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MalfunctionMVR

GEM MICROVASCULAR ANASTOMOTIC COUPLER

Received Aug 26, 2024 · Event occurred Jul 26, 2024

Report 1416980-2024-04491 · MDR key 20064863

Device

Generic name

Device,anastomotic,microvascular

Model number

GEM2755

Catalog number

512100350060

Lot number

SP23C07-180727

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS ADDED TO H6, AND 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.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RING OF A 3.5MM COUPLER PREMATURELY EJECTED (FELL OFF) FROM THE BLACK BUTTERFLY ASSEMBLY. THIS WAS OBSERVED AFTER THE COUPLER WAS LOADED ONTO THE ANASTOMOTIC DEVICE AND LAID ON THE STAND. 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.