Globus Medical recalls specific lots of ALTERA Spacer implants that may contain stainless steel instead of cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. Affected units have unique part and lot numbers. Contact for replacement.
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 have been made with stainless steel instead of the intended cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This could lead to complications if the implant fails in the body. Affected customers should check their product details and contact the company for a replacement.
The implants may contain stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This difference in material could cause the implant to fail or cause complications if it doesn't function properly in the body.
Patients who received the specific lots of ALTERA Spacer implants listed in the recall notice are affected. Those with the identified part and lot numbers are most at risk.
Check if your ALTERA Spacer has part number 1124.1215 and lot numbers BAX112XE or BAX250LE. These specific lots were identified in the recall notice.
Verify your ALTERA Spacer has part number 1124.1215 and lot numbers BAX112XE or BAX250LE.
The implants may contain stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.
Check if your ALTERA Spacer has part number 1124.1215 and lot numbers BAX112XE or BAX250LE.
Contact Globus Medical for a replacement as the recall notice does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Globus Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2868-2020 — Globus Medical Globus Medical Hello, I own a Globus Medical that is covered by recall Z-2868-2020 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
