Biomet Spine, LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-1069-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 22, 2012

Date Posted: February 18, 2015

Recall Number: Z-1069-2015

Event ID: 70381

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 213

Code Information:

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 Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated