MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. VELYS SAW INTERFACE RIGHT; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	451570106
Medical Device Problem Codes	Mechanical Problem (1384); Device Slipped (1584)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/12/2026
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.H11: 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 distal cuts on a total knee arthroplasty (tka) surgery, the bottom latch on the robotic-assisted solution saw interface (right) came loose while bringing the saw into the distal plane.The saw stopped briefly and then resumed.A cleaning cap was needed.The surgeon held the clasp closed with a finger.There was a cut in the insulation of the saw cable on the robot; it was taped.There were no delays to the surgical procedure.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.

• Brand Name: VELYS SAW INTERFACE RIGHT
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24637467
• Report Number: 1818910-2026-04977
• Device Sequence Number: 21292495
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295519478
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295519478(10)PC5952836
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AL
• 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): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/19/2026

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: PC5952836
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2025
• 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