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Stryker Hip Replacement Recall by Sandy Liebhard
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The number of Stryker hip lawsuits filed against the manufacturer, Stryker Orthopaedics, has also grown at a steady rate since the July 2012 recall. On Feb. 28, 2013, NorthJersey.com reported that over 80 Stryker hip lawsuits had been filed in New Jersey Superior Court to be overseen by Judge Brian R. Martinotti in Superior Court in Hackensack. This arrangement to handle pretrial proceedings was ordered in January by New Jersey Supreme Court. In federal court, a Stryker hip lawsuit plaintiff recently filed a motion to consolidate all claims in the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, where approximately 10 of 30 claims against Stryker have been filed. This request was filed Feb. 19, 2013 with the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML). The plaintiff who filed this motion allegedly suffered injuries stemming from the Stryker Rejuvenate implant and said centralizing pretrial proceedings would serve the convenience of all parties while helping avoid duplicative discoveries and conflicting rulings from judges. Side effects associated with the Stryker hip replacement recall include pain and/or swelling, inflammation, loosening of the implant, metallosis (metal ion poisoning) and immobility. Lawsuits filed over the Stryker hip replacement allege the company, Stryker Orthopaedics, failed to warn about its products’ potential to cause the above side effects. What’s more, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has logged several complaints from patients who received the Stryker Rejuvenate and/or ABG II hip implant. Between January 2012 and July 2012, the agency received at least 45 adverse event reports related to the modular-neck hip stems. On July 6, 2012, Stryker Orthopaedics issued the following statement regarding the Stryker hip replacement recall :“While modular neck hip stems provide surgeons with an option to correct certain aspects of a patient’s anatomy and hip biomechanics, we decided to voluntarily recall these modular-neck stem hip systems because there is a potential for fretting and corrosion at the modular neck junction which may lead to adverse local tissue reactions.” Symptoms of metallosis (metal ion poisoning) have also been suggested to result from the Stryker Rejuvenate hip replacement device. This occurs when its metal components fret and corrode, shedding metallic debris into the patient’s blood stream. In many cases, revision surgeries must be undergone to repair complications allegedly caused by the Stryker Rejuvenate and/or ABG II hip implants. The manufacturer has responded to the rising number of Stryker hip lawsuits by partnering with third-party claims administrator, Broadspire Services, to handle claims brought by plaintiffs who say they suffered injuries from the devices and are now seeking reimbursement for medical expenses. Doctors have been informed about the Stryker Broadspire claims process, and were instructed to tell patients about the company’s plans to work with them directly to help arrange reimbursement for costs related to the Stryker hip recall. According to Stryker’s website, the company “will be reimbursing patients for testing, treatment, revision surgery, if necessary, and other costs relating to this voluntary recall.” About : The Stryker Rejuvenate hip lawyers at Bernstein Liebhard have extensive experience, and have recovered billions of dollars for their clients. In addition to being staunch advocates for your claim, our lawyers also provide personal attention to guide you through the complex legal process. Contact us today for a free, no obligation and confidential evaluation by calling (888) 685-8223. Our Specialty : Stryker Hip Recall Lawsuits, Defective Medical Device Lawsuits, Dangerous Drug Lawsuits.
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