MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MAKO SURGICAL CORP. CHECKPOINT 3.5MM HEX X 15MM STERILE; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	116230
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Event during left total hip arthroplasty using mako.During removal of a pin inserted into the pelvis, the pin was broken from the base and the pin tip remained in the bone.The primary surgeon observed and radiographed the wound, but the pin tip was completely buried in the bone and was difficult to remove.The patient's pelvis was hardened, making it difficult to insert the pins.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Reported event.An event regarding crack/fracture involving a mako checkpoint 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 not 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.
Event or Problem Description
No new information.

• Brand Name: CHECKPOINT 3.5MM HEX X 15MM STERILE
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MAKO SURGICAL CORP.; 3365 enterprise ave; weston FL 33331
• Manufacturer (Section G): MAKO SURGICAL CORP.; 3365 enterprise ave; weston FL 33331
• Manufacturer Contact: sanjana talathi ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 22838634
• Report Number: 3005985723-2025-00387
• Device Sequence Number: 9247533
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00848486002978
• UDI-Public: 00848486002978
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K170593
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/08/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 116230
• Device Lot Number: 29038900-02
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/28/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/06/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female