LIGACLIP LC320Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · Ligaclip Clip Applier Medium Large Angled Jaw 26.7cm · Class 1
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 20705036012679), received between Jun 11, 2018 and Jul 26, 2023 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
- Defective Device1
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected1
- Failure to Form Staple1
- Mechanical Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 26, 2023Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A MASTECTOMY, THE CLIP WAS LOADING TO THE JAWS OF THE DEVICE, THEN FALLING OFF WHEN APPLIED TO THE TISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17398169 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2020Mechanical Problem; Failure to Form Staple; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Mechanical Problem; Failure to Form Staple; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE CLIP APPLIER DIDN'T APPLY PROPER CLIPS. THE JAWS WERE SPOILED. USER REPORTED THE CLIPS ARE NOT BROKEN, THE CLIP APPLIER DIDN'T HOLD THE CLIPS. CLIP APPLIER JAWS WERE BROKEN SO THEY DIDN'T HOLD THE CLIPS AND BECAUSE THE CLIP APPLIER JAWS WERE BROKEN, IT DIDN'T MAKE THE CLIPS HOLD THE VEIN OR TISSUE. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11033238 ↗MalfunctionApr 8, 2019Defective Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN ISSUE WITH THE DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8491080 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2018Device Operates Differently Than Expected
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WON¿T HOLD CLIPS. IT WAS NOT DURING A PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7587758 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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