Z-0472-2021Class II

Mako Integrated Cutting System (MICS) Handpiece, Catalog Number 209063, Software Version#: THA 3.0 and later...

Name: Z-0472-2021 Mako Integrated Cutting System (MICS) Handpiece, Catalog Number 209063, Software Version#: THA 3.0 and later...
Creator: Mako Surgical Corporation
Published: 2020-10-23
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Mako Surgical Corp. / initiated 2020-10-23 / Completed / root cause: software

FDA source

Mako Surgical Corporation began a recall of Mako Integrated Cutting System (MICS) Handpiece, Catalog Number 209063, Software Version#: THA 3.0 and later, PKA 3.0 and later, and TKA 1.0 - Product Usage... on 2020-10-23. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Stryker has discovered a characterization issue associated with the Mako Integrated Cutting System (MICS) Handpiece. The MICS Handpiece is attached to the distal end of the robotic arm and is used to register the RIO...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Completed, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0472-2021
Classification: Class II
Status: Completed
Initiated: 2020-10-23
Posted: 2020-11-19
Recalling firm: Mako Surgical Corp.
Product: Mako Integrated Cutting System (MICS) Handpiece, Catalog Number 209063, Software Version#: THA 3.0 and later, PKA 3.0 and later, and TKA 1.0 - Product Usage: The MICS Handpiece is attached to the distal end of the robotic arm and is used to register the RIO (Mako robot) and to execute bone preparation during a Mako Total Knee or Mako Partial Knee procedure (PKA Software Application 3.0 or later).
Product code: OLO Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument
Reason for recall: Stryker has discovered a characterization issue associated with the Mako Integrated Cutting System (MICS) Handpiece. The MICS Handpiece is attached to the distal end of the robotic arm and is used to register the RIO and to execute bone preparation during a Mako Total Knee or Mako Partial Knee procedure (PKA Software Application 3.0 or later). This issue may result in unsuccessful checkpoint verification when the Mako System attempts to verify the location of the saw blade prior to bone preparation. This issue may also cause a discrepancy during bone preparation in a Mako Total Knee or a Mako Partial Knee procedure in which the surgeon uses a straight or angled saw attachment with the MICS Handpiece. The surgeon may make cuts during bone preparation that differ from the surgeon s preoperative plan.
Root cause tag: software
FDA root cause: Under Investigation by firm
Action: The firm issued a recall notice by UPS 1-day air through Sterilcycle, Inc. on 10/23/2020. The notice provided the following: "Actions needed: 1. Please inform users of this Urgent Medical Device Recall and forward this notice to all individuals who need to be made aware. 2. Immediately check all stock areas and/or operating room storage to determine if any devices from the affected product list are at your facility. 3. Quarantine and discontinue use of the recalled devices identified in the affected product list. Return the devices back to Stryker. 4. Hospitals/Branches/Agencies: Complete and sign the enclosed Urgent Medical Device Recall Business Reply Form and fax a copy to 1-855-639-0611 or email to [email protected]. 5. Hospitals Only: Please contact your Local Sales Office or your Stryker Sales Representative directly for product returns and inventory questions. 6. Branches/Agencies Only: Please forward this Urgent Medical Device Recall to the individuals or organizations who have consigned product, if applicable. Return all affected devices available at your location to the following address. Stryker Orthopaedics/PFA Product Returns Attn: Distribution Inventory Team 325 Corporate Drive Dock M-East Mahwah, NJ 07430 Ref. PFA 2514204 If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing this letter, please contact Customer Service at (201) 831-5000. For questions pertaining to the recall, email [email protected]." On 12/23/2020, the firm sent an updated letter with amended serial numbers.
Quantity in commerce: 367 units
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, and Chile, and France, Germany Luxembourg, and UK
