Timberline Cranial Caudal and Posterior Blades — Class II medical device recall Z-1069-2015
Terminated recall by Biomet Spine, LLC, reported 2015-02-18, distributed in IN, MO, NY, TX. Biomet Spine, LLC is recalling the Timberline Cranial Caudal and Posterior Blades, 40-180mm due to oversize of
| Recall number | Z-1069-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Biomet Spine, LLC, Broomfield, CO, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-02-22 |
| Classified | 2015-02-09 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-02-18 |
| Terminated | 2015-03-23 |
| Distributed | IN, MO, NY, TX |
| Quantity | 213 |
| Lot numbers | L556219 |
| Model numbers | 8734-2XXX, 8734-5XXX |
Product
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.
Reason for recall
Biomet Spine, LLC is recalling the Timberline Cranial Caudal and Posterior Blades, 40-180mm due to oversize of the set screw hex feature.
Machine access
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