MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION GEM MICROVASCULAR ANASTOMOTIC COUPLER; DEVICE,ANASTOMOTIC,MICROVASCULAR

Model Number	GEM2755
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/12/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the steel needle (pin) of a 3.5mm coupler was "crooked".This was noticed after the anastomosis ring was installed and visually inspected under the microscope.There was no patient involvement.No additional information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information was added to h6 and h11: h11: the actual device was not available; however, a photograph of the sample was provided for evaluation.The returned photograph was reviewed, and a bent pin on the right ring of the jaw assembly was observed.The reported condition was verified.The cause of the condition could not be determined.A batch review was conducted and there were no deviations found related to this reported condition during the manufacture of this lot.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information was added to d9, h3, h6, and h11.H11: the actual device was received for evaluation.No signs of use were visible on the coupler rings, which is consistent with the complaints statement that the alleged event occurred prior to use.During investigation it was observed that the right coupler ring that was no longer seated in the jaw assembly has five bent pins.The reported condition was verified.The cause of the condition could not be determined.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: GEM MICROVASCULAR ANASTOMOTIC COUPLER
• Common Device Name: DEVICE,ANASTOMOTIC,MICROVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION; deerfield IL
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNOVIS SURGICAL INNOVATIONS; 2575 university ave w; saint paul MN 55114
• Manufacturer Contact: 25212 w. illinois route 120; round lake, IL 60073 ; 2242702068
• MDR Report Key: 20664801
• Report Number: 1416980-2024-06477
• Device Sequence Number: 12584195
• Product Code: MVR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844735002706
• UDI-Public: (01)00844735002706(10)SP23F14-1889996
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K861985
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/03/2025

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: Other
• Device Model Number: GEM2755
• Device Catalogue Number: 512100350060
• Device Lot Number: SP23F14-1889996
• 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: 10/15/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/22/2024; 02/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2024; 03/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown