FDA Devices recall · Reported November 28, 2012
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
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 th…
Mako Surgical Corporation recalled The RIO (TGS 2.), Model # MAKO TGS 2.0 (Part No. 204000). The RIO is intended to assis… - a moderate-severity action.
The RIO (TGS 2.), Model # MAKO TGS 2.0 (Part No. 204000). The RIO is intended to assis… was recalled by Mako Surgical Corporation in November 28, 2012. Reason: MAKO Surgical Group recalled their RIO System software, version 2.4 and is implementing software version 2.5 …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0385-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Mako Surgical Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-MAKO Surgical Group recalled their RIO System software, version 2.4 and is implementing software version 2.5 ….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 137 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- November 28, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0385-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0385-2013 |
| Date reported | November 28, 2012 |
| Date initiated | September 12, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Mako Surgical Corporation |
| Firm location | Plantation, FL |
| Affected scope | 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… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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