MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BLUE BELT TECHNOLOGIES REAL INTELLIGENCE ROBOTIC DRILL; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number ROB10013

Device Problems Intermittent Continuity (1121); Connection Problem (2900); Application Program Freezes, Becomes Nonfunctional (4031)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/05/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, upon device setting before a cori-assisted total knee arthroplasty, a real intelligence robotic drill was not recognized by the console.Surgery was performed, without delay, with a back-up drill instead.As this was noticed before the surgery, the patient was not involved.They tried to confirm the failure after the procedure; connected and unconnected icons were blinking on the monitor and the console was frozen.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the real intelligence robotic drill, part number rob10013, sn (b)(6), intended for use in treatment was returned for evaluation.A relationship between the reported event and the device was established.Nothing was identified visually that contributed to the reported problem.A functional evaluation was performed.The reported problem was confirmed.As soon as a kpc test was started on the ¿robotic drill connection¿ screen, a ¿robotic drill critical error¿ appeared, and the ¿continue¿ button does not advance forward.While trying to run a case, a ¿system timeout error¿ occurred before reverting to a flicker.The drill was taken apart for further investigation.The pins on the drill¿s exposure motor were tested with a fluke multimeter and it was found that all pins were open.A known working exposure motor was used and all kpc tests passed, and a case run without error.An engineering review was completed.The reported problem was confirmed.The exposure motor encoder was tested and found to be unresponsive.The most likely cause of this event is an exposure motor failure.A review of manufacturing records indicate the software met all specifications upon release into distribution.A complaint history review for similar reported/confirmed complaints found similar events.A historical escalation event review was completed.The review determined that prior escalation actions are applicable to the scope of this complaint and further investigation into the reported failure is being conducted to determine if additional escalation actions are required.The failure mode and associated risk have been anticipated within the risk file and the documented risk level is still adequate.The failure mode will continue to be closely monitored through complaint investigation and trended through post market surveillance activities.

Manufacturer Narrative

H9: if action reported to fda under 21 usc 360i(f), list correction/removal reporting number.Section h3, h6: the most likely cause of this event is associated with a failure of the drill exposure motor due to the thermo-mechanical stress induced within the motor at the encoder and electrical noise on the console error status inputs to the drill exposure motor encoder.A review of manufacturing records indicate the software met all specifications upon release into distribution.A complaint history review for similar reported/confirmed complaints found similar events.We have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A historical review concluded that the lot, serial number or part number reported in this event is related to a corrective/preventive action already implemented.The failure mode and associated risk have been anticipated within the risk file and the documented risk level is still adequate.Continuous improvements have been made to the cori robotic drill and manufacturing processes to reduce drill disconnection error messages.These improvements consisted of: 1.A hardware update to the cori console to reduce noise on the internal electronics.2.An update to the cori system¿s software and firmware to improve the user experience when error messages are displayed, and 3.A hardware update to the cori drill to reduce mechanical stress on drill exposure the motor.The first two improvements are fully deployed.The third improvement is being deployed for new orders and as drills are returned for routine servicing.Also, smith+nephew is voluntarily performing a recall/field notification for the cori real intelligence robotic drill.Should any additional information be received the complaint will be reopened.The failure mode will continue to be closely monitored through complaint investigation and trended through post market surveillance activities.

• Brand Name: REAL INTELLIGENCE ROBOTIC DRILL
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BLUE BELT TECHNOLOGIES; 2905 northwest blvd ste 40; plymouth MN 55441
• Manufacturer (Section G): BLUE BELT TECHNOLOGIES; 2905 northwest blvd ste 40; plymouth MN 55441
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 15310881
• MDR Text Key: 298783037
• Report Number: 3010266064-2022-00586
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556757321
• UDI-Public: 00885556757321
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K201022
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Repair
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/31/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/29/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ROB10013
• Device Catalogue Number: ROB10013
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Removal/Correction Number: RES# 93620
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: REAL INTELLIGENCE CORI, SN:(B)(6).