Labeling for RIO Robot Unit is comprised of three main components: 20399 RIO SURGICAL ARM, 201251 RIO GUIDANCE MODULE, 2

FDA device recall Z-0146-2012 · posted 2011-11-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Mako Surgical Corporation

Reason for recall

MAKO Surgical Corp. is recalling their RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System (RIO) due to software issue that exist that could potentially result in a bone resection. No adverse events reported.

Action taken

The firm, MAKO Surgical Corp., sent an "RECALL NOTICE 2.4. SITES" letter dated February 1, 2011 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem, actions to be taken which includes a workaround and an updated user guide identifying the appropriate workflow. The customers were instructed to follow the user guide and workflow and to complete and return the enclosed confirmation memo to their MAKOplasty Specialist or return it in the pre-addressed, pre-paid envelope provided. MAKOplasty included with the letter new steps in the surgical workflow in the use of the RIO system to ensure error value accuracy; worked on a software update that will not allow the user to proceed with error values that do not support the required accuracy-this software was to be supplied to customers in February 2011, and trained MAKOplasty Specialist will make available written updates to the RIO use instructions as well. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak with your MAKOplasty Specialist or contact the Manager of Customer Relations at 954.927.4022 x447.

Root cause

Software change control

Status

Terminated

Product code

OLO

Quantity affected

70

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA including states of: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OK, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV; and countries of: Scotland, Italy and Korea

Date initiated

2011-01-20

Date posted

2011-11-01

Date terminated

2011-12-13

Location

Davie, FL

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