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MINILAP IPN914228Recalls & reported problems

Teleflex Incorporated · Thumbgrip Grasper · Class 2

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 14026704640062), received between Jul 8, 2021 and Dec 22, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

  • Break2

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 22, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DOCTOR FOUND BROKEN JAW AFTER PROCEDURE, THEN IT WAS REMOVED WELL FROM PATIENT AND NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16039109 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 8, 2021Break; Break

    ON (B)(6) 2021 DR (B)(6) WAS DOING A LAP CHOLE USING THE MINI GRASPER WHEN BOTH INSERT ALLIGATOR TIPS FELL. NO PATIENT INJURY AND THEY JUST GRABBED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE CASE. I HAVE THE GRASPER IN A BAG AT MY DESK. THE GRASPER TIPS FELL INSIDE THE PATIENT BUT WERE SAFELY RETRIEVED AND THEY BOTH FELL FROM THE SAME HANDLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12134850 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.