Catalog Number 209999 |
Device Problems
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Laceration(s) (1946); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/09/2024 |
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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As reported by mps: "surgeon completed an off label conversion of a (mako) unicondylar knee replacement to a total knee replacement.The surgeon reported that the popliteus was cut while using the robot to make cuts.".
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Event Description
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As reported by mps: "surgeon completed an off label conversion of a (mako) unicondylar knee replacement to a total knee replacement.The surgeon reported that the popliteus was cut while using the robot to make cuts.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding inaccurate resection involving a mako robotic arm was reported.The event was not confirmed because the product was not available for inspection.Method & results: product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: a review of device history records shows that (b)(6) was inspected and the quality inspection procedures were completed with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been other complaints with similar event(s) for the lot referenced.Conclusions: the alleged failure mode was not confirmed because the product was not available for inspection.No additional investigation or specific actions are required.If additional information is received then the complaint will be reopened.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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