In June 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the
Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II hip systems to be sold in the market. The
approval was done by way of its 510(k) process. The Stryker hip replacement
devices are created to ease the pain of a person whose hip joints are not
working properly due to certain injuries or ailments. Stryker hip devices are
also supposed to provide better mobility than other prosthetic hips sold.
Rejuvenate and ABG II Recall
Stryker Orthopedics issued the recall of both Rejuvenate and ABG II modular neck stems on July 5, 2012. The vice president and general manager of Stryker Orthopedics announced the news adding that the potential risks connected to the implant’s corrosion and fretting drove them to stop producing the devices. Patients who have had Rejuvenate or the ABG II received the same adverse side effects than those who have metal-on-metal hip replacements. This is because two of the implant’s parts are created in metal-on-metal design. The Rejuvenate, though, is plastic-on-ceramic.
Health Complexities in Connection with Stryker Hip Implants
Even if the Stryker website states the incidence of complications linked to their modular neck stems are low, patients who have faced health complications due to the prosthetic hip have each filed their own Stryker hip lawsuit.
Patients who went through swelling and pain within the hip area should visit their doctor for a thorough examination. They are also advised to check their own medical records and see the implant’s identification number and to follow the surgeon’s outlined post-operative plan – those who do not have symptoms after the first year are encouraged to do the same.
Cobalt and Chromium in the Body
Many individuals claim that the Rejuvenate modular neck stems produce swelling and severe pain in the hip area. Those who have done research suspect they might have high levels of chromium and cobalt in their body. The release of chromium will allow the white blood cells to absorb it, which will be followed by corrosion and oxidation.
Although the hip system is ceramic-on-metal, the metallic parts may have rubbed against other components which cause tiny shards of metal to be released into the bloodstream. Aside from metal poisoning, another adverse side effect the Stryker hip system can trigger is tissue death known as necrosis.
For several patients, complications due to Stryker’s hip replacement devices have made them lose their jobs. Others go through revision surgery to correct the problem. A number of victims have filed Stryker hip lawsuits because they want to be reimbursed for the medical bills they spent. Aside from that, they want to be recompensed for the damages caused by the hip replacement system.
Rejuvenate and ABG II Recall
Stryker Orthopedics issued the recall of both Rejuvenate and ABG II modular neck stems on July 5, 2012. The vice president and general manager of Stryker Orthopedics announced the news adding that the potential risks connected to the implant’s corrosion and fretting drove them to stop producing the devices. Patients who have had Rejuvenate or the ABG II received the same adverse side effects than those who have metal-on-metal hip replacements. This is because two of the implant’s parts are created in metal-on-metal design. The Rejuvenate, though, is plastic-on-ceramic.
Health Complexities in Connection with Stryker Hip Implants
Even if the Stryker website states the incidence of complications linked to their modular neck stems are low, patients who have faced health complications due to the prosthetic hip have each filed their own Stryker hip lawsuit.
Patients who went through swelling and pain within the hip area should visit their doctor for a thorough examination. They are also advised to check their own medical records and see the implant’s identification number and to follow the surgeon’s outlined post-operative plan – those who do not have symptoms after the first year are encouraged to do the same.
Cobalt and Chromium in the Body
Many individuals claim that the Rejuvenate modular neck stems produce swelling and severe pain in the hip area. Those who have done research suspect they might have high levels of chromium and cobalt in their body. The release of chromium will allow the white blood cells to absorb it, which will be followed by corrosion and oxidation.
Although the hip system is ceramic-on-metal, the metallic parts may have rubbed against other components which cause tiny shards of metal to be released into the bloodstream. Aside from metal poisoning, another adverse side effect the Stryker hip system can trigger is tissue death known as necrosis.
For several patients, complications due to Stryker’s hip replacement devices have made them lose their jobs. Others go through revision surgery to correct the problem. A number of victims have filed Stryker hip lawsuits because they want to be reimbursed for the medical bills they spent. Aside from that, they want to be recompensed for the damages caused by the hip replacement system.
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