Snowden
Snowden-Pencer - SP98-8427
Device Description
A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to grasp a suture needle when pushing/pulling the needle and attached suture through tissue during suturing. It is typically made of metal and has short serrated jaws at the distal end to provide better grip of the needle. It is available in a wide variety of sizes and designs, such as: 1) a self-retaining, scissors-like design with ring handles at the proximal end; 2) a tweezers-like design with bowed, hinged handles that are operated by squeezing them together; and 3) a heavy-duty pincer-like design. Some types may utilize inserts made of hard materials (e.g., carbide) and include scissor blades. This is a reusable device.
Environmental Conditions
No Data Available
Device Sizes
No Data Available
Device Sterilization
Device Sterile: False
Sterilization Prior To Use: True
Sterilization Methods:
- Moist Heat or Steam Sterilization
Product Codes
Code: GCJ
Device Name: Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Device Class: 2
Physical State: N/A
Definition: Validated reprocessing instructions and reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission if the device is reusable and has specific design features (please refer to Table 2 of 82 FR 26807, available at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
Submission Type ID: 1
Review Panel: SU
Review Code: N/A
Technical Method: N
Gmp Exempt Flag: N/A
Life Sustain Support Flag: N
Unclassified Reason: N/A
Implant Flag: N
Target Area: N/A
Regulation Number: 876.1500
Third Party Flag: N
Medical Specialty: GU
Device IdentifiersDevice Id: 10885403421884
Device Type: Primary
DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1
Contains DI Number: N/A
Package Quantity: N/A
Package Discontinue Date: N/A
Package Status: N/A
Package Type: N/A