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Snowden-Pencer 89-5100BRecalls & reported problems

Steris Corporation · Snowden-Pencer MIS SWITCH-BLADE CURVED METZENBAUM SCISSOR TIP 6 PER CARTON · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10885403278617), received between Oct 20, 2020 and Oct 20, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Separation1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionOct 20, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCISSOR TIP DISENGAGED FROM THE HANDLE AND FELL INTO THE PATIENT DURING A PROCEDURE CAUSING THE SURGEON TO HAVE TO OPEN UP THE PATIENT. IT WAS DURING A LAP CHOLE PROCEDURE. THE TIP WAS RETRIEVED LAPAROSCOPICALLY DURING A FLUOROSCOPY. THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED TO BE STABLE BUT THERE WAS A DELAY TO THE PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AS PLANNED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10705636 ↗

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