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 04/08/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during device testing, it was observed that the robotic assisted saw interface devices three right and one left were found to be loose.It was reported that the this was tested by connecting the handpiece and system.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 4 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.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.H4: the device date of manufacture is unknown at this time.(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, 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: the actual device was returned for evaluation.It was found that the overall appearance of the device showed signs of minimal wear.The sasi successfully assembled and disassembled with the mating devices as intended.However, while conducting functional tests with the production equivalent saws attached, the assessment found undesired movement or play between the sasi clamp and sasi itself.Despite the toggle, there was no undesired movement or play noted between the saw-sasi clamp mechanism and the saw.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 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: 19086401
• MDR Text Key: 340125620
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-08063
• 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
• Report Date: 04/11/2024

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: J46971
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/09/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/11/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/17/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1