LIGACLIP LX110Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · Ligaclip Clip Applier Small 26.7cm · Class 1
All models of LIGACLIP (26)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20705036012860), received between May 1, 2019 and Aug 15, 2024 — classified as 7 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Failure to Form Staple6
- Unintended Ejection3
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 15, 2024Failure to Form Staple; Failure to Form Staple
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE CLIPS WERE SCISSORING WHEN THEY WERE BEING DEPLOYED. CASE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19992944 ↗MalfunctionApr 11, 2024Unintended Ejection; Failure to Form Staple; Unintended Ejection; Failure to Form Staple
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE CLIPS ARE NOT CLIPPING PROPERLY AND ARE NOT EFFECTIVE. NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19091846 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Unintended Ejection; Failure to Form Staple; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Unintended Ejection; Failure to Form Staple; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE CLIPS AREN'T CLIPPING PROPERLY AND AREN'T EFFECTIVE. NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18840355 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Unintended Ejection; Failure to Form Staple; Unintended Ejection; Failure to Form Staple
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE CLIPS AREN'T CLIPPING PROPERLY AND AREN'T EFFECTIVE. NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18839514 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2023Failure to Form Staple; Failure to Form Staple
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, WHEN CLOSING THE CLIPS, THEY WEREN'T CLOSING IN THE PATTERN/FORM THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO. SOME ALSO APPEARED TO BE A BIT CROOKED AS WELL. NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18335421 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2023Failure to Form Staple; Failure to Form Staple
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, WHEN CLOSING THE CLIPS, THEY WEREN'T CLOSING IN THE PATTERN/FORM THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO. SOME ALSO APPEARED TO BE A BIT CROOKED AS WELL. NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18335373 ↗MalfunctionMay 1, 2019Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DEVICES HAVE PLASTIC COATING CHIPPING OFF, SOME HAVE THE TIPS BENT AND SOME DO NOT HOLD CLIPS. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8569012 ↗
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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 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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