MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARTIVA, INC CARTIVA IMPLANT 8MM; PROSTHESIS, METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT CARTILAGE REPLACEMENT IMPLANT

Catalog Number	CAR-08-US
Medical Device Problem Code	Implant subsidence (4078)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Joint Impingement (4834)
Date of Event	06/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Claimant, through counsel, alleges implantation of a cartiva device in the right great toe.Alleged symptoms include persistent pain, discomfort, swelling, and imaging reportedly showed implant recession with resulting bone-on-bone contact in the toe joint.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The information in this report was provided by stryker legal affairs department.No additional information is available currently due to the ongoing litigation.Should additional information become available, the evaluation summary will be submitted in a supplemental report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was not confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.More detailed information about the complaint event as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
Event or Problem Description
Claimant, through counsel, alleges implantation of a cartiva device in the right great toe.Alleged symptoms include persistent pain, discomfort, swelling, and imaging reportedly showed implant recession with resulting bone-on-bone contact in the toe joint.

• Brand Name: CARTIVA IMPLANT 8MM
• Common Device Name: 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: dannielle stap ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 22417679
• Report Number: 3009351194-2025-00194
• Device Sequence Number: 7137967
• Product Code: PNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00852897002021
• UDI-Public: (01)00852897002021(10)F051117002(17)20190531
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P150017
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/27/2025

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
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: CAR-08-US
• Device Lot Number: F051117002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/28/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/07/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/30/2017
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female