The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1823-2019·Announced 2019-06-26

Mako Surgical Recalls 2.7 Degree Angled Sagittal Saw Attachments

Mako Surgical Corporation is recalling 39 units of the 2.7 Degree Angled Sagittal Saw attachment because the bearings were ungreased.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or hospitalizations. The defect (ungreased bearings) is a functional issue without reported harm, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Mako Surgical Corporation is recalling 39 units of the 2.7 Degree Angled Sagittal Saw attachment, which is used exclusively for the Mako Total Knee Application. The recall was initiated because the bearings of the saw attachments were found to be ungreased.

The affected products are identified by Catalog Number 212480 and Lot Number 35040918. The UDI for these units is (01)00848486032128(10)35040918. The devices were distributed to facilities in the United States (AR, CA, FL, KS, MA, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, TN, and TX) and internationally in Australia, China, and the Netherlands.

Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for this specific catalog and lot number. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to Mako Surgical Corporation in accordance with their instructions.

The recalled product

Product
2.7 Degree Angled Sagittal Saw attachment (Mako Total Knee Application Only)
Affected units
39

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Mako Surgical Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →