Houston Stryker Hip Implants Lawyer

The primary problem with Stryker’s Rejuvenate and ABG II hip replacement systems is the corrosion and fretting of the metal components, which occurs as the system’s parts rub against each other. This corrosion can increase the risk of severe complications like (but not necessarily limited to):

• Hip implant dislocation – As the metal parts wear on each other, the system can loosen up, resulting in painful dislocations. This complication is most likely to occur within the first few months following hip replacement surgery.
• Metallosis – Also referred to as metal poisoning, metallosis occurs when excessive amounts of metal particles accumulate in the body. The fretting of Stryker’s hip implant components can release these particles into the body, causing symptoms like heart problems, auditory and vision problems, nerve pain, anxiety, and cognitive impairment. Without treatment, this condition can be fatal.
• Osteonecrosis – Ironically, while Stryker hip implants can be used to treat this condition, they may also be a cause of it. Arising from a lack of blood flow to the hip joint, this condition is marked by the breakdown of the bone surrounding the implant, resulting in bone death. Also referred to as avascular necrosis, osteonecrosis can cause severe hip pain and increase the risk of hip dislocation.

Risky, invasive revision surgery is often needed to treat these serious complications of Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II hip replacement systems. According to a March 2014 study, nearly 1 in every 3 Stryker hip replacement systems fails within the first two years of implantation, requiring patients to undergo revision surgery.¹

In June 2012, Stryker voluntarily recalled both the Rejuvenate and the ABG II hip replacement systems “due to the potential for fretting and corrosion at the modular-neck junction.”² Shortly after, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its own recall notice for these implants,³ explaining that this Stryker hip replacement recall:

• Was classified as a Class II recall, meaning that these implants have been linked to serious adverse complications
• Impacted more than 43,000 units across the U.S.
• Was issued due to “device design” problems.

While hip replacement systems made by other manufacturers (like DePuy) have also been the focus of national recalls, a consumer advocacy group has reported that Stryker has recalled the most hip devices within the past 10 years due to concerns that these systems were linked to potentially life-threatening complications.⁴

Thousands of patients who have allegedly suffered Stryker hip implant complications have already taken action to file claims against Stryker and hold this company accountable for the harm caused by its Rejuvenate and ABG II systems. These cases generally alleged that Stryker was negligent in:

• Testing the safety, efficacy, and failure rates of its hip replacement systems before bringing them to market
• Labeling device components, with some being mislabeled as the wrong components or with the wrong expiration dates
• Issuing warnings about the serious complications linked to the Rejuvenate and ABG II systems.

With claims piling up in courts across the nation, in 2013, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) issued a transfer order to establish an MDL for these claims. Based in the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (MDL No. 13-2441), the Stryker MDL is focused on facilitating discovery, establishing consistent pretrial rulings, and conserving the resources of all involved parties.⁵

Newly filed Stryker hip implant cases may join the ongoing MDL or proceed independently. The details of a particular case, as well as a plaintiff’s needs and goals, will determine the best choice for that claim and plaintiff. The experienced attorneys at the Amaro Law Firm are ready to discuss your Stryker hip implant claim and help you move forward on the path to financial recovery and justice.

A dangerous medical device attorney at the Amaro Law Firm can help you hold Stryker accountable for the harm and losses caused by its Rejuvenate and/or ABG II systems.

Call (713) 352-7975, text (281) 612-8024 or Email Our Firm for your FREE consultation and essential information regarding your potential claim.

Committed to providing exceptional, effective legal services, our lawyers will help you navigate the road ahead, working relentlessly to maximize your financial recovery.

The Amaro Law Firm’s history of unparalleled representation and success in Stryker hip implant and other medical device claims has earned us glowing testimonials from former clients and 5-star ratings on Google and Facebook.

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1: March 2014 Study on Stryker Hip Implant Failure Rates
2: Stryker’s Recall Notice for Rejuvenate & ABG II Hip Implant Systems & Stryker’s Recall FAQs for Patients
3: FDA Recall Notice for Stryker’s Rejuvenate & ABG II Systems
4: According to research from ConsumersUnion
5: Stryker MDL Home Page