Globus Medical recalls ALTERA Spacer implants with specific lot numbers due to potential stainless steel components instead of cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.
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 may contain stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This could pose a risk of adverse reactions or complications if the implants are used in medical procedures.
The implants may have been manufactured with stainless steel instead of the intended cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This difference in material could lead to adverse reactions or complications during medical procedures.
Patients who received the recalled ALTERA Spacer implants from specific lot numbers are affected. Medical professionals using these implants for procedures are at risk if they have the recalled model.
Check the product label for lot numbers BAX196AE or BAX196CE with the specific part number 1124.1233. The implants are sold as ALTERA Spacer, 10x36, 10-14mm, 15¿.
Look for lot numbers BAX196AE or BAX196CE with part number 1124.1233 on the implant packaging.
The implants may contain stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy, which could lead to adverse reactions or complications.
Check the product label for lot numbers BAX196AE or BAX196CE with part number 1124.1233.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Globus Medical directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Globus Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2870-2020 — Globus Medical Globus Medical Hello, I own a Globus Medical that is covered by recall Z-2870-2020 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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