Zimmer ROSA Recon: a large amount of sparks with a hole found in the power cord (FDA MAUDE)
[MALFUNCTION]Mar 9, 2026 · Zimmer Biomet · ROSA · France
Failure Mode
MALFUNCTION
Event Date
Mar 9, 2026
Primary Entity
Zimmer Biomet
Robotic Platform
ROSA
Jurisdiction / Location
France
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An FDA MAUDE malfunction report describes a Zimmer ROSA Recon producing a large amount of sparks that caused visible damage, with a hole found in the power cord. Source: FDA MAUDE MDR key 24690316, openFDA device event / accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
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https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/search.cfm
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/search.cfm
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https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/detail.cfm?mdrfoi__id=24690316&pc=OLO
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/detail.cfm?mdrfoi__id=24690316&pc=OLO
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Details
Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Zimmer ROSA Recon: a large amount of sparks with a hole found in the power cord (FDA MAUDE)?
An FDA MAUDE malfunction report describes a Zimmer ROSA Recon producing a large amount of sparks that caused visible damage, with a hole found in the power cord. Source: FDA MAUDE MDR key 24690316, openFDA device event / accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on March 9, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Zimmer ROSA Recon: a large amount of sparks with a hole found in the power cord (FDA MAUDE)?
ROSA by Zimmer Biomet is the recorded robot involved in this incident at France.
Has anyone responded to Zimmer ROSA Recon: a large amount of sparks with a hole found in the power cord (FDA MAUDE)?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Zimmer ROSA Recon: a large amount of sparks with a hole found in the power cord (FDA MAUDE)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.