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VELYS 4515-70-107Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution ARRAY CLAMP · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This DePuy VELYS array clamp is a clamp that holds a tracking array during robot-assisted knee surgery. Its 142 reports mostly describe the clamp slipping or coming loose during setup, and some describe surgical delays of a few minutes. There are no deaths and no injuries. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
144
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 144 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295519379), received between Nov 12, 2021 and Sep 17, 2026 — classified as 144 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Slipped” (108 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 2 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 3 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 5 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 4 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 6 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 1 reportsDec 2024: 1 reportsJan 2025: 9 reportsFeb 2025: 3 reportsMar 2025: 3 reportsApr 2025: 2 reportsMay 2025: 11 reportsJun 2025: 5 reportsJul 2025: 4 reportsAug 2025: 2 reportsSep 2025: 3 reportsOct 2025: 6 reportsNov 2025: 8 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 12 reportsFeb 2026: 5 reportsMar 2026: 1 reportsApr 2026: 14 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 3 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202614
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Slipped108
  • Premature Separation30
  • Device-Device Incompatibility23
  • Mechanical Problem23
  • Material Fragmentation9
  • Break8
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available3
  • Complete Loss of Power2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions144

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 144 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Device Slipped

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50806272 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Device Slipped

    It was reported that during Tibial resection it was observed that the Robotic Assisted Saw Handpiece Device and VELYS SAW BLADE device was not working even when the Robotic Assisted Saw Interface Device (SASI) was in cut plane for resection. It was further observed that 2X Robotic Assisted Array Clamp Devices were loose. It was not reported if there was any harm to the patient or surgical delay. No additional information was provided.This is report 3 of 3 for (b)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50802613 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Device Slipped

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50776349 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Device Slipped

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DEVICE INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT (12) ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE LOOSE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24779434 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE PREPARING FOR A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY (TKA) PROCEDURE, THE OPERATING ROOM TEAM OBSERVED THAT THE ARRAY COULD BE EASILY PULLED OUT OF THE ROBOTIC-ASSISTED SOLUTION ARRAY CLAMP DEVICE. THE DEVICE WAS BEING USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROBOTIC-ASSISTED SOLUTION ARRAY SET - KNEE DEVICE. THERE WAS FIVE-MINUTE DELAY TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. A SPARE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24778482 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Device Slipped

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DEVICE INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT (12) ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE LOOSE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24769047 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Device Slipped

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DEVICE INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT (12) ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE LOOSE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24768979 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Device Slipped

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DEVICE INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT (12) ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE LOOSE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24768975 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Device Slipped

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DEVICE INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT (12) ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE LOOSE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24768972 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Device Slipped

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DEVICE INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT (12) ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE LOOSE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24768970 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Device Slipped

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DEVICE INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT (12) ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE LOOSE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24768968 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Device Slipped

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DEVICE INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT (12) ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE LOOSE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24768966 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Device Slipped

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DEVICE INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT (12) ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE LOOSE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24768965 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Device Slipped

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DEVICE INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT (12) ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE LOOSE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24768964 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Device Slipped

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DEVICE INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT (12) ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE LOOSE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24768936 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Device Slipped

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DEVICE INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT (12) ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE LOOSE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24768923 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Break; Material Fragmentation; Device-Device Incompatibility

    DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ROBOTIC-ASSISTED SOLUTION ARRAY CLAMP DEVICE WAS CHIPPED/SHAVED/DELAMINATED. IT WAS INITIALLY REPORTED THAT THE ARRAY CLAMP WAS NOT TIGHTENING PROPERLY, AND THE RUBBER WASHER OF THE CLAMP WAS DAMAGED. 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. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24757205 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 30, 2026Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SET-UP FOR A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY (TKA) SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT 3X ROBOTIC ASSISTED ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE COMING LOOSE ON THEIR OWN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24735324 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Device Slipped; Device-Device Incompatibility; Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SET-UP FOR A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY (TKA) SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT 2X ROBOTIC ASSISTED ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE COMING LOOSE ON THEIR OWN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24393412 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Device Slipped; Device-Device Incompatibility; Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SET-UP FOR A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY (TKA) SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT 2X ROBOTIC ASSISTED ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE COMING LOOSE ON THEIR OWN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24393409 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 18, 2026Device Slipped; Device-Device Incompatibility; Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SET-UP FOR A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY (TKA) SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT 3X ROBOTIC ASSISTED ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE COMING LOOSE ON THEIR OWN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24376689 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Device Slipped; Device-Device Incompatibility; Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SET-UP FOR A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY (TKA) SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT 2X ROBOTIC ASSISTED ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE COMING LOOSE ON THEIR OWN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24363882 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Device Slipped; Device-Device Incompatibility; Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SET-UP FOR A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY (TKA) SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT 2X ROBOTIC ASSISTED ARRAY CLAMP DEVICES WERE COMING LOOSE ON THEIR OWN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24363880 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 14, 2026Device Slipped; Device-Device Incompatibility

    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 6 OF 6 FOR THE SAME EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24066116 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 14, 2026Device Slipped; Device-Device Incompatibility

    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.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24066104 ↗

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