December 10, 2014 - ALASKA RESIDENTS TAKE NOTE! Stryker Corporation has reached a settlement regarding its Stryker Rejuvenate and Stryker ABGII Metal Hip Implants. Please take time to learn more about the Stryker Hip Settlement Agreement.
Research indicates that over 20,000 defective Stryker Rejuvenate and ABGII hip implants had been sold at the time of the recall in July, 2012. Stryker voluntarily recalled the two implants, citing potential corrosion and fretting at the modular neck junction, adverse local tissue reactions, the potential for metal toxicity in patients and a higher-than-normal failure rate. Presently there are over 2,300 Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawsuits filed against the company, and as the statute of limitations grows close for many of those harmed by a Stryker hip implant, more lawsuits are expected.
Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Lawsuits Increasing
While there are Stryker cases in every state, they have been consolidated, and are primarily located in Minnesota (1040 cases under the MDL), New Jersey (1180 cases under the MDL), Florida (60 cases under the MDL) and 23 additional cases spread across Oregon, Michigan, Indiana and California. Currently, there are four Alaska Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawsuits. If you are a resident of Alaska, particularly in these major cities—Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Wasilla, Kenai or Kodiak—and have suffered harm from a recalled Stryker Rejuvenate or ABGII hip implant, you are encouraged to speak to an experienced Alaska Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer at your earliest convenience.
How the Alaska Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Statute of Limitations May Affect You
If you have suffered injury from a recalled Stryker Rejuvenate or ABGII, it is important that you are aware of the Alaska Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII statute of limitations. The statute of limitations varies from state to state, with the majority of states operating under a two-year statute. Alaska allows a civil cause of action to be brought within two years from the time your injury is discovered—or should have been discovered. This does not necessarily mean that the statute in your case ran in July, two years after the recall. You may have been aware of your injuries, but not entirely sure of the cause of the injuries. You may also have had no overt symptoms related to your Stryker hip implant until well after the recall date. Only an experienced Alaska Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer can determine whether you have time in which to bring a lawsuit against Stryker your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages.
Have You Suffered Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Corrosion?
Many people who received a Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip implant suffered fretting and corrosion a3.t the neck junction, leading to metallosis and metal toxicity. During periods of activity, the metal components of the implant can rub against one another, leading to tiny metal shards shearing away from the device, traveling to the bloodstream or burrowing into the surrounding hip tissues. Symptoms of metallosis include chronic pain, inflammation, degradation of hip tissues and bone, and total failure of the implant. Metal toxicity can lead to many very serious health issues, including loss of hearing and vision, cardiovascular, thyroid, renal, neurological and gastrointestinal issues, disruption of DNA, the development of pseudo-tumors and depression, anxiety and irritability.
Why You Should Contact an Alaska Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Lawyer
If you are a victim of a Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip implant failure, it could be beneficial for you to speak to a knowledgeable attorney regarding a potential Alaska Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawsuit. Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip chromium and cobalt blood poisoning is extremely serious, as are metallosis symptoms. It is important that you call a qualified attorney soon in order to avoid having your Alaska Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip statute of limitations run, leaving you unable to pursue any compensation for your injuries.