MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND VELYS SAW INTERFACE RIGHT; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number 451570106

Device Problem Device Slipped (1584)

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

Event Date 03/07/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that following a total knee arthroplasty surgical procedure, it was observed that the two (x2) robotic assisted saw interfaces one right and one left were inspected, and it was confirmed that the levers of the movable parts were loose and there was a problem with fixation.Since this was not an event that occurred during surgery, there was no impact on the patient.There were no injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.This is report 1 of 2 for (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.Udi: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.D9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the evaluation has been completed, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.It was found that the overall appearance of the device showed signs of normal wear from multiple uses in a clinical setting.It was found that the interaction between the sasi clamping mechanisms and saw handpiece while assembled had slight mechanical play/looseness in the direction parallel with the saw blade.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the device would be expected to contribute to the complained device issue.The issue related to the looseness is being addressed through a capa.The assignable root cause was due to design.

• Brand Name: VELYS SAW INTERFACE RIGHT
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18884832
• MDR Text Key: 337416722
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-05555
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295519478
• UDI-Public: 10603295519478
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K202769
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 451570106
• Device Lot Number: J45653
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/07/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/12/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/16/2024; 05/16/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/17/2024; 05/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/02/2021
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1