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Will You Be Affected by the Nevada Stryker Hip Statute of Limitations? If you are one of the thousands of patients potentially affected by the Stryker hip recall, you may be very concerned about your health and your future—and rightfully so. One of the issues you must be very aware of is the statutes of limitations in your case. The amount of time of these statutes—which limit the amount of time consumers have to file a lawsuit—varies from state to state, from one year to a high of ten years. Nevada requires action to be brought within four years of the time the injury first occurred.

While this may seem relatively straightforward, your window of opportunity may be dependent on a number of factors. Stryker introduced the Rejuvenate and ABGII in early 2010, and the recall occurred in July, 2012. Depending on when your injury from your Stryker hip implant occurred, you may have time left or you may be nearing the end of your statute. It is very difficult to make this determination without assistance from an experienced Nevada Stryker hip lawyer. In order to make the decision as to whether you should file a Nevada Stryker hip lawsuit, speak to a knowledgeable Stryker hip attorney who can thoroughly evaluate the specifics of your case, and clearly lay out your options.

What Problems Prompted the Stryker Hip Recall? In April, 2012, just a few months prior to the recall, Stryker sent out an Urgent Field Safety Notification to surgeons and hospitals. This notification stated the Rejuvenate and ABGII had proven to have a higher-than-normal rate of failure, and that fretting and corrosion could occur at the neck junction, leading to the release of excess cobalt and chromium debris. Stryker advertised these two implants as having a particularly innovative design, being safer than most other metal-on-metal hip implants and lasting much longer than other hip implants. Unfortunately, these claims turned out to be less-than-accurate. The hip implants which were expected to last 15-20 years ended up showing signs of serious problems within the first year of their release.

Because of the use of a ceramic rather than metal ball, it was expected that corrosion and metal ion debris would also not be an issue however corrosion was seen at the neck junction as well as under the tiny metal trunnions located on either end of the neck component. Further issues with mismatched metals (titanium stem and cobalt and chromium neck) were found following the recall as well as issues associated with the coating on the components. Many believe that Stryker may have been a bit more interested in their financial bottom line than in ensuring the safety of patients, and now many of those with a recalled Rejuvenate or ABGII are paying the price.

Lawsuits Pending Following the Stryker Hip Recall There are currently over 1,700 lawsuits against Stryker, and many involved in the Stryker hip recall believe many more will follow as the statutes draw near. If you have been harmed by a recalled Stryker hip implant, it is important that you contact a Nevada Stryker hip lawyer as soon as possible to explore your options. Your attorney will counsel you regarding the advisability of a Nevada Stryker hip lawsuit and will always have your best interests at heart while protecting your rights.