MINILAP IPN914223Recalls & reported problems
Teleflex Incorporated · Clutch Grasper · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 14026704640079), received between Sep 26, 2022 and Aug 26, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Device Handling Problem1
Patient problems
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
- Laceration(s)1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 26, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE JAWS WITH THE TEETH FALL OUT, ONE PIECE FALLS INTO THE PATIENT AND ONE PIECE IS LEFT ON THE PATIENT'S ABDOMINAL WALL". ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT ALL PIECES WERE SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT". NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "FINE".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20066167 ↗MalfunctionSep 26, 2022Device Handling Problem; Device Handling Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE TISSUE WAS GRASPED AND THE GRIPPER WAS LOCKED, THE INSTRUMENT-SHAFT WAS MOVED OVER THE GRIPPER AND THE GRASPED TISSUE. DURING THIS PROCESS, THE SHARP SHAFT PUNCHED TWO HOLES IN THE TISSUE, WHICH PROTRUDED FROM THE SIDE OF THE GRIPPER. THE USER HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED ABOUT THE HANDLING BEFORE THE SURGERY.
Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding; Laceration(s)
MAUDE report 15484580 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.