Globus Medical recalls ALTERA Spacers with specific lots that may use stainless steel instead of cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This could cause complications if the spacer is used in the body.
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 Spacers that may contain stainless steel instead of the intended cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. Using these spacers could lead to complications if they are implanted in the body.
The spacer may contain stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This difference in material could lead to complications if the spacer is used in the body.
Patients with the recalled ALTERA Spacers (specific lots) are most at risk. The recall affects individuals who have received the spacer implant.
Check the product label for the part number 1124.1032 and lot numbers BAX095XE, BAX175CE, BAX185BE, or BAX299LE.
Look for the part number 1124.1032 and lot numbers BAX095XE, BAX175CE, BAX185BE, or BAX299LE on the spacer.
The recall is because specific lots of ALTERA Spacers may have been manufactured with stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.
Check the product label for the part number 1124.1032 and lot numbers BAX095XE, BAX175CE, BAX185BE, or BAX299LE. If you have these, contact Globus Medical for further instructions.
The recall indicates a potential for complications if the spacer is used in the body, but the official notice does not specify a risk of serious injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Globus Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2855-2020 — Globus Medical Globus Medical Hello, I own a Globus Medical that is covered by recall Z-2855-2020 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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