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Multiple incidents in post market data have continue to show that components of the ABG-II modular-neck hip stem and Stryker Rejuvenate hip replacement showed the potential for health risks. In the wake of this data Stryker Orthopaedics has issued recall notices for both the ABG-II modular-neck hip stem. Citing “This voluntary recall was initiated due to the potential risks associated with modular-neck stems. These risks include the potential for fretting and/or corrosion at or about the modular-neck junction, which may result in adverse local tissue reactions manifesting with pain and/or swelling.”

On July 20, Stryker Orthopaedics announced the recall of the Stryker Rejuvenate hip replacement system and the ABG II modular neck hip stem. Before the recall, it is estimated that 20,000 of these Stryker units were sold in the United States alone. Over 60 adverse reactions were reported to the FDA in the wake of the Stryker implantations. One major cause for concern is that both systems were intended to provide an alternative to metal-on-metal replacements that can abrade or cause corrosion, metallosis and numerous other health risks to implanted patients. The Rejuvenate hip replacement was specifically marketed as an implant for younger patients who would need a greater range of motion. Both systems do contain metal in components which touch and can abrade or corrode. Numerous patients have required removal or revision surgery shortly after implantation.

Lawsuits regarding the recall of the Stryker ABG-II modular neck hip stem and Stryker Rejuvenate modular hip system are increasing in frequency. Csengeri law continues to remain appraised of lawsuits and legalities surrounding the July 2011 recall initiated by Stryker Orthopaedics. As of Mid-November, at least ten lawsuits regarding the Stryker Rejuvenate implant have been filed in New Jersey Superior Court. Csengeri Law continues to track each lawsuit and other potential suits involving the defective metal-on-metal hip implant devices.

Csengeri Law offers free consultations to patients who has a suffered due to a defective metal-on-metal hip replacement or is suffering from a revision surgery due metal-on-metal implant. Csengeri Law has extensive experience in assisting patients with a recalled or defective implant to understand their legal rights. Csengeri Law can offer this wealth of information and, if applicable, the sympathetic and experienced legal counsel of Steve Csengeri. Csengeri Law is currently offering these free consultations to patients undergoing revision surgeries or ongoing difficulty the recently recalled Stryker Orthopaedics hip systems. In July Stryker Orthopaedics recalled their ABG II modular neck hip stems and Stryker Rejuvenate modular hip system.

Steve Csengeri of Csengeri law is intimately familiar with the pain and difficulty associated with a defective or recalled joint replacement. Csengeri law has a wealth of experience assisting clients suffering at the hands of a defective metal on metal hip implant. The first defective metal on metal hip implant case that Steve Csengeri tried he won. This is particularly important to note because he was suffering with his own defective Zimmer Duron cup. Now Csengeri Law is glad to offer this expertise to anyone suffering from defective hip implants. Most recently this means free consultations with clients who are interested in learning about what rights and options they have if they are dealing with the Stryker recall of the Stryker ABG II modular hip stems and the Rejuvenate modular hip system.

Steve Csengeri of the Csengeri Law office offers consultations to any patient suffering from a defective metal-on-metal hip implant system.

Steve Csengeri of Csengeri Law has a unique perspective on metal-on-metal hip replacement recall cases and patients suffering due to a defective recall or additional unexpected surgery. This perspective comes from a career of fighting for the rights of hip recall patients both as a patient and a client. Steve Csengeri filed the first successful claim resulting from his own defective Zimmer Duron Cup. Csengeri Law has gone on to provide legal advice for hundreds of clients suffering from a defective hip replacement or extra unwanted surgeries due to a recall. Steve offers an understanding sympathetic approach to every client and every consultation he offers to defective hip replacement clients, like clients suffering from the Stryker Orthopedics hip recalls issued in July.

Steve Csengeri of Csengeri law is intimately familiar with the pain and difficulty associated with a defective or recalled joint replacement. Csengeri law has a wealth of experience assisting clients suffering at the hands of a defective metal on metal hip implant. The first defective metal on metal hip implant case that Steve Csengeri tried he won. This is particularly important to note because he was suffering with his own defective Zimmer Duron cup. Now Csengeri Law is glad to offer this expertise to anyone suffering from defective hip implants. Most recently this means free consultations with clients who are interested in learning about what rights and options they have if they are dealing with the recall of the Stryker ABG II modular hip stems and the Rejuvenate modular hip system.

On July 6th Stryker Orthopedics issued a voluntary recall on the Rejuvenate Modular hip replacement and ABG II modular neck hip stems. The recall is voluntary and cites potential risks associated with modular neck stems. According to Stryker the use of these metal-on-metal hip components and the system using them pose a significant enough potential for “fretting and/or corrosion at or about the modular-neck junction, which may result in adverse local tissue reactions manifesting with pain and/or swelling” to warrant a recall. The Rejuvenate Modular hip replacement is not a metal-on-metal system itself but uses components that may cause metallosis in patients. Steve Csengeri of Csengeri Law has an extensive and personal history of legal experience regarding similar metal-on-metal hip replacement recalls starting with Steve himself.

Stryker Orthopedics issued a major recall of the Stryker Rejuvenate hip system this past July. In an official release Stryker has stated that “These risks include the potential for fretting and/or corrosion at or about the modular-neck junction, which may result in adverse local tissue reactions manifesting with pain and/or swelling.” The Recall is voluntary on the behalf of Stryker Orthopedics for the Rejuvenate Hip System. While the Rejuvenate replacement hip is not a metal replacement hip, like the models that more regularly see recall, it does contain metal components that are believed to cause metallosis in some patients. Implant recall patients must undergo a second surgery to replace a defective or recalled implant and may wish to speak to an attorney regarding their rights and options. Steve Csengeri of Csengeri Law is uniquely qualified to offer insights on this type of recall situation due to his personal experience of living through one.