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

Model Number	GEM2754
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Twisted/Bent (2981); Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the pins of a 3.0mm coupler were crooked and could not be fully attached.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
Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information was added to d4, d9, h3, h4, h6, and h11: h11: the device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed, and a misalignment was visible.The misalignment would not allow the coupler rings to be processed.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.

• 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: 22074941
• Report Number: 1416980-2025-02993
• Device Sequence Number: 8702776
• Product Code: MVR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844735002683
• UDI-Public: (01)00844735002683(10)SP25A06-2200836
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TW
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/19/2025

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: SP25A06-2200836
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/06/2024
• 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