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It was reported that during a total knee arthroplasty (tka) surgical procedure 6x robotic assisted saw interface device (sasi) devices were loose and resulted in the saw cutting out.It was reported that the event involved 3 right sasi devices and 3 left sasi devices.It was reported that the events occurred throughout the procedure.It was not reported if the robot was mounted to the surgical bed.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention, or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.This is report 3 of 6 for (b)(4).
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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.
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