FDA recall record

Biomet Spine Timberline Cranial Caudal and Posterior Blades, 40 - 180mm Model # 8734-2XXX recall — FDA Z-1069-2015

Biomet Spine, LLC is recalling the Timberline Cranial Caudal and Posterior Blades, 40-180mm due to oversize of the set screw hex feature.

Class IIclassification
Z-1069-2015official record ID
Feb 18, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1069-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBiomet Spine, LLC
Report dateFeb 18, 2015
Recall initiation dateFeb 22, 2012
Quantity213
LocationBroomfield, CO, United States

Official product description

Timberline Cranial Caudal and Posterior Blades, 40 - 180mm Model # 8734-2XXX, 8734-5XXX is a reusable device provided within an aluminum sterilization tray along with other instruments for use in a Timberline procedure Timberline Anchored Lateral Retractable Drills are used with the Timberline Lateral System to establish access into the vertebrae for the screws utilized to anchor the plate to the vertebrae.

Why the product was recalled

Biomet Spine, LLC is recalling the Timberline Cranial Caudal and Posterior Blades, 40-180mm due to oversize of the set screw hex feature.

Distribution information

Distributed to TX, IN, MO, and NY. No foreign/govt/military/VA.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.

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