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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 22, 2018

Rio System Irrigation Clip - Catalog # 111690 Product Usage: The RESTORIS Partial Knee Application (PKA) for use with the Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System (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 RESTORIS Partial Knee Application (PKA) for use with the Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System (RIO) is indicated for use in surgical knee

Out of tolerance.

Recall #
Z-2794-2018
Affected scope
10,606
Initiated
May 10, 2018
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Mako Surgical Corporation recalled Rio System Irrigation Clip - Catalog # 111690 Product Usage: The RESTORIS Partial Kne… - a moderate-severity action.

Rio System Irrigation Clip - Catalog # 111690 Product Usage: The RESTORIS Partial Kne… was recalled by Mako Surgical Corporation in August 22, 2018. Reason: Out of tolerance.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2794-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Mako Surgical Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Out of tolerance..

Moderate
severity level
11K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
August 22, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2794-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2794-2018) was formally reported on August 22, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 10, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Mako Surgical Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Davie, FL. Federal records list the affected scope as 10,606.

The documented reason for this recall is: Out of tolerance. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY …. Distribution scope 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 - 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 the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

10,606

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Rio System Irrigation Clip - Catalog # 111690 Product Usage: The RESTORIS Partial Knee Application (PKA) for use with the Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System (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 RESTORIS Partial Knee Application (PKA) for use with the Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System (RIO) is indicated for use in surgical knee 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 and/or patellofemoral knee replacement.

Reason for recall

Out of tolerance.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2794-2018
Date reported August 22, 2018
Date initiated May 10, 2018
Recalling firm Mako Surgical Corporation
Firm location Davie, FL
Affected scope 10,606
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY and the countries o…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

10,606 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Rio System Irrigation Clip - Catalog # 111690 Product Usage: The RESTORIS Partial Knee Application (PKA) for use with the Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System (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 RESTORIS Partial Knee Application (PKA) for use with the Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System (RIO) is indicated for use in surgical knee 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 and/or patellofemoral knee replacement.. Recalled by Mako Surgical Corporation. Units affected: 10,606.
Why was this product recalled?
Out of tolerance.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 22, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2794-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY and the countries of Australia, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Korea, Midrand Allandale, Netherlands, Singapore, and United Kingdom.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2794-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported August 22, 2018. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.