I-Flow & Stryker Shoulder Pumps
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Arthroscopy Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL) is
a serious, life-altering condition caused by the deterioration of cartilage
in the shoulder following arthroscopic surgery. In 2007, the American
Journal of Sports Medicine showed a direct link between this extremely-painful
condition and the use of Shoulder Pain Pumps, such as: I-Flow
shoulder pain pump, Stryker
shoulder pain pump and the BREG
shoulder pain pump. While the manufacturers
of these devices have made millions of dollars on the sale of Pain Pumps,
the severity of this condition and the connection to the pumps has intensified.
Of first importance is identifying the possible presence of PAGCL. As mentioned,
this condition occurs after arthroscopic surgery on the shoulder. These cases
are typically known to surface several months after the surgery, but have
been reported a year or more on occasion. Below is a list of the most common
symptoms associate with PAGCL:
• Shoulder Pain (in motion or at rest)
• Shoulder Stiffness
• Clicking/Popping Shoulder
• Grinding Shoulder
• Shoulder Weakness
• Inhibited Shoulder Motion
All of these symptoms come about as a result of decreased/deteriorated
cartilage in the shoulder. The cartilage in one’s shoulder is a connective
tissue that’s instrumental in facilitating shoulder movement. Unfortunately,
the cartilage is not able to regenerate well – meaning that the cartilage
deterioration from faulty I-Flow, Stryker and BREG shoulder pain pumps will
typically be irreversible.
At Reyes | Browne | Reilley, a question we’re
very concerned with is “when did the shoulder pain pump manufacturers
learn about the link to PAGCL and why didn’t they adequately warn doctors
and the public?” When a 28-year old Florida man died as a result of
a leaking Duragesic fentanyl
pain patch in 2003, we asked those same questions.
In that case, the manufacturer’s excuses didn’t sit well with
the court, and we obtained a $5.5
million wrongful death verdict for the
plantiff's family.
We’re currently accepting PAGCL cases with the intention of fighting
for victims through the legal system. We’ve tried hundreds of cases
like these and we know what it takes to get the job done.
If you or someone you know potentially has PAGCL
following an arthroscopic surgery due to a malfunctioning I-Flow or Stryker
pain pump, please fill out the form to the right for a free case review.
Or, give us a call at 877.308.7900 and we’ll
help you.
