Timberline® 8734-0020Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888480667513), received between Jun 22, 2021 and Dec 1, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 1, 2021Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN ARTICULATING ARM BECAME STUCK DURING SURGERY. IT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITHOUT PATIENT IMPACTS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12908922 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 22, 2021Unintended System Motion; Unintended System Motion

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE THE ARM WAS BEING SET UP, THE SURGEON WAS TURNING THE BLACK KNOB TO LOCK IT AND IT MADE A LOUD POP. THE ARM WOULD NOT TIGHTEN AFTER THAT. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO MAKE THE ARM WORK FOR THE SURGERY WITHOUT DELAY OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12044316 ↗