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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 discomfort primarily due to the overall feeling of the hardware, and a broken screw that was discovered via radiographic image from a post-op follow-up.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, the device was likely subjected to excessive bending stresses which resulted in its breakage.The company will supplement this mdr as necessary and appropriate.Additional tmc devices explanted in the same revision surgery were reported in 3011623994-2024-00188.
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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 discomfort primarily due to the overall feeling of the hardware, and a broken screw that was discovered via radiographic image from a post-op follow-up.No other patient outcomes were reported as a result of this event.
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