Globus Medical recalls ALTERA Spacer implants with potential stainless steel components instead of cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. Affected lots include BAX128PE, BAX207CE, BAX128NE, BAX250EE, and BAX256BE. No remedy specified in recall notice.
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 lead to complications if the implant fails during use. The recall affects patients who received these specific model numbers.
The implants may have been manufactured with stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This difference in material could cause the implant to fail or cause complications if it fails during use.
Patients who received the specific ALTERA Spacer implants with the listed lot numbers are most at risk. The recall targets individuals who have been implanted with these particular models.
Check the product label for the lot numbers BAX128PE, BAX207CE, BAX128NE, BAX250EE, or BAX256BE. These specific model numbers are part of the recalled items.
Look for the lot numbers BAX128PE, BAX207CE, BAX128NE, BAX250EE, or BAX256BE on the implant label.
The implants may have been manufactured with stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy, which could lead to failure or complications.
Check the product label for the lot numbers BAX128PE, BAX207CE, BAX128NE, BAX250EE, or BAX256BE.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Globus Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2867-2020 — Globus Medical Globus Medical Hello, I own a Globus Medical that is covered by recall Z-2867-2020 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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