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Open, Classified

A Li-Gator Single Use Laparoscopic Clip Applier, 10 mm X 29 cm - Product Usage: intended for use on tubular structures or vessel wherever a metal litigating clip is intended

FDA Recall Z-0310-2021 · Posted None

Recalling FirmGenicon, Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeFZP
Date Initiated2020-09-17
Product Quantity8,872 devices

Reason for Recall

Device malfunction causing the applier to jam, and clip loading failures.

Firm Action

On 9/17/20 the firm sent a notification to its consignees with the following instructions: Your assistance is appreciated and necessary to prevent any potential harm from the use of affected product. This recall is being carried out to the user level. If you have further distributed this product, please identify your customers and notify them at once of this product recall. Your notification to your customers may be enhanced by including a copy of this recall notification. Please complete and also encourage your customers to complete and return the enclosed response form as soon as possible. Return the form by e-mail to [email protected]. In addition, if you or your customers have any of the affected devices listed in this letter, and the product is located within the United States of America, please contact Genicon (contact information listed below) to coordinate the return of the product associated with this action at no additional cost.

Root Cause

Process design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL, TN, MO, CA, GA, and IN. The countries of Chile, Croatia, Dubai (UAE), Equador, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestinian, Quatar, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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