The hip replacement lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are continuing to review potential cases for individuals nationwide who have been notified that they received a recalled Stryker L-Fit V40 femoral head, or who have undergone metal blood testing and suspect that they may have received… Read More
In recent years, painful and debilitating problems with Stryker hip replacements experienced by individuals throughout the United States may have actually been caused by the LFit V40 Femoral Head, which is a component used in thousands of artificial hips. (more…) Read More
The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. represent individuals throughout the country who are pursuing hip replacement lawsuits over damages associated with various different dangerous and defective implant designs, including metal-on-metal hips and certain modular systems, which may have a propensity to fail over… Read More
UPDATE November 2014: A large Stryker Rejuvenate settlement has been announced that may resolve many lawsuits filed by individuals who have already required revision surgery. However, as additional implants continue to fail in the future, the lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are continuing to pursue… Read More
An order was issued earlier this month by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, consolidating all Stryker Rejuvenate lawsuits pending throughout the federal court system before one judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. The cases have been consolidated as part… Read More
A large number of hip replacement patients are continuing to experience problems with Stryker Rejuvenate hips, which were recalled last year due to an increased risk of failure as the components rub against each other during normal use, often resulting in the need for surgical removal… Read More
As the FDA continues to ratchet down on the manufacturers of metal-on-metal hip replacements, which have been linked to an increased risk of early failure and complications within a few years after surgery, it appears unlikely the implants will eet new requirements necessary to stay on… Read More
A petition has been filed in federal court asking for all Biomet M2A-Magnum hip replacement lawsuits to be consolidated as part of an MDL, or multidistrict litigation. If the request is granted, all cases pending in U.S. District Courts throughout the country will be assigned to… Read More
Although most consumers are told that a modern hip replacement should last 15 to 20 years, the Stryker Rejuvenate Modular Neck Stem was recalled from the market just over 2 years after it was introduced due to a risk that it may be prone to premature… Read More
Following a Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular Hip Recall issued last week, the product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential lawsuits for individuals who have experienced problems that may be caused by corrosion or fretting of their implant. This may result… Read More
