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

Catalog Number	451570107
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device Slipped (1584); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/30/2025
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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a total knee arthroplasty surgical procedure, while using six (x6) robotic assisted array clamp devices with two (x2) robotic assisted satellite station devices, and a robotic assisted saw handpiece device, it was observed that the connection was loose causing saw cutouts.It was also reported that the arrays were popping out of the clamps.There were no delays in the procedure reported.There were no injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.This is 5 of 6 for the same event.
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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional narrative: investigation summary: the velys array clamp returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned device found that the velys array clamp presents an overall worn appearance consistent with multiple uses.No signs of damage nor defects that could have affect the functionality were observed.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was performed using depuy synthes samples as mating components: array set.The assessment revealed mating component could be assembled and hold as intended, with no sign of undesired movement or resistance on the process.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the velys array clamp would not contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.
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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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: d9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

• Brand Name: VELYS ARRAY CLAMP
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24066104
• Report Number: 1818910-2026-00741
• Device Sequence Number: 10282724
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295519379
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295519379(10)PC5733885
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• 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

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: 451570107
• Device Lot Number: PC5733885
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/31/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2026; 02/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/14/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/12/2026; 02/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/27/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown