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No product has been returned for evaluation as product remains in-situ.No x-rays were provided to confirm the alleged event.Labeling review: ".Potential adverse events and complications potential risks identified with the use of this system, which may require additional surgery, include: bending, fracture or loosening of implant component(s); nonunion or delayed union.".".Warnings, cautions and precautions these devices can break when subjected to the increased load associated with delayed union or nonunion.Internal fixation appliances are load-sharing devices that hold bony structures in alignment until healing occurs.".".Patient education: the patient must be made aware that implant components may bend, break or loosen even though restrictions in activity are followed.".
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