An Alaskan duo has initiated a legal action on product liability grounds against Stryker Corp., attributing their injuries to the LFIT V40 hip implant.
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What’s the Problem?
February 15, 2017 – According to the lawsuit, Plaintiff was implanted with an Accolade TMZF femoral stem with an LFIT V40 Head during hip replacement surgery on March 24, 2008. A few years later, a blood test revealed that the patient’s blood levels of cobalt were elevated, which is an indicator that the hip implant was fretting and/or corroding.
A subsequent MRI scan revealed the presence of a large soft tissue mass. When metal components rub together, they can shed tiny metal fragments into the surrounding joint and tissues, which can lead to small pseudotumors or pockets of fluid.
These problems led the surgeon to recommend Plaintiff undergo hip revision surgery, which was performed on January 13, 2015. During the procedure, the surgeon found additional complications including chronic inflammation in the joint, adverse tissue reactions, corrosion, and a condition called “trunnionosis.” This occurs between metal surfaces at the head-neck junction of the implant, which studies have shown can lead to pseudotumors and other hip replacement problems.
Stryker in August 2016 recalled certain sizes of the LFIT V40TM femoral head after receiving a large complaints of taper lock failure. Unfortunately, this move came too late for plaintiffs in the Alaska lawsuit, who claim Stryker failed to provide timely reports of the problems associated with these components.
Plaintiffs allege the Stryker LFIT V40 was defectively designed, making it prone to fretting, corrosion, and hip implant failure. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. Plaintiffs are seeking in excess of $75,000 in damages.
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FAQs
1. What Evidence Is Essential For Supporting My Hip Implant Lawsuit?
Essential evidence includes medical records detailing your implant surgery and complications, records of revision surgeries, documented symptoms, and expert testimony linking the device to your health issues.
2. Can I File A Lawsuit If My Hip Implant Was Recalled?
Yes, if your Stryker LFIT V40 hip implant was recalled and you experienced complications, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit. The recall strengthens your case by highlighting known issues with the device.
3. Are There Class Action Lawsuits For Stryker LFIT V40 Hip Implants?
Yes, there are class action lawsuits and MDL cases for Stryker LFIT V40 hip implants, including MDL No. 2768 in Massachusetts and a consolidation in New Jersey. These cases address claims of device failure and health complications.
Do I Have a Stryker LFIT Hip Implant Lawsuit?
The Medical Device Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Stryker LFIT V40 Femoral Head lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new injury cases in all 50 states.
Free Drug Lawsuit Evaluation: Again, if you had a problem after hip implant surgery, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.