MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND VELYS DEVICE ARRAY INTERFACE; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	451570109
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Slipped (1584)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/28/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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.(b)(4).D10, concomitant medical devices and therapy dates, saw interface devices right and left and saw handpiece device, december 28, 2023.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during equipment checks, it was observed that the robotic assisted saw interface devices right and left, the robotic assisted saw handpiece device and array interface device were having issues with loose clamps and saw handpiece connections.It was also reported that there were issues with the power cable plugging in.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 report 1 of 4 for (b)(4).
Additional 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.
Additional 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: 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.Functional test found attempts to re-create the complaint scenario of "unexpected looseness of the rasi," revealed that while there was some mechanical play between the robot and rasi, it is worth noting that the rasi is designed to not be completely rigid when clamped.The tolerances of the rasi clamp design allows for some movement between the device without impeding the function of the robot.The overall complaint is confirmed, however, the device is designed as intended and there is no product problem.The assignable root cause could not be determined since no problem was found.

• Brand Name: VELYS DEVICE ARRAY INTERFACE
• Common Device Name: 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: 18444397
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-00377
• Device Sequence Number: 12798270
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295519485
• UDI-Public: 10603295519485
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202769
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/04/2024

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 451570109
• Device Lot Number: J45390
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/29/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/08/2024; 04/25/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/09/2024; 04/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/07/2021
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown