BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    GEM(TM), FLOWCOUPLER(R), 4.0 mm, STERILE EO, Rx only, 1 FLOWCOUPLER, REF GEM2756-FC Product Usage: The FlowCOUPLER Device is a single use, implantable device that is intended to be used in the end-to-end anastomosis of veins and arteries normally encountered in microsurgical and vascular reconstructive procedures. The FlowCOUPLER Device includes a pair of permanently implanted rings which secure the anastomosis and a removable Doppler probe that is press-fit onto one of the rings. When the FlowCOUPLER Device is used in conjunction with the FlowCOUPLER Monitor, the FlowCOUPLER System is intended to detect blood flow and confirm vessel patency intra-operatively and post-operatively at the anastomotic site.

    Recall: Z-1631-2016 · Initiated April 21, 2016

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1631-2016
    Event Number
    73908
    Firm
    Baxter Healthcare Corp.
    FEI Number
    1417572
    Product Code
    DPW
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Package design/selection
    Initiated
    April 21, 2016
    Terminated
    November 22, 2016
    Address
    1 Baxter Pkwy, Deerfield, IL, 60015-4625

    Description

    GEM(TM), FLOWCOUPLER(R), 4.0 mm, STERILE EO, Rx only, 1 FLOWCOUPLER, REF GEM2756-FC Product Usage: The FlowCOUPLER Device is a single use, implantable device that is intended to be used in the end-to-end anastomosis of veins and arteries normally encountered in microsurgical and vascular reconstructive procedures. The FlowCOUPLER Device includes a pair of permanently implanted rings which secure the anastomosis and a removable Doppler probe that is press-fit onto one of the rings. When the FlowCOUPLER Device is used in conjunction with the FlowCOUPLER Monitor, the FlowCOUPLER System is intended to detect blood flow and confirm vessel patency intra-operatively and post-operatively at the anastomotic site.

    Reason

    Instructions for use booklet may puncture the outer Tyvek lid.

    Action

    Baxter sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated April 21, 2016 to customer. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letters requested that direct consignees contact Synovis MCA to arrange for return and credit. Companies that further distributed the product were asked to notify other facilities or departments. For questions contact Synovis MCA at 800-510-3318 or 205-941-0111.

    Distribution

    Nationwide and Germany, Sweden, Netherlands, Israel, Denmark, United Kingdom, Canada

    Quantity

    118 units