Stryker Corporation, a major manufacturer of medical devices, has been ordered to fix numerous problems that have plagued certain hip implant models it produces. Patients complained about the defective medical devices, prompting federal regulators to step in (1).
According to theFood and Drug Administration(FDA), Stryker hip implants have experienced “a range of problems, including improper fitting of hip implants that caused bone fractures. Patients have also complained about pain, squeaky joints, and some have had pieces of implants break off or wear down unevenly (1).”
To make matters worse, in its investigation of one of Stryker’s major manufacturing plants, the FDA found sections of the plant were contaminated with disease-causing germs, including “clumps and clusters” of a form of Staphylococcus bacteria (1). If germs are present on a medical implant, it can lead to severe and potentially life-threatening infections later on.
If you or someone you care about has had a second surgery following hip replacement surgery, or if you’ve been notified that your hip implant may be subject to recall, we may be able to help. Our Stryker hip implant lawyers are investigating these cases and are seeking compensation for injured victims and their families. Fill out an online consultation form or call our law firm immediately for a free and confidential evaluation of your claim.
Source:
1) “FDA to Stryker: Fix Hip Implant Flaws,” by Linda A. Johnson ofThe Associated Press. Accessed 2/6/08 via www.forbes.com.
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