Endo ClipRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 4 models of Endo Clip by Covidien LP in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 1,183 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Apr 12, 2016 and Sep 22, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 78 injuries, 1,104 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanics Altered” (655 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported Endo Clip problems

Endo Clip models

4 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• Endo Clip 176625

  CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
  1 death768 reports
• Endo Clip 176620

  CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
  254 reports
• Endo Clip 176615

  CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
  127 reports
• Endo Clip 176619

  CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
  34 reports

Recent Endo Clip adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Mechanics Altered

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50860261 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Mechanical Problem

  It was reported that during a laparoscopic procedure, while being used to apply clips to the cystic duct, the clips became deformed during attempted clipping despite no excessive force reportedly being applied by the surgeon, and the issue recurred during severalattempts. The surgeon was able to squeeze the handle. A different product was used to complete the procedure. No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50841071 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 28, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50498843 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

  According to the reporter, the knob fell off. There was no patient injury.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50486708 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Mechanics Altered

  It was reported that the device experienced delayed deployment.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 50470230 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 28, 2026Mechanics Altered

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50061270 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 20, 2026Mechanics Altered

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25874972 ↗
• InjuryJul 16, 2026Mechanics Altered; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING CLIPPING OF THE CYSTIC ARTERY, THE HANDLE OF THE CLIP APPLIER WAS NOT SQUEEZED, AND THE INITIAL FIRING FAILED TO DEPLOY A CLIP. UPON REPEAT ACTIVATION, THE FIRING MECHANISM ADVANCED WITHOUT DEPLOYING A CLIP, RESULTING IN TRANSECTION OF THE CYSTIC ARTERY AND SIGNIFICANT BLEEDING. ATTEMPTS TO FIRE THE CLIP APPLIER OUTSIDE THE PATIENT ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOY ANY CLIPS. THE MALFUNCTION CAUSED SIGNIFICANT BLOOD LOSS AND MASSIVE HEMORRHAGE, PROMPTED A CODE PROTOCOL, AND RESULTED IN THE PATIENT BEING ADMITTED TO THE ICU. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PATIENT IS DOING WELL WITH NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS IN HOSPITAL AND HAS BEEN DISCHARGED HOME.

  Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

  MAUDE report 25850113 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 15, 2026Mechanics Altered

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE DEFECTIVE CLIP APPLIER MISFIRED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 25827898 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 6, 2026Mechanics Altered

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING A PROCEDURE, AFTER REPEATED FIRING OF THE CLIPS, THE DEVICE COULD NO LONGER DEPLOY THE CLIPS IN THE LATER STAGE OF USE. A NEW DEVICE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 25727446 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 15, 2026Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC GASTROTOMY PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE HAD AN UNKNOWN ISSUE. A NEW PRODUCT WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. MEDTRONIC'S INITIAL EVALUATION OF THE INCIDENT DEVICE FOUND THAT THE JAWS WOULD NOT CLOSE AND THE LOADING TRIGGER COULD NOT BE ACTUATED

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25513691 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 29, 2026Mechanical Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRA-OPERATIVELY OF A GALLBLADDER PROCEDURE, THE CLIPS WERE CLOSING AT A DIAGONAL ANGLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25328040 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 29, 2026Mechanical Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRA-OPERATIVELY OF A GALLBLADDER PROCEDURE, THE CLIPS WERE CLOSING AT A DIAGONAL ANGLE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25327955 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 14, 2026Mechanics Altered

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, ON THE STAGE OF EXTRACTING THE GALLBLADDER, THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO SQUEEZE THE HANDLE AND USAGE WAS DISCONTINUED BECAUSE THE CLIP WAS MISALIGNED DURING FIRING. THE MISALIGNED CLIP WAS COLLECTED AND THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS WITH THE NEW CLIP. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24872238 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24781749 ↗

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