It was reported that after an initial bunion surgery on (b)(6) 2022, two plates and eight screws were removed in a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022 due to nonunion.The patient was non-compliant and revised with non-tmc hardware.Upon removal, 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.No devices were not returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The device history records were reviewed and no issues were identified during the manufacture and release of the devices that could have contributed to what was reported.Although a number of factors could have contributed to nonunion of the patient's bones, based on feedback from the reporter, the nonunion is likely a result of patient non-compliance following the initial surgery.The device is intended for fusion and nonunion is a known potential adverse event identified in the instructions for use provided with the sterile kit, along with warnings related to postoperative care.The company will supplement the mdr as necessary and appropriate.
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