Category: Stryker

On July 6, 2012 Stryker Orthopeadics issued a Recall for two of its artificial hip replacement systems:

1.  The Rejuvenate Stem and Neck System; and,
2.  ABG II Stem and Neck System.

If you have one of these recalled Stryker hip systems, call your surgeon today and tell him you want a hip x-ray and your blood tested for the following metals:

1.  Cobalt;
2.  Chromium; and,
3.  Titanium.

If you have metal in your blood,  ask your Doctor to order a MAX – MRI to determine if you have pseudo tumors or fluid collection in your hip joint area.

Don’t wait because if you have microscopic metal shavings in your hip joint area or the stem is corroding, you may have metalosis which could be damaging or killing your hip joint tissue, bone and muscle.

If you have or a loved one has one of these Stryker artificial hip systems you have a limited amount of time to legally pursue your claim.

Call me, Attorney Dean Goetz, today to make sure you preserve your legal rights.  Attorney Goetz is taking cases on a nationwide basis.

Don’t join a class action.  Retain your own attorney to handle your case.
See what Attorney Dean Goetz did for Mr. Kransky. *

Working in conjunction with John Gomez and his team. Gomez Law Firm and Dean Goetz have also joined forces on Stryker cases.

As the consolidated multi-district litigation for the recalled Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II modular hip implants moves ahead in federal court in Minnesota, Judge Donavan W Frank will oversee the discovery process.

The newly formed MDL was established in June 2013, when a group of federal Stryker Rejuvenate, and ABG II lawsuits were transferred from federal courts all over the US, to Judge Frank’s court in Minnesota. The MDL is No. 2441.

The Stryker MDL consisted of about 40 cases when it was established. Now, the number has grown to hundreds. Plaintiffs are alleging that they have suffered injuries caused by the manufacturer’s recalled Rejuvenate and ABG II hip replacement implants. As of late September, 2013, recipients of defective implants have filed more than 600 cases in state courts and federal courts. The total number of cases is expected to climb even higher as more than 20,000 of these devices were sold in the U.S. before the recall was issued. In addition to the Minnesota MDL, a coordinated multi-county proceeding involving the Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II products is also pending in Bergen County, New Jersey. There were 382 cases pending in the New Jersey Action as of late September, 2013.
Patients who have he Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II hip implants should be on alert for symptoms of failure that require the devices to be surgically removed. Symptoms of failure might include pain, swelling, decreased mobility, and elevated levels of metals in the bloodstream.

If you or someone you love has experienced failure with the Stryker Rejuvenate or ABG II modular hip implant, these devices have been recalled. Contact Dean Goetz at 858-481-8844 or John Gomez at 619-237-3490.

If you or someone you love was injured by a defective Stryker hip replacement, you’ve probably read many online articles trying to find out why Stryker sold you and your hospital and your doctor a defective hip device. What went wrong, how did it happen and what can you do about it.

1. The Stryker Rejuvenate stem and the Stryker ABG II modular-hip neck stem are failing and have been recalled.

2. Stryker placed some defective hip replacement products on the market without clinical testing and they have been recalled by Stryker. The FDA should change the rules and require clinical testing for ALL hip replacement devices.

3. You have the right to file a lawsuit against Stryker for manufacturing a recalled hip replacement device (stem) and the right to obtain a recovery for the damages you have suffered and, to hopefully, stop Stryker from selling untested defective hip replacement products in the future.

Stryker Shrugs Off Hip Replacement Battles,

Wins Massive Pentagon Contract and Award from Fortune Magazine

Even though Stryker has recalled some of their hip replacement products they are still doing very well and selling lots of hip replacement products.

Stryker is doing quite well.

On August 7^th the U.S. Department of Defense announced $211.5 million in new contracts to seven companies. The big winner, by all accounts, was Stryker, which collected $85.5 million from the Pentagon to provide orthopedic hip and knee implants, instruments, and related products to men and women in the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines. The big Pentagon contract goes until April of next year.

