Kentucky Residents and the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Settlement Agreement

February 26, 2015 - Kentucky Residents with a Stryker Rejuvenate or ABGII hip implant can find information about the recent Stryker Hip Settlement Agreement here.

Are You a Kentucky Resident Harmed By a Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Implant?

In July, 2012, Stryker issued recalls for their Rejuvenate and ABGII hip implant devices, citing Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip implant failure as well as Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip fretting and corrosion. The recall came just months after an Urgent Field Safety Notification was sent out to hospitals and surgeons regarding the two implants. The Stryker design was considered exceptionally innovative at the time of the release of the ABGII and Rejuvenate in 2010. The company claimed that because the design implemented a ceramic ball it would be much safer than other metal-on-metal hip implants. Stryker further claimed the design would work much better for younger, more active patients and that the implants would last much longer than traditional hip implants—perhaps even as long as 12-15 years or longer.

Yet just two years later, Stryker was issuing a recall for the two devices, warning patients about the higher-than-normal risk of implant failure and that the fretting and corrosion could lead to the release of tiny metal ions into the body. When those cobalt and chromium shards implant into the hip tissues, metallosis can occur with the following symptoms: pain in the hip, groin, or thigh regions, severe inflammation, deterioration of bone and tissue and total hip failure. Many of those with a Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip implant were forced to undergo Stryker Rejuvenate revision surgery—riskier and more expensive than the original implant surgery.

How the Kentucky Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Statute of Limitations May Affect You

It is imperative that you are aware of the Kentucky Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip statute of limitations. While most states operate under a two year (or longer) statute of limitations, Kentucky has one of the shortest statutes of all the states, allowing only one year from the time your injury occurred to file a civil cause of action. The Kentucky statute does include the caveat that if no injury, death, or property damage occurs within eight years of the time the device is implanted, there is a presumption no defects existed in the product. It is very important that you not assume you have missed the Kentucky Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip statute of limitations until you have spoken with a knowledgeable Kentucky Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer. The statutes of limitations can be quite complex, and only a knowledgeable Stryker attorney can determine just when your statutes began to run. 

Differences Between Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Multidistrict

Litigation and Class Action Suits

Over 2,300 cases have been filed against Stryker; if you believe you are entitled to join in the Kentucky Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawsuits, speaking to a Stryker attorney as soon as possible is highly recommended. There are currently only a handful of Stryker class action suits, and it is much more likely you would be joining in one of the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip multidistrict litigation. In a class action suit, the plaintiffs must share whatever damages are awarded. In a Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII MDL Consolidation case, each case remains an individual case, and each plaintiff receives an award based on their specific circumstances and degree of injury.

Why You Are Encouraged to Speak to a Kentucky Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Lawyer

Residents of the following locales in Kentucky who were implanted with a Stryker Rejuvenate or Stryker ABGII hip device are encouraged to speak to a Kentucky Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer:

·         Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky

·         Meads, Kentucky

·         Ironville, Kentucky

·         Louisville, Kentucky

·         Lexington, Kentucky

·         Bowling Green, Kentucky

·         Owensboro, Kentucky

·         Covington, Kentucky