Snowden-Pencer SP90-7878Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10885403162152), received between Dec 14, 2022 and Dec 14, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

15 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (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 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.

• MalfunctionDec 14, 2022Break; Break

  MAT#: SP90-7878. BATCH#: UNKNOWN. SCREW FELL OUT WHILE IN SURGICAL PROCEDURE DOCTOR SAID THE DEVICE CAME DETACHED AT THE TIP (WHERE SHE DOES THE CLAMPING).THEY HAD TO RETRIEVE A SCREW THAT CAME OUT OF IT. THE DEVICE WAS RENDERED INOPERABLE. THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY REPORTS OF ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECT. 05DEC2022 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ¿THE OR MANAGER TIM SAID THEY WERE PERFORMING A BOWEL RESECTION WHEN THE SURGEON WENT TO GRAB THE TISSUE A WEAKENED RIVET APPROXIMATELY 1-2 MM WIDE CAME LOOSE AND FELL INTO THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY. THEY DID BRING IN THE C-ARM BUT COULD NOT FIND IT, THEN BROUGHT IN A FLAT PANEL X-RAY MACHINE, BUT STILL COULD NOT FIND IT.¿

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 15983230 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

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

• 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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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
• 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-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