Comments on: Stryker Hip Implant Recall, Warning Letters Point to Serious Problems

By: Joe Feldkircher

Joe Feldkircher — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:23:42 +0000

I am a 50 year old male and have had both hips replaced, The first in 1997 and the second in 2007.
The 1997 replacement is perfect, I forget that I’ve had it done, the 2007 was horrible! and I say was because last month I had it replaced. After almost two years of horrible pain and popping Vicoden like breathmints, I called Stryker to inform them of my problem, they were actually quite nice. I signed a medical records release and told them that I was scheduled to have the revision surgery. After two months of waiting, I received a call from Stryker four days before surgery telling me that their independent orthopedic surgeon has diagnosed my condition as Bursa Tendonitis and advised me not to have the surgery. Yea right! I took my surgeons advice and went ahead with the revision. when he opened my hip, the Stryker Trident Heispherical acetabular cup fell right out of the pelvis and into his hand. Pathology reports indicate that zero bone cells were identified on the shell. After 2 years and no bone growth, the only possible answer is contamination. Now Stryker is hiding behind a United States Supreme Court ruling; Riegel vs Medtronic, Inc. (2008) stating that they are peempted from lawsuits by section 360k(a) of the Medical Device Amendments of 1976. What cowards! By the way the new hip (only a month old) is fabulous. Absolutely no joint pain, what a difference and it was made by Biomet.

By: Mary Alice Hill

Mary Alice Hill — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:25:56 +0000

I had a total Right Hip Replacement on June 6, 2005. I am now 56 and I have been in PAIN since the Replacement has been done. The doctor tells me it is in my head. The pain in my hip is so painful, I have a hard time walking! I have been through Therapy for my hip various times. The Pain Never goes away. Something has to be wrong but no one wants to listen! I had never been told of a recall, just told I was crazy! I hope some of these doctors that are doing these surgeries start listening to patients for a change. We do know what pain is! Live in our Body for a Day! I guarentee you would not live with this kind of pain everyday of your life.

By: Wilma Clausing

Wilma Clausing — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:04:46 +0000

My hip was replaced January of 2007. It started the popping noise as if it was going to pop out about 6 months later and in November 2008, I called my doctor about the sqeaking and was told there was nothing to do about it. If it gets worse to take an xray. The sqeaking is now non stop and embarrassing. It is also has started aching. As much as I would not like to go through the surgery again, I also am only in my 50’s and do not want to squeak as I walk the rest of my life. Maybe the Tin Man has some suggestions!I also was not told there was a recall.

By: Michael Cavanaugh

Michael Cavanaugh — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:13:59 +0000

I received total right hip in March 2008 it was great for about eight months, then the squeaking started, then the popping and now both. I am having pain with xtended walking sessions. I also work in an ER for 12 hrs at a time. I wish someone could help us resolve these issues!

By: MARIA

MARIA — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:33:50 +0000

I had a hip replacement with stryker trident device in january 05, started hearing squeeking in june 06, went to see orthopedist who did surgery, advised me some patients were experiencing same, however, was not sure why, never advised me of recall. I have pain in leg all the time, hard for me to walk sometimes, I am so afraid of another surgery, after everything I have gone through.

By: Doug Ponniah

Doug Ponniah — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:44:56 +0000

I had a hip replacement with Stryker Trident device in January 2008. Have continued to have some pain but hoped it will go away eventually. However, it has got much worse in the last two months, now I could hardly walk for five minutes. Wondering what to do and if there is any use in going back to the surgeon – after reading your experience!

By: Doug Ponniah

Doug Ponniah — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:44:40 +0000

By: Scott Curry

Scott Curry — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:19:41 +0000

I have had both hips replaced with the afore mentioned Stryker trident devices and had nothing but trouble since. The latest one, done in 8/07 has been almost unbearable since performed. The orthopedic surgeon just blows me off with “the x-rays look good” and doesn’t want to hear anything. I am now forced to see another DR. in another city. In the last 2 months, the hip I received in 2006 has become horribly painful now too. I am only in my 50’s and I can hardly walk. I wonder if anyone else out there has had similiar problems?