Smith & Nephew is well-known for its innovative contributions to the design of hip implants. For example, in 2003 the company introduced their own exclusive alloy comprised of oxidized zirconium. This oxidized zirconium appears to increase the hip implant durability and, unlike ceramic components does not fracture. According to Smith and Nephew the release of metal ions and debris are significantly reduced when this particular alloy is used in the hip implant components. Like many other hip implant manufacturers, however, Smith and Nephew has experienced trouble with another device—the metal liner used in the R3 Acetabular system was recalled on June 1, 2012. 

If you live in one of the following Texas jurisdictions then you may be able to take advantage of the help Sullo & Sullo, LLP offers to those who find they have an outstanding warrant for unpaid tickets. Those jurisdictions include: Houston Municipal Court, HCJP 1-1, HCJP 1-2, HCJP 3-1, HCJP 4-1, HCJP 4-2, HCJP 5-1, HCJP 5-2, HCJP 7-2, HCJP 8-1, HCJP 8-2, Jersey Village Municipal Court, Sugarland Municipal Court, Stafford Municipal Court, Missouri City Municipal Court, Pasadena Municipal Court, City of South Houston Municipal Court and Baytown Municipal Court.  

All recipients of a metal-on-metal hip implant could be subject to adverse tissue reactions, corrosion, pseudo-tumors, loosening or failure of the implant and metallosis. Stryker issued a voluntary recall of their Rejuvenate and ABGII hip implants on July 6, 2012 after post-market reports indicated a risk of corrosion and fretting at the neck juncture.

It’s that time again—time for the Great Texas Warrant Roundup! The Roundup began on February 18, 2013 with phase one—also known as the “grace” period. During this first phase notices were mailed out to those who have an outstanding warrant due primarily to unpaid traffic tickets or failure to appear before a judge as promised. While the attorneys at Sullo & Sullo are hoping this Warrant Roundup has no effect on your future whatsoever, should you be one of the people the City of Houston is targeting, we want you to know we can help.

According to PR Web, the original estimates of costs associated with Stryker’s ASR recall and subsequent lawsuits are quickly escalating. Stryker’s ABGII and the Rejuvenate were recalled this past June, 2012. Both implant models have been found to have a significant risk of corrosion and fretting which can, in turn, lead to metal toxicity.