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Stryker ABGII Hip Metal Debris

If you are the recipient of a Stryker ABGII metal hip implant, you may have head of the potential dangers involved with metal hips in general and the recalled Stryker ABGII in particular. What the manufacturers of metal hips neglected to tell consumers is that when you have a metal hip and engage in activity—even walking—the metal components rub against one another, causing friction. This friction leads to the shearing away of tiny metal particles which can flood the body. The Stryker ABGII metal hip implant was marketed specifically toward a younger, more active group of consumers who were never told about the potential dangers of the device.

What Led to the Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Recall

The Stryker Rejuvenate hip recall and the Stryker ABGII hip recall both occurred in July, 2012. Prior to the Stryker Rejuvenate hip recall, Stryker sent out an Urgent Field Safety Notification to surgeons and hospitals, warning that the two devices were subject to higher-than-normal failure rates. Stryker also noted the devices were more likely to suffer fretting and corrosion, leading to the excessive release of cobalt and chromium ions. Following the Stryker Rejuvenate hip recall, lawsuits began coming in quickly. Both those who have already suffered harm as well as those who may suffer harm in the future should speak to a knowledgeable Virginia Beach, Virginia metal on metal hip lawyer to determine whether you are eligible to file a metal hip lawsuit.

Do You Have Symptoms of DePuy ASR Hip Metallosis?

When the microscopic metal ions travel to the surrounding hip tissues, they can cause the body’s immune system to kick in and try to dispel the “intruder.” Unfortunately, this is not possible, and the immune system can become weakened as it tries repeatedly to rid itself of the metal shards. Recipients of the DePuy ASR metal hip implant may experience symptoms of metallosis such as extreme levels of inflammation, chronic pain in the hip, groin or thigh, deterioration and death of the tissue and underlying bone, total failure of the hip implant and the necessity for the patient to undergo DePuy ASR hip revision surgery.

Symptoms of DePuy Pinnacle Chromium and Cobalt Poisoning

The chromium and cobalt ions which do not stop in the hip tissues will continue until they reach the bloodstream. If you have symptoms of DePuy Pinnacle chromium and cobalt poisoning, you could have one or more of the following:

·         An inability to repair DNA or changes in DNA

·         Necrosis of the liver

·         Kidney function impairment

·         Diminishment or loss of hearing and vision

·         Reproductive disorders

·         The formation of pseudo-tumors

·         Impairment of the nerves

·         Asthma and other respiratory disorders

·         Skin rashes

·         Cardiovascular disorders including heart attack and stroke

·         Neurological impairment

·         Hypothyroidism

·         Renal disorders

·         Loss of short-term memory

·         Vertigo

·         Depression, irritability, anxiety

·         Chronic fatigue and poor concentration

·         Seizures, tremors and convulsions

These symptoms may or may not go away completely once you have undergone revision surgery, depending on the level of damage.

Could You Need Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Revision Surgery?

If your Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant fails or if you have suffered severe Stryker Rejuvenate hip metallosis or Stryker Rejuvenate hip metal blood poisoning, your surgeon may schedule you for Stryker Rejuvenate hip revision surgery. This surgery is considered much riskier than the original hip implant surgery. Patients may be under anesthesia as long as four to six hours, leaving them exposed to excessive blood loss, nerve damage and infection. The recovery period for those undergoing Stryker Rejuvenate hip revision surgery is at least six weeks, meaning you may be off work and without a paycheck for a considerable length of time.

Virginia Beach, Virginia Stryker ABGII Hip Statute of Limitations

Every state operates under the statutes of limitations for product liability lawsuits. Virginia operates under a two year statute of limitations, beginning on the date of your injury. Unfortunately, this can be more complex than it may sound, and requires a knowledgeable Virginia Beach hip recall attorney to ensure you do not miss your window of opportunity. More than 20,000 Stryker ABGII and Rejuvenate devices were sold, beginning in early 2010, and ending at the time of the recall. Depending on when your injuries were discovered, the statutes in your case could be drawing near.

Latest News on Virginia Beach, Virginia Hip Metallosis Lawsuits

Over 11,000 DePuy ASR cases have been filed to date, although approximately 7,000 of those were settled for $2.5 billion in late 2013. The remainder of the ASR cases are pending. There are over 5,400 Pinnacle lawsuits currently filed, which have been consolidated into an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Stryker has had over 2,300 lawsuits filed regarding the ABGII and the Rejuvenate. Approximately 17 have been settled through mediation for an undisclosed amount. The remainder are being scheduled for mediation and bellwether trials.

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