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Understanding Stryker ABGII Hip Dangers

Both the Stryker ABGII and the Stryker Rejuvenate were voluntarily recalled due to serious health problems associated with the hip devices including Stryker Rejuvenate hip metallosis and Stryker ABGII hip chromium & cobalt poisoning. At the time both models were released, Stryker claimed they would offer patients stability and even load transfer. Stryker also stated the devices were highly customizable, would encourage better bone remodeling and would prevent erosion and fretting. Unfortunately, few of these claims turned out to be true.

Stryker hip implant dangers—as well as DePuy ASR hip implant dangers and DePuy Pinnacle hip implant dangers—are similar in nature. Many patients with any one of these four implant devices have been at risk for serious symptoms of metallosis and metal poisoning and sometimes have been forced to have their device removed in an expensive, risky revision surgery. 

The Potential Dangers of Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Revision Surgery

While all hip revision surgeries carry risks, the Stryker Rejuvenate hip revision surgery is the most hazardous, due to the extremely long stem used by Stryker which is implanted deeply into the femur during the original surgery. Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Revision surgery is lengthy—from four to five hours, start to finish. Patients who are on the operating table this long can develop nerve damage, infection, or could experience excessive bleeding. Deep vein thrombosis can occur following Stryker Rejuvenate hip revision surgery due to the fact that the patient must undergo a recovery period of up to six weeks, during which time the patient is relatively inactive. 

How DePuy Pinnacle Hip Metal Debris Occurs

When the metal parts of a hip device rub against one another, corrosion and fretting can occur, causing tiny metal ions to shear away from the device. These microscopic metal shards can lodge in surrounding hip tissues or may enter the bloodstream and cause metal poisoning. DePuy Pinnacle hip metal debris occurs when the metal neck portion rubs against the metal ball during periods of activity.

With regards to other hip implants: DePuy ASR hip metal debris occurs in a similar manner to the Pinnacle. Because the Stryker ABGII and Rejuvenate devices implement a ceramic ball, the bulk of the Stryker Rejuvenate hip metal debris and the Stryker ABGII hip metal debris is a result of the metal neck/stem juncture and the tiny metal trunnions on either end of the Stryker neck component.

Symptoms of Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Metallosis and other hip implant device metallosis:

Stryker Rejuvenate hip metallosis, Stryker ABGII hip metallosis, DePuy ASR hip metallosis and DePuy Pinnacle hip metallosis can occur when the metal ions burrow into the hip tissues, causing the patient to have the following symptoms:

·         Inflammation

·         Chronic pain

·         Deterioration of bone and tissue

·         Total failure of the implant

Symptoms of Stryker ABGII Hip Chromium & Cobalt Poisoning

When the metal ions make their way to the bloodstream, Stryker ABGII hip chromium & cobalt poisoning can occur. These symptoms are very serious and include:

·         Impairment of vision and hearing

·         Liver necrosis

·         Respiratory issues

·         Cardiovascular, neurological, renal and thyroid issues

·         The formation of pseudo-tumors

·         Changes in DNA

·         Reproductive disorders

·         Memory loss

·         Irritability, depression and anxiety

·         Vertigo

·         Gastrointestinal disorders

Symptoms of Stryker Rejuvenate hip chromium & cobalt poisoning, DePuy ASR hip cobalt and chromium poisoning and DePuy Pinnacle hip chromium & cobalt poisoning are similar to the symptoms of the Stryker ABGII.

DePuy ASR Hip Recall

The DePuy ASR hip recall occurred in August, 2010. The Stryker Rejuvenate hip recall and the Stryker ABGII hip recall both occurred in July, 2012. While the Pinnacle has many similar features as the ASR, it has NOT undergone a recall. Both DePuy and Stryker issued a voluntary recall after a significant number of adverse even reports were sent to the FDA regarding adverse health issues experienced by patients who had been implanted with a defective health device.

Cheyenne, Wyoming Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Statute of Limitations

If you are one of the thousands of consumers affected by the recalled hip devices, you must be aware of the Cheyenne, Wyoming Stryker Rejuvenate hip statute of limitations. The state of Wyoming requires civil action for a product liability case to be brought within four years of the date the injury occurred. Should you exceed this statute, your right to recovery could be forever barred. The statutes can be extremely complex, requiring the services of an experienced Cheyenne, Wyoming hip metallosis attorney to properly interpret exactly when your statute may have begun to toll.

Latest News on Cheyenne, Wyoming Hip Metallosis Lawsuits

Several DePuy cases have settled; in August 2013, Johnson & Johnson settled the claims of three Nevada women who received DePuy ASR implants for $200,000 each. The first DePuy bellwether trial settled before it was scheduled to begin in September, 2013 for an undisclosed amount. Within weeks, Johnson & Johnson agreed to settle an additional 7,000 ASR claims for about $250,000 each. The total settlement amount for the DePuy ASR could reportedly top $4 billion. Federal bellwether trials for those with Pinnacle claims were scheduled to begin this month. In March, a California jury awarded $8.3 million to a retired prison guard in Montana for medical expenses and pain and suffering related to his ASR implant. The first four of the more than 3,000 Stryker ABGII and Rejuvenate lawsuits settled in December, 2013 for an undisclosed amount. Stryker expects to spend between $700 million and $1.13 billion on claims associated with the two recalled hip devices.

Why You May Need a Cheyenne, Wyoming Hip Metallosis Lawyer