Stryker Hip Litigation Update for New Mexico Residents

July 02, 2015 - Attention Styker Hip Implant Recipients in Albuquerque and other locales in New Mexico! Stryker Corporation has recently agreed to a 1.4 billion dollar settlement in its litigation over its Stryker Rejuvenate and Stryker ABGII metal on metal hip implants. Read all about the Stryker Hip Settlement Agreement here...

Following the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip recalls from July, 2012, many of those with a Stryker hip implant device were worried and anxious about their health, and unsure of where to turn for the help they needed. If you were one of the many consumers who received a Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip implant, then later suffered injury from a device you believed to be safe, it could be time for you to contact a New Mexico Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer to discuss your potential New Mexico Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawsuit.

One of your primary concerns must be with the New Mexico Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip statute of limitations. All states operate under statutes of limitations which govern the length of time those harmed by a dangerous or defective drug or device have in which to file suit against the manufacturer. New Mexico’s Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip statute of limitations allows three years from the date the injury occurred to file a civil suit. While this may seem like a long time, it is extremely important that you speak to a Stryker attorney who can determine exactly when the statutes will run in your case.

Current Status of the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Lawsuits

When you received your Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip implant, it is almost certain that you believed the device to be safe and long-lasting—just like Stryker claimed. In fact, Stryker aggressively marketed the devices to the younger, more active patient, telling consumers and surgeons that the devices were much safer than other metal-on-metal hip implants due to the use of a ceramic ball, and that the devices would last much longer than other implants (as long as 12-15 years). Soon after the two devices were released, however, adverse event reports began coming in to the FDA from consumers and surgeons alike.

Several surgeons noted the presence of what appeared to be “black rust” on devices they removed from their patients. Over 2,300 lawsuits have been filed, and since more than 20,000 Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip implants were sold, it is likely more lawsuits will be filed as the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip statute of limitations grows near for those in some states. The majority of the cases have been consolidated under Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip multidistrict litigation, primarily in New Jersey and Minnesota.

The Problems with the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Implants

The Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip implant contains a cobalt and chromium neck positioned inside a metal stem, which can present a risk of metallosis and metal poisoning for recipients. Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip fretting and corrosion was found to occur in the two devices, leading to the generation of microscopic metal ions. This metal debris can lead to deterioration of the hip tissue and femur, loosening of the hip device, inflammation, pain, premature hip failure and the necessity of Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip revision surgery.

The metal ions can also enter the bloodstream, leading to Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip blood toxicity leading to adverse reactions and medical problems such as: impaired renal functions, thyroid disorders, neurological and cardiovascular disorders, gastrointestinal problems, skin rashes, diminishment of sight and hearing, depression, cognitive impairment and other psychological issues, memory loss, cardiomyopathy, DNA disruption, the development of pseudotumors and reproductive disorders. A qualified New Mexico Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer can discuss your specific injuries with you, determining what compensation you are entitled to.

Evidence continues to mount that the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip implants are causing even more adverse side effects than originally thought. If you have been implanted with a Stryker hip device, you may be able to recover compensation for past, current and future medical expenses associated with the Stryker implant, lost wages and loss of future earnings and pain and suffering. In order to avoid missing the New Mexico Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip statute of limitations, residents of New Mexico—including those in the following locales—are urged to contact a New Mexico Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer at the earliest possible time:

·         Albuquerque, New Mexico

·         Las Cruces, New Mexico

·         Rio Rancho, New Mexico

·         Enchanted Hills, New Mexico

·         Santa Fe, New Mexico

·         Roswell, New Mexico

·         Farmington, New Mexico

·         South Valley, New Mexico