Lawsuits being brought by people who believe that their serious and long-lasting injuries are due to hip replacement implants manufactured by Stryker Orthopedics have begun to flood America’s courts. These suits have been filed on behalf of plaintiffs from Florida, Minnesota, and Arizona to name a few. All of these lawsuits allege that Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant devices surgically implanted between 2009 and 2011 have caused injuries including:
Alleged Injuries Associates with Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant Include:
- Bone Damage
- Tissue Damage
- Inflammation
- Squeaky Joints
- Difficulty Walking
- Metal Poisoning
It is alleged that these either broke or fell out of place, causing serious infections that, in some cases, have required premature revision surgeries. Stryker recalled the Rejuvenate hip implant this past July because component parts of the device were vulnerable to corrosion and other issues that put patients at serious risk.
The corrosion of Rejuvenate hip implants is allegedly due to the metal-on-metal design of the implant, which causes metal fragments to break off and cause inflammation and metal poisoning in the organs surrounding the device. The Rejuvenate (and other all-metal hip implants) have also caused patients to develop tumor-like growths and fluid build up surrounding the device.
Prior to the recall, the Stryker hip implant product was the company’s most popular product and while the number of patients who were treated with the hip implant is not known for sure, it is likely a great number.
Contact the Law Offices of d’Oliveira & Associates
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective Stryker Hip Implant component you may want to speak with a Stryker hip replacement attorney concerning your rights. A defective medical device lawyer familiar with new developments in the investigation of the Stryker Hip recall may be able to help you make important personal and legal decisions. d’Oliveira & Associates is working with some of the leading lawyers in the country who are handling these cases. You should also contact your doctor as soon as possible if you have been fitted with this device.
There is a no win, no fee pledge associated with all d’Oliveira & Associates Stryker hip lawsuits, meaning that if you don’t win, you don’t pay. Please contact the law offices of d’Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 or fill out a contact form for a free legal consultation.