Applier, Surgical, Clip

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2016-09-08TerminatedError in labeling

  WECK Horizon" Manual-Load Ligating Clip Applier, For Medium-Large Size Horizon Ligation Clips Curved Jaw, 11 (28cm), Rx Only, REF 337111, Product Usage: Weck Closure Systems applier has been designed and calibrated for use with specific Horizon, Hemoclip Plus Hemoclip Traditional, or Atrauclip ligating clips as indicated. Applier color coding matches the color of the ligating clip cartridge for which it is to be used. Hemoclip Plus appliers are easily identified by one black-ring handle.

  Misbranded: Incorrect etching on the device.

• 2013-07-19TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm

  LIGACLIP Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier (ER320), 10mm M/L Product Usage: The LIGACLIP Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier is a sterile, single patient use instrument designed to provide a means of ligation through ENDOPATH surgical trocars. The instrument delivers 20 titanium clips that individually advance after each firing. The shaft is made of a low glare material that minimizes reflective distortion. It is designed to rotate 360 in either direction. The rotating knob is located to allow for a one-handed technique.

  Ethicon Endo-Surgery is initiating a voluntary recall for LIGACLIP 10mm M/L Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier (ER320) due to potential clip formation and feeding issues which may result in improper clip formation, vessel damage and/or insufficient occlusion of the vessel or other structure

• 2013-07-19TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm

  LIGACLIP Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier Convenience Kit (Flex Trays), 10mm M/L Product Usage: The LIGACLIP Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier is a sterile, single patient use instrument designed to provide a means of ligation through ENDOPATH surgical trocars. The instrument delivers 20 titanium clips that individually advance after each firing. The shaft is made of a low glare material that minimizes reflective distortion. It is designed to rotate 360 in either direction. The rotating knob is located to allow for a one-handed technique.

  Ethicon Endo-Surgery is initiating a voluntary recall for LIGACLIP 10mm M/L Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier (ER320) due to potential clip formation and feeding issues which may result in improper clip formation, vessel damage and/or insufficient occlusion of the vessel or other structure

• 2013-07-19TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm

  LIGACLIP Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier (ER320), 10mm M/L, bulk non-sterile Product Usage: The LIGACLIP Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier is a single patient use instrument designed to provide a means of ligation through ENDOPATH surgical trocars. The instrument delivers 20 titanium clips that individually advance after each firing. The shaft is made of a low glare material that minimizes reflective distortion. It is designed to rotate 360 in either direction. The rotating knob is located to allow for a one-handed technique.

  Ethicon Endo-Surgery is initiating a voluntary recall for LIGACLIP 10mm M/L Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier (ER320) due to potential clip formation and feeding issues which may result in improper clip formation, vessel damage and/or insufficient occlusion of the vessel or other structure

• 2005-01-25TerminatedOther

  Weck Electrosurgical Coagulation Suction Tube (with stylet), REF 809600, Cannula 6'' 11 French, Rx Only, Sterile, Weck A Teleflex Company, Manufactured for: Weck Closure Systems, 2917 Weck Drive, Research Triangle park, NC 27709, USA.

  Some stylets were not bent sufficiently during the packaging process to preclude them from sliding back into the cannula during shipment.

• 2005-01-13TerminatedOther

  Weck, Endo5, Hem-o-lok ML, Ref 544965, Hem-o-lok ML Endoscopic Clip Applier, Non-Sterile Clean and sterilize before use. Weck Closure Systems, TFX Medical Ltd., Halifax Road, P.O. Box 138, High Wycombe HP123NB U.K.

  The flush port on some appliers was occluded with an epoxy resin during manufacturing.

• 2004-07-20TerminatedOther

  LIGACLIP ERCA Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier (Product Code: ER320) and assorted Flex Trays(Convenience Kits), containing ER320, LIGACLIP ERCA Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Appliers.

  This device is subject to recall due to an increased possibility of clip scissoring which can result in less than optimal clip formation which may or may not securely ligate tubular structures.

• TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component

  Irrigation Clip 30; Intended to position and hold irrigation tubing during surgical procedures.

  Assembled with the incorrect (smaller) front clips (component 44-0495 instead of 44.0498).