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The Many Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Dangers: Stryker Rejuvenate hip dangers are similar to Stryker ABGII hip dangers, DePuy ASR hip dangers and DePuy Pinnacle hip dangers, although there are some differences in the designs. The Stryker Rejuvenate and ABGII use a ceramic ball, which was a means to alleviate many of the dangers associated with the DePuy ASR and other metal-on-metal devices, however shortly after the release of the two Stryker implants it was found that fretting and corrosion were occurring at the neck/stem junction. Any time fretting and corrosion occur in metal hip implants, microscopic metal ions will shear away from the device, potentially causing serious health issues for the recipient.

How the Stryker ABGII Hip Recall May Have Affected You: The Stryker ABGII hip recall and the Stryker Rejuvenate hip recall both occurred in July, 2012. The DePuy ASR was recalled in August, 2010, and the DePuy Pinnacle hip device has NOT been recalled and is still being sold. Other metal hip implants which are known to have caused symptoms of metallosis and metal poisoning include the Biomet, Smith & Nephew, Wright, and Zimmer Durom devices. The Stryker ABGII hip recall was issued voluntarily, although the company was under pressure from the FDA which had received over 300 adverse event reports related to the Rejuvenate and the ABGII.

What Causes DePuy ASR Hip Metal Debris? As noted, when metal surfaces rub against one another, DePuy ASR hip metal debris can shear away from the device. This metal debris can either lodge directly in the tissues of the hip, or can travel to the bloodstream, causing DePuy ASR hip metal poisoning. The metal ions which remain in the hip tissues can lead to DePuy ASR hip metallosis symptoms. As the metal debris continues to build in the body, the levels of cobalt and chromium can reach dangerous levels. Different people have different reactions to the buildup of cobalt and chromium in the body; some may have serious adverse reactions to relatively low levels, while others can accumulate significant levels of these heavy metals in the body with few side effects. In either case, any amount of cobalt and chromium in the body is too much. 

When DePuy Pinnacle Hip Metal Blood Poisoning Strikes: DePuy Pinnacle hip metal blood poisoning can occur when the bloodstream becomes overwhelmed by cobalt and chromium ions. Symptoms of DePuy Pinnacle hip cobalt & chromium poisoning include the following:

• The inability to repair DNA;
• Liver necrosis;
• Kidney function impairment;
• Respiratory issues, including asthma and shortness of breath;
• Loss of hearing and vision;
• Reproductive disorders;
• The formation of pseudo-tumors;
• Nerve impairment;
• Dermatitis;
• Hypothyroidism;
• Cardiovascular issues;
• Neurological disorders (decline in cognitive functions, vertigo, chronic headaches, depression, anxiety and irritability);
• Fatigue and poor concentration;
• Changes to nails and skin;
• Muscle atrophy

Those with Stryker Rejuvenate hip metal blood poisoning, Stryker ABGII hip chromium and cobalt poisoning, and DePuy ASR hip metal blood poisoning will have approximately the same symptoms, although they will vary from person to person as well as in intensity, depending on the level of heavy metals which have built up in the body.

The Serious Nature of DePuy ASR Hip Revision Surgery: Should your DePuy ASR hip implant cause a significant level of health concerns or if the implant fails altogether, you may be forced to undergo DePuy ASR hip revision surgery. Revision surgery is widely considered to be much riskier—as well as much more expensive—than the original hip implant surgery. The patient will spend considerably more time on the operating table, increasing the risks of infection and blood loss, and will spend more time recuperating following DePuy ASR hip revision surgery—as long as six weeks.

Were You Affected By the Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Recall? The Stryker Rejuvenate hip recall and the Stryker ABGII hip recall both occurred in July, 2012, just over two and a half years following FDA approval and aggressive marketing tactics by Stryker. Although the recall was voluntary, the FDA had received sufficient adverse event reports to place pressure on Stryker to recall the two hip devices. The DePuy ASR hip recall took place in August, 2010, and the Pinnacle has NOT been recalled.

Bridgeport, Connecticut Hip Metallosis Lawsuits: Because of the significant level of Stryker Rejuvenate hip dangers and the propensity for patients to develop Stryker Rejuvenate hip metal blood poisoning, many lawsuits were filed following the recall. As of this time, there are over 2,300 lawsuits filed against Stryker regarding the Rejuvenate and the ABGII. In the same vein, the DePuy ASR hip dangers led to even more DePuy ASR hip lawsuits—over 11,000 lawsuits from recipients of a DePuy ASR, and over 5,000 lawsuits from recipients of a DePuy Pinnacle.

Johnson and Johnson, the parent company of DePuy has settled over 7,000 of the ASR lawsuits for a reported $2.5 billion. Presently J & J is refusing to settle the Pinnacle lawsuits, asserting the device is safe. Many wonder if Stryker will follow in Johnson & Johnson’s footsteps and settle a significant number of the Stryker Rejuvenate lawsuits. If you think you may be entitled to file a Bridgeport Connecticut Stryker Rejuvenate hip metallosis lawsuit, it is important that you speak to a knowledgeable Bridgeport, Connecticut hip recall attorney as soon as possible.

Bridgeport, Connecticut Hip Recall Attorneys: You do not want to let the Bridgeport, Connecticut Stryker Rejuvenate hip statute of limitations pass you by, leaving you injured and unable to hold Stryker accountable. Speaking to a Bridgeport, Connecticut metal on metal hip lawyer will help you to make sure that your metal on metal hip claim is filed in a timely manner.