LIGACLIPRecalls & reported problems across all models
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 26 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3,254
- Deaths reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 134
- Recalls
- 0
We found 26 models of LIGACLIP by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 3,254 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jan 22, 2014 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 3 deaths, 134 injuries, 3,117 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Form Staple” (1,967 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
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported LIGACLIP problems
Device problems
- Failure to Form Staple1,967
- Failure to Fire460
- Mechanics Altered267
- Difficult to Open or Close208
- No Apparent Adverse Event175
- Mechanical Problem147
- Mechanical Jam128
- Firing Problem124
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1,938
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1,131
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding160
- No Code Available42
- Failure to Anastomose36
- Unspecified Tissue Injury36
- Blood Loss19
- Pain19
LIGACLIP models
26 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- LIGACLIP ER320CLIP, IMPLANTABLE1,115 reports
- LIGACLIP ER420CLIP, IMPLANTABLE653 reports
- LIGACLIP MCS20Applier, surgical, clip1 death337 reports
- LIGACLIP MCM20Applier, surgical, clip308 reports
- LIGACLIP MCM30Applier, surgical, clip1 death236 reports
- LIGACLIP MSM20Applier, surgical, clip152 reports
- LIGACLIP LX107Applier, surgical, clip105 reports
- LIGACLIP LT200CLIP, IMPLANTABLE75 reports
- LIGACLIP MCL20Applier, surgical, clip1 death57 reports
- LIGACLIP LT300CLIP, IMPLANTABLE48 reports
- LIGACLIP EL314APPLIER, HEMOSTATIC CLIP37 reports
- LIGACLIP LX207Applier, surgical, clip35 reports
- LIGACLIP EL414APPLIER, HEMOSTATIC CLIP18 reports
- LIGACLIP LX105Applier, surgical, clip14 reports
- LIGACLIP LC310Applier, surgical, clip13 reports
- LIGACLIP LX210Applier, surgical, clip12 reports
- LIGACLIP LT100CLIP, IMPLANTABLE9 reports
- LIGACLIP LT400CLIP, IMPLANTABLE8 reports
- LIGACLIP LX110Applier, surgical, clip7 reports
- LIGACLIP EL214APPLIER, HEMOSTATIC CLIP4 reports
- LIGACLIP LC320Applier, surgical, clip4 reports
- LIGACLIP LC410Applier, surgical, clip2 reports
- LIGACLIP LC420Applier, surgical, clip2 reports
- LIGACLIP LT102CLIP, IMPLANTABLE1 report
- LIGACLIP LC307Applier, surgical, clip1 report
- LIGACLIP LX220Applier, surgical, clip1 report
Recent LIGACLIP adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Difficult to Open or Close
It was reported that during a bowel resection the open clip applier jaws stuck on tissue after deployment of clip. It was reported that this happened multiple times. The RN reported that they did try to dry fire clips to correct the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50946508 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Failure to Form Staple
It was reported the during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy that 5 clips from the ER320 did not properly close. The surgeon completed the procedure with an endoloop. It is unknown if the first clip was preloaded into the jaws of the clip applier.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50946468 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Difficult to Open or Close
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50935395 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Difficult to Open or Close
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50935390 ↗InjurySep 23, 2026Failure to Form Staple; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50873078 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Failure to Fire; Difficult to Open or Close
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50846292 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Failure to Fire; Difficult to Open or Close
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50846290 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Failure to Fire; Difficult to Open or Close
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50846289 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Difficult to Open or Close; Mechanics Altered
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50846260 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Firing Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50843883 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Failure to Fire
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50843150 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Difficult to Open or Close
It was reported that during an Unknown procedure the clip fired and then jammed, device would not open.Was there any reported patient or user harm? No.Was there a significant delay? Unknown.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50840819 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Failure to Form Staple
It was reported that during an Unknown procedure the Ligaclip when firing the clips did not form. The product had to be replaced to complete the procedure. Was there any harm to the reported patient or user? No. Was there a significant delay? No.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50840772 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Failure to Fire; Difficult to Open or Close; Mechanical Jam
It was reported that during an Unknown surgery, rotation Issue and then could not fire and could not open the jaw anymore. Changed the new one to complete surgery. No additional information can be provided.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50839285 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Failure to Form Staple
It was reported that during an open surgery procedure, the vascular ligation clip applier failed to dispense the clip as intended. The device was replaced with another unit and the procedure was completed successfully. No Are there any reported cases of harm from patients or users? Unknown Was there a significant delay? No
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50805944 ↗
Other Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC products
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- ECHELON FLEX7 models · 9,393 reports · 1 recall
- Harmonic13 models · 8,752 reports · 2 recalls
- ECHELON ENDOPATH31 models · 6,543 reports · 2 recalls
- ENDOPATH37 models · 2,785 reports
- ECHELON CIRCULAR4 models · 2,532 reports
- ECHELON Flex ENDOPATH7 models · 2,334 reports
- PROXIMATE41 models · 2,027 reports
Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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