TELEFLEX IPN921000Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 12 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 14026704737434), received between Nov 10, 2022 and Jul 12, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 11 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Form Staple” (6 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 12 most recent of 12 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 12, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE IN USE ON A PATIENT DURING THE CLIPPING OF AN ARTERY, THE CLIP WOULD NOT CLIP INTO THE SECURED POSITION. AS A RESULT, A 2ND PACKAGE WAS OPENED AND USED AND THE SAME EVENT OCCURRED. THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED BY USING DEVICE FROM A DIFFERENT BRAND. NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. ASSOCIATED MDR #3011137372-2023-00191.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17309601 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 12, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE IN USE ON A PATIENT DURING THE CLIPPING OF AN ARTERY, THE CLIP WOULD NOT CLIP INTO THE SECURED POSITION. AS A RESULT, A 2ND PACKAGE WAS OPENED AND USED AND THE SAME EVENT OCCURRED. THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED BY USING DEVICE FROM A DIFFERENT BRAND. NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. SEE ASSOCIATED MDR #3011137372-2023-00182.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17309518 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 11, 2023Failure to Form Staple; Failure to Form Staple

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, "VESOLOCK CLIP WAS NOT DEPLOYING/CLIPPING DURING MULTIPLE PROCEDURES". AS A RESULT, "A DIFFERENT SIZED CLIP WAS USED" TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "DISCHARGED".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17300031 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 11, 2023Failure to Form Staple; Failure to Form Staple

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, "VESOLOCK CLIP WAS NOT DEPLOYING/CLIPPING DURING MULTIPLE PROCEDURES". AS A RESULT, "A DIFFERENT SIZED CLIP WAS USED" TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "DISCHARGED".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17299972 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 11, 2023Failure to Form Staple; Failure to Form Staple

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, "VESOLOCK CLIP WAS NOT DEPLOYING/CLIPPING DURING MULTIPLE PROCEDURES". AS A RESULT, "A DIFFERENT SIZED CLIP WAS USED" TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "DISCHARGED".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17299610 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 11, 2023Failure to Form Staple; Failure to Form Staple

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, "VESOLOCK CLIP WAS NOT DEPLOYING/CLIPPING DURING MULTIPLE PROCEDURES". AS A RESULT, "A DIFFERENT SIZED CLIP WAS USED" TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "DISCHARGED".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17299473 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 11, 2023Failure to Form Staple; Failure to Form Staple

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, "VESOLOCK CLIP WAS NOT DEPLOYING/CLIPPING DURING MULTIPLE PROCEDURES". AS A RESULT, "A DIFFERENT SIZED CLIP WAS USED" TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "DISCHARGED".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17299372 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 30, 2023Failure to Form Staple; Failure to Form Staple

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE IN USE ON A PATIENT DURING A NON-ROBOTIC LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, THE CLIPS DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, NEW CLIPS WERE USED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS FINE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17020380 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 26, 2023Break; Break

  REPORTED AS "WEAKNESS IN HINGE OF CLIP". IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE ON A PATIENT, THE CLIP BROKE AT THE HINGE POINT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLIP A VESSEL OR DUCT. NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. PER THE CUSTOMER, IT IS UNKNOWN WHAT THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, THE COMPLAINT FILE WILL BE UPDATED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16820113 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 26, 2023Break; Break

  REPORTED AS "WEAKNESS IN HINGE OF CLIP". IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE ON A PATIENT, THE CLIP BROKE AT THE HINGE POINT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLIP A VESSEL OR DUCT. NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. PER THE CUSTOMER, IT IS UNKNOWN WHAT THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, THE COMPLAINT FILE WILL BE UPDATED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16820038 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 26, 2023Break; Break

  REPORTED AS "WEAKNESS IN HINGE OF CLIP". IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE ON A PATIENT, THE CLIP BROKE AT THE HINGE POINT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLIP A VESSEL OR DUCT. NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. PER THE CUSTOMER, IT IS UNKNOWN WHAT THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, THE COMPLAINT FILE WILL BE UPDATED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16819950 ↗
• InjuryNov 10, 2022Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A ML VESOLOCK CLIP BROKE DURING A ROBOTIC LAPAROSCOPY CHOLECYSTOMY CASE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: IT IS UNKNOWN IF ANY PART OF THE BROKEN CLIP FELL INSIDE THE PATIENT; NOTING WAS FOUND. THE CLIP WAS BEING APPLIED TO A VESSEL WHEN IT BROKE AND THERE WAS NO REPORTED VESSEL DAMAGE.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 15775193 ↗