Update: h6: the reported event has been confirmed.As the surgeon, provided images clearly showing heterotopic bone formation around the joints.Which medical experts confirmed.This patient received, a bilateral set of tmj implants on (b)(6) 2009.Since several years ago, the patient has had a limited opening of about 15mm.And has experienced significant pain.The patient previously had an opening mouth around 30mm.There is no evidence of infection or material sensitivity.The surgeon plans to replace both joints.He will aggressively debride, during the surgery to ensure a good opening intraoperatively.A stryker clinical consultant reviewed, the new patient imaging and confirmed, the existence of heterotopic bone.Which aligns with the patient's history.The pain results, from the patient attempting to open wide against the developing bone formation.A typical symptom of heterotopic ossification development.Based on the investigation, there is no indication of an incorrectly working product or any design, material or manufacturing-related issue.
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