Stryker Orthopedics, manufacturer of metal-on-metal hip implants, has recently issued a Stryker LFIT hip recall that resulted from a large number of complaints about the medical device.

The current Stryker LFIT hip recall centers around certain models of metal-on-metal hip implants that have been reported to be the target of taper lock failures.

These femoral heads that connect into stems are referred to as LFIT V40.

Taper lock failures referred to the metal-on-metal hip device failing where the femoral head is connected to the femoral neck of the implant.

A total of seven models are currently part of this Stryker LFIT hip recall and include the femoral heads used in the Accolade TMZF, Accolade 2, Citation and Meridian stems.

The femoral head diameters of these recalled Stryker hip implants range in diameter from 36 mm to 44 mm with varying offsets.

These particular models in the current Stryker LFIT hip recall were manufactured prior to 2011.

Stryker LFIT Hip Recall Side Effects

A number of Stryker LFIT hip recall side effects have been reported by patients who have had the device implanted. Side effects include:

• Femoral head dissociation from hip stem
• Fracture of the device at the hip stem trunnion
• Metallosis (metal poisoning)
• Loosening of the implant
• Dislocation of the joint
• Loss of mobility
• Instability of the joint
• Severe pain
• Inflammation
• Tissue damage and death surrounding the implant
• Broken bones surrounding the implant

Many times, after the metal-on-metal hip implant is targeted as the source of pain or other physical problems reported by the patient, the only way to resolve the pain or other issues is to have a hip revision surgery.

A hip revision surgery carries much more risk than the original surgery. Many times, the patient’s health is still not back to the baseline that was present before the initial hip replacement surgery. It requires patience to go through a second major surgery when the first surgery may have been difficult.

Cause of Failure in Stryker LFIT Hip Recall

Currently, Stryker has not released the cause of the hip implant failure. It is unsure if a manufacturing defect or design defect was primarily responsible.

Previous Stryker hip recalls were related to the metals used in the implant itself.

Stryker LFIT Hip Recall Lawsuit Information

A number of lawsuits have already been filed against Stryker prior to the Stryker LFIT hip recall. These lawsuits similarly alleged that the femoral head of the metal-on-metal hip implant experienced failure. The lawsuits also alleged that the device components were defectively designed and manufactured, leading to personal injury.

A class action lawsuit investigation has been launched in response to the Stryker LFIT hip recall.

Patients who have experienced hip implant failure from Stryker LFIT metal-on-metal hip implants may be eligible to seek compensation from the device manufacturer to cover costs of medical care as well as to receive compensation for pain, suffering and more.

Potential claimants are eligible for a free case review from a Stryker LFIT hip recall lawyer that can help individuals decide if taking legal action against the manufacturer is the best recourse.