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more_legal_areas defective-hipTrident hip implants are the subject of a voluntary January 2008 recall by the implants' manufacturer, Stryker Corporation. Two Trident implant parts are the subject of the latest recall: the Trident Acetabular PSL Cup and the Trident Hemispherical Cup.
Thousands of Americans have hip implants, many of which were made by Stryker Corp. Hip implants are usually put in place as a treatment for osteoarthritis, a condition that affects the body joints of about 30 million people in the U.S. alone.
Manufacturing Issues
The Trident hip implants made by Stryker are being recalled because of possible contamination with “manufacturing residuals.” The FDA has warned Stryker about the conditions and procedures at two of its manufacturing plants — one in Mahwah, New Jersey, and the other in Cork, Ireland. An FDA warning was issued in March 2007 to Stryker; another was issued in November 2007.
The recalled Trident hip implants were manufactured at the company’s Cork, Ireland facility.
Problems with the Implants
Patients with Trident hip implants have reported problems with these implants to the FDA since 2005. These problems include:
When to Consult a Physician
If you have a Trident hip implant and experience any of the following symptoms, you should consult a physician as soon as possible:
Attorneys for Trident Implant Patients
Stryker has come under scrutiny in the past for problems with their hip replacement products. In 2001, Stryker hip implants were among several types recalled because of a potential fracture problem. For patients with defective hip implants, the prospect of a second surgery can be frustrating and worrisome—hip implant replacement is a major surgery.
If you have a Trident hip implant and you are suspect it is defective, contact an attorney near you to discuss your concerns. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Stryker Corporation has recalled two Trident hip implant products because of manufacturing problems at the company’s Cork, Ireland plant.
The recalle...