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

Catalog Number 451570105

Device Problem Device Slipped (1584)

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

Event Date 03/22/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

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.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).

Event Description

It was reported that during device inspection it was found that the four (x4) robotic assisted saw interface devices 2 left and 2 right had clamps that were very loose and caused stability issues during cases.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention, or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.This is report 2 of 4 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.D9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the device has been evaluated, 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: a video of the event was provided as well as the actual device.The video showed a left sasi assembled with a saw handpiece.The sasi was not assembled with the robot, however, in the video there was clearly some undesired movement or play between the sasi clamp and sasi itself while assembled with the saw handpiece.Visual analysis of the returned sasi found no significant damage or visual defects.The overall appearance of the device showed signs of normal wear from multiple uses in a clinical setting.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the device would contribute to a device issue.The connection issues between the sasi and saw handpiece is related to design and has been escalated to a capa.

• Brand Name: VELYS SAW INTERFACE LEFT
• 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: 18980028
• MDR Text Key: 338619267
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-06696
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295519461
• UDI-Public: 10603295519461
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K202769
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/26/2024

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: 451570105
• Device Lot Number: J44924
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/22/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/26/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/30/2024; 05/21/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/01/2024; 05/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/24/2021
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1