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 Code	Arthritis (1723)
Date of Event	07/22/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Patient, through counsel, alleges that he was implanted with cartiva on the left side on (b)(6)2019.Patient underwent revision on (b)(6)2023 due to alleged hallux rigidus.
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.

• 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 ; +1(201)831-5000
• MDR Report Key: 50331259
• Report Number: 3009351194-2026-00029
• Device Sequence Number: 5714101
• Product Code: PNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00852897002038
• UDI-Public: (01)00852897002038(11)181217(17)201130(10)F110118001
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P150017
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Device Explanted Year: 2023
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/19/2026

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: 11/30/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: CAR-10-US
• Device Lot Number: F110118001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/17/2018
• 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 Sex: Male