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If you live in Vermont and have a metal hip implant such as the Stryker ABGII or Rejuvenate, the DePuy ASR or Pinnacle, the Biomet, Smith & Nephew, Wright or Zimmer Durom device, you may be entitled to take part in Burlington, Vermont hip metallosis litigation. Following the recalls of the Stryker Rejuvenate and ABGII and the DePuy ASR recall, many of those with these particular models filed suit against Stryker and Johnson & Johnson (the parent company of DePuy) respectively. Over 2,300 lawsuits have been filed against Stryker, with more expected as the Stryker Rejuvenate hip statute of limitations grows near for those in some states. DePuy ASR victims filed over 11,000 lawsuits, although approximately 7,000 of those have been settled for approximately $2.5 billion.

Five Stryker Rejuvenate hip metallosis lawsuits were settled at the end of 2013, with more settled in early 2014 for a total of seventeen out of eighteen settled through mediation. The terms of these settlement agreements were undisclosed. The number of Stryker Rejuvenate hip lawsuits settled represents only a small fraction of the total number pending, and Stryker Rejuvenate bellwether trials are being prepared.

Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Recall

The Stryker Rejuvenate hip recall occurred in July, 2012; the ABGII was recalled at the same time. At the time of the recall Stryker noted both models had a higher-than-normal rate of failure and were subject to fretting and corrosion at the neck/stem junction. The small metal trunnions located at either end of the neck component were also found to corrode and release tiny metal ions into the hip tissues and bloodstream. Following the Stryker Rejuvenate hip recall, other issues were found with the design of the two implants, including the following:

• A dual-modularity design which could be responsible for an increase in crevice corrosion
• The coating which covers the ABGII and Rejuvenate which may release into the bone tissue, placing patients at risk for weakening of the bone.
• The use of dissimilar metals which is a known risk for increasing the levels of corrosion
• Frictional torque on the taper junction

The Many Stryker ABGII Hip Dangers

Those patients with a recalled Stryker hip device may have experienced a number of Stryker ABGII hip dangers. These dangers include the development of Stryker ABGII hip metallosis and Stryker Rejuvenate hip metallosis as well as heavy metal toxicity or poisoning. The failure rate of the Stryker Rejuvenate and ABGII is believed to be as high as 65%, although Stryker refuses to place an exact number on the rate of failure. DePuy ASR hip dangers and DePuy Pinnacle hip dangers are much the same as those for the Stryker models, although the primary source of metal debris shedding on the DePuy models comes from the metal ball and cup. The Stryker models are more likely to shed cobalt and chromium ions at the metal neck/stem junction.

What Causes DePuy ASR Hip Metal Debris?

During periods of activity, the metal parts of the hip implants rub against one another, causing microscopic metal ions to shear away from the device, traveling to the bloodstream or lodging in nearby tissue. This DePuy ASR hip metal debris causes the cobalt and chromium ions to build up in the patient’s system. While some people appear to be more sensitive to heavy metals and will show adverse symptoms at relatively low levels, there really are no safe levels of Stryker Rejuvenate hip metal debris in the body.

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Metal Blood Poisoning

When the metal particles build up in the bloodstream, DePuy Pinnacle hip metal blood poisoning can occur. Cobalt and chromium poisoning is very serious and can cause such symptoms as: gastrointestinal disorders, neurological disorders, cardiovascular disorders, renal and thyroid problems, reproductive disorders, loss of hearing and vision, irritability, anxiety, depression, skin rashes, the development of pseudo-tumors, changes in DNA and short-term memory loss. DePuy Pinnacle hip metal blood poisoning can cause health problems that may diminish after the implant is removed, however in some cases the adverse symptoms may last long after the removal of the implant.

Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Metallosis

When the metal cobalt and chromium shards lodge in hip tissues, the patient may experience symptoms of Stryker Rejuvenate hip metallosis including: chronic pain, severe inflammation, deterioration and destruction of tissue and bone, total failure of the hip implant and the necessity of Stryker Rejuvenate hip revision surgery. Metallosis can also cause the implant to pop and creak, and, in some instances, become dislodged.

Burlington, Vermont DePuy ASR Hip Statute of Limitations

Every state operates under statutes of limitations however the amount of time differs from state to state. The Burlington DePuy ASR hip statute of limitations allows you three years from the date your injury occurred in which to file a lawsuit. The statutes can be more complex than they appear, therefore it could be to your benefit to speak to an experienced Burlington, Vermont hip metallosis attorney. It is important that you not let your Burlington, Vermont Stryker Rejuvenate hip statute of limitations expire or your could find yourself injured and unable to pursue compensation for your injuries in court.

The Benefits of Speaking To a Burlington, Vermont Metal on Metal Hip Lawyer