Genicon Li-Gator Laparoscopic Clip Applier Recall: Jamming and Clip Failures
Genicon recalls single-use laparoscopic clip appliers (model 360-010-001) due to jamming and clip loading failures. Affected units sold with specific lot codes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Device malfunction causing the applier to jam, and clip loading failures.
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What happened, in plain English
Genicon is recalling single-use laparoscopic clip appliers that can jam or fail to load clips. This could lead to improper surgical procedures if used during medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/64267-genicon-li-gator-laparoscopic-clip-applier-recall-jamming-and-clip.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/64267-genicon-li-gator-laparoscopic-clip-applier-recall-jamming-and-clip · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0310-2021
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“Genicon Li-Gator Laparoscopic Clip Applier Recall: Jamming and Clip Failures.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/64267-genicon-li-gator-laparoscopic-clip-applier-recall-jamming-and-clip. Based on FDA recall #Z-0310-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0310-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The applier may jam during use, causing clips to fail to load properly. This could lead to improper surgical procedures if the clips are not applied correctly.
Who’s affected
Surgical teams using the Genicon Li-Gator clip appliers for procedures involving tubular structures. Patients undergoing surgery with these devices are at risk of improper clip application.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model number 360-010-001 with lot codes I8250 through I9719-A and J0113-A through J0243-A. These units were sold for use on tubular structures or vessels.
- Brand
Genicon- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check for Recalled Model
Identify the model number 360-010-001 with specific lot codes listed in the recall notice.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 6 states.
FDA distribution: “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,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 55 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0310-2021 (September 17, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0310-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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