Stryker—Total Hip Arthroplasty Software Applications: May Cause User to Experience Robotic Arm Vibrations during Acetabular Preparation

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In a July 29, 2016, Important Medical Device Correction letter submitted by ECRI Institute member hospitals, Stryker states that the above software may cause the surgeon to experience a feeling of vibration in the robotic arm during acetabular preparation. Stryker also states that this problem does not pose a health risk. The manufacturer has not confirmed the...