| Catalog Number |
112230 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
07/26/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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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Event or Problem Description
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Broken screw pelvic array.The set is heavily used and the surgeon uses a lot of force tightening the screw.Another pelvic array was available to complete the case.
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Event or Problem Description
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Broken screw pelvic array.The set is heavily used and the surgeon uses a lot of force tightening the screw.Another pelvic array was available to complete the case.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: broken screw pelvic array.The set is heavily used and the surgeon uses a lot of force tightening the screw.Another pelvic array was available to complete the case product evaluation and results: visual inspection.Visual inspection shows thumb screw damage.See attachment 1 for image of the instrument.Dimensional inspection: dimensional inspection was not completed since visual and functional inspection confirmed damaged thumb screw.Functional inspection: functional inspection confirmed pelvic array assembly, p/n 112230 damaged thumb screw not engaging properly.Product history review: review of the device history records indicate (b)(4) were manufactured under lot 19470117 and accepted into final stock on 04/07/2017.No non-conformances were identified during inspection.Complaint history review: a review of complaints in catsweb and trackwise related to p/n 112230, lot number 19470117 shows no additional complaints related to the failure in this investigation.Conclusions: visual inspection confirmed damaged thumb screw.Functional inspection confirmed thumb screw not engaging onto array adapter.Corrective action/preventive action: no action is required at this time as there is no indication to suggest a product non-conformity or unanticipated hazard.
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