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Stryker hip lawsuits against the manufacturer in New Jersey by Sandy Liebhard
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Stryker hip lawsuits against the manufacturer in New Jersey |
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As of Feb. 28, 2013, more than 80 patients affected by these devices had gone on to file Stryker hip lawsuits against the manufacturer in New Jersey Superior Court. The claims, which name varying types of injuries stemming from the hip replacement device recalled July 6, 2012, are now pending in New Jersey Superior Court to be overseen by Judge Brian R. Martinotti, NorthJersey.com reported. Stryker hip lawsuits filed over the Rejuvenate and/or ABG II hip implants say the manufacturer, Stryker Orthopaedics, failed to warn about the risks associated with the devices. Meanwhile, a motion to consolidate federally-filed Stryker hip replacement lawsuits has been filed by a plaintiff who experienced side effects stemming from the Stryker Rejuvenate implant. If the request filed Feb. 19, 2013 with the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) is granted, all claims will be transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. In citing the reasons for this supposed consolidation, at least 10 of 30 Stryker hip lawsuits filed in federal court are pending at this location. The following side effects have been associated with the Stryker hip recall: 1. Pain and/or swelling 2. Inflammation 3. Loosening of the implant 4. Metallosis (metal ion poisoning) 5. Immobility Meanwhile, in federal court, a motion to coordinate Stryker hip lawsuits in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota by way of a multidistrict litigation (MDL) has been filed by a plaintiff who says he experienced complications from the Stryker Rejuvenate modular-neck hip stem. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received numerous complaints from patients who received these devices before the Stryker hip recall. During 2012 alone, the agency logged at least 45 adverse event reports from patients who received the Rejuvenate/ABG II hip implants. When the Stryker hip replacement recall was announced, the manufacturer issued the following statement: “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.” Those adverse tissue reactions may include metallosis (metal ion poisoning), which occurs when fretting and corrosion of the Rejuvenate’s metal components shed metallic debris into the patient’s blood stream. In the aftermath of the Stryker hip recall, Stryker Orthopaedics has sought the aid of third-party claims administrator, Broadspire Services, to work directly with patients seeking reimbursement for expenses related to the Stryker hip replacement recall. Doctors have been informed about the Stryker Broadspire claims process, which was created to handle claims filed by patients. On its website, Stryker said it “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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