Endo ShearsRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 2 models of Endo Shears by Covidien LP in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 36 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between May 15, 2017 and Jan 21, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 34 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (13 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 Shears problems

Endo Shears models

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

• Endo Shears 176643

  ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
  34 reports
• Endo Shears 174601

  ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
  2 reports

Recent Endo Shears adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionJan 21, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, THE SHAFT SURFACE OF THE DEVICE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. ANOTHER SAME TYPE OF DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24140550 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 9, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, SPLIT INSULATION WAS OBSERVED ON THE DEVICE AND A HOLE WAS CAUSED IN THE GASTRIC ARTERY BY THE ENDO SHEARS. AN INSULATION ISSUE WAS ALSO IDENTIFIED WITH THE RETRACTABLE L HOOK, WHERE INSULATION FELL OFF OR DETACHED FROM THE SHAFT WHILE THE DEVICE WAS PLUGGED INTO A GENERATOR. ANOTHER LIGASURE WAS USED WITH THE SAME GENERATOR AND IT WORKED FINE. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A TEMPORARY INJURY AS A RESULT OF THE HOLE IN THE GASTRIC ARTERY, WHICH WAS MEDICALLY MANAGED BY CLIPPING THE ARTERY.

  Patient problems: Tissue Breakdown

  MAUDE report 24018178 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 19, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, WHEN TESTED PRIOR TO ENTERING THE BODY. THE SHEARS PART OF THE INSTRUMENT WOULD NOT OPEN AND CLOSE. A NEW DEVICE WAS OPENED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23855073 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 7, 2025Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE DEVICE WAS OPERATED IN MONOPOLAR MODE, THE END OF THE SHAFT WAS BURNED. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED ON TWO DEVICES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22427917 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 7, 2025Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE DEVICE WAS OPERATED IN MONOPOLAR MODE, THE END OF THE SHAFT WAS BURNED. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED ON TWO DEVICES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22427807 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 20, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE, THE SHEARS CANNOT BE OPENED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22300449 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 26, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE OF THE DEVICE, THE SURGEON REALIZED THAT THERE WAS DIFFICULTY IN CLOSING THE JAWS OF BOTH DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18980842 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 26, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE OF THE DEVICE, THE SURGEON REALIZED THAT THERE WAS DIFFICULTY IN CLOSING THE JAWS OF BOTH DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18979138 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 22, 2024Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE WAS NOT CUTTING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18556401 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 10, 2023Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BAND REMOVAL, WHEN CUTTING ADHESION, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE DEVICE WAS REPLACED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17908682 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 26, 2023Difficult to Open or Close; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Difficult to Open or Close; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO A LAPAROSCOPIC UMBILICAL HERNIA REPAIR, THE HANDLES OF THE DEVICE WERE BINDING, IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE JAWS OF THE DEVICE WAS TIGHT AND WOULD NOT OPEN. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17402270 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 30, 2023Flare or Flash; Flare or Flash

  PLI 10: ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY, THE DEVICE WAS USED IN CUTTING THE VAGINAL CUFF AND RELEASING THE UTERUS, AND WHEN THE DOCTOR WAS FINISHING THE PROCEDURE, A SMALL FLAME IN THE CAVITY WAS OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS BURNED, AND A SMALL PART OF THE UTERUS (SPECIMEN) HAD A FIRST DEGREE BURN. THIS RESULTED IN TISSUE DAMAGE. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BURN WAS NOT TREATED SINCE IT WAS ON THE SPECIMEN. TO COMPLETE THE CASE, AN ULTRASONIC DEVICE WAS USED.

  Patient problems: Burn(s); Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 17238234 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 2, 2023Break; Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PREOPERATIVELY, THE TIP OF THE JAW WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17054471 ↗
• InjuryJan 17, 2023Break; Misfire; Flare or Flash; Break; Misfire; Flare or Flash

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, THE INSULATED SHAFT HAD A BREAK IN THE INSULATION WHICH RESULTED IN A MISFIRE AND BURN ON THE PATIENT'S UTERUS.

  Patient problems: Burn(s); Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 16186914 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 16, 2022Sparking; Sparking

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRE OPERATIVELY, WHEN THE DEVICE WAS USED, A SPARK OCCURRED IN THE PROTECTION AREA THAT WAS MADE OF PLASTIC FROM THE TIP. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS UTILIZED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14715749 ↗

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