Snowden-Pencer 88-8335Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885403219924), received between May 19, 2023 and Apr 22, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 reports).

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 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 22, 2025Break; Break

  THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE THEIR SNOWDEN-PENCER SLIDELOCK ATRAUMATIC GRASPER MODULAR "SNAPPED AT THE JOINT". THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21885670 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 27, 2024Break; Break

  THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THEIR SLIDELOCK ATRAUMATIC GRASPER "BROKE OFF" INSIDE OF THE PATIENT. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19623344 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 2, 2024Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, THE PIN ON THEIR SNOWDEN-PENCER ATRAUMATIC GRASPER BROKE OFF AND APPEARED TO HAVE FALLEN INTO THE PATIENT. THE PATIENT PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THE PATIENT RECEIVED AN X-RAY, AND USER FACILITY PERSONNEL CONFIRMED NO DEVICE PIECE WAS OBSERVED. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18636532 ↗
• InjuryMay 19, 2023Break; Break

  MATERIAL NO: 88-8335, BATCH NO: B23VEO. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT PIN BROKE FROM JAW DURING CASE WHILE INSIDE PATIENT. VERBATIM: PIN BROKE FROM JAW DURING CASE INSIDE PATIENT. PIN WAS NOT RECOVERED AND HOSPITAL IS RECOMMENDING THE PATIENT GET X-RAY TO CONFIRM POSSIBLE PRODUCT RETENTION. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED 09-MAY-2023 WHAT IS THE LOT NUMBER? B23VEO. WHAT WAS THE PROCEDURE THAT WAS BEING PERFORMED? LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDECTOMY. WAS THERE ANY ATTEMPT TO RETRIEVE THE PART THAT FELL INTO THE PATIENT¿S BODY AND HOW? NOT TO MY KNOWLEDGE. WAS THERE A MEDICAL PROCEDURE PERFORMED TO VERIFY IF THE INSTRUMENT WAS IN THE PATIENT¿S BODY, SUCH AS AN X-RAY? YES. X-RAY. WHAT WAS THE PATIENT¿S OUTCOME? I AM NOT PRIVILEGED TO PATIENT INFORMATION. WAS THE PROCEDURE COMPLETED AS PLANNED? YES. DESCRIBE ANY PATIENT HARM, INJURY, COMPLICATION OR NEGATIVE OUTCOME THAT OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT. PLEASE INCLUDE TREATMENT/INTERVENTION PROVIDED AND THE OUTCOME. I AM NOT PRIVILEGED TO PATIENT INFORMATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY ADDITIONAL, UNPLANNED MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INTERVENTION (E.G., ADDITIONAL/ALTERNATIVE MEDICATIONS, IMAGING, ETC.) REQUIRED TO AVOID PATIENT HARM, IF NOT PREVIOUS

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 16966470 ↗