NA ETHMCM20Recalls & reported problems
Sterilmed, Inc. · MULTI CLIP APPLIER LIGACLIP MEDIUM CLIPS · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10888551019064), received between Dec 17, 2021 and Dec 17, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Fire” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Failure to Fire2
- Mechanical Jam2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 17, 2021Failure to Fire; Mechanical Jam; Failure to Fire; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A (B)(6) MALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAPAROSCOPIC OPEN CHOLECYSTECTOMY PROCEDURE WITH FOUR REPROCESSED CLIP APPLIERS LIGACLIP AND, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE FOUR CLIP APPLIERS FAILED TO FIRE. A FIFTH CLIP WAS USED AND WORKED AS EXPECTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13025831 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2021Failure to Fire; Mechanical Jam; Failure to Fire; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A (B)(6), MALE, PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAPAROSCOPIC OPEN CHOLECYSTECTOMY PROCEDURE WITH FOUR REPROCESSED CLIP APPLIERS LIGACLIP AND DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE FOUR CLIP APPLIERS FAILED TO FIRE. A FIFTH CLIP WAS USED AND WORKED AS EXPECTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13025791 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.