Stryker Metal on Metal Hip Recall

July 9, 2012 - PRLog -- Stryker Orthopaedics voluntarily recalled its Rejuvenate Modular and ABG II modular-neck hip stems.  (http://www.aboutstryker.com/modularneckstems/) The recall was initiated due to the potential risks associated with modular-neck stems such as fretting and/or corrosion.  

This recall comes as no surprise - in May 2011 the FDA issued an order for post-market studies to the manufacturers of metal-on-metal (MoM) hips.  As these post-market studies continue, it is anticipated that more devices will be recalled.  Meanwhile an FDA advisory panel convened last month and has yet to make a final determination as to how to advise physicians with how to care for MoM hip patients.  Studies have confirmed that MoM hips suffer a significantly higher failure rate than metal/ceramic and metal/polyethylene hips and expose the patients to the risk of developing metallosis.

If you or a loved one has a metal-on-metal hip implant and have developed metallosis or the hip has failed, contact the lawyers of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today for a free nationwide confidential consultation by calling toll free 1-800-856-6405 or by completing an online case evaluation form.

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