An event regarding damage involving a mako impactor was reported.The event was confirmed by product inspection method & results: product evaluation and results: examination of the returned device with engineer indicated damage observed on the impactor tip consistent with contact against hard object.Based on the given information, no identifiable materials or manufacturing discrepancies were observed on the surfaces examined.Clinician review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant concluded: product history review: a device history review confirmed all devices accepted into finished goods conformed to specification.Complaint history review: no other events were reported for the lot indicated.Conclusions: the investigation confirmed the reported event as the examination by a material analysis engineer indicated the observed damage is consistent with contact against a hard object.The device was found during surgery but was not used and a different impactor was immediately available.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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