Globus Medical recalls specific ALTERA Spacer implants with possible stainless steel components instead of cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. Affected units include certain lot numbers and part numbers.
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 ALTERA Spacer implants that may contain stainless steel instead of the intended cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This could lead to complications during medical procedures due to material differences.
The implants might have been made with stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This difference in material could cause issues during medical procedures, such as improper function or adverse reactions.
Patients who received the recalled ALTERA Spacers from specific lot numbers and part numbers are affected. Medical professionals using these implants in procedures are at risk.
Check for part number 1124.1232 and lot numbers including BAX103UE, BAX138JE, BAX167VE, BAX167UE, BAX227JE, or BAX413ME. These specific identifiers are associated with the recalled implants.
Identify if your ALTERA Spacer has part number 1124.1232 and the listed lot numbers.
The recall is due to potential use of stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy in specific lots of ALTERA Spacers.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected products.
Check for part number 1124.1232 and lot numbers including BAX103UE, BAX138JE, BAX167VE, BAX167UE, BAX227JE, or BAX413ME.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Globus Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2869-2020 — Globus Medical Globus Medical Hello, I own a Globus Medical that is covered by recall Z-2869-2020 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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