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It was reported that after an initial bunion surgery, all hardware was removed in a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2024 due to nonunion and poor correction.Additional information indicates one screw broke while being removed and a portion of the screw was retained.No other patient outcomes were reported as a result of this event.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.There was no report of a deficiency alleged/found against any of the tmc devices prior to removal of the hardware, which indicates the broken screws were likely a result of removal efforts.No other patient outcomes were reported as a result of this event.The company will supplement this mdr as necessary and appropriate.
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