Question 1

Is there a Cartiva implant lawsuit?

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implant patients began reporting high rates of Cartiva complications, including severe toe pain, loosening, fracture and subsidence, which is where the implant slips into the bone.  As a result, individuals across the U.S. are now pursuing Cartiva lawsuits against the manufacturer, claiming a defective design makes the toe implant prone to fail and cause severe pain, often resulting in the need for additional surgery and long-term disability.

Question 2

Who May Be Eligible for a Cartiva Implant Lawsuit Payout?

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Financial compensation may be available through a Cartiva lawsuit settlement for individuals who who received the big toe implant and experienced any of the following complications:  Implant Failure/Fracture Subsidence (implant sinks into the bone) Toe Fusion Surgery Replacement Surgery Revision Surgery

Question 3

What is the latest Cartiva toe implant lawsuit update?

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December 2022 Update: In the latest of at least six Cartiva toe implant lawsuits brought this year, a Texas woman filed a product liability lawsuit against Stryker B.V., Wright Medical Group, N.V. and Cartiva, Inc., claiming the companies negligently offered a defective medical device to consumers and failed to disclose known risks.

Question 4

Why does the Cartiva implant fail?

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Medical experts have offered several theories on why the Cartiva implant fails. Some of the most compelling arguments made for why the implant fails have included:  Improperly Textured – Experts have suggested the round smooth surface of the device on all surrounding sides may allow the device to move. This can result in implant loosening that causes joint failure. Cartiva Implant Shrinking– Studies have indicated the water-based Cartiva implant may shrink once implanted due to the lack of hydration. This may allow the implant to loosen and slip into the bone (subsidence). Bone Weakening Around The Implant – Experts have also theorized that the implant was not designed properly to withstand the surrounding bone being weakened by arthritis, the condition in which Cartiva was designed to treat. The lack of supporting bone combined with the improperly textured or shrinking device could allow the implant to loosen and slip into the bone.

Question 5

What are the allegations being raised in Cartiva toe implant lawsuits?

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In several Cartiva lawsuits that have been filed throughout 2022, individuals have raised allegations against Cartiva Inc., Wright Medical Group and Stryker, claiming the manufacturers have withheld information for years about the increasing number of Cartiva implant failures, in an attempt to avoid a Cartiva recall and increase profits.  Lawsuits have claimed each of the manufacturers, that either currently own Cartiva (Stryker), or previously owned Cartiva since 2016 (Cartiva Inc. and Wright Medical Group), were aware of higher failure rates than the 13% failure rate disclosed to patients.

Question 6

How long does the Cartiva toe implant last?

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A study published by the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society indicates patients receiving Cartiva implants for the treatment of hallux rigidus face a 79% implant failure risk within two years of receiving Cartiva.  Researchers found 64% of patients who received a Cartiva implant for hallux rigidus experienced device failure within four weeks of the surgery. The study found the risk of failure increased as time passed, reporting a 79% failure rate in patients by 19 months post-surgery.

Question 7

What to expect after Cartiva surgery?

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The study reviewed 100 patients who underwent either Cartiva hemiarthroplasty, arthrodesis (fusing of the joint), or interpositional arthroplasty, finding Cartiva patients reported a worse overall combination of postoperative pain, function, and alignment when compared to patients who received the alternative treatments..  In another study published by the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, researchers from Cedar Sinai Hospital found that 30% of Cartiva SCI recipients were either dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the outcomes of the procedure.

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