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It was reported that after an initial bunion surgery, all hardware was removed and replaced during a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2024 due to non-union.The patient was revised with non-tmc devices.The hardware was returned for evaluation.The device showed evidence of use/damage as a result of initial implantation, and/or damage as a result of removal efforts.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.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 can contribute to the reported event, the most likely cause cannot be determined due to the limited information provided.However, additional information indicates the hardware size could have contributed to what the patient experienced.The company will supplement this mdr as necessary and appropriate.Additional tmc devices explanted in the same revision surgery were reported in 3011623994-2024-00169, 3011623994-2024-00170.
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