| Catalog Number |
212186 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); Noise, Audible (3273)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532)
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| Date of Event |
05/27/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Straight saw attachment makes extremely loud noise while executing the cuts with a narrow blade.It is suspected that the oscillation motion is wider than normal.Half way of executing the tibia cut, it was noticed the patellar tendon was damaged by the blade.It had to be stitched.
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Additional 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding inaccurate resection involving a mako saw attachment 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: 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 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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Event or Problem Description
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Straight saw attachment makes extremely loud noise while executing the cuts with a narrow blade.It is suspected that the oscillation motion is wider than normal.Half way of executing the tibia cut, it was noticed the patellar tendon was damaged by the blade.It had to be stitched.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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