It was reported that after an initial bunion surgery in 2022, all hardware was removed on (b)(6) 2023 due to pain and irritation in the medial area of the foot.There were no deficiencies or malfunctions alleged/found with any tmc device and no other patient outcomes were reported as a result of this event.Additional information indicates the patient's bones were completely fused/healed.Per feedback from the surgeon, the patient had likely been too aggressive with the weight bearing protocol.No devices were returned for evaluation.Device-specific information was not available; therefore, a review of device history records was not able to be performed.However, all non-conformances for possible kits utilized in surgery were reviewed and no non-conformances or issues during the manufacture or release of the products were identified to date that could have contributed to what was reported.The most likely cause of the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.However, per feedback from the surgeon, it is possible patient noncompliance could have contributed to what the patient experienced.There were no deficiencies or malfunctions alleged/found with any tmc device, nor were there any reported issues with placement of the device or healing of the surgical site.The company will supplement this mdr as necessary and appropriate.
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