Stryker Hip Replacement Lawsuits

Stryker Orthopaedics agreed to settle outstanding claims against the company regarding its LFIT V40 femoral head implant. The agreement may potentially cover other Stryker hip implants like Accolade TMZF, Accolade 2, Citation, Meridian and Rejuvenate as well. While the terms of this agreement are confidential, in 2014 Stryker agreed to a $1 billion settlement to resolve claims made by patients who received the company’s recalled Rejuvenate and ABGII hips and endured a revision surgery. Hip replacement lawyers were instrumental in reaching these settlement agreements. If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a metal-on-metal hip implant, please call our firm.

Stryker Recalls LFIT V40, Rejuvenate & ABG-II Implant Systems

Stryker Hip replacement lawsuit Many manufacturers, including Stryker, issued voluntary recalls for their faulty hip replacement systems. Stryker issued a voluntary recall of its Rejuvenate and ABG-II hip implant systems in June of 2012. At that time the company was concerned about the potential failure of the device as well as an adverse effect on the tissue surrounding the implant. In August 2016, Stryker sent out an urgent medical device recall notification on its LFIT V40 Femoral Head implant. Potential hazards of the LFIT V40 implant include disassociation of femoral head from hip stem and the release of excessive metallic debris into the body. This has been particularly problematic when the LFIT V40 femoral head is combined with an Accolade or Citation stem. These hazards can cause serious complications for patients including the loss of mobility and the need for a revision surgery.

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Side Effects

It has been reported that metal-on-metal hip replacements have the highest failure rate and fail at a rate of over 10%; meaning that many patients will need to endure costly and painful revision surgery.

In addition to device failure, metal-on-metal hip replacements can causes metal ions to enter into bloodstream and create a condition called metallosis. Because these devices are made from a blend of several different metals, they can release metal particles into the blood stream and surrounding tissue when the metal parts rub against each other. A buildup of this type of metal in the body can be toxic, leading to serious complications affecting the nervous system, skin and other organs. Symptoms of metallosis can include:

General hypersensitivity reaction (skin rash)
Cardiomyopathy
Neurological changes including sensory changes (auditory, or visual impairments)
Psychological status change (including depression or cognitive impairment)
Renal function impairment
Thyroid dysfunction (including neck discomfort, fatigue, weight gain or feeling cold)

Other people have experienced pain, swelling, and joint dislocation. If you have a metal-on-metal hip implant and have experienced any of the side effects mentioned above or below, please call our firm:

Implant Failure
Revision Surgery
Elevated levels of cobalt and/or chromium in the blood
Diagnosis of metallosis
Loosening of the device

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Stryker Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Models

Stryker LFIT V40 (2016 recall)
Stryker Rejuvenate (2012 recall)
Stryker ABG-II (2012 recall)
Stryker Accolade

Stryker Citation
Stryker Meridian
Stryker TMZF Femoral Stem

Are You Eligible for a Stryker Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuit?

The Feeney Law Firm is committed to seeking justice for those affected by metal hip replacements. Fighting to keep people safe from corporate greed and self-interest is our passion. We are here to help make that process as simple as possible for you and your family. Call us now at 1-800-710-3121 for a FREE consultation. Don’t wait; your time to file a metal hip replacement lawsuit may be limited.