MINILAP IPN002705Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 14026704582607), received between Apr 24, 2018 and Dec 18, 2023 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method” (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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionDec 18, 2023Break; Break

  THE REPORT STATES THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, THE "GRASPER OF THE DEVICE BROKE OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT WHILE RETRACTING THE GALLBLADDER. BROKEN PIECE WAS REMOVED". NO PATIENT HAM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "FINE".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18346800 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 21, 2018Device Handling Problem; Device Handling Problem

  SURGEON WAS USING IN A CASE THIS MORNING. HE MOVED THE RATCHET KNOB UP TO THE "ON" POSITION TO LOCK ONTO A SPECIMEN. WHEN HE WANTED TO REPOSITION HIS GRASP, HE MOVED THE RATCHET KNOB INTO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THEN TRIED TO OPEN THE JAWS OF THE APPLIER BY MOVING THE BLACK HANDLE, BUT THE JAWS DID NOT RELEASE. I TOLD HIM TO SQUEEZE THE HANDLE BACK A LITTLE BIT THEN ALLOWS THE HANDLE TO KIND OF UNHINGE AND THEN IT WILL SPRING OPEN. HE PULLED THE HANDLE BACK A COUPLE TIMES, BUT THE JAWS WOULD NOT OPEN. HE PULLED THE HANDLE FORWARD AND LUCKILY THE JAWS OPENED, BUT IT MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND THE HANDLE DISENGAGED FROM CONTROLLING THE JAWS. HE PULLED THE DEVICE OUT OF THE PATIENT'S ABDOMEN AND OPENED AND CLOSED THE HANDLE A COUPLE TIMES. THE JAWS DID NOT OPEN AND CLOSE AS HE WAS DOING THIS. THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE BODY OF THE HANDLE INDICATING THAT SOMETHING INTERNALLY BROKE.

  Patient problems: Missing Value Reason; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7530279 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 25, 2018Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SUPRARENAL LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY SUPRARENAL PERFORMED BY DR. (B)(6), THE OPENING WAS PERFECT, WITHOUT ANY ISSUE. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN THE RETRACTION OF THE ADIPOSE BROKE. ADDITIONAL INFO. DEVICE USED PER IFU: YES. HARM OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT? NO. DID ANY BROKEN PART REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT? NO. IF SO HOW WERE THEY REMOVED? THE PIECE WAS REMOVED USING ANOTHER GRASPER WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTLY.

  Patient problems: Missing Value Reason; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7457951 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 24, 2018Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SUPRARENAL LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY SUPRARENAL PERFORMED BY DR. (B)(6), THE OPENING WAS PERFECT, WITHOUT ANY ISSUE. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN THE RETRACTION OF THE ADIPOSE BROKE. ADDITIONAL INFO. DEVICE USED PER IFU: YES. HARM OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT? NO. DID ANY BROKEN PART REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT? NO. IF SO HOW WERE THEY REMOVED? THE PIECE WAS REMOVED USING ANOTHER GRASPER WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTLY.

  Patient problems: Missing Value Reason; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7454162 ↗