These are some of the most important instruments used in the Mako Partial Knee procedure. Select the tool tips to learn more about each instrument’s function.
Rotary attachment
Sharp probe
Long guard
Femoral array
Long array stabilizer
Base array
End effector array
Checkpoint driver
Rotary attachment
Attachment for the MICS that holds the ball burr in place during cutting.
Sharp probe
Used for bone registration (blue).
Long guard
Used to support the ball burr and provide protection to surrounding tissue against rotating cutter shaft.
Femoral array
Reference frame for femur. Provides reference information for any movement or change in orientation of the patient’s femur during a procedure.
Long array stabilizer
Used as a guide for femoral bone pin insertion. Remains in place during procedure to provide stability to the femoral array assembly.
Base array
Attaches to the base of the robotic-arm system. Used to track the robotic-arm system.
End effector array
Used for robotic-arm registration, probe check, and for burr tip verification on the bone prep page (software steps; fitted with posts for four VIZADISC).
Checkpoint driver
Used to insert and remove checkpoints into and out of bones.
