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Reported event: an event regarding crack/fracture involving a mako baseplate was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: visual inspection and material analysis: material evaluation was completed and indicated the following comments: figure shows a stereo microscope image of the full fracture surface associated with the posterior side of the baseplate.Figures show higher magnification stereo microscope images of the fracture surfaces associated with the posterior and anterior sides of the baseplate, respectively.Based on macroscopic surface features observed, including river lines, the approximate origin location (o) was determined.The fracture origin was observed at or near the laser marking on the baseplate, approximately where the letter ¿z¿ of the size indicator was laser marked.Review of tibial baseplate, catalogue # 180605, lot code 26050221 confirmed fracture of the baseplate.Characterisation using stereo microscopy and scanning electron microscopy confirmed fracture through the baseplate.The device fractured in fatigue and the fracture initiated at or near the location of laser marking on the baseplate.-clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.-device 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.Conclusion: it was reported that patient was revised due to fractured baseplate visual inspection and material analysis indicated: figure shows a stereo microscope image of the full fracture surface associated with the posterior side of the baseplate.Figures show higher magnification stereo microscope images of the fracture surfaces associated with the posterior and anterior sides of the baseplate, respectively.Based on macroscopic surface features observed, including river lines, the approximate origin location (o) was determined.The fracture origin was observed at or near the laser marking on the baseplate, approximately where the letter ¿z¿ of the size indicator was laser marked mar: review of tibial baseplate, catalogue # 180605, lot code 26050221 confirmed fracture of the baseplate.Characterisation using stereo microscopy and scanning electron microscopy confirmed fracture through the baseplate.The device fractured in fatigue and the fracture initiated at or near the location of laser marking on the baseplate.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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