Patients implanted with a Stryker ABGII or Rejuvenate who are aware both models were recalled last July are likely anxious, worried, and wondering “What should I do if I have a Stryker hip?” The answer to that question could well affect your entire future, therefore it is a question that should be carefully considered as well as discussed with a highly experienced product liability attorney. Of course your health is the number one consideration; if you have already begun having ill effects from your Stryker hip implant, then your first priority is to see your doctor who can determine the extent of your injuries.

The Stryker Rejuvenate and ABGII hip implant devices were recalled last July, 2012, following a significant number of adverse reports from consumers, sent to the FDA. Over 20,000 of the devices were sold in the United States following FDA approval for the two models in 2008 and 2009, and it is believed that the majority of these were implanted into patients. Stryker sent out an urgent field safety notice just months before the recall, notifying doctors and hospitals that the Rejuvenate and ABGII were more likely to suffer fretting and corrosion which could lead to the release of metal ions, failure of the hip device and the risk of metal toxicity.