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Stryker Recall

In late January 2008, Stryker Corporation recalled its Trident Hip Implants. The recall came just days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to the company about quality problems at its plant in New Jersey. The hip implant components recalled in January were manufactured at the Stryker facility in Cork, Ireland. If you have a Stryker hip implant, it's a good idea to check with your physician about the source of the implant parts.

Possible Contamination Prompts Recall

The company recalled two hip replacement cups that are part of its Trident hip implants: the Trident Hemispherical Cup and the Trident Acetabular PSL Cup. The recall was issued over concerns that the parts could be contaminated by “manufacturing residuals.”

FDA Warnings

The Stryker implants made in Ireland have also been the subject of an FDA warning in March 2007. The agency was concerned about Stryker's failure to follow procedures for documentation and testing of problematic implants, among other issues. Another (November 2007) warning from the FDA focused on the New Jersey plant's lack of sterile conditions.

Stryker Hip Implant Problems

Stryker hip implants have had a troubled history. Patients with Stryker hip implants have been reporting a variety of problems since 2005:

Body pain
"Squeaky" joints
Difficulty walking
Uneven wear of the implant
Broken implants

Another Surgery to Replace the Implant

Millions of Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, the condition that is usually the basis for a hip implant. However, if the implant parts are not safe or are not functioning properly, the implant may be doing more harm than good.

A second hip implant surgery performed to replace defective implant components has a lessened chance of a good recovery for the patient, and it presents an increased risk of complications.

If You Have a Trident Hip Implant

Facing the possibility of another hip surgery to deal with a defective hip implant is an unpleasant prospect. If you have concerns about your Stryker hip implant, you should consult with an experienced attorney who can inform you of your legal options.

Defective Hip Implants Breaking News

"Manufacturing Problems causes Stryker Corporation to Recall 2 Products"

Stryker Corporation has recalled two Trident hip implant products because of manufacturing problems at the company’s Cork, Ireland plant.

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