July 11, 2014 - Following the highly publicized Stryker hip recall, many of those with a metal hip implant may be wondering how they will know if they have a Stryker Rejuvenate or ABGII. The Rejuvenate received FDA approval in 2008, but was not actually marketed until early 2010. Only two and a half years later, the Rejuvenate and ABGII were being pulled off the market, however in the interim as many as 20,000 Stryker Rejuvenate and ABGII devices were sold and implanted. If you have experienced any negative side effects after receiving your hip device, you must be able to determine for sure whether you have a Stryker Rejuvenate in order to know what steps you must take to protect your future.
During periods of activity, the metal components of the Stryker Rejuvenate can rub against one another, causing microscopic metal ions to release into the body, particularly the bloodstream and surrounding hip tissues. The most common adverse health symptoms resulting from a Stryker Rejuvenate are Stryker hip metallosis and Stryker hip blood poisoning. Stryker hip metallosis can cause severe inflammation, chronic hip, groin and/or thigh pain, degradation of bone and tissue, total hip failure and the necessity for revision surgery. Chromium and cobalt blood poisoning can lead to the following serious health disorders:
· Gastrointestinal disorders
· Neurological problems
· Anxiety, depression, irritability
· Vertigo
· Cardiovascular disorders, including heart attack and stroke
· The development of pseudotumors
· The development of certain types of cancer
· Memory loss
· Chronic headaches
· Skin rashes
· Renal failure
· Thyroid disorders
· DNA disruption
· Tremors and convulsions
· The loss or diminishment of hearing and vision
Finding Out Whether You Have a Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant
The orthopedic surgeon who performed your hip replacement will have a record of which implant you received. You should be able to get the information you need, either from your surgeon or from the hospital where your surgery was performed. When you speak to a well qualified Stryker hip lawyer, you can get help determining whether you have a Stryker Rejuvenate implanted in your body. Our attorneys have extensive experience helping people just like you.
Getting the Help You Deserve
We understand how difficult your life can be when you are forced to undergo risky Stryker Rejuvenate revision surgery through no fault of your own. Many believe Stryker was well aware of the risks associated with the Rejuvenate and the ABGII long before the Stryker hip recall. At this point there are more than 2,000 Stryker hip lawsuits—a number which is expected to rise as the statute of limitations grows near for those in some states. If you have experienced Stryker hip side effects such as Stryker hip metallosis, chromium and cobalt blood poisoning, Stryker hip pseudotumors or Stryker hip infection, call a knowledgeable Stryker hip lawyer today.