MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARTIVA, INC CARTIVA IMPLANT 10MM; PROSTHESIS, METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT CARTILAGE REPLACEMENT IMPLANT

Catalog Number	CAR-10-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)
Date of Event	01/26/2026
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 through the filing of a lawsuit that allegedly the patient had a cartiva implant placed in her right first mtp joint.Claimant, through counsel, alleges that she subsequently underwent removal of the cartiva implant with arthrodesis of the right great toe due to pain and stiffness, in addition to a bunionectomy and second through fourth hammertoe correction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no additional evidence was provided.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not identify any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not identify any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing, or design-related issues were identified during the investigation.More detailed information about the complaint event is required to determine the root cause of the complaint event.If the device is returned or if any additional information becomes available, the investigation will be reassessed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through the filing of a lawsuit that allegedly the patient had a cartiva implant placed in her right first mtp joint.Claimant, through counsel, alleges that she subsequently underwent removal of the cartiva implant with arthrodesis of the right great toe due to pain and stiffness, in addition to a bunionectomy and second through fourth hammertoe correction.

• Brand Name: CARTIVA IMPLANT 10MM
• 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: 24421518
• Report Number: 3009351194-2026-00006
• Device Sequence Number: 10605420
• Product Code: PNW
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/09/2026

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-10-US
• Device Lot Number: F021518001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/26/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/09/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/15/2018
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 56 YR
• Patient Sex: Female