Stryker Hip Recall Litigation Grows, Coalition Urges FDA to Encourage Development of Medical Device Registries

The people of Tennessee as well as many people all across the country have heard reports about problems with hip implants causing pain and other serious side effects. Many people with these Stryker hip implants may also have needed additional surgery to correct the problems. If you or someone you know has recently had a Stryker hip implant and then experienced pain and problems as a result, then you should speak to a Tennessee personal injury and Stryker hip implant lawyer as soon as possible. They will hear your case and see to it that you get the compensation that is rightfully yours.

Stryker hip lawsuits that were filed following the 2012 recall of Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular-Neck Hip Stems continue to grow in United States courts, a coalition for the public’s interest is insisting that the Food and Drug Administration take action that would encourage the development of medical device registries in the United States. Several healthcare organizations, including, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association indicate that device registries in other countries have been very helpful in helping to make people aware of the safety concerns with metal hip implants emerged in the last several years. The coalition states that these examples show how medical device registries help the public and post market surveillance activities in the United States as well as in other countries.

Medical device registries can be a useful tool in helping to track the performance of hip implants and other similar medical devices that may be at a higher risk for safety concerns. This will help to reduce recalls like the Stryker hip recall. Following the removal of Rejuvenate and ABG II stems from the market in 2012, over 3,700 Stryker hip implant lawsuits have been filed for people claiming to have suffered injuries from the devices. These cases claim that the Rejuvenate and ABG II stems had a defective design and were improperly tested prior to being put on the market. The claims also state that metal debris caused by the devices can lead to severe injuries such as metallosis, osteolysis, chronic pain, and failure of the hip. These injuries can make additional surgery to remove the defective implant necessary.

Tennessee residents as well as many people all across the United States may have been affected by the Stryker hip implant recalls and may have required more surgery to fix the problems. If you or someone you know has experienced pain or other problems after having a Stryker hip implant, then we strongly recommend that you contact one of our caring and knowledgeable Tennessee personal injury and Stryker hip implant attorneys at the Higgins Firm right away. We care about our clients and will hear your case and make sure you get the compensation you deserve for what you have suffered.
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