Medical Product And Drug Recalls

11/12/2016

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10/28/2016

Problems with Stryker Hips continue.

10/21/2016

MEDICAL ALERT

Stryker Orthopedics, manufacturer of metal hips is notifying surgeons of serious health concerns with certain Stryker Hips. However, Stryker has decided it will not be notifying patients of the same concerns.

We believe the patients or recieptants of Stryker Hips have the right to know if their Stryker Hip is defective and whether it will cause or lead to health complications.

Call us, we can help you determine if you have a Stryker Hip. Additionally, we can assist you in obtaining a free blood test to help determine if your Stryker Hip is causing metallosis or metal tissue poisoning and severe pain.

Call Carabin Shaw at 1-800-862-1260.

10/13/2016

MEDICAL ALERT

Stryker Orthopedics has notified Texas orthopedic surgeons that it is recalling certain lots and sizes of Stryker Artificial Hips.

Across the State orthopedic physicians have begun notifying their hip replacement patients of this recall issue by certified letter.

If you or a loved one have received a notice letter from an Orthopedic Surgeon or from the Manufacturer call Carabin Shaw at 210-222-2288 for more information.

10/13/2016

ATTENTION - MEDICAL ALERT

Stryker Orthopedics has notified San Antonio and other Texas orthopedic surgeons that it is recalling certain lots and sizes of Stryker Artificial Hips.

Certain orthopedic physicians have begun notifying their hip replacement patients of this recall issue by phone or certified letter.

If you or a loved one have received a notice letter from an Orthopedic Surgeon or from the Manufacturer call Carabin Shaw at 210-222-2288 for more information.

10/12/2016

ATTENTION - MEDICAL ALERT

Stryker Orthopedics has notified San Antonio and other Texas orthopedic surgeons that it is recalling certain lots and sizes of Stryker Artificial Hips.

Certain orthopedic physicians have begun notifying their hip replacement patients of this recall issue by phone or certified letter.

If you or a loved one have received a notice call or letter from an Orthopedic Surgeon or from the Manufacturer call Carabin Shaw at 210-222-2288 for more information.

12/01/2013

METAL ON METAL HIP ISSUES

As previously reported, there have been a number of hip replacement recalls in recent years, including recalls of the of the DePuy ASR Hip, the Biomet M2a Hip, the Stryker Rejuvenate and the ABG II, among others. These recalls brought attention to the potentially serious injuries that could be caused by metal-on-metal hip replacement implants.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cites the following general risks for all types of hip devices:

• Hip dislocation
• Bone fractures
• Joint infection
• Nerve damage, including numbness/weakness
• Device breakage or loosening
• Differences in leg length
• Bone loss (osteolysis)

http://www.texasinjurylawyersblog.com/2013/05/fda-proposes-change-to-safety-approval-process-of-metal-on-metal-hip-replacement-implants.html

As previously reported by Carabin & Shaw, there have been a number of hip replacement recalls in recent years, including recalls of the of the DePuy ASR Hip, the Biomet M2a Hip, the Stryker Rejuvenate and the ABG II, among... Published by Carabin & Shaw, P.C.

11/19/2013

ATTENTION:
IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE IS HAVING PAIN OR COMPLICATIONS WITH A METAL ON METAL HIP - CALL US AT 1-800-862-1260

Stryker® Hip Implant Recall

Recalled Devices: 1. Rejuvenate® Modular-Neck Stem
2. ABG-II® Modular-Neck Stem

Relevant Dates: Rejuvenate® sold from Feb. 2009 to July 6, 2012
ABG-II® sold from Nov. 2009 to July 6, 2012

Reason for Recall:

According to Stryker’s own admission, the Rejuvenate® and ABG-II® modular-neck metal stems are prone to "fretting and corrosion."

This wear and tear around the femoral neck taper junction causes metal particles to be released from the implant into the hip cavity and blood stream. This causes severe pain, swelling, tissue and bone damage, and premature failure often requiring removal and replacement of the hip stem.

Devices Explained: There are two types of femoral stems used in total hip replacements: monoblock and modular-neck stems. The traditional monoblock stem is a one-piece stem and femoral neck, while the modular-neck stem consist of two parts: a neck and a stem. The stem is inserted into the patient's femur and the neck is then inserted firmly into the femoral stem. The stem and neck are both metal.

Medical Literature: Medical studies since 2008 warned that modular-neck stem devices can fail due to fretting and corrosion unlike traditional monoblock stems. Studies over the next three years confirmed initial reports of premature failure of these devices due to the release of metal particles from the friction around the modular-neck taper junction.

IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE IS HAVING PAIN OR COMPLICATIONS WITH A METAL ON METAL HIP - CALL US AT 1-800-862-1260

04/24/2013

FDA Alerts Healthcare Providers that Drugs Distributed by Shamrock Medical Solutions May be Mislabeled. >http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm347668.htm

04/19/2013

Abbott Initiates Voluntary Recall of FreeStyle lnsulinx® Blood Glucose Meters in the United States.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm348391.htm

04/13/2013

Green Valley Drugs Announces Nationwide Recall of Sterile Products
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/782412

04/07/2013

Animas Corporation Insulin Infusion Pump Recalled-
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ListofRecalls/ucm346650.htm

Manufacturing and Distribution Dates: The affected products were manufactured from March 1, 2012 to November 30, 2012 and distributed from March 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012.