A Massachusetts man filed a new Stryker Accolade hip implant lawsuit against Howmedica this month, alleging that the manufacturer’s hip implant system caused him serious injuries.

The plaintiff, Peter P., was implanted with the Stryker Accolade hip system on Jan. 10, 2011 during a right total hip arthroplasty procedure. Unfortunately, Stryker recalled this hip implant system shortly thereafter, the Stryker Accolade hip implant lawsuit alleges, in March 2011.

According to the Stryker Accolade hip implant lawsuit, the reason given for the 2011 recall was that “grit blast media” debris was seen collecting in the drive hole of the implant after wearing into a fine powder.

Though Peter had just been implanted with one of these devices, he claims in his Stryker Accolade hip implant lawsuit that he was never actually informed of the recall — neither by the manufacturer nor by the hospital at which his implant procedure took place.

In the period following the original device implantation in his right hip, Peter says he began experiencing side effects, including discomfort in the area surrounding the implant. The pain gradually grew worse, and it was soon discovered that he had a significant infection deep in his right hip and groin area, leading to dead tissue.

Eventually, these complications forced Peter to begin using a wheelchair regularly during his daily life.

Finally, in May 2017, Peter underwent an MRI and bone scans which showed evidence of loosening in his right hip implant. Peter’s doctor notes that he will likely need to undergo revision surgery in an attempt to correct these problems. In the meantime, Peter says he has had to endure rehabilitation and treatment for these serious defects and their resulting side effects.

Peter filed his Stryker Accolade hip implant lawsuit on Nov. 10 on multiple counts, including negligence, design defect, manufacturing defect, and failure to warn, among others.

Stryker Accolade Hip Implant Side Effects

The Stryker hip replacement recall comes in response to reports of serious complications, including metallosis. Metallosis occurs when two components of a metal-on-metal device rub together, releasing metal particles into the bloodstream, sometimes to an excessive degree. Excessive amounts of metal particles in the blood can kill off surrounding tissue and nearby bone.

Stryker hip implants have also been linked with dislocation and dissociation of the device.

Serious complications like metallosis and dissociation can necessitate revision surgery to replace the defective implant and alleviate symptoms. Of course, any additional surgery will bring with it its own risks of infection or injury, as well as additional medical expenses.

A growing number of patients like Peter who have been implanted with these devices are filing lawsuits, alleging that Stryker failed to adequately warn of the serious side effects associated its hip implant device.

Patients have reported a number of serious complications after implantation with the Stryker Accolade system:

• Hip implant failure
• Serious physical pain
• Emotional and mental distress
• Medical and surgical expenses
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Filing a Stryker Accolade Hip Implant Lawsuit

If you or someone you love was implanted with a metal hip implant containing a recalled V40 femoral head component and have suffered from these or other side effects, you may be able to file a Stryker Accolade hip implant lawsuit.

Although filing a Stryker Accolade hip implant lawsuit cannot take away the pain and suffering caused by these complications, it can help to alleviate the financial burden caused by medical expenses and lost wages.

The Stryker Accolade Hip Implant Lawsuit is Case No. 3:17-cv-30165-KAR, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of the Trial Court.