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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

The RIO (TGS 2.), Model # MAKO TGS 2.0 (Part No. 204000). The RIO is intended to assist the surgeon in providing software defined spatial boundaries for orientation and reference information to anatomical structures during orthopedic procedures. The RIO is indicated for use in surgical knee and hip procedures, in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to rigid anatomical bony structures can be identified relative to a CT based model of the anatomy. These

Reported: November 28, 2012 Initiated: September 12, 2012 #Z-0385-2013

Product Description

The RIO (TGS 2.), Model # MAKO TGS 2.0 (Part No. 204000). The RIO is intended to assist the surgeon in providing software defined spatial boundaries for orientation and reference information to anatomical structures during orthopedic procedures. The RIO is indicated for use in surgical knee and hip procedures, in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to rigid anatomical bony structures can be identified relative to a CT based model of the anatomy. These procedures include: Unicondylar knee replacement (UKA) and/or Patellofemoral knee replacement (PKA) and Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA).

Reason for Recall

MAKO Surgical Group recalled their RIO System software, version 2.4 and is implementing software version 2.5 to address a software functional issue with the existing version of the system's software. Loss of tactile feedback constraining the cutting burr has been reported.

Details

Recalling Firm
Mako Surgical Corporation
Units Affected
137 devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including IL, OR, IA, AZ, CA, CO, FL, MS, OK, PA, WV, NC, TX, NY, GA, NJ, OH, WA, VA, MA, MD, WI, MI, NV, MO, AL, UT, RI, AR, LA, ID, IN, and TN and Internationally to Japan, Scotland, Italy, Singapore, Turkey, Hong Kong, and Korea.
Location
Plantation, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The RIO (TGS 2.), Model # MAKO TGS 2.0 (Part No. 204000). The RIO is intended to assist the surgeon in providing software defined spatial boundaries for orientation and reference information to anatomical structures during orthopedic procedures. The RIO is indicated for use in surgical knee and hip procedures, in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to rigid anatomical bony structures can be identified relative to a CT based model of the anatomy. These procedures include: Unicondylar knee replacement (UKA) and/or Patellofemoral knee replacement (PKA) and Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA).. Recalled by Mako Surgical Corporation. Units affected: 137 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
MAKO Surgical Group recalled their RIO System software, version 2.4 and is implementing software version 2.5 to address a software functional issue with the existing version of the system's software. Loss of tactile feedback constraining the cutting burr has been reported.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 28, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0385-2013.