Snowden-Pencer 88-8333Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10885403154461), received between Jul 23, 2021 and Jul 23, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 23, 2021Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  ATRAUMATIC SLIDE LOCK HANDLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO UNLOCK ONCE IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND IT IS CAUSING THE JAW TO PULL AND IN SOME CASES TEAR TISSUE. THERE HAVE BEEN INSTANCES OF TORN TISSUE ON A PATIENT DUE TO THE JAW PULLING TOO HARD WHEN THE HANDLE IS UNABLE TO UNLOCK. THIS CUSTOMER RECENTLY REPLACED THEIR SLIDE LOCKS #88-8333 ACROSS THE BOARD AND THE SURGEONS STARTED NOTICING THE DIFFERENCE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY WITH THE NEW SLIDE-LOCKS. THEY HAVE HAD SURGEON COMPLAINTS FROM 3 OF THE 5 USING THIS INSTRUMENT. 19JUL2021 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: WHAT WAS THE PROCEDURE THAT WAS BEING PERFORMED? MULTIPLE PROCEDURES. WAS THERE A MEDICAL PROCEDURE PERFORMED DUE TO THE TORN TISSUE? THERE WAS NOT. WHAT WAS THE PATIENT¿S OUTCOME? HAVE NOT HAD A POOR OUTCOME. WAS THE PROCEDURE COMPLETED AS PLANNED? YES. CAN YOU PLEASE SEND ALL PARTS OF THE INSTRUMENT FOR EVALUATION? YES, IF WE HAVE THE ABILITY TO HAVE A BACKUP PLAN. DO YOU HAVE THE LOT NUMBER? NO. DO YOU HAVE PHOTOS OF THE REPORTED ISSUE ON THE INSTRUMENT? NO, SENT 3 GRASPERS WITH SALES REP FOR EVALUATION. WAS THE PRODUCT RECEIVED IN THIS CONDITION? NOT SURE. HOW MANY INSTRUMENTS HAVE THIS REPORTED ISSUE OF DIFFICULT TO UNLOCK ONCE IN THE LOC

  Patient problems: Perforation

  MAUDE report 12219616 ↗