I-Flow & Stryker Shoulder Pumps

Post 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 Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei, 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.

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