Stryker Hip Implants Recall: Information and Warnings

Stryker Howmedica is the manufacturer of hip implants, which have been the subject of many complaints over the past four years. In November 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a letter to Stryker warning that, according to the FDA’s own investigation of consumer complaints, the company had serious problems with the quality of its products and had not implemented adequate corrective and preventive to prevent such problems. The FDA went on to warn Stryker that if it did not take prompt action to correct these problems, the FDA would take further action, including seizure, injunction, and/or other civil penalties.

In the letter, the FDA outlined the following complaints:

• Failed fixation of hip implant components requiring revision surgeries;
• Squeaking noises from hip implant components requiring revision surgeries;
• Improper seating of the hip implants resulting in bone fractures;

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On January 22, 2008, Stryker issued a recall of the following products:

• Trident Acetabular PSL Cup
• Trident Hemispherical Cup

In addition to the problems associated with the hip implants themselves, during an FDA investigation held during the summer of 2007, FDA inspectors found the manufacturing site deficient with regard to some of its quality control procedures. Disease-causing germs were found at the facility, including clumps and clusters of a form of Staphylococcus bacteria.

If you or a loved one has experienced troubles related to a Stryker hip implant product, contact a Stryker Hip Implant attorney immediately. You may seek compensation for your injuries, but only if you act within the statute of limitations, the time limit imposed by state laws for filing a Stryker Hip Implant lawsuit, or any personal injury lawsuit. To have your case evaluated right away by an experienced Stryker Hip Implant lawyer, fill out this case evaluation form.

Check out the following articles for more information about Stryker Hip Implants, filing a Stryker Hip Implant lawsuit and finding a Stryker Hip Implant attorney.

• For more information about Stryker Hip Implants, see Stryker Hip Implants: Overview & Claims.
• For more information about Stryker Hip Implant problems, such as pain, squeaky joints and/or bone fractures, see Stryker Hip Implant Problems: Pain, Squeaky Joints & Bone Fractures.
• If you would like to learn more about Stryker Hip Implant lawsuits, see Stryker Hip Implant Lawsuits, Litigation & Lawyers.
• To learn more about Stryker Hip Implant attorneys and how to find one, see Hiring a Stryker Hip Implant Attorney and Lawyer.

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