It was reported to (b)(6) medical that "during an acl revision for aperfix, the tibial portion came out fine.The titanium pin of the aperfix femoral implant was removed with no issue.Ten (10) mm guide pin with stopper was placed and the 10mm coring reamer was run over the top.While reaming, it was observed that a lot of force was being used, and therefore; the reaming was stopped to check progress.When stopped, the first 15mm of the reamer was peeled back causing a little damage to the medial portion of the lateral condyle.The reamer was removed and no metal was left behind.".
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