MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARTIVA, INC CARTIVA SYNTHETIC CARTILAGE IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT CARTILAGE REPLACEMENT IMPLANT

Catalog Number UNK_WCA

Device Problem Biocompatibility (2886)

Patient Problem Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907)

Event Date 05/25/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient wanted to receive material from cartiva after a cartiva implantation because she had reactions in the surgical area.With a material sample, she wants to clarify whether the reaction is due to the implant.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device is not available for evaluation as it remains implanted in the patient.A review of the device history is not possible because the lot number was not communicated.Should additional information become available, it will be provided on a supplemental report.

• Brand Name: CARTIVA SYNTHETIC CARTILAGE IMPLANT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT CARTILAGE REPLACEMENT IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): CARTIVA, INC; 6120 windward parkway; suite 220; alpharetta GA 30005
• Manufacturer (Section G): CARTIVA, INC; 6120 windward parkway; suite 220; alpharetta GA 30005
• Manufacturer Contact: anna jusinski ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 14831100
• MDR Text Key: 295060373
• Report Number: 3009351194-2022-00105
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PNW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P150017
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK_WCA
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/03/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Sex: Female