Snowden-Pencer 89-6300Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10885403156342), received between Mar 15, 2024 and Mar 15, 2024 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

15 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K151567, K930667); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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 16, 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.

• MalfunctionMar 15, 2024Material Integrity Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Material Integrity Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  THE USER FACILITY REPORTED DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE THAT THEIR KNOT PUSHER HAD A "BURR" INSIDE CAUSING THE SUTURE WIRE TO SNAG AND RIP. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD TO BE RE-SUTURED. NO REPORT OF INJURY OR PROCEDURE DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18913929 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K151567, K930667. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2428-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH GRASPERS CROCODILE GRASPER, DOUBLE ACTI 5MM, 45CM, RATCHETED HANDLE, REF SP90-7266; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2415-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH GRASPER MCKERNAN FUNDUS 5MM, 32CM, RATCHETED, REF SP90-7012; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2429-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH DISSECTOR DIAMOND JAW 5MM, 45CM, RATCHETED, REF SP90-7271; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2418-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH DISSECTOR FENESTRATED 16MM JAW 5MM, 32CM, NON RATCHETED, REF SP90-7036; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2422-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH CLAMP BOWEL 60 MM JAW 5MM, 32CM, RATCHETED, REF SP90-7046; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2420-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH CLAMP DEBAKEY 35 MM JAW 5MM, 32CM, RATCHETED, REF SP90-7044; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2419-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH CLAMP DEBAKEY 25 MM JAW 5MM, 32CM, RATCHETED, REF SP90-7043; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2426-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH ATRAUMATIC GRASPER DIAMOND JAW 5MM, 45CM, RATCHETED, REF SP90-7220; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2425-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH DISSECTOR DIAMOND JAW 5MM, 32CM, RATCHETED, REF SP90-7071; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2416-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH GRASPER DIAMOND JAW BABCOCK 5MM, 32CM, RATCHETED, REF SP90-7018; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2421-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH CLAMP BOWEL 50 MM JAW 5MM, 32CM, RATCHETED, REF SP90-7045; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2417-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH ATRAUMATIC GRASPER DIAMOND JAW 5MM, 32CM, RATCHETED, REF SP90-7020; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2427-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH CLAMP DEBAKEY 25 MM JAW 5MM, 45CM, RATCHETED, REF SP90-7243; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2423-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH GRASPER CRILE CURVED JAW 5MM, 32CM, RATCHETED, REF SP90-7048; endoscopic surgical device
• Z-2424-2023 · Jul 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Snowden-Pencer MIS DIAMOND-TOUCH GRASPERS CROCODILE GRASPER, DOUBLE ACTI 5MM, 32CM, RATCHETED HANDLE, REF SP90-7066; endoscopic surgical device