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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…

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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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1685-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2020-03-05
Published2020-04-15
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyBaxter Healthcare
DistributionUS

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_infoProduct Code 5111-00250-060; GEM2753; Lots SP19J11-1402242; SP19J11-1402246; and SP19J11-1402265

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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