If you’ve only read the “bad press” about the company – e.g. the scary stories about recalled products, like the Rejuvenate Modular Hip System and the ABG II Modular Neck-Hip Stem – you might not realize that the company is doing so well.

But as a victim of a Failed Defective Hip Device, you need to realize that you cannot go up against Stryker alone.

When a company wrongs us – by putting out harmful products – it’s easy to focus on the bad side of that company and assume that everyone knows Stryker has wronged you. But neutral observers won’t necessarily have the same opinion.

You will need a proven effective and experienced Defective Hip Device Lawyer like Dean Goetz to obtain justice for what you have suffered if you have had to have the Stryker stem removed and replaced.

You need a Legal Team that understands this complex litigation. You need a legal team that has already obtained a $8,338,000 jury verdict on behalf of Loren Kransky in March of 2013 in a Los Angeles Superior Court room against Depuy for a recalled hip device.

San Diego products liability attorney, Dean Goetz, can answer your questions and HELP you obtain justice. Call Attorney Goetz today. He will personally take your call.

Call today to set up your appointment: 858-481-8844.

In a recent blog post, we discussed the basics of Stryker hip replacement lawsuits: why they’re happening; common patient complaints; and what type of compensation is recoverable.

Today, we’ll explore the legal battle over the ABG II modular-hip neck stem and Rejuvenate products in more detail, so that you (or your loved one) can sidestep common problems that prevent people from getting fair results.

There are 3 big mistakes to avoid:

Mistake #1: Failure to document or track your progress.

It’s hard enough to go through grueling surgery and endure a normal recovery. But if heavy metal poisoning and/or intense pain complicated your recovery, you may be too exhausted to do daily activities. But to the extent that you can document your pain and experiences, do so! The more concrete evidence that you can collect, the easier it is to take decisive legal action.

The Court will want to know when you first started feeling symptoms; what those symptoms were; how significant they were, and so forth. If you haven’t already done so, journal your symptoms and keep notes from all conversations you have with doctors or rehab specialists.

If you’re too tired or pained to journal, ask a spouse or a loved one to help. Keeping a paper trail is an excellent way to regain a sense of control about your situation. Plus, you can use your notes to identify what triggers your pain and what “home remedies” seem to give you relief.

Mistake #2: Waiting too long to seek sound medical intervention.

Unfortunately, medical care has gotten extremely expensive, everywhere.

If you lack medical insurance – or if you don’t have good medical insurance – you may be reticent to seek a doctor’s advice about ongoing hip pain and related ailments. Or maybe you’re a “stoic type” who’s determined to ride out the pain and “keep calm and carry on.”

These strategies make sense, on the surface. The trouble is that defective hip products can cause more damage if they are not removed. For instance, the metal-on-metal components in the Stryker ABG II modular-neck hip stem can grind together over time, releasing more and more toxic metals into your hip joint. Unless and until that device gets removed, the heavy metal poisoning will progressively worsen.

The moral is: seek good medical counsel, as soon as you can. Don’t just “grin and bear it.”

Mistake #3: Not seeking input from a proven successful Defective Hip attorney.

Many Stryker patients have not yet contacted a lawyer to get legal help.

Some people don’t realize that they might have a case. Others don’t want to get involved in “legal stuff” because they already have so much going on. Still others want to take action, but they’re confused about which law firm to retain for a Stryker hip claim or lawsuit.

Don’t let fear or uncertainty delay you from getting effective legal counsel. Connect with a successful proven Defective Hip Device Attorney, like Dean Goetz, to get a free consultation and make more intelligent decisions. Learn more about attorney Goetz’s background at sandiegopersonalinjuryattorney.pro, and give him a call today at 858-481-8844 to get your questions answered.

 

Perhaps your father’s Stryker hip device failed and left him in terrible pain – unable to work around the house or enjoy his retirement. Or perhaps your Stryker Rejuvenate hip stem or ABG II modular hip stem caused heavy metal poisoning in your hip joint and created “pseudo tumors,” prompting tremendous pain and anxiety.

