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FDA Device recall Z-0983-2015

Timberline Anchored Lateral Fixed Retractable Sleeve Model No. 8630-0205

On 2015-01-21 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Timberline Anchored Lateral Fixed Retractable Sleeve Model No. 8630-0205 by Biomet Spine, citing the inner diameter of the Sleeve shaft is undersized, resulting in interference fit when inserting the Anchored Lateral Straight Retractable Awl or the Anchored Lateral Straight R….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0983-2015
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-08-22
Published2015-01-21
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyBiomet Spine
DistributionAZ, CA, NY, PR, TN, TX

Product

Timberline Anchored Lateral Fixed Retractable Sleeve Model No. 8630-0205. Timberline Anchored Lateral Fixed Retractable Sleeves are used with the Timberline MPF System to help establish access into the vertebrae for the screws utilized to anchor the plate to the vertebrae. The Timberline Retractable Drill and the Timberline Retractable Awl fit within this Sleeve. Spinal Surgical Device.

Reason

The inner diameter of the Sleeve shaft is undersized, resulting in interference fit when inserting the Anchored Lateral Straight Retractable Awl or the Anchored Lateral Straight Retractable Drill into the Sleeve.

Identifiers

code_infoLOT Numbers: TU00053A, TU00053B and TU00118 Product Code: 86300205

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0983-2015%22

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