June 13, 2012 - The Stryker hip recall in July, 2012, has many of those with a Stryker Rejuvenate hip device implanted in their body extremely worried about their future. As Stryker noted during the recall, the Rejuvenate and the ABGII were recalled due to a higher-than-normal risk of fretting and corrosion at the neck junction, leading to the excess release of cobalt and chromium ions into the body. These cobalt and chromium ions can lead to Stryker hip metallosis and cobalt and chromium poisoning.

Recent study conclusions regarding testosterone supplements have many men worried whether they may suffer a serious adverse health risk as a result of the testosterone supplement they are currently taking. A study published in the Journal of American Medical Association found 29% increase in heart attack, stroke and death among men taking testosterone supplements when compared with men not taking the drug...

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...