Stryker Corrosion Lawyers—Helping Victims of Defective Hip Devices

Over the past few years, reports of defective metal hip implants and recalls of hip implants have been plentiful. Stryker corrosion lawyers have been diligently following the news, researching the recalled hip implants and working hard to ensure victims of defective hip devices get the help they need. The Stryker Rejuvenate and ABGIIhip implants were recalled in July, 2012. This recall followed an urgent field safety notification, sent to doctors and hospitals in April, prior to the recall. Stryker stated the recall issues as: the risk of excessive fretting and corrosion, leading to metal ion debris entering the body and the potential for total hip failure.

Stryker corrosion attorneys have seen many, many victims of these recalled hip implants. The metal ions can burrow into surrounding tissues, causing inflammation, infection and chronic pain or can enter the bloodstream, causing metal toxicity.

While some people are more sensitive to heavy metals than others, there really are no truly safe levels of cobalt and chromium in the body and Stryker corrosion lawyers have heard of the many adverse health effects of these metals such as: disruption of DNA, the development of pseudo-tumors, reproductive disorders, anxiety, irritability, depression, vertigo, memory loss, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological problems, kidney and thyroid issues, cardiovascular disorders and the loss of hearing and vision.

Stryker corrosion lawyers understand that many of those who received a recalled Stryker hip implant have since become extremely sick. Perhaps their doctor has even told them they must have revision surgery as their recalled Stryker hip implant has failed or their levels of cobalt and chromium are much too high. Because the surgical procedure for removing a Stryker Rejuvenate or ABGII is fraught with difficulties, it can be very frightening; Stryker corrosion lawyers can help patients who must undergo revision surgery pursue a fair settlement for the medical expenses associated with the defective implant and revision surgery, lost wages and pain and suffering. Stryker corrosion lawyers will also take the necessary time to fully explain all the issues surrounding the recalled hip implants such as the FDA’s role in the recall.