June 24, 2014 - While the company stated that Stryker hip corrosion and fretting could occur in the implant, leading to the release of microscopic metal ion debris into the body, it was not until after the Stryker hip recall that cross-ionization was found to be a factor.

May 21, 2014 - If you currently have a Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant in your body, then you are likely well aware of the Stryker recall which occurred in July, 2012. Although the reason for the recall was stated as a higher-than-normal risk of fretting and corrosion which could cause a release of cobalt and chromium ions into the body, it was later discovered that several other issues with the Rejuvenate existed as well...