MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN ENDO CLINCH II; FORCEPS, OBSTETRICAL

Model Number	174317
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a cholecystectomy, the device lost its plastic coating which was noted to be torn.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device and a photo were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the shrink wrap and jaws were intact.It was reported that the shrink wrap torn.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.The evaluation detected an unreported condition: the shaft of the device was bent.Visual examination noted that the shaft of the device was bent.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: the atraumatic jaws are clamped and locked onto tissue structures by closing the handles.The endo clinch¿ ii 5 mm instrument has a ratchet mechanism that can be switched on or off, for user¿s preference.To activate the ratchet mechanism slide the ratchet button forward towards the jaw.To deactivate the ratchet mechanism, slide the ratchet button back towards the handle.Place the instrument on the tissue and close the handle to the most appropriate position for the tissue thickness.To release the tissue or structure from the jaws, when the ratchet mechanism is activated, simply pull the release lever on the handle.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: ENDO CLINCH II
• Common Device Name: FORCEPS, OBSTETRICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 23494903
• Report Number: 2647580-2025-03322
• Device Sequence Number: 13038151
• Product Code: HDA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523000832
• UDI-Public: 10884523000832
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• PMA/510(K) Number: K903205
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/19/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 174317
• Device Catalogue Number: 174317
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown