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It was reported that after an initial bunion surgery, two plates and 8 screws were removed due to medial irritation.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.Device-specific information was not available; therefore, a review of device history records was not able to be performed.However, all non-conformances 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 a number of factors could have contributed to what was reported, the most likely cause cannot be determined based on the available information.However, feedback received indicates a prominent medial plate could have contributed to what the patient experienced.There were no deficiencies or malfunctions alleged/found with any tmc device, nor were there any reported issues with the device or healing of the surgical site.The company will supplement this mdr as necessary and appropriate.
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