Stryker Lawsuits Continue to Mount

Seven more people have filed lawsuits against Stryker Orthopedics, according to NorthJersey.com. The lawsuits allege that Stryker negligently sold them a defective hip-replacement product. Claims are beginning to be filed across the nation, all claiming that their hip replacement device should never have been sold.

According to reports, a large number of patients who received the implants have suffered from metal toxicity.

The plaintiffs are alleging that Stryker negligently tested, manufactured and distributed the hip replacement device since 2009. All seven plaintiffs claim that they received the Rejuvenate, one of Stryker’s recalled hip replacement products, between 2009 and 2011. The plaintiffs also allege that the devices were implanted loosely and in the wrong position, causing multiple infections. According to reports, a large number of patients who received the implants have suffered from metal toxicity, which occurs when metal parts of the device rub against one another and release metallic particles into the patient’s body.

The first lawsuit came quickly after the recall, being filed in Florida last month. The initial lawsuit comes from 66-year-old Diane Pingel who claims Rejuvenate caused complications that resulted in several surgeries and treatment. Allegedly, the Rejuvenate led to high metal levels in Pingel which in turn led to the surgery that ended up fracturing her femur. According to her attorney, she has an extremely high probability of facing recurrent problems for the rest of her life.

Have you or a loved one received a Stryker Rejuvenate modular-neck hip stem? If you have experienced any adverse effects or injuries as a result, you may be entitled compensation. Stryker’s Rejuvenate hip implants have been linked to serious problems, as evidenced by their recent recall. To find out if you have legal recourse, fill out the free case review form on the right.