FDA Device recall Z-1685-2020
GEM Microvascular Anastomotic Coupler Devices - Product Usage: is intended to be used in the anastomosis of veins and arteries normally enc…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2020-04-15
On 2020-04-15 the FDA classified a Class II recall of GEM Microvascular Anastomotic Coupler Devices - Product Usage: is intended to be used in the anastomosis of veins and arteries normally enc… by Baxter Healthcare, citing the Coupler size labeling of the outer tray may not match the Couper size labeling of the inner tray in the GEM Microvascular Coupler Device.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1685-2020 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2020-03-05 |
| Published | 2020-04-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC |
| Company | Baxter Healthcare |
| Distribution | US |
Product
GEM Microvascular Anastomotic Coupler Devices - Product Usage: is intended to be used in the anastomosis of veins and arteries normally encountered in microsurgical procedures only in the peripheral vascular system.
Reason
The Coupler size labeling of the outer tray may not match the Couper size labeling of the inner tray in the GEM Microvascular Coupler Device
Identifiers
| code_info | Product Code 5111-00250-060; GEM2753; Lots SP19J11-1402242; SP19J11-1402246; and SP19J11-1402265 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1685-2020%22
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