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

Catalog Number	CAR-08-US
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event	06/27/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by patient's counsel that allegedly on (b)(6) 2018, the patient underwent bilateral bunionectomy and bilateral cheilectomy and was implanted with 8 mm cartiva implants.The patient subsequently developed significant reduction in her range of motion as well as pain to the joints.The patient also had some hallux abductovalgus deformity which was forming to both great toe joints.The patient underwent bilateral first metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2024.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidence were provided.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required currently.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.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.If device is returned or any further information is provided, the investigation report will be reassessed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by patient's counsel that allegedly on (b)(6) 2018, the patient underwent bilateral bunionectomy and bilateral cheilectomy and was implanted with 8 mm cartiva implants.The patient subsequently developed significant reduction in her range of motion as well as pain to the joints.The patient also had some hallux abductovalgus deformity which was forming to both great toe joints.The patient underwent bilateral first metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2024.

• 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: 23246618
• Report Number: 3009351194-2025-00202
• Device Sequence Number: 10442122
• Product Code: PNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00852897002021
• UDI-Public: (01)00852897002021(11)180226(17)200229(10)F020818001
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P150017
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/23/2025

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: 02/29/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: CAR-08-US
• Device Lot Number: F020818001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/26/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/23/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2018
• 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: Other
• Patient Age: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Female