Lawyers are now filing claims for those who suffered complications from defective Cartiva Toe Implants.
Those who have suffered the following complications may be entitled to substantial compensation:
The Cartiva implant is a synthetic cartilage device intended to treat big toe arthritis that causes stiffness, pain and loss of mobility. This condition affects more than 2 million people and usually requires bone fusion surgery.
The PVA hydrogel implant was designed to mimic the joint movement of natural cartilage, while resisting swelling and remaining compatible with human tissue. Approved by the FDA in 2016, it was marketed as a game-changing alternative to big toe fusion surgery.
Although Cartiva’s product insert warned of a 13.5% failure rate, new evidence suggests it is drastically higher. This led Stryker to recall the implant in late 2024. However, reports show the company knew the risks for years, and should’ve recalled it before thousands of people were affected.
Since Cartiva hit the market, the FDA has received over 150 reports of serious complications. Most of these involve the implant shrinking and movement. When it becomes loose or dislocated, the implant can cause significant nerve damage and pain, often leading to additional surgeries.
Now, studies show that as many as 79% of Cartiva implants may fail within two years, with Cartiva patients requiring a second surgery almost 30 times as often as those who underwent other procedures.
Due to Stryker’s failure to properly warn patients of the risks of Cartiva, lawyers expect those who’ve been affected may be entitled to substantial awards.
Latest Information on the Cartiva Litigation
No. Lawyers expect thousands of victims will eventually file lawsuits against Stryker for complications or repeat surgeries due to defective Cartiva implants. However, claims are likely to be consolidated into special multidistrict litigation courts rather than a Class Action Lawsuit.
In order to handle the volume of cases most efficiently, lawsuits that claim similar injuries from one product, like Cartiva, are often consolidated into specific courts like these.
Instead of forcing people into a single class action lawsuit for Cartiva injuries, multidistrict litigation (MDL) courts allow victims to band their individual cases together in a special court to seek damages against Stryker.
This process offers more advantages to victims than class action lawsuits. In a class action, lawyers gather class participants together, who must then share whatever is awarded. However, individual participants in a MDL select their own lawyer, have more control over their case and whether it settles, and reap higher award amounts for their separate lawsuit.
DrugNews works only with lawyers that have handled tens of thousands of defective drug and medical device injury cases and are integrally involved with MDL litigation and courts.
If you or a loved one have suffered complications or repeat surgery due to failure of a Cartiva toe implant, it’s important to have your case examined by a legal expert to see if you have the right to recover damages.
Our qualified medical device injury lawyers will fully investigate your case, reviewing medical records, safety warnings, recalls and recent studies that your doctor may not normally discuss.
Most states allow you several years to file a lawsuit after you suffer an injury or discover it may be linked to a dangerous product. However, you should begin the process as early as possible to make sure your lawyer has time to get necessary records and prepare your case.
DrugNews works only with attorneys and law firms that have successfully handled tens of thousands of lawsuits involving injury or death from drugs and medical devices. And, you can speak directly with a lawyer or patient advocate today, so you’ll be able to decide if you want to proceed.
We make it easy to get help, find out if you qualify, and quickly file a claim. Our service is offered at no cost to you, and you won’t pay anything to your attorney unless you receive an award. Also, our qualified lawyers can handle most aspects of your case without you ever having to leave your home.
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