CARTIVA, INC CARTIVA IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT CARTILAGE REPLACEMENT IMPLANT
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Model Number CAR-10 |
Device Problem
Degraded (1153)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Neither the device nor applicable imaging films were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation, therefore, the cause of the event cannot be determined.
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Event Description
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Allegedly it was reported that the patient underwent a surgical procedure on the toe.It was reported that the implant has worn down/subsided over time leading to a reduction of joint space.The patient will need to undergo a revision surgery.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional info b5, h6; correction h6.H6: the device was not returned.Electromagnetic images were received.Review of the images does show the device is implanted in the 1st mtp joint of the right foot.According to the surgeon's notes, the patient presented on august 08, 2020 and stated "examination and x-rays today show the arthroplasty has worn somewhat and her joint space is reduced".However, product was not returned for review.Therefore, a part assessment could not be performed.
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Event Description
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Allegedly it was reported that the patient underwent a surgical procedure on the toe.It was reported that the implant has worn down/subsided over time leading to a reduction of joint space.The patient will need to undergo a revision surgery.The patients reports tolerating pain for the past 9 months.Patient remains in pain, needing pain killers, limited work and enjoyment of life.
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