MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARTIVA, INC. CARTIVA SCI

Model Number CAR-10-US

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

Patient Problem Joint Swelling (2356)

Event Date 04/23/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

According to the information provided, the patient received a 10mm cartiva device on (b)(6) 2018.It was reported that approximately 3 weeks post-op the patient underwent an additional procedure and received antibiotics due to swelling, redness and skin sloughing.During the procedure, a small fragment of the device was noted.The small piece was collected for assessment and the remaining device was left in place.

• Brand Name: CARTIVA SCI
• Type of Device: CARTIVA SCI
• Manufacturer (Section D): CARTIVA, INC.; 6120 windward parkway; suite 220; alpharetta GA 30005
• Manufacturer (Section G): CARTIVA, INC.; 1005 alderman drive; suite 208; alpharetta GA 30005
• Manufacturer Contact: tanya eberle ; 6120 windward parkway; suite 220; alpharetta, GA 30005 ; 7707543814
• MDR Report Key: 7536856
• MDR Text Key: 109009328
• Report Number: 3009351194-2018-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00852897002038
• UDI-Public: (01)00852897002038(10)F021518001(17)2020-02-29
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• 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: 05/21/2018

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: No Information
• Device Expiration Date: 02/29/2020
• Device Model Number: CAR-10-US
• Device Catalogue Number: CAR-10-US
• Device Lot Number: F021518001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/23/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/23/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention