Ashley Milano  |  March 2, 2015

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A x-ray of a hip replacementA Minnesota resident has joined the multidistrict litigation against Stryker Corporation and its subsidiary, Howmedica Osteonics alleging the hip implant maker failed to adequately warn consumers about the risks and side effects of their metal hip replacement device.

Plaintiff Jeffrey W. has filed a hip replacement lawsuit, claiming he suffered injuries directly related to Stryker’s negligent manufacturing of the ABG II Modular hip stem.

Jeffrey underwent left hip replacement surgery in March 2012 where he received the Stryker ABG II Modular hip stem. He claims after the implantation of the hip stem that he suffered  hip implant complications and was later diagnosed with excessive levels of chromium and cobalt and had to have the device removed in January 2015 due to metallosis, the hip implant lawsuit claims.

He alleges Stryker knew of the risks of the metal hip replacement product but continued to aggressively manufacture and market the device without adequate warnings, testing, or approval.

Stryker Hip Implant Complications

Stryker marketed the ABG II system as being the “next generation” and “latest evolution” in their hip replacement product lines. Most artificial hip implants consist of a one-piece neck and stem along with a cup. Stryker’s ABG II system included multiple neck and stem components that a surgeon could choose from.

The ABG II system had eight right stems, eight left stems, and ten modular necks, which were supposed to offer greater stability and minimal bone stress.

Physicians and health regulators have focused substantial attention on the dangers to patients from the release of tiny metallic particles by and the widespread failures of all metal on metal hip implants.

While Stryker’s ABG II modular-neck hip stem system is not considered a metal-on-metal hip (they do not have a metal ball that rubs against a metal socket), it is made of chromium and cobalt, and the stems are coated with titanium, therefore they can allegedly release metallic debris into nearby tissue and the blood stream.

In April 2012, Stryker issued an “Urgent Safety Alert” to surgeons for the hip replacement system. The alert listed “excessive metal debris and/or ion generation” as one of the safety risks to patients. According to Stryker’s Safety Alert, the following problems can occur as a result:

  • Metallosis (release of metal ions into the tissue and blood stream)
  • Necrosis (premature tissue death)
  • Osteolysis (bone dissolution)
  • Pain and loosening of the hip implant requiring revision surgery

The Stryker Hip Implant MDL is In re: Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 13-2441.

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