Cartiva® Implant Lawsuit Eligibility: Who May Qualify?
Understanding whether you may qualify for a Cartiva® implant claim is an important first step. The current screening criteria consider the type and date of the implant, complications experienced, treatment history, and whether another attorney already represents you.
You may meet the current screening criteria if:
- You or a loved one received a Cartiva® big-toe implant
- The implant was placed between July 1, 2016 and October 31, 2024
- You experienced complications after receiving the implant
- You are not currently represented by an attorney for a Cartiva® implant claim
Revision surgery, implant removal, or toe-fusion surgery is not required to request a case review.
HOW CARTIVA® CLAIM ELIGIBILITY WORKS
A potential Cartiva® implant claim is evaluated using several pieces of information, not just one symptom or medical procedure.
The review may consider:
- Whether the implanted device was a Cartiva® Synthetic Cartilage Implant
- When and where the implant procedure occurred
- The complications you experienced
- When your symptoms began
- Medical care received after the implant procedure
- Any additional treatment or recommended procedures
- The effect on walking, mobility, work, or daily activities
- Whether another attorney currently represents you
- The laws and filing deadlines that may apply
Meeting the screening criteria does not guarantee that a law firm will accept your case or that compensation will be recovered.
IMPLANT DATE REQUIREMENT
The current screening criteria apply to Cartiva® implants placed between July 1, 2016 and October 31, 2024.
The date may be confirmed through:
- Your implant card
- Operative or surgical reports
- Hospital records
- Medical bills
- Insurance statements
- Records from your surgeon
If you do not remember the exact date, provide the closest month or year you can recall. Records may later be used to confirm it.
An implant placed before July 1, 2016 or after October 31, 2024 does not meet the current screening criteria.
COMPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To meet the current screening criteria, you must have experienced complications such as:
- 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
Medical records, imaging, treatment notes, and your description of the symptoms may help document what happened.
Experiencing a complication does not automatically establish that the Cartiva® implant caused an injury. Each potential claim requires an individual review.
NO ADDITIONAL SURGERY REQUIRED
Revision surgery, Cartiva® implant removal, or toe-fusion surgery is not required to request a case review.
You may still meet the screening criteria if:
- You continue to experience pain or other complications
- You received nonsurgical treatment
- Your doctor recommended another procedure
- You are monitoring the implant with your doctor
- You have not decided whether to undergo additional surgery
- No additional procedure has been recommended
Completed or recommended treatment may be relevant to the review, but the absence of another surgery does not automatically disqualify you.
CAN YOU QUALIFY WITHOUT REVISION SURGERY?
Yes. The current screening criteria focus on whether you received a Cartiva® implant during the relevant period and experienced complications.
Information about physical therapy, injections, medication, imaging, activity restrictions, or recommended surgery may also be considered.
You should not undergo or delay a medical procedure solely because of a potential legal claim. Treatment decisions should be made with a qualified healthcare professional.
WHAT IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IT WAS CARTIVA®?
You may still request a case review if you remember receiving a synthetic cartilage implant in your big toe but do not remember the brand name.
The device may be identified through:
- An implant card
- The operative report
- Device-tracking information
- Hospital or surgical-facility records
- Medical bills
- Your surgeon’s records
Not having these documents when you begin does not prevent you from submitting your information.
COMMON REASONS SOMEONE MAY NOT MEET THE CURRENT CRITERIA
- No Cartiva® big-toe implant was received
- No complications were experienced
- The implant was placed before July 1, 2016
- The implant was placed after October 31, 2024
- Another attorney currently represents the person for the Cartiva® implant claim
These are screening criteria only. A form result is not legal advice or a final determination of anyone’s legal rights.
FAQ
Who may qualify for a Cartiva® implant lawsuit?
You may meet the current screening criteria if you or a loved one received a Cartiva® big-toe implant between July 1, 2016 and October 31, 2024, experienced complications, and are not currently represented by another attorney for the claim.
Can I qualify if I only experienced persistent pain?
Persistent or worsening pain is included in the current screening criteria. A complete review may also consider your medical records, treatment history, implant date, and other individual circumstances.
What if I do not have my medical records?
You may begin without every medical record. Provide the information you currently have. Additional documentation may be requested later if needed.
What if I am unsure whether the implant was Cartiva®?
You may still submit your information. Your implant card, operative report, hospital records, or surgeon’s records may identify the device.
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