility. The surgery and recovery are substantial, involving incisions, healing and ultimately physiotherapy to regain strength and normal functioning. Implants typically follow the same “ball and socket” model: a socket is implanted into the pelvis, which fits snugly next to a head (the ball). That head attaches to a spike that is cemented or drilled into the femur. Traditionally, these implants have been manufactured from metal and/or plastic. It was believed that the ceramic models could not cause the same problems because it was not a metal-on-metal product. However, contradictory evidence has since emerged, showing that ceramic implants are experiencing numerous complications.

Stryker Hip Implant Recalls

In November 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a letter to Stryker warning that, according to the FDA’s own investigation of consumer complaints, the company had serious problems with the quality of its products and had not implemented adequate corrective solutions to fix these problems. The FDA went on to warn Stryker that if it did not take prompt action to correct these problems, the FDA would take further action, including seizure, injunction, and/or other civil penalties. On January 22, 2008, Stryker issued a recall of the following products:

• Trident Acetabular PSL Cup
• Trident Hemispherical Cup

In addition to the problems associated with the hip implants themselves, during an FDA investigation held during the summer of 2007, FDA inspectors found the manufacturing site deficient with regard to some of its quality control procedures. Disease-causing germs were found at the facility, including clumps and clusters of a form of Staphylococcus bacteria.

Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip Stems

In addition to the lawsuits surrounding their Trident line of implants, Stryker is likely to face lawsuits because of problems caused by the metal-on-metal design of its Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck hip stems. Unlike one-piece, fixed femoral components, these models have two-part, mix-and-match necks and stems, both of which are made of metal. Metal-on-metal pieces can corrode and deteriorate which adds the concern of metal leaching into the surrounding tissue and bloodstream. This leads to metallosis, which can cause serious complications such as tissue death, pseudotumors, and bone loss.

How to File a Stryker Hip Implant Claim

Many people have suffered pain, fractured bones and repeat surgeries due to the defects in the Stryker hip implants. If you suspect that you or someone you love has been injured because of a defective hip implant product, it is important to contact a hip implant attorney immediately. If you had a Stryker implant, or if you are not aware of the brand or model, fill out the contact for on this page for a free evaluation of your case. We are now accepting Stryker hip implant cases in all 50 states. These implants have been recalled and if you have suffered as a result, you are entitled to legal representation. Seeking help right away ensures that you do not miss the deadline for filing your claim, which could keep you from seeking compensation at all.

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We get other Stryker hip victims on there telling their story and you should join in an share your story. From the other hip recall cases we have seen (Depuy) you should expect a 2-4 year wait until a settlement is worked out. In the case of Depuy the settlement is now almost final and the company will pay victims of a recalled hip between $300,000 and $800,000 depending on their individual injury.

The Stryke hip recall case will most likely follow the same road and a few trials will have to be done before the company is ready to settle. The time frame of 2-4 years are the standard before the manufacture and lawyers comes up with a settlement that is fair to all victims.

Whenever a medical product such as a hip implant is recalled or a safety warning is issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to reports of failure, the manufacturer of the device may become enmeshed in expensive personal injury litigation.  Styker has been involved in FDA safety warnings and has had certain systems and components recalled due to patient complaints.

Stryker Trident, Rejuvenate and ABG II Recalls

In the early 2000s, other hip replacement manufacturers such as DePuy were already involved in investigations and the resulting lawsuits due to medical issues with their ball and socket designs.  These metal-on-metal resurfacing hip systems not only carry the typical adverse symptoms such as loosing and grinding, but they also have unique risks.

Metal-on-metal implants consist of the metal ball sliding against a metal cup. This can result in metal particles to wear off the device causing wear and corrosion between the metal ball and the taper of the stem. It is also possible for the metal ions to enter the bloodstream.

Hoping to avoid the additional complications, Stryker developed the Trident system consisting of ceramic cups and metal sockets. Unfortunately, this did not totally avoid risks of failure as patients began reporting a squeaking or popping sound which is a sign of possible loosening.

In 2008, the Trident PSL Acetabular and Trident Hemisperical components were recalled due to possible concerns of contamination at one of the manufacturing sites after the presence of foreign material was reported.

On July 6, 2012, Stryker voluntarily recalled both its Rejuvenate and ABG II modular neck-stems.  These models consist of metal pieces.  Like other metal-on-metal systems, the mix and match components carry the same risk of metal fragments and corrosion at the junction.

Metallosis Injuries Compensation

Metal particles released from implants can lodge in the soft tissue surrounding the hip causing damage to the tissue and nearby bone.  The damage can be painful and lead to loosening of the hip implant or device failure. This would then require additional revision surgery to replace the device and repair the damaged tissue, bones, and nerves.

This metal debris (cobalt and chromium) can enter the bloodstream causing elevated cobalt and chromium ion levels.  This metallosis can cause different reactions in each individual beyond the injury at the implant site. Some studies indicate that the ions can also cause damage to the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and kidneys.

According to the FDA, surgeons should conduct metal ion testing for their patients who develop symptoms such as:

• General skin rash
• Cardiomyopathy
• Neurological changes including auditory or visual impairment
• Psychological change such as depression or cognitive impairment
• Renal function impairment
• Thyroid dysfunction

They are also advised to watch for signs that the patients device is not working properly 3 or more months following implant surgery.  Symptoms include:

• Pain in the groin, hip, or leg
• Swelling around the hip
• Limping
• Popping, grinding, clicking, or squeaking sound from the hip joint

Hip Replacement Lawsuit

If you have received the Trident systems, or the Rejuvenate and ABG II neck-stems and your device has failed you, you may have a legal claim against the manufacturer.  Some patients have reported that these implants were responsible for severe injuries and have left them in worse shape than they were in before the surgery. Many have required revision surgery to repair the damage caused by the metal or extensive nursing care.

Fill out the contact form on this page and one of our experienced medical device lawyers will review your case for free. There may be a time limit to file your claim. The consultation is free and you may be eligible to receive help for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Hi my name is Jason Price with Legal Consumer Advocates, today I want to talk to you about Stryker Hip's and the Recall of these hips replacements.

If you had a hip implant by the brand name Stryker I would suggest you pay close attention to this video and call the number below after this video is over.

Like other victims of medical device failure you must be wondering what you should do now?

The short answer is call the number below. The reason for the stryker hip recall is because the hip implant will most likely fail at one time or another and you will need compensation to recover after the hip replacement surgery. That is why we suggest you contact the law firm Legal Consumer Advocates have found for you below.

You might wonder what brand name the hip implant is that you have. Well your surgeon can tell you if you received Stryker Rejuvenate modular or ABG 2 modular-neck stem devices.

Discuss your symptoms with the doctors such as pain and or swelling in and around your replaced hip. Revision surgery can be painful and expensive its time to protect your legal rights.

There are many side effects of these problematic hip implants and thousands of lawsuits have been filed against the manufacture of metal-on-metal hip replacements.

You might wonder if the other hip manufactures DePuy ASR implant, a Zimmer Durom Cup hip implant, or one of the following hip implants: Wright Profemur (and Conserve), Biomet Magnum (and M2A), Smith & Nephew Birmingham, or a Proxima Hip. What if this is the hip I have implanted ? Again its a good idea to get legal support right away no matter what hip implant you have.

Call the law firm below 1-888-304-8181 and they will guide you though the compensation steps.

We at  Legal Consumer Advocates are not lawyers and we do not give out legal advice. We just research attorneys and find the consumers the right attorney for the job.

As always with legal compensation time is limited and we urge you to call the law firm today.