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Lapro-Clip 8886848808Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Absorbable Ligating Clip Cartridge · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Lapro-Clip (8)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521057647), received between May 10, 2018 and Apr 28, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Mechanical Problem2
  • Break1
  • Mechanics Altered1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 28, 2026Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DIGESTIVE PROCEDURE, THE CLIPS DID NOT CLOSE DURING A BREAK AND THE CLIPS WERE USED WITH TWO DIFFERENT PLIERS AND TWO DIFFERENT SETS OF CLIPS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25012455 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 28, 2026Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DIGESTIVE PROCEDURE, THE CLIPS DID NOT CLOSE DURING A BREAK AND THE CLIPS WERE USED WITH TWO DIFFERENT PLIERS AND TWO DIFFERENT SETS OF CLIPS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25012410 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2018Mechanics Altered; Mechanics Altered

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC TOTAL GASTRECTOMY, ON LIGATING THE VESSEL, THE CLIP CARTRIDGE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE PROPERLY LOADED ONTO THE HANDLE; THE CLIP DID NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE CARTRIDGE AND DID NOT FORM CORRECTLY. THE INNER AND OUTER PARTS OF THE CLIP SEPARATED. THEY CHANGED TO ANOTHER CLIP TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7903291 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 10, 2018Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING A CHOLECYSTECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE INNER CLIP CRACKED WHEN FIRING. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH EACH PACK AND EACH BAG HAS A PROBLEM, PHYSICALLY BROKEN FROM THE TAIL. THE INNER CLIP SEPARATED FROM THE OUTER CLIP. THE CLIPS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH OTHER PRODUCT TO CONTINUE LIGATION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7502420 ↗

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