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

Model Number	GEM2754
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 3.0mm coupler fell apart and was unusable.This was observed when the device was opened to the sterile field.A new device was used to continue the procedure.There was no patient involvement.No additional information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d4, h4, h6(update codes), h11.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): BAXTER HEALTHCARE - SAINT PAUL - MCA; 2575 university ave w.; saint paul MN 55114
• Manufacturer Contact: 25212 w. illinois route 120; round lake, IL 60073 ; 2242705355
• MDR Report Key: 24470710
• Report Number: 1416980-2026-00772
• Device Sequence Number: 18545666
• Product Code: MVR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844735002683
• UDI-Public: (01)00844735002683(10)SP24K15-2175816(17)291017
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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): 04/01/2026

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: GEM2754
• Device Catalogue Number: 511100300060
• Device Lot Number: SP24K15-2175816
• 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: 01/30/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/17/2024
• 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