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It was reported that after an initial bunion surgery, the dorsal plate was removed on (b)(6) 2024 due to irritation.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.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.Although a number of factors could have contributed to what was reported, based on feedback from the surgeon the patient was non-compliant and kept falling when they weren't supposed to be walking.Therefore, it is likely that patient non-compliance could 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 placement of the device or healing of the surgical site.The company will supplement this mdr as necessary and appropriate.
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