| Model Number |
SK34 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/17/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that after an initial bunion surgery on (b)(6) 2023, all hardware was removed on (b)(6) 2024 due to the patient feeling plate prominence under the skin.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported that after an initial bunion surgery on (b)(6) 2023, all hardware was removed on (b)(6) 2024 due to the patient feeling plate prominence under the skin.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 completely fused/healed.No devices were returned 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.The most likely cause of the reported event could not be determined based on the available information and without the return of the device.However, additional information indicates the patient had a small foot which may have contributed to what the patient experienced.There were no deficiencies or malfunctions alleged/found with any tmc device, nor were there any reported issues with the healing of the surgical site.The company will supplement this mdr as necessary and appropriate.
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