It was reported that after initial bunion surgery on (b)(6) 2023, all hardware was removed on (b)(6) 2023 due to infection.The patient had undergone numerous tests for infection and infectious disease determined patient was having a reaction to the hardware.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 partially fused/healed.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, the most likely cause is the patient's reaction to the hardware.There were no deficiencies or malfunctions alleged/found with any tmc device, nor were there any reported issues with placement of the device.The company will supplement this mdr as necessary and appropriate.
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