MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BLUE BELT TECHNOLOGIES RI ROBOTIC DRILL ATTACHMENT; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number ROB10015

Device Problems Mechanics Altered (2984); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 10/30/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during a cori-assisted tka, while burring the distal cut in the middle of the case, the real intelligence robotic drill had a motor failure and the burr stopped spinning.The rep ran through all the troubleshooting tactics and the handpiece would not recalibrate.Also, was unable to remove the ri robotic drill attachment along with real intelligence robotic drill tracker.Surgery was performed after a non-significant delay, changing to manual procedure.No patient complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the ri robotic drill attachment, part number rob10015, serial number (b)(6), used for treatment was not returned for evaluation, therefore a device analysis was unable to be performed.A complaint history review for similar reported/confirmed complaints has identified prior events.A review of manufacturing records indicate the device met all specifications upon release into distribution.The real intelligence cori for knee arthroplasty user manual (500230 rev d) provides guidelines for recovering to a fully manual procedure in the "recovery procedure guidelines, appendix d".The failure mode and associated risk have been anticipated within the risk file and the documented risk level is still adequate.A historical escalation event review was not completed.The product was not returned and no evidence was made available to link the complaint to an escalation event.We have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Although the reported problem was not confirmed through a visual or functional evaluation, factors contributing to the reported symptom may have been associated with a loose drill attachment retaining nut.Based on the investigation, no containment or corrective action is recommended or required at this time.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.Additional information: h8 corrected data: h6 ((b)(4)).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the ri robotic drill attachment, part number rob10015, serial number (b)(6), used for treatment was returned for evaluation.The reported problem could not be confirmed with a visual inspection.The reported problem was confirmed with a functional evaluation.The drill attachment could not be removed manually nor through kpc unlock.The attachment was removed through disassembly of the drills motors.Following removal of the drill attachment the retaining nut was found to have loosened beyond the required torque specification.There were no signs of threadlock on the nut.After tightening the nut to spec, the attachment then passed kpc testing and a case with no attachment removal issues nor error.A complaint history review for similar reported/confirmed complaints has identified prior events.A review of manufacturing records indicate the device met all specifications upon release into distribution.The real intelligence cori for knee arthroplasty user manual (500230 rev d) provides guidelines for recovering to a fully manual procedure in the "recovery procedure guidelines, appendix d".The failure mode and associated risk have been anticipated within the risk file and the documented risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that the lot, serial number or part number reported in this event is related to a corrective/preventive action.We have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.The most likely cause of this event is associated with the mechanical lock nut became loose due to vibration.As a part of corrective action continuous improvements have been made to the assembly process.The assembly work instruction has been updated to include the application of a thread-lock compound to the drill attachment retaining nut during assembly.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: RI ROBOTIC DRILL ATTACHMENT
• 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: 18183073
• MDR Text Key: 328684917
• Report Number: 3010266064-2023-00205
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556757345
• UDI-Public: 00885556757345
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K193120
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ROB10015
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/08/2024
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: PN: ROB10013 / SN: (B)(6).; PN: ROB10014 / LOT: UNKNOWN.; PN: ROB10024 / SN: (B)(6).