Globus Medical recalls specific ALTERA Spacer implants with potential stainless steel components instead of cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. Affected units have unique part and lot numbers. Contact for return or 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 may contain stainless steel instead of the intended cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This could pose a risk of adverse reactions or complications if the implant fails in the body.
The implants may have been manufactured with stainless steel instead of the required cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This difference in material could lead to adverse reactions or complications if the implant fails in the body.
Patients who received the recalled ALTERA Spacer implants between 2015 and 2020 are likely affected. Those with implants made from the specified part numbers and lot codes are at higher risk.
Check if your ALTERA Spacer has part number 1124.1015 and lot numbers BAX156KE, BAX156LE, or BAX308CE/DE. These units were sold between 2015 and 2020.
Review your implant's part number and lot code to see if it matches the recalled units.
Reach out to Globus Medical for guidance on next steps if your implant is affected.
Part number 1124.1015 with lot numbers BAX156KE, BAX156LE, BAX308CE, or BAX308DE.
The recall does not require immediate removal; contact Globus Medical for specific instructions.
These implants were sold between 2015 and 2020.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Globus Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2854-2020 — Globus Medical Globus Medical Hello, I own a Globus Medical that is covered by recall Z-2854-2020 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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