In either case, you want three things:

1. To understand why these Stryker hip replacement components caused you pain and suffering;
2. To find out what you can do to fix your medical problems; and,
3. To obtain compensation from Stryker for your medical bills and your pain.

In a 2-part blog post, we will explain the basics about the complex legal battle over Stryker’s Rejuvenate Modular Hip Stem System and its ABG II Modular Hip Neck and Stem System.

Why Did These Medical Products Get Recalled?

As you probably already know, the Stryker Company recalled both products in July 2012. They had been on the market since 2008 – more than four years.

Both products contain cobalt, chromium and titanium components designed to mimic the body’s own connective tissues, bone, and structures. Unfortunately, many Stryker patients complained about post-operative problems, such as pain and swelling in the hip; trouble flexing the hip or walking upstairs; and clicking and squeaking sounds from the device.

More serious problems were also reported, such as hip dislocations, the formation of “pseudo” tumors, and heavy metal poisoning caused by the abrading of the metal-on-metal components.

To correct these problems, many patients need additional surgeries, which can lead to further medical complications. For instance, during surgery to extract the defective hip device, many Stryker patients have suffered femur fracturing.

Battle Plan to Obtain Compensation

An attorney representing a Stryker victim client cannot guarantee results but they will take the right case on a contingency basis, which means that only get paid if they get the client a recovery. A winning case will depend on several factors, such as:

• The extent of the harm;
• The amount of income or wages (past, present, and future) lost;
• The impact of medical problems on the quality of life;
• The quality and timeliness of the case that is prepared;
• Decisions in other similar cases that might influence your case;

You can obtain compensation for:

• Pain, suffering and disability;
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation;
• Past and Future Medical expenses;
• The cost of modifications you need make to your home or workplace to accommodate disability;
• Nursing care;
• Loss of wages or income
• Loss of consortium;
• Other damages.

Get Experienced Aggressive Lawyers For Your Stryker Case

Attorney Dean Goetz and his team have lots of experience helping Stryker defective hip patients. Call Mr. Goetz now to schedule a free, no obligation consultation: 858-481-8844.

Call Dean Goetz NOW. You can call 858-481-884 and talk to Attorney Goetz personally. Understand your options, and take decisive steps toward getting your claim resolved.

You or someone you love has experienced pain, metal poisoning, false tumors, or other horrendous symptoms as a result of Stryker Rejuvenate or ABG II modular-hip devices. You’re both furious and scared. Your defective hip has cost you dearly in terms of lost work time, major medical bills, and nursing and rehab costs… not to mention incalculable pain and anxiety.

So how does a company like Stryker obtain funds to compensate people like you?

Here’s one source…

The Associated Press reports that Stryker Corporation recently won $228 million in damages from a rival medical device company, Zimmer Holdings Inc. The two companies both create and market orthopedic medical devices.

Stryker took its rival to court in 2010, alleging that Zimmer engaged in patent infringement. At issue were Zimmer’s Pulsavac Plus lavage devices — instruments used in surgery to spray and suction out wounds and tissue.

After reviewing evidence, the jury found that Zimmer willfully infringed on Stryker’s patents, and it awarded Stryker $70 million in damages. U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker then tripled that award, because Zimmer infringed on three separate patents. Judge Jonker came down hard on Zimmer, saying “the trial proof demonstrated that this was not a close case.” He even said that the $210 million verdict “may not be enough, without enhancement” to prevent Zimmer from infringing again, because its strategy of copying Stryker proved so lucrative. The Judge added $18 million to the $210 million to cover interest and other costs.

Zimmer plans to appeal both the judge’s ruling and the jury’s verdict.

Implications for Your Potential Legal Action Against Stryker for Defective Hip Problems

The Stryker-Zimmer feud demonstrates just how much money corporations play for when they compete in the medical device market. Companies like Stryker bring in large annual revenues. This cash flow, in part, is how they’re able to afford to litigate mass tort lawsuits. For help understanding what to do next regarding your Stryker defective hip case, call attorney Dean Goetz at 858-481-8844 to obtain a free and confidential consultation.