Stryker Accolade Hip Replacement Case Evaluation
Serious problems with Stryker Accolade hip replacements were reported by individuals nationwide, including cases where the hip stem fretted and corroded, resulting in premature failure, loosening, pain, and other complications that required revision surgery.
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk previously reviewed Stryker Accolade hip lawsuits for individuals who experienced complications related to the use of an LFIT Anatomic V40 Femoral Head or other defective Stryker components.
Financial compensation was pursued by individuals who received a Stryker Accolade hip implant and later suffered:
- Hip Implant Loosening, Failure or Disassociation with the Femoral Head
- Pain, Discomfort and Loss of Mobility
- Metal Blood Poisoning
- The Need For Artificial Hip Revision Surgery
All claims were handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning there were no out-of-pocket costs unless a recovery was obtained.
Stryker Accolade Hip Problems
The Stryker Accolade TMZF hip stem was first introduced in March 2000, consisting of a single piece of titanium implanted into the patient’s femur. Production of the original Accolade ended in 2012 and was replaced with the Accolade II, which used a different titanium alloy.
The change followed reports that the original hip stem could fret and corrode, releasing chromium and cobalt debris into surrounding tissue. This could lead to metallosis (metal poisoning), tissue death, and elevated metal levels in the blood. In some cases, the corroded stem could fail completely.
Additional complications were linked to the use of certain Stryker LFit V40 femoral head components manufactured before 2011.
In August 2016, Stryker issued an urgent field action notice (PDF) to orthopedic surgeons worldwide, warning about taper lock failures in the LFit V40 femoral head, which was frequently paired with Stryker Accolade hip replacements.
The Stryker LFit V40 femoral head was associated with a higher-than-normal failure rate, resulting in pain, loss of mobility, metal debris accumulation, and, in many cases, the need for revision surgery.
Stryker Accolade Class Action Lawyers
Financial compensation was previously pursued through lawsuits involving the Stryker Accolade and Stryker LFit V40 components, which were alleged to have unreasonably dangerous and defective designs.
Many individuals were unaware of the specific components used during their orthopedic surgery. The Stryker hip lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk previously provided free consultations and case evaluations for individuals nationwide.
We are no longer reviewing new Stryker Accolade or LFit V40 cases. This page is maintained for historical and informational purposes.
