Humanitarian Use of AVANTA Orthopaedics Proximal Interphalangeal Joint

May 12, 2026 updated by: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
The purpose of this study is to allow patients to undergo surgery with the SR™ PIP (Proximal Interphalangeal) Implants for finger arthritis. This is NOT a research study, but rather, a requirement by the FDA for humanitarian use of device

Study Overview

Status

Available

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The purpose of this IRB approved study is to allow patients to undergo surgery with the SR™ PIP (Proximal Interphalangeal) Implants. This is NOT a research study, but rather, a requirement by the FDA for humanitarian use of device. Use of the SR™ PIP is approved for humanitarian use by the FDA when either the patient is in need of a revision of failed PIP prothesis(es) or the patient expects to place his/her hand under loading situation which preclude the use of an alternative implant in the painful osteo-arthritic and post traumatic arthritic PIP joint.

Study Type

Expanded Access

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • New York, New York, United States, 10021
        • Available
        • Hospital for Special Surgery

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patient is in need of a revision of failed PIP prosthesis(es)
  • patient expects to place his/her hands under loading situations which preclude the use of an alternative implant in the painful osteo-arthritic and post traumatic arthritic PIP joint

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patient is not in need of a revision of a failed PIP prothesis(es)
  • patient is eligible to use an alternative implant

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Edward Athanasian, MD, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 16, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 18, 2014

First Posted (Estimated)

September 19, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 14, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 12, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2013-059

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