MDL Court Schedules First Conference for Stryker LFIT V40 Litigation

The multidistrict litigation (MDL) surrounding Stryker LFIT is about to commence, with the proceedings’ first Status Conference set for May 2017.

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What’s the Problem?

April 28, 2017 – According to an Order issued last Friday by the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, the first status conference in the Stryker LFIT V40 MDL will be on May 16, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.

“In advance of the initial status conference, counsel in each of the coordinated actions shall file a status report identifying any pending motions, including motions to remand or dismiss, and identifying the state or states whose laws may govern the action in whole or part,” the Order states.

Topics to be addressed at the the conference include Plaintiffs’ leadership structure, potential objectives for the litigation, and the scheduling of upcoming status conferences.

Related Article: Defective Hip Implant Systems Attorneys

Stryker LFIT V40 femoral heads are used in conjunction with several hip replacement components, including the Accolade TMZF, Accolade 2 Stems, Meridian Stems and Citation Stems. According to an August 2016 “Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification,” certain LFIT V40 femoral heads manufactured before 2011 had been linked to a “higher than expected number of complaints involving taper lock failure of the recalled femoral heads.”

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Patients who experience taper lock failure from LFIT V40 femoral heads may suffer adverse health complications which may require revision surgery, including:

• Loss of mobility
• Pain
• Inflammation
• Adverse local tissue reaction
• Dislocation
• Joint instability
• Bone fractures around the components
• Leg length discrepancy

In addition to the MDL, a multicounty litigation (MCL) has been requested for lawsuits alleging injuries from the Stryker LFIT Anatomic Cobalt Chromium V40 Femoral Head. The proposed venue for the litigation is Bergen County, New Jersey, where at least 25 cases are currently pending.

FAQs

How can patients determine if their complications are related to Stryker LFIT V40 hip implants?

Patients can determine if their complications are related to Stryker LFIT V40 hip implants by consulting with their healthcare provider, reviewing their medical history, and considering whether complications began or worsened after the device was implanted.

What steps should I take if I am injured by a Stryker LFIT V40 hip implant?

If injured by a Stryker LFIT V40 hip implant, seek immediate medical attention, document the injury and any treatments, retain medical records and the device, and consult a lawyer to discuss potential legal action and compensation.

How does the design of Stryker LFIT V40 hip implants contribute to complications?

The design of Stryker LFIT V40 hip implants, which involves metal components, can contribute to complications such as metallosis, device dislocation, and tissue damage if the components wear down or fail prematurely.

Do I Have a Stryker LFIT V40 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 lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new hip implant complications cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you had hip replacement problems, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.