InjuryKWD

CARTIVA IMPLANT

Received Jun 25, 2019 · Event occurred Jun 20, 2019

Report MW5087609 · MDR key 8735162

Device

Generic name

Prosthesis, Toe, Hemi - Phalangeal

Manufacturer

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Product problems

Defective Device

Patient

56 YR

Failure of Implant
Pain
Failure of Implant
Pain

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

HAD CARTIVA IMPLANT ON (B)(6) 2019 FOR BIG TOE ARTHRITIS (HALLUX RIGIDUS). IN ADDITION TO THE PAIN IN MY TOE, I NOW HAVE PAIN ON THE BALL OF MY FOOT. VISITED ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON, YESTERDAY (B)(6) 2019 (6 MONTHS F/U). DR DID AN X-RAY ON BIG TOE AND OCCLUDED THAT THE CARTIVA IMPLANT FAILED. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).