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

Model Number	GEM2753
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D4: unique identifier (udi) #: the expiration date is not available for this product; therefore, the expiration date portion of the udi was not included in the mdr submission.E1: initial reporter facility name: (b)(6).E1: initial reporter address: (b)(6).Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a coupler had bent pins.The process step was not specified.There was no report of patient injury or medical intervention associated with this event.No additional information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d4, d9, h3, h4, h6 (update codes), h11.Correction: d4 udi # (di information).H11: the actual device along with a companion sample were received for evaluation.Both devices were attached to an anastomotic instrument and all pins were able to appropriately meet their mating holes on the opposing ring; there was no evidence of bent pins.The reported condition was not verified on either sample.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): BAXTER HEALTHCARE - SAINT PAUL - MCA; 2575 university ave w; saint paul MN 55114
• Manufacturer Contact: 25212 w. illinois route 120; round lake, IL 60073 ; 2242702068
• MDR Report Key: 21867532
• Report Number: 1416980-2025-02327
• Device Sequence Number: 7917142
• Product Code: MVR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844735002669
• UDI-Public: (01)00844735002669(10)SP24G01-2099898(17)290530
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/22/2025

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: SP24G01-2099898
• 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: 03/21/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/22/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/30/2024
• 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