The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0385-2013·Announced 2012-11-28

Mako Surgical Recalls RIO System Software Due to Tactile Feedback Loss

Mako Surgical Corporation is recalling 137 RIO System devices to replace software version 2.4 with 2.5, addressing a functional issue involving the loss of tactile feedback.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a loss of tactile feedback in a surgical device, which presents a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mako Surgical Corporation is recalling 137 units of the RIO System, Model # MAKO TGS 2.0 (Part No. 204000), to address a software functional issue. The recall involves replacing software version 2.4 with version 2.5. The RIO system is a medical device intended to assist surgeons in providing software-defined spatial boundaries for orientation and reference information to anatomical structures during orthopedic procedures, specifically unicondylar knee replacement, patellofemoral knee replacement, and total hip arthroplasty.

The recall is being implemented because a loss of tactile feedback constraining the cutting burr has been reported. This functional issue affects the system's ability to provide the intended tactile constraints during surgical procedures.

The affected devices were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and internationally to Japan, Scotland, Italy, Singapore, Turkey, Hong Kong, and Korea. Specific serial numbers for the affected robotic, guidance, and camera units are listed in the official recall documentation. Healthcare facilities and users should contact Mako Surgical Corporation for instructions on updating the software to version 2.5.

The recalled product

Product
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
Affected units
137

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