Globus Medical recalls ALTERA Spacer implants with specific lot numbers that may contain stainless steel instead of cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. Affected patients should contact the company for details.
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 pose a risk of complications if the implant fails during use.
The implants may contain stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This difference in material could lead to failure or complications if the implant is used in the body.
Patients who own the recalled ALTERA Spacer implants with specific lot numbers are affected. Those with implants made from the incorrect material may face complications if the implant fails.
Check the product label for lot numbers BAX138HE, BAX177XE, BAX185CE, BAX195EE, BAX208NE, BAX299PE, or BAX315CE. The product is sold as ALTERA Spacer, 10x31, 9-13mm, 15¿ with part number 1124.1132.
Look for lot numbers BAX138HE, BAX177XE, BAX185CE, BAX195EE, BAX208NE, BAX299PE, or BAX315CE on the implant.
The implants may contain stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy, which could lead to failure or complications.
Check the product label for lot numbers BAX138HE, BAX177XE, BAX185CE, BAX195EE, BAX208NE, BAX299PE, or BAX315CE.
Contact Globus Medical for details about the recall and possible next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Globus Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2862-2020 — Globus Medical Globus Medical Hello, I own a Globus Medical that is covered by recall Z-2862-2020 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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