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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 prominent hardware that bothered the patient when wearing shoes.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.Although several factors could have contributed to what was reported, the most likely cause cannot be determined based on the available information.However, based on additional information it is likely that the patient's obesity, and anatomy contributed to what the patient experienced.The company will supplement this mdr as necessary and appropriate.Additional tmc device explanted in the same revision surgery was reported in 3011623994-2024-00114.
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