June 21, 2014 - What Health Risks the Stryker ABGII Can Cause Many recipients of the ABGII have suffered cobalt and chromium poisoning and Stryker hip metallosis. Some people have a higher-than-normal tolerance for heavy metals in the body; the levels of cobalt and chromium can greatly exceed the 5 parts per billion believed to be toxic, yet...

May 28, 2014 - In January, 2014, it was reported that Stryker Corporation settled the first four Rejuvenate and ABGII hip replacement lawsuits filed against the company. Thousands more lawsuits are expected, following the ABGII and Rejuvenate recall in July, 2012. At the time of the recall, Stryker stated the two metal hip implants were failing at a higher rate than expected and that fretting and corrosion...

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...