MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 VELYS SAW INTERFACE RIGHT; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	451570106
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device Slipped (1584); Premature Separation (4045)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/19/2026
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 the robotic assisted saw interface device was loose and the latch came open during the case.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery.It was not reported if there were any delays in a surgical procedure, or if a spare device was available for use.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.
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.
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: 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.
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 saw interface right was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the right-sasi device revealed no significant damage or visual defects that could have contributed to the reported event.The device shows moderate wear, which is consistent with multiple uses in a clinical setting.A functional evaluation was performed using the saw wing fixture.The assessment found that the right-sasi saw clamp lever articulated freely without the saw wing fixture engaged.However, during functional testing with the fixture attached, undesired movement or play was observed between the sasi clamp and the sasi itself.Additionally, it was noted that minimal force was required to open the saw clamp lever while the saw wing fixture was engaged.Latch was closed and opened without anomaly.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the velys saw interface right would contribute to a device issue.The connection issues between the sasi and saw handpiece are known product issues.Based on the investigation findings, the root cause of the undesired movement or play between the sasi clamp and sasi itself is traced to design.The product issue has been addressed through depuy synthes quality management system.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: investigation summary: visual inspection of the returned device reveled that the velys saw interface right shows signs of normal and repetitive use.With the photo provided is not possible to substantiate the reported allegation.As the device was not returned, and as-received condition could not be assessed, a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the velys saw interface right would not have contributed 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.

• Brand Name: VELYS SAW INTERFACE RIGHT
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24485008
• Report Number: 1818910-2026-03887
• Device Sequence Number: 13430931
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295519478
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295519478(10)J47237
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• 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: Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/02/2026

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: 451570106
• Device Lot Number: J47237
• 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: 02/20/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026; 03/11/2026; 03/30/2026; 04/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/02/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2026; 03/12/2026; 03/30/2026; 04/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2022
• 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