ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1630-2016 ยท DPW Flowmeter, Blood, Cardiovascular

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

GEM(TM), FLOWCOUPLER(R), 3.5 mm, STERILE EO, Rx only, 1 FLOWCOUPLER, REF GEM2755-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 t

DateApr 21, 2016
StatusTerminated
ReasonInstructions for use booklet may puncture the outer Tyvek lid.
Root causePackage design/selection
ActionBaxter 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.
Quantity288 units
DistributionNationwide and Germany, Sweden, Netherlands, Israel, Denmark, United Kingdom, Canada
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K132727GEM FLOW COUPLER DEVICE AND SYSTEM
Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., Oct 22, 2013
K143589GEM Flow COUPLER Device and System
Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., Jan 16, 2015