Catalog Number 111758 |
Device Problems
Detachment Of Device Component (1104); Material Separation (1562)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 05/05/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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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The surgeon performed a partial knee arthroplasty using the robotic arm interactive orthopedic system (rio).During the case, the magnet from the end effector fell off.This did not affect the case or the patient.Another instrument was used and the breakage did not affect the outcome of the case which was successful.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: the event reported that the magnet of a partial knee end effector was missing.The failure was noticed during a cadaver lab and not associated with a case or patient.Device history review: review of device history records indicate (b)(4) devices on 11/24/15, (b)(4) devices on 11/25/15, (b)(4) devices on 12/03/15, (b)(4) devices on 12/07/15, and (b)(4) devices on 12/10/15 were accepted into final stock.The one device (s/n (b)(4)) was rejected for no bead blast performed and disposition was (b)(4).The non-conformance was not related to the alleged failure investigation and did not affect the failed device.Device evaluation and results: -visual inspection: the magnet was missing.No signs of residue was seen.-dimensional inspection: visual inspection confirmed the failure.-functional inspection: visual inspection confirmed the failure.Complaint history review: review of complaints within the trackwise database based on p/n 111758, l/n 19320515 show (b)(4) complaints related to the alleged failure in this complaint.(b)(4).Tracking of complaints related to p/n 111758 will be tracked through (b)(4).Conclusions: the failure was confirmed that the trigger magnet was missing from the device.Corrective action / preventive action: no action is required at this time as there is no indication to suggest a product non-conformity or unanticipated hazard.
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Event Description
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The surgeon performed a partial knee arthroplasty using the robotic arm interactive orthopedic system (rio).During the case, the magnet from the end effector fell off.This did not affect the case or the patient.Another instrument was used and the breakage did not affect the outcome of the case which was successful.
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