Is there a Cartiva implant lawsuit?

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.

Who May Be Eligible for a Cartiva Implant Lawsuit Payout?

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

What is the latest Cartiva toe implant lawsuit update?

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.

Why does the Cartiva implant fail?

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.

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

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.

How long does the Cartiva toe implant last?

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.

What to expect after Cartiva surgery?

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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Cartiva Toe Implant Lawsuit Information

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February 23, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

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Cartiva Toe Surgery Linked to Persistent Pain, Limited Range of Motion, Other Complications: Study

December 01, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

More than a quarter of Cartiva toe implant recipients expressed dissatisfaction with the procedure, with less than 40% reporting being satisfied with the results.
Lawsuit Indicates Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI) Led to Restrictions in Use of Big Toe

November 21, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

Cartiva SCI manufacturers knew about the high rates of complications linked to the big toe implant, but failed to warn the medical community or patients, according to the complaint.
Cartiva Implant Lawsuit Filed Over Bone Loss and Deformity of Big Toe, Resulting in Fusion Surgery

August 10, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

Fusion of her big toe left plaintiff with decreased flexibility, and the Cartiva implant lawsuit indicates she will need additional reconstructive surgery.
Complications after Cartiva Surgery Linked To Less Successful Big Toe Outcomes

March 08, 2023 By: Russell Maas

Lawsuits allege design problems with Cartiva toe implants cause complications after surgery, often resulting in additional procedures, loss of mobility and worse long-term outcomes for big toe pain.
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over Cartiva Toe Implant Surgery Allowed To Proceed

February 14, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

Michigan appeals court determined plaintiff's expert witness presented sufficient evidence to allow a jury to consider the the Cartiva implant malpractice lawsuit
Lawsuits Over Cartiva Toe Implant Complications Voluntarily Withdrawn, Without Prejudice

January 19, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

Plaintiffs each dismissed their lawsuits shortly after they were filed, raising speculation that the manufacturer may have reached Cartiva toe implant settlements or agreed to a tolling agreement to extend the statute of limitations

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Cartiva Toe Implant Lawsuit Information

Lawsuit Claims Cartiva Recall Should Have Been Issued For Big Toe Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI)

Lawsuit Alleges Cartiva Implant Failed, Resulting In Another Surgery 5 years Later and Toe “Fusion”

Failure of Cartiva Implant Caused Nerve Damage and Mobility Loss in Big Toe, Lawsuit Alleges

Cartiva Toe Surgery Linked to Persistent Pain, Limited Range of Motion, Other Complications: Study

Lawsuit Indicates Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI) Led to Restrictions in Use of Big Toe

Cartiva Implant Lawsuit Filed Over Bone Loss and Deformity of Big Toe, Resulting in Fusion Surgery

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Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over Cartiva Toe Implant Surgery Allowed To Proceed

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