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

Model Number	GEM2753 I
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 2.5mm coupler ring may open or fail to maintain its proper closure during handling, preventing correct coupling of the system.This occurred during surgical procedures.There was no report of patient injury or medical intervention associated with this event.No additional information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B3/d10: the events occurred between january to february 2026.E1: initial reporter phone no.: (b)(6).Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d4 (expiration date and udi), h4, h6 (update codes), h11.H11: the actual device was not available; however, a video of the sample was provided for evaluation.Visual inspection of the video showed an anastomotic procedure using a 2.5 mm coupler device and an anastomotic instrument (ai).It starts after the rings are joined but before ejection from the jaw assembly.A hemostat is used to compress the jaws, though it was unclear if proper ring approximation per ifu was achieved at that stage.The ai is then actuated to eject the rings, with observed resistance likely due to tissue caught between the jaws.After ejection, the hemostat is again applied, resulting in a slight tightening of the rings.It is unclear whether any gap existed before ejection.The procedure ends with the rings appearing tightly fitted.The reported condition was verified.However, 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: 24875204
• Report Number: 1416980-2026-01291
• Device Sequence Number: 10029294
• Product Code: MVR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844735002652
• UDI-Public: (01)00844735002652(10)SP25D10-2259516(17)300210
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• 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): 05/14/2026

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: GEM2753 I
• Device Catalogue Number: 511100250010
• Device Lot Number: SP25D10-2259516
• 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: 03/16/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/14/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/10/2025
• 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