Product Overview
Snowden-Pencer 90-7016 Diamond-Jaw Endoscopic Tissue Grasper, 5mm - Tested Working
Condition
Single unit available. Used, clean, and in good working condition with light surface wear consistent with normal use. Tested functional - grasper mechanism, jaw action, pivot, and locking ratchet all operate correctly. Photos show the specific unit you will receive. Engraved markings on the handle read SNOWDEN PENCER USA 90-7016 with patent numbers 5492290 and 5498256. No manuals or accessories included. Sourced from legacy surplus supply chains.
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Product Overview
Snowden-Pencer 90-7016 is a Diamond-Jaw Endoscopic Tissue Grasper designed for laparoscopic and endoscopic surgical procedures. The 5mm instrument is part of the Snowden-Pencer modular laparoscopic system - the grasper attaches to a compatible Snowden-Pencer handle and shaft to form a complete working instrument. Diamond-jaw pattern provides secure tissue grip during minimally invasive procedures. Photos confirm the multi-component black handle, serrated diamond jaws, ribbed grip section, and full-length shaft are intact and undamaged.
Key Features
- Model: 90-7016 - Diamond-Jaw Endoscopic Tissue Grasper
- Diameter: 5mm
- Jaw type: Diamond-jaw, serrated - confirmed in photos
- Pivot mechanism and locking ratchet visible and intact in photos
- Engraved markings: SNOWDEN PENCER USA 90-7016, Patents 5492290 5498256
- Black anodized shaft with ribbed grip section - confirmed in photos
- Modular design - requires compatible Snowden-Pencer handle and shaft
- Length: Not confirmed - verify before ordering
- Insulation, rotation, and flush port: Not confirmed - verify against instrument documentation before use
Applications
- Laparoscopic tissue grasping and manipulation
- Endoscopic procedures requiring secure tissue grip
- Gastroenterology, hepatobiliary, and urological surgical applications
- Biopsy assistance and foreign body retrieval in minimally invasive settings
- Simulation, training, and biomedical equipment evaluation
Frequently Asked Questions
What handle and shaft does this grasper require?
The 90-7016 is part of the Snowden-Pencer modular laparoscopic instrument system. It requires a compatible Snowden-Pencer handle and shaft. Verify compatibility with your existing Snowden-Pencer components before ordering.
What is the length of this instrument?
Not confirmed. Length is not specified in available documentation for this unit. Verify against your system requirements before ordering.
Are manuals or accessories included?
Not included.
Is this instrument insulated for electrosurgery use?
Not confirmed. Shaft insulation is not verified on this unit. Inspect the instrument directly and verify against instrument documentation before use.
What is the condition of the diamond jaws?
Photos show the serrated diamond jaws fully open and closed with the pivot mechanism intact and no visible deformation, cracking, or damage. Light surface wear is consistent with normal surgical use.
Surgical instruments from this era were built to be repaired, cleaned, and put back to work - not discarded after a single case. This one tested out, the jaws are intact, and the ratchet locks where it should. The next chapter is yours to write.
