MAKO SURGICAL CORP. MAKO X3 UNI ONLAY TIBIAL INSERT SIZE 8 - 8 MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 180738-1 |
Device Problems
Degraded (1153); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Bacterial Infection (1735); Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 09/29/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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As part of normal complaint follow-up, an evaluation of the event has been initiated by mako surgical.A supplemental report will be submitted when additional information becomes available.
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient's left medial pka was revised.An 8x8 poly was exchanged for another 8x8 poly.Intra-operatively, appreciable wear was noted on the insert.Rep would like to have the insert investigated upon return and confirmed no further information will be released.
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient's left medial pka was revised.An 8x8 poly was exchanged for another 8x8 poly.Intra-operatively, appreciable wear was noted on the insert.Rep would like to have the insert investigated upon return and confirmed no further information will be released.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding wear involving a mako insert was reported.The event was confirmed via evaluation of the returned device.Method & results: -product evaluation and results: visual inspection: visual inspection of the returned device indicated that it is worn.The damage on the articulating surface of the insert is consistent with burnishing, scratching, and third body indentations; which are common damage modes of uhmwpe.The locking edge of the device is fractured; this damage is consistent with explantation / disassembly from the baseplate.-clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.-product history review: review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due to a worn insert.Visual inspection of the returned device indicated that it is worn.The damage on the articulating surface of the insert is consistent with burnishing, scratching, and third body indentations; which are common damage modes of uhmwpe.The locking edge of the device is fractured; this damage is consistent with explantation / disassembly from the baseplate.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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