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

Model Number	GEM2753
Medical Device Problem Code	Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/14/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1: initial reporter postal code: (b)(6).Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that one side came loose when the 2.5 mm coupler was closed.This was observed after the vein was hooked on both sides of the spikes.There was no report of patient injury or medical intervention associated with this event.No additional information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: h6, h11.H11: the actual device was not available; however, a photograph of the sample was provided for evaluation.The returned photograph was reviewed, and did not allow for further investigation into the reported problem of ring dislodgement, as the photograph was blurry.Due to lack of product return and blurry photograph provided, this issue could not be confirmed or refunded.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.

• 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: 20903793
• Report Number: 1416980-2024-07167
• Device Sequence Number: 9006122
• Product Code: MVR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844735002669
• UDI-Public: (01)00844735002669(10)SP24D09-2052115
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 01/10/2025

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: GEM2753
• Device Catalogue Number: 511100250060
• Device Lot Number: SP24D09-2052115
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/14/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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