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It was reported that after an initial bunion surgery on (b)(6) 2022, all hardware was removed in a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2023 due to pain and a post-op acquired infection.Additional information indicates the patient also had osteomyelitis.The device history records for kits utilized during surgery were reviewed and no issues were identified during the manufacture, sterilization or release of the kits that could have contributed to what was reported.Although a number of factors could have contributed to what was reported, the most likely cause of the reported event could not be determined.No facts suggest a causal relationship associated with the use, implantation, or explantation of a tmc device, nor any other contributions to the event.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.Additional tmc device explanted in the same revision surgery was reported in mdr 3011623994-2023-00101.
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