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

Model Number	GEM2751
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/23/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the ring of a 1.5mm coupler was loose and came off.This was observed during preparation before a surgical procedure.The doctor replaced the product to continue preparation for the surgery.There was no patient involvement.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: d4 (expiration date, udi), d9, h3, h4, h6(update codes), h11.H11: the actual device was received for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device identified the coupler ring dislodged from the jaw assembly and placed in a plastic petri dish.The jaw assembly, holder, and packaging were not returned.Further inspection showed that, both dislodged coupler rings had signs of patient use, including tissue and blood.Both dislodged rings showed damage to the plastic portion; however, the pins appeared straight and undamaged.Dislodged ring 1 appeared to have tissue attached to one or two pins.Dislodged ring 2 had blood and tissue present.Functional testing could not be performed because the jaw assembly was not returned.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): 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: 24719752
• Report Number: 1416980-2026-01104
• Device Sequence Number: 6110161
• Product Code: MVR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844735002621
• UDI-Public: (01)00844735002621(10)SP24I16-2139384(17)290821
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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): 05/01/2026

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: GEM2751
• Device Catalogue Number: 511100150060
• Device Lot Number: SP24I16-2139384
• 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: 02/28/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/21/2024
• 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