Hip implant manufacturer Stryker Orthopaedics has issued a voluntary recalled of certain lots and sizes of the LFIT Anatomic COCR V40 Femoral Heads.

This recall has been initiated due to the numerous Stryker LFIT defects reported, as well as the serious health risks the devices may pose.

Patients have reportedly suffered significant pain and toxic levels of metal in their bodies after being implanted with this implant system.

Patients who undergo hip implant surgery are often looking to repair their pelvic skeletal structure, in order to maintain a comfortable and uninterrupted lifestyle.

When metal hip implants first entered the market, the medical community had predicted them to grow very quickly in popularity.

Many had assumed metal-on-metal hip implants would be overtly superior to their metal or plastic counterparts, as they were advertised to be more durable and longer lasting.

However, a reported design defect that was allegedly overlooked was the natural interaction between the all metal ball and socket joints.

Overview of the Stryker LFIT Recall

Many patients who have had this artificial hip replacement system implanted may have experienced debilitating and dangerous complications due to the Stryker LFIT defects.

Like other all-metal hip implants, some patients reported suffering metallosis due to the natural fretting and interaction of the implant’s ball and socket joints.

When the components of the device interact, cobalt and chromium ions erode into the bloodstream, which may cause systemic injury in patients.

Revision surgery may be needed to remove the device and to remove as many of the toxic metal ions as possible.

Due to the fact that metallosis can lead to a number of other complications, it is considered one of the most serious problems associated with Stryker LFIT defects.

Other complications associated with Stryker LFIT defects include:

• Severe joint pain
• Implant failure
• Infection
• Implant loosening
• Bone and tissue deterioration in the implant area
• Formation of cysts or pseudotumors are the implant surgery
• Osteolysis

Furthermore, patients have also reported “spontaneous dislocation” due to the Stryker LFIT defects and that these devices were poorly made.

Often a second revision surgery is needed to explant these devices, as well as to fix any internal damage.

In light of the Stryker LFIT recall, knowledgeable products liability lawyers are interested in speaking to patients who may be eligible for a Stryker LFIT Implant lawsuit.