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

Model Number	GEM2754
Medical Device Problem Code	Fitting Problem (2183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/05/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the "needle holes" of a 3.0mm coupler were misaligned resulting in a failed anastomosis.This was observed during pre-operation set up.There was no report of patient injury or medical intervention associated with this event.No additional information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1: initial reporter facility name: (b)(6).Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information was added to b5, h6 and h11.B5: upon additional information, the event occurred intraoperatively while the patient was connected to the device.H11: a batch review was conducted and there were no deviations found related to this reported condition during the manufacture of this lot.The device was not received for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be completed.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: 21247990
• Report Number: 1416980-2025-00196
• Device Sequence Number: 12885661
• Product Code: MVR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844735002683
• UDI-Public: (01)00844735002683(10)SP23D24-1859618
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 02/25/2025

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: GEM2754
• Device Catalogue Number: 511100300060
• Device Lot Number: SP23D24-1859618
• 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: 01/02/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2025
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: NI.
• Patient Sex: Unknown