Cartiva® Implant Complications
People who received a Cartiva® Synthetic Cartilage Implant have reported complications involving pain, implant movement, sinking, fragmentation, and reduced mobility. The type of complication, when it began, and how it affected your health and daily activities may be relevant to a potential claim.
COMMON CARTIVA® IMPLANT COMPLICATIONS
Reported complications may include:
- Persistent or worsening pain
- Implant failure or loosening
- Implant movement or displacement
- Implant sinking or subsidence
- Implant shrinkage or fragmentation
- Swelling or stiffness
- Reduced range of motion
- Nerve damage, numbness, or weakness
- Difficulty walking or reduced mobility
- Revision surgery or implant removal
- Conversion to toe-fusion surgery
According to the FDA recall record, patients may experience higher-than-expected rates of revision, implant removal, subsidence, displacement, pain, nerve damage, or fragmentation.
HOW A CARTIVA® COMPLICATION IS EVALUATED
A potential claim may be reviewed based on:
- The date the Cartiva® implant was placed
- The type and severity of your complications
- When your symptoms began
- Whether your symptoms persisted or became worse
- The medical treatment you received
- Imaging, examination findings, or test results
- The effect on walking, mobility, work, and daily activities
- Whether another attorney currently represents you
Revision surgery, implant removal, or toe-fusion surgery may be relevant, but an additional operation is not required to request a case review.
WHY MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION MATTERS
Helpful documentation may include:
- Operative reports
- Implant cards or device information
- Physician and hospital records
- X-rays, MRIs, or other imaging
- Follow-up treatment records
- Physical therapy records
- Medical bills and insurance statements
- Recommendations for additional treatment or surgery
You do not need to have every document before getting started. Additional records may be requested later if needed.
COMPLICATIONS CALL TO ACTION
See If Your Cartiva® Complications May Qualify
If you received a Cartiva® big-toe implant between July 1, 2016 and October 31, 2024 and experienced complications, you may qualify for a free case review.
FAQ
What complications have been identified with Cartiva® implants?
The FDA recall record identifies higher-than-expected rates of revision, implant removal, subsidence, displacement, pain, nerve damage, and fragmentation. Patients may also experience swelling, stiffness, weakness, or difficulty walking.
Can I request a review if I only experienced pain?
Persistent or worsening pain is included in the current screening criteria. Whether a potential claim can be accepted depends on your implant date, symptoms, medical history, treatment, and other individual circumstances.
How is it determinHow can I document my Cartiva® complications?
Medical records, imaging, physician notes, treatment records, medical bills, and a personal timeline of your symptoms may help document what you experienced.
Does experiencing a complication mean I automatically have a lawsuit?
No. A complication does not automatically prove that the Cartiva® implant caused an injury or that a legal claim is available. Each potential claim must be evaluated individually.
Check If You May Qualify for a Cartiva® Implant Claim
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