MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. LIGACLIP; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number	ER420
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Form Staple (2579)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/05/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 3/31/2026.D4: batch # z7046w.Investigation summary the product was returned to ees for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample confirmed that the er420 device was received with no apparent external damage.During the evaluation, the jaws were found to be misaligned.In an attempt to replicate the reported incident, the device was tested for functionality.During testing, the instrument was cycled and fed and formed three (3) scissored clips as a result of the misaligned jaw condition.Following this, the instrument locked out as intended, consistent with its design.As part of ees quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event reported was confirmed and it is related to improper use of the device.Possible causes for the condition found may be if the device is closed over an existing hard object or clip placing stress on the jaws causing them to distort or yield and not return to their original dimensions/position or excessive application of torque to the jaws when positioning the device on a vessel.The reported complaint was confirmed.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each device is visually inspected and functionally tested during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.Device history review a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch z7046w number, and no non-conformances were identified.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an unknown laparoscopic surgery, the clip was unformed and poorly aligned several times during clipping.The use was stopped.Another device was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No further information is available.

• Brand Name: LIGACLIP
• Common Device Name: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; * ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 24747965
• Report Number: 3005075853-2026-02428
• Device Sequence Number: 13045964
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036012597
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036012597(17)301031(10)Z70470
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K864102
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/31/2026

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 Catalogue Number: ER420
• Device Lot Number: Z70470
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/24/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2025
• 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