The reporter observed the anti-drift bolt (adb) backed-out at routine follow-up approximately 7 months post-op.Dynabunion as originally implanted (b)(6) 2020.Revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2021 replacing the adb with a crossroads 4.0mm x 34 mm headed cannulated screw and himax plus staple.The patient is recovering in a cam boot taking vitamin d and using a bone stimulator to aid with fusion.Non-conformance was not identified based on the lots that would contribute to this failure mode.The root cause is unknown.Potentially, force from weight-bearing with normal walking motion caused the screw to back-out or the screw had limited cortical bone purchase when placed.Screw back-out is a known failure mode of screws.The following devices were also implemented with the anti-drift bolt: ref: 7100-lp18-l, ln: 501121, qty: 1, product name: dynabunion plate left 18mm.Ref: 7118-1818kt, ln: 300196, qty: 1, product name: implant kit, dynaforce himax 18 x 18 x 18.Ref: 1500-3516, ln: 400418, qty: 1, product name: motoband cp - non-locking screws 3.5mm x 16mm.Ref: 15nl-3014, ln: 400017, qty: 1, product name: motoband cp, 3mm x 14mm.
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