Stryker Hip Implant Lawsuits
If you have been harmed as the result of a Stryker hip implant, we can help.
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Stryker Implants
If you were implanted with Rejuvenate or ABG II Modular Hip Systems & have suffered complications, you may be entitled to compensation, including: medical expenses, pain & suffering, loss of consortium & other types of compensatory damages.
About Stryker
Stryker, a leading medical technology company, creates products used around the country and world. Among the products they manufacture are artificial joints, such as hips.
Stryker Injuries
Leading up to the recall, many people suffered injuries including: fretting & corrosion (which can lead to ALTR), swelling & tenderness, joint dislocation,
implant loosening.
STRYKER HIP IMPLANT LAWSUIT ATTORNEY
For some injured parties a revision surgery will be required. Both hip implants were approved through the FDA’s 510(k) process. Under this process, if a manufacturer establishes that their product is similar enough to an existing product on the market, the manufacturer does not have to conduct pre-market clinical testing showing safety data on the product prior to releasing the product on the market. Companies have worked to find the most effective way to imitate the natural hip. A recent trend has been toward “metal-on-metal” implants, where the new joint is made from a metal ball fitting into a metal cup. These implants are designed to withstand active lifestyles and last longer than previous implants that used a ceramic or plastic cup. The stronger material was ideal for younger patients and became widely used. One major flaw in metal-on-metal hip implants is that, as the metal rubs against more metal during natural movement, small pieces of metal are chipped free and enter the surrounding tissue and blood stream. This process is referred to as “fretting and corrosion” and a serious health concern for patients. Stryker is among the companies that produce hip implants. Their Rejuvenate and ABGII Modular-Neck Hip Stems were created with multiple, interchangeable options to give patients the best fitting implant. They were customizable to allow surgeons to create individualized joints for patients. The implants are not conventionally metal-on-metal devices, but there is a junction of metals in the implant that is prone to rubbing and creating the same side effects.
INJURIES FROM STRYKER HIP IMPLANTS
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from a Stryker Hip Replacement call Estey & Bomberger at (800) 672-1036 today for your free consultation. We are experienced personal injury attorneys taking cases throughout the United States. Let two of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, according to the National Trial Lawyers Association, help you get compensation for your complications. Acting quickly to assess your case is the key to protecting your rights as a patient.
