Model Number 212480 |
Device Problems
Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184); Device Slipped (1584)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/09/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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Mics screw at bottom of grey handle fell out during cutting.Distal cut was checked with planar probe and was 1 mm proud after 3 recuts and red showing throughout cut.Surgical delay = 15 minutes.Case type / application: tka.
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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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Mics screw at bottom of grey handle fell out during cutting.Distal cut was checked with planar probe and was 1 mm proud after 3 recuts and red showing throughout cut.Surgical delay = 15 minutes.Case type / application: tka.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding locking mechanism failure involving a mako saw attachment was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: functional inspection confirms the event.The ratcheting (or internal gear) mechanism is broken and thus (does not allow the blade to tighten down properly on the saw).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 has been 1 other similar event for the lot referenced.Conclusions: the alleged failure mode was confirmed.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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