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It was reported that after an initial bunion surgery, a speedplate was removed and replaced during a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2025 due to non-union.Additional information indicates a non-tmc screw was also removed during the revision surgery and the patient was revised with non-tmc hardware.It was also noted the patient had poor bone quality.No other patient outcomes were reported as a result of this event.Device specific information was not available; therefore, a review of device history records was not able to be performed.However, all nonconformances 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 several factors can contribute to the reported event, the most likely cause cannot be determined due to the limited information provided, and no device being returned.However, additional information from the surgeon indicates a combination of soft bone, obesity and medication may have contributed what the patient experienced.No deficiencies or malfunctions have been alleged/found with any tmc device.The company will supplement this mdr as necessary and appropriate.
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It was reported that after an initial bunion surgery, a speedplate was removed and replaced during a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2025 due to non-union.No deficiencies or malfunctions were alleged/found with any tmc device, and no other patient outcomes were reported as a result of this event.
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