Product codes and lots: (01) 00848486030193 (21), Serial numbers: 4200052, 4200095, 4200112, 4200117, 4200119, 4200167, 4200190, 4200193, 4200202, 4200203, 4200204, 4200226, 4200233, 4200235, 4200248, 4200250, 4200257, 4200269, 4200270, 4200288, 4200293, 4200305, 4200350, 4200373, 4200384, 4200387, 4200391, 4200397, 4200398, 4200400, 4200409, 4200436, 4200457, 4200459, 4200477, 4200488, 4200512, 4200540, 4200548, 4200550, 4200558, 4200624, 4200645, 4200653, 4200666, 4200717, 4200766, 4200774, 4200785, 4200789, 4200801, 4200806, 4200807, 4200816, 4200843, 4200856, 4200868, 4200904, 4200917, 4201000, 4201040, 4201068, 4201089, 4201102, 4201103, 4201121, 4201167, 4201218, 4201236, 4201238, 4201253, 4201296, 4201302, 4201366, 4201367, 4201376, 4201385, 4201408, 4201412, 4201442, 4201452, 4201454, 4201477, 4201490, 4201630, 4201661, 4201714, 4201752, 4201829, 4201831, 4201851, 4202009, 4202020, 4202038, 4202044, 4202062, 4202063, 4202122, 4202146, 4202162, 4202175, 4202315, 4202333, 4202626, 4202631, 4202659, 4202729, 4202742, 4202882, 4202987, 4203180, 4203198, 4203289, 4203424, 4203441, 4203649, 4203709, 4203728, 4203730, 4203731, 4203736, 4203807, 4203826, 4204015, 4204164, 4204389, 4204448, 4204539, 4204553, 4204577, 4204673, 4204812, 4204934, 4205093, 4205190, 4205380, 4205426, 4206219, 4206271, 4209023, 4209025, 4209044, 4209045, 4209046, 4209065, 4209066, 4209067, 4209068, 4209071, 4209149, 4209151, 4209155, 4209156, 4209157, 4209162, 4209164, 4209166, 4209167, 4209171, 4209185, 4209189, 4209210, 4209211, 4209213, 4209220, 4209244, 4209250, 4209252, 4209255, 4209256, 4209259, 4209261, 4209262, 4209267, 4209268, 4209271, 4209298, 4209299, 4209303, 4209304, 4209306, 4209308, 4209312, 4209317, 4209318, 4209345, 4209346, 4209357, 4209360, 4209363, 4209364, 4209365, 4209387, 4209388, 4209389, 4209398, 4209441, 4209443, 4209460, 4209463, 4209464, 4209466, 4209471, 4209472, 4209473, 4209474, 4209475, 4209476, 4209477, 4209486, 4209487, 4209491, 4209493, 4209494, 4209495, 4209496, 4209500, 4209519, 4209522, 4209526, 4209529, 4209531, 4209532, 4209533, 4209535, 4209541, 4209542, 4209543, 4209546, 4209597, 4209598, 4209599, 4209600, 4209601, 4209602, 4209604, 4209605, 4209606, 4209607, 4209608, 4209609, 4209610, 4209611, 4209612, 4209613, 4209614, 4209615, 4209616, 4209621, 4209628, 4209632, 4209634, 4209635, 4209637, 4209639, 4209640, 4209647, 4209667, 4209671, 4209685, 4209694, 4209698, 4209734, 4209764, 4209771, 4209774, 4209775, 4209776, 4209777, 4209778, 4209779, 4209780, 4209781, 4209782, 4209783, 4209784, 4209785, 4209786, 4209787, 4209788, 4209789, 4209790, 4209791, 4209792, 4209793, 4209794, 4209795, 4209796, 4209797, 4209798, 4209799, 4209800, 4209801, 4209802, 4209803, 4209804, 4209805, 4209806, 4209807, 4209808, 4209809, 4209810, 4209811, 4209812, 4209813, 4209814, 4209815, 4209816, 4209817, 4209818, 4209819, 4209820, 4209821, 4209822, 4209823, 4209834, 4209849, 4209859, 4209860, 4209863, 4209927, 4209928, 4209929, 4209930, 4209931, 4209932, 4209933, 4209934, 4209935, 4209936, 4209937, 4209938, 4209939, 4209940, 4209941, 4209942, 4209943, 4209945, 4209946, 4209947, 4209948, 4209949, 4209950, 4209951, 4209952, 4209954, 4209955, 4209956, 4209957, 4209959, 4209960, 4209961, 4209962, 4209963, 4209964, 4209965, 4209966, 4209967, 4209968, 4209969, 4209985, 4209986, 4209987, 4209988 Updated information submitted: Serial numbers removed from 12/23/20 letter: 4200112, 4200117, 4200202, 4201412, 4201490, 4201661; reason: These devices are still in scope and exhibit the issue. However, it was found that none of these devices were distributed to a customer. Therefore, they were removed from the attachment in the letter and are within Stryker control. Serial Numbers added to the recall letter: 4209292, 4209646, 4209841, 4202629, 4203963; reason: These devices were originally thought to be in Stryker control, but were shipped to customers. Serial Numbers added to the recall letter: 4209917, 4209922, 4209924; reason: These devices were shipped to Stryker OUS distributor and were thought to be distributed to customers. (Firm later confirmed that the units are under Stryker control.)

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0472-2021
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0472-2021	Class II	Completed	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-11-25	2020-11-19

Product code OLO

K142350Class IIPk J-HookGyrus Acmi, Inc. / cleared 2015-01-08

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