MINILAP IPN914229Recalls & reported problems
Teleflex Incorporated · MiniGrip Alligator Grasper · Class 2
- 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 14026704640086), received between Oct 4, 2021 and Jul 10, 2023 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 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
- Break4
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 10, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "A PIECE BROKE OFF IN PATIENT DURING PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE LASTED 1 HOUR LONGER DUE TO LOOKING FOR PIECE THAT BROKE OFF". ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT "A PIECE OF ONE OF THE ARMS OF THE ALLIGATOR FORCEPS BROKE OFF DURING THE CASE AND SO WE HAD TO GET THE FLUOROSCOPIC GUIDANCE PER RADIOLOGY TO HELP FIND THE MISSING PIECE AND THEN REMOVE IT FROM THE PATIENT'S ABDOMINAL WALL." ALL PIECES WERE SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS NOT USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "GOOD".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17292009 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE IN USE DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, "THE JAW AT THE END OF THE DEVICE BROKE OFF INTO THE PATIENT DURING PROCEDURE. SURGEON HAD TO FISH OUT BROKEN PIECE". NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "FINE". ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT "ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED SUCCESSFULLY. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT AND PLACED TO THE SIDE TO BE INVESTIGATED". PER THE CUSTOMER IT IS UNKNOWN IF A NEW APPLIER WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17100745 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE JAW BROKE DURING USE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15920025 ↗MalfunctionOct 4, 2021Break; Break
SHAFT OF PGAC300 BROKE TOWARDS THE DISTAL TIP OF THE PRODUCT WHEN ARMED AND INSERTING INTO THE ABDOMEN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12569122 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.