Mako Product Specialist (MPS)
overview
The MPS provides technical expertise for the Mako System throughout the procedure.
Review the content in this section to learn about the MPS’ roles and responsibilities.
Mako Product Specialist (MPS)
roles
Pre-op:
- Accesses and reviews CT scan and confirms it was done according to the protocol
- Uses segmentation to create the virtual model and pre-op plan. Depending on the Mako procedure, the pre-op plan may be created by Stryker's segmentation team
- Reviews the pre-op plan with the surgeon prior to the case
- Leads an in-service with the OR staff prior to the first case
Day of, prior to case:
- Ensures the Mako System is in the OR and all instrumentation and implants are available and ready to go
- Performs pre-surgery checks on the Mako System
Intra-op:
- Navigates through the Mako System screens throughout the case
- Answers technical questions throughout the case, as needed
- May advise surgeon on bone registration per the surgical technique
- Takes direction from the surgeon to modify the plan intra-operatively, where required
- Troubleshoots as needed
Post-op:
- Archives case information
- Disassembles and stores the Mako System