Elbow implant problems and Stryker recall

If you’re suffering with elbow implant problems, you may want to read this. The recent Stryker recall could be linked to any complications you’re experiencing.

Back in November 2017, a Field Safety Notice was filed for a recall of the rHead Radial Head and the Uni-Elbow prosthesis. In February this year, a medical device alert was put out by the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency). Urgent actin is to be taken, and any patient suffering should seek medical advice.

The problems that could be caused that are linked to this recall can be serious. Having recovered over £1.3m in damages for victims of the PIP implant scandal, as well as representing Claimants in hip implant cases and other medical device actions, these kinds of claims are one of our primary specialisms.

Elbow implant problems linked to the Stryker recall

Some of the potential elbow implant problems that can be linked to the Stryker recall include the  post-operative issues:

• Loosening;
• Instability;
• Stress fractures;
• Formation of cysts;
• Stiffness and pain;
• Impingement;
• Presence of bone in the soft tissue.

It’s understood that all batches of Stryker’s rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow devices are affected.

What’s being done about the Stryker recall?

Because of the potential for patients to suffer potentially serious elbow implant problems that may be linked to the Stryker recall, the following actions are being taken:

• Devices affected are no longer being implanted and are being quarantined;
• Patients are being advised;
• Any patients suffering problems are being told to seek urgent medical attention.

Legal advice about elbow implant problems

Your health is the priority, so you must ensure that you seek appropriate medical attention if you’re suffering with elbow implant problems.

In terms of legal advice, that’s where we can step in.

We specialise in medical product cases. A number of the over 30 different group actions our lawyers are fighting for justice involve surgically-implanted devices like elbow implants. If you’re having problems, we can offer you free, no-obligationa advice if you’re based in England or Wales. We may also be able to offer you No Win, No Fee representation.

For help, speak to our team today.