Cartiva recalls synthetic cartilage implants (6mm-12mm) produced from July 2016 to October 2024 due to higher-than-expected revision, removal, or implant complications. Affected patients should consult their doctor.
Patients implanted with synthetic cartilage implant, may experience a higher-than expected occurrence rate of the following hazards: revision, removal, implant subsidence, displacement, pain, nerve damage or fragmentation.
Cartiva is recalling synthetic cartilage implants (6mm to 12mm) made between July 2016 and October 2024 because they may cause more frequent revisions, removals, or complications like pain or nerve damage. Patients with these implants should contact their doctor for evaluation.
The implants may cause higher-than-expected rates of revision, removal, implant displacement, pain, nerve damage, or fragmentation. These issues can occur after implantation and may require additional medical procedures.
Patients who received Cartiva synthetic cartilage implants (6mm-12mm) between July 2016 and October 2024 are affected. Those with implants are most at risk for complications requiring revision or removal.
Check for the Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI) with catalog numbers CAR-06-US, CAR-08-US, CAR-10-US, or CAR-12-US. These implants were distributed from July 2016 to October 2024.
Patients with the recalled implants should consult their healthcare provider to discuss potential risks and next steps.
The recall does not require stopping use; patients should consult their doctor for evaluation.
Patients may experience higher-than-expected revision, removal, implant displacement, pain, nerve damage, or fragmentation.
Check for the Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant with catalog numbers CAR-06-US, CAR-08-US, CAR-10-US, or CAR-12-US, distributed from July 2016 to October 2024.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cartiva to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0598-2025 — Cartiva Cartiva Hello, I own a Cartiva that is covered by recall Z-0598-2025 from Cartiva. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
