Several lawsuits have been initiated against the manufacturer of Cartiva Toe Implant, a device implanted into the big toe between the bones. Due to what is alleged as a higher rate of failure than normal, many patients have initiated claims against the company for compensation.
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A woman in California, Tammie T, filed a claim against Cartiva Inc, Wright Medical Group, and Stryker B.V. Complaints include negligence, breach of express and implied warranty, failure to warn, and products liability. According to the claim, the defendant now walks on the side of her right foot or uses splints to prevent pain. She has been given injections for the pain and orthotics, but she still complains of pain.
The claim states that images from radiology indicate the implant slipped into the bone, which is referred to as subsidence. Additional surgery will be needed to remove the implant. This procedure will include repairing the bone in her toe and fusing the bones in the toe together. Once the bones have been fused, the big toe won’t bend at that point.
The lawsuit was filed in March 2022. The plaintiff requested damages for the cost of medical care that has been provided and will be necessary for the revision surgery. They are also seeking compensation for their pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life due to mobility issues. They claim that the company misrepresented facts about any adverse effects and didn’t inform the medical providers adequately about the device.
The claim also states that the company didn’t disclose the fact that multiple surgeries would be needed to remove the implant or that it can cause permanent damage to the nerve along with pain and deformity of the toe. This was just one of the first cases filed against the manufacturer for the Cartiva toe implant.
A woman in California, Tammie T, filed a claim against Cartiva Inc, Wright Medical Group, and Stryker B.V. Complaints include negligence, breach of express and implied warranty, failure to warn, and products liability. According to the claim, the defendant now walks on the side of her right foot or uses splints to prevent pain. She has been given injections for the pain and orthotics, but she still complains of pain.
The claim states that images from radiology indicate the implant slipped into the bone, which is referred to as subsidence. Additional surgery will be needed to remove the implant. This procedure will include repairing the bone in her toe and fusing the bones in the toe together. Once the bones have been fused, the big toe won’t bend at that point.
The lawsuit was filed in March 2022. The plaintiff requested damages for the cost of medical care that has been provided and will be necessary for the revision surgery. They are also seeking compensation for their pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life due to mobility issues. They claim that the company misrepresented facts about any adverse effects and didn’t inform the medical providers adequately about the device.
The claim also states that the company didn’t disclose the fact that multiple surgeries would be needed to remove the implant or that it can cause permanent damage to the nerve along with pain and deformity of the toe. This was just one of the first cases filed against the manufacturer for the Cartiva toe implant.
