Stryker Lawsuit Information
Tuesday June 23, 2026 — Stryker metal hip replacements may be prone to early failure. If you experienced complications after surgery, you may have grounds to file a Stryker lawsuit for compensation. Injuries may include:
- Pain
- Dislocation
- Tissue necrosis
- Metal ion poisoning
- Revision surgery
Stryker has issued a recall for certain lots of its LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 femoral heads. Litigation is now underway to compensate patients who received these components as well as other defective hip devices.
To join the Stryker lawsuit, contact our office by phone or online to review your case.
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Stryker Hip Recall: LFIT V40
During a total hip replacement, the head of the femur bone is removed and replaced with a prosthetic ball.
This prosthetic ball can be composed of either ceramic or metal.
Defects have recently been identified with some metal heads.
On August 24th 2016, Health Canada initiated a recall for specific lots of Stryker’s LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 femoral heads.
On August 29th, Stryker began notifying U.S. surgeons directly of a recall for these same components.
The LFIT V40 is a metal head composed of cobalt and chromium.
The defect arises at the juncture where the ball connects to the stem of the femur. This part of the implant is known as the taper lock.
When the taper lock fails, patients can experience pain, joint instability, and tissue necrosis, as well as systemic harm such as metal ion poisoning.
In September 2016, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued a “Hazard Alert” to warn physicians and consumers in Australia about the taper lock defect.
Litigation is now developing across the United States. At this time, the company has not offered voluntary compensation to victims. Accordingly, injured patients must file a lawsuit in order to recover their legal damages.
Review Your Stryker Lawsuit at No Cost
If you suffered complications from a metal hip replacement, we encourage you to consult an attorney about your case.
Our experienced medical device lawyers can help you determine which implant you received and whether you are eligible to pursue compensation from the manufacturer.
We represent all Stryker lawsuit clients on a no-fee, contingency basis.
Reach our office by phone or online at any time to learn how we can help.