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

FDA device recall Z-0983-2015 · posted 2015-01-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet Spine, LLC
Reason for recall
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.
Action taken
The firm, Lanx, sent a letter to their Consignees/customers dated October 15, 2013. The letter describes the product, problem and actions taken. Lanx and their distributors replaced the affected inventory with conforming product. Please contact Chief Compliance Officer at 303-501-8534 or by email: Randy.fesmire@lanx.com if you have any questions regarding this recall.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
OVD
Quantity affected
14 units
Distribution
US Distribution to states of: AZ, CA, NY, TN and TX including PR.
Date initiated
2013-08-22
Date posted
2015-01-15
Date terminated
2015-03-13
Location
Broomfield, CO

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