The reported event could be confirmed as the surgeon provided the patient's imaging that showed heterotopic bone around both condyle components of tmj devices.The patient presented to the surgeon with heterotopic bone that needs to be debrided.The surgeon planned to remove the device, debride the joint, and replace a new bilateral set of tmj devices in two-stage surgery.During the investigation it as found that this patient has a history of using different brands of devices, and now she has material sensitivity probably from prior alloplastic devices.Thus, the surgeon plans to implant the mandibular components made entirely from the titanium 6al-4v eli alloy.Based on the investigation, there is no indication of an incorrectly working product or any design, material, or manufacturing-related issues.
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