Pain (1994); Joint Swelling (2356); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671)
Date of Event
11/09/2018
Type of Reportable Event
Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
According to the information provided by the involved surgeon, a patient received a cartiva mtp implant on (b)(6) 2018.Following, the patient underwent removal and revision to fusion on (b)(6) 2018 (approximately 2 months postoperative) after he complained of continued pain, swelling, and lack of mobility.The physician reported that the implant showed signs of fragmentation at the time of removal.