What Patients Should Know About the Cartiva Toe Implant Recall

For people who have undergone surgery to treat arthritis in the big toe, the Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant was intended to offer an alternative to joint fusion. The device was designed to reduce pain while preserving movement in the toe. However, patients who received a Cartiva implant may now have questions about the device following a recall issued in 2024.

For people who have undergone surgery to treat arthritis in the big toe, the Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant was intended to offer an alternative to joint fusion. The device was designed to reduce pain while preserving movement in the toe. However, patients who received a Cartiva implant may now have questions about the device following…

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