Globus Medical recalls ALTERA Spacer implants with specific lots that may use stainless steel instead of cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This could cause complications if the implant fails.
Specific lots of ALTERA¿ implants have internal components that may have been manufactured using stainless steel rather than the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.
Globus Medical is recalling specific lots of ALTERA Spacer implants that might contain stainless steel instead of the intended cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. Using these implants could lead to complications if they fail.
The implants may have been made with stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This difference in material could cause the implant to fail, potentially leading to complications.
Patients who received the recalled ALTERA Spacer implants (model 10x36, 8-12mm) from specific lots are affected. Those with implants using the listed lot numbers are at risk.
Check the product label for the lot number or UDI code. The recalled items have specific lot numbers: BAX103VE, BAX109ME, BAX203PE, BAX315BE, BAX359ME, or BAX412WE.
Look for the lot number or UDI code on the implant label to determine if it is in the recalled list.
The recall is because specific lots of ALTERA Spacer implants may have been manufactured using stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.
Check the product label for the lot number or UDI code to see if it is in the recalled list. If it is, contact Globus Medical for further instructions.
Using the recalled implants could lead to complications if they fail due to the material difference.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Globus Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2865-2020 — Globus Medical Globus Medical Hello, I own a Globus Medical that is covered by recall Z-2865-2020 from Globus Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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