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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.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 22, 2012 Biomet Spine Surgical Instruments

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model #8734-2XXX, 8734-5XXX. Lot #L556219. Product Code: 8734-2060, CC Blade, 60mm 8734-2070, CC Blade, 70mm 8734-2080, CC Blade, 80mm 8734-2090, CC Blade, 90mm 8734-2100, CC Blade, 100mm 8734-2110, CC Blade, 110mm 8734-2120, CC Blade, 120mm 8734-2130, CC Blade, 130mm 8734-2140, CC Blade, 140mm 8734-2150, CC Blade, 150mm 8734-2160, CC Blade, 160mm 8734-2170, CC Blade, 170mm 8734-2180, CC Blade, 180mm 8734-5050, Posterior Blade, 50mm 8734-5060, Posterior Blade, 60mm 8734-5070, Posterior Blade, 70mm 8734-5080, Posterior Blade, 80mm 8734-5090, Posterior Blade, 90mm 8734-5100, Posterior Blade, 100mm 8734-5110, Posterior Blade, 110mm 8734-5120, Posterior Blade, 120mm 8734-5130, Posterior Blade, 130mm 8734-5140, Posterior Blade, 140mm 8734-5150, Posterior Blade, 150mm 8734-5160, Posterior Blade, 160mm 8734-5170, Posterior Blade, 170mm 8734-5180, Posterior Blade, 180mm
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Biomet Spine, LLC
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model #8734-2XXX, 8734-5XXX. Lot #L556219. Product Code: 8734-2060, CC Blade, 60mm 8734-2070, CC Blade, 70mm 8734-2080, CC Blade, 80mm 8734-2090, CC Blade, 90mm 8734-2100, CC Blade, 100mm 8734-2110, CC Blade, 110mm 8734-2120, CC Blade, 120mm 8734-2130, CC Blade, 130mm 8734-2140, CC Blade, 140mm 8734-2150, CC Blade, 150mm 8734-2160, CC Blade, 160mm 8734-2170, CC Blade, 170mm 8734-2180, CC Blade, 180mm 8734-5050, Posterior Blade, 50mm 8734-5060, Posterior Blade, 60mm 8734-5070, Posterior Blade, 70mm 8734-5080, Posterior Blade, 80mm 8734-5090, Posterior Blade, 90mm 8734-5100, Posterior Blade, 100mm 8734-5110, Posterior Blade, 110mm 8734-5120, Posterior Blade, 120mm 8734-5130, Posterior Blade, 130mm 8734-5140, Posterior Blade, 140mm 8734-5150, Posterior Blade, 150mm 8734-5160, Posterior Blade, 160mm 8734-5170, Posterior Blade, 170mm 8734-5180, Posterior Blade, 180mm

Distribution:

Distributed in: TX, IN, MO, NY, VA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1069-2015

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