Reported event: the reported device was confirmed to be a 3.0 rio® robotic arm - mics, catalog# 209999, serial# rob285 which locked up during a case.Device history review: a review of the device history records shows that rob285 was built and its qips successfully completed as signified by the quality signature on june 16, 2014.Device evaluation and results: per gsp case# (b)(4).-arm locking up verified.-replaced j1 encoder read-head.-verified system is operating within mako tolerances and specifications.-system is ready for clinical use.Complaint history review: based on the device identification (pn 209999), serial # (b)(4) the complaint databases were reviewed from 2011 to present for similar reported events regarding connection issues.No similar events have been reported for the referenced serial number.Conclusions: the locking up of the arm was confirmed.The issue occurred during a case and resulted in a 3 minute delay and conversion to manual.The issue was cause by a faulty j1 encoder readhead which was replaced during the repair.The failure is attributed to normal wear.Corrective action/preventive action: no further action is required.
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