Stryker Mako acetabular inserter: screw found missing after use (FDA MAUDE)
[MALFUNCTION]Aug 15, 2024 · Stryker · Stryker Mako SmartRobotics · Global
Failure Mode
MALFUNCTION
Event Date
Aug 15, 2024
Primary Entity
Stryker
Robotic Platform
Stryker Mako SmartRobotics
Jurisdiction / Location
Global
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An FDA MAUDE malfunction report describes a screw found missing from a Stryker Mako acetabular inserter after use, with a second similar event previously reported. Source: FDA MAUDE MDR key 20350575, openFDA device event / accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
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https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/search.cfm
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https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/detail.cfm?mdrfoi__id=20181233&pc=OLO
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/detail.cfm?mdrfoi__id=20181233&pc=OLO
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Stryker Mako acetabular inserter: screw found missing after use (FDA MAUDE)?
An FDA MAUDE malfunction report describes a screw found missing from a Stryker Mako acetabular inserter after use, with a second similar event previously reported. Source: FDA MAUDE MDR key 20350575, openFDA device event / accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on August 15, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Stryker Mako acetabular inserter: screw found missing after use (FDA MAUDE)?
Stryker Mako SmartRobotics by Stryker is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Global.
Has anyone responded to Stryker Mako acetabular inserter: screw found missing after use (FDA MAUDE)?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Stryker Mako acetabular inserter: screw found missing after use (FDA MAUDE)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.