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It was reported that approximately 5 months after an initial bunion surgery, all hardware was removed on (b)(6) 2024 due to fluid around the incision indicating possible infection.The wound was flushed and cultures were taken.However, it is unknown if the infection was confirmed.Additional information indicates the correction failed.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-conformance's for possible kits utilized in surgery were reviewed and no non-conformance's 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 based on the available information and without the return of the device.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.
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