Model Number 209999 |
Device Problems
Computer Software Problem (1112); Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); Positioning Problem (3009)
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Patient Problems
Damage to Ligament(s) (1952); Tissue Damage (2104)
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Event Date 10/17/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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As part of the 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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Dr.(b)(6) claims that the patella tendon was slightly cut during the procedure.He states that it was probably because it¿s a tight knee and says that there should be warnings about any knee that¿s not a standard knee.Case type: tka.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event an event regarding inaccurate resection involving a mako tka software was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results review of the log/session files has not been completed within 90days of the complaint being opened.The complaint will be closed with an associated risk assessment.Additional failures will be assessed once the log/session file review has been completed.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: a review of device history records shows that rob069 was inspected on 03/08/2009 and the quality inspection procedures were completed with no reported discrepancies complaint history review: a review of complaints in trackwise related to p/n 209999, robot number: rob069 shows 3 similar complaints for tka software - inaccurate resection.The complaint record numbers are: (b)(4).Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was made available for evaluation.Review of the log/session files has not been completed within 90days of the complaint being opened.A review of the case session/log data is needed to complete a full investigation for determining root cause.In addition to a review of the log/session, a field service engineer conducts scheduled maintenance on the robot to ensure the robot is system ready.No additional investigation or specific actions are required.If additional information is received then the complaint will be reopened.H3 other text : device not returned.
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Event Description
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Doctor claims that the patella tendon was slightly cut during the procedure.He states that it was probably because it¿s a tight knee and says that there should be warnings about any knee that¿s not a standard knee.Case type: tka.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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