In July of 2012, Stryker Orthopaedics recalled two of their hip replacement models, both the Rejuvenate Modular and ABG II modular-neck hip stems. These systems, along with other brands of metal-on-metal hip replacement systems, have been linked to infections, soreness, squeaking joints, and other serious health issues.
But what if you’re not experiencing any of…
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Most people who were implanted with either the rejuvenate or EBG2 implant, the two recalled devices—most people received a letter from their physician by now, alerting them to that fact and asking them to come in and have an evaluation; and the evaluation typically involves a blood test. The blood test will check for the levels of chromium and cobalt in the …
Though you may be aware that Stryker Orthopaedics Rejuvenate and ABG II hip replacement systems were recalled in July 6, 2012, what many patients who were implanted with these devices may not know what a recall means to you or what you’re entitled to as a result of the recall.
Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II History: A Fast Track to Complications
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If you’re having issues with your hip replacement implant like difficulty walking, limping, squeaking, grinding, or popping noises in the hip, or having unexplained pain, numbness or swelling in the hip, groin or leg, you may be experiencing hip replacement failure.
If you suspect that your hip replacement system may be failing the first step is to make an appoi…
In a recently published study in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, researchers are reporting that atypical anti-psychotic drugs like Risperdal are being overprescribed in foster children who suffer from ADHD. In fact, the study shows that nearly a third of all foster children …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to tighten its stance on surgical mesh used for transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). On April 29th the FDA issued two proposed orders that, if approved, could put a stop to the manufacturing of faulty, untested mesh implants such as Johnson & Johnson’s TVT-O pelvic mesh …
Medical device manufacturer, Biomet, like their competitors DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) and Stryker Corp., have come under scrutiny, in recent years, for their all-metal hip implant the Magnum M2a. Just like DePuy and …
Emotions ran high during the month of April in the ongoing, tension-filled legal battle between survivors of vaginal mesh complications and the manufacturing companies that make and market the dangerous implants. Johnson & Johnson, and its subsidiary, Ethicon, are the largest perpetrators with as many as 30,000 lawsuits filed against them. Their TVT-O pelvic mesh sling, on…
A development in the federal litigation for Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II hip implant lawsuits seeks to simplify and quicken the process for filing new claims for those who are suffering from problems caused by the recalled implants.
On January 23rd of this year, U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank approved (Pretrial Order #10) a Master Long Form Complaint and a M…
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If a potential client or a patient would call us having questions about either what kind of implant do I have? or hey, I have a recalled implant, what should I do? there is absolutely no charge for the consultation. If you don’t know what kind of implant you have—call us. We will get the records from the hospital—we don’t charge you for those—and we’ll tell …