Globus Medical recalls specific lots of ALTERA Spacer implants due to potential use of stainless steel instead of cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. Affected units have unique lot numbers and part numbers.
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 because some units may contain stainless steel instead of the required cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This could lead to complications during medical procedures if the implant fails under stress.
The implants may have been made with stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy. This difference in material could cause the implant to fail under stress during medical procedures, potentially leading to complications.
Patients who received the recalled ALTERA Spacer implants during surgery are likely affected. Medical professionals using these implants in procedures are at risk if they handle the recalled units.
Check the product label for the part number 1124.1011 and lot numbers like BAX112RE, BAX125YE, BAX134BE, or BAX095YE. These specific lots were identified in the recall notice.
Look for the part number 1124.1011 and lot numbers such as BAX112RE, BAX125YE, BAX134BE, or BAX095YE on the implant.
The recall is for specific lots of ALTERA Spacer implants that may have been manufactured using stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.
Check the product label for the part number 1124.1011 and lot numbers like BAX112RE, BAX125YE, BAX134BE, or BAX095YE. If you have these, contact Globus Medical for further instructions.
The implants may fail under stress during medical procedures due to the potential use of stainless steel instead of the required alloy, which could lead to complications.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Globus Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2851-2020 — Globus Medical Globus Medical Hello, I own a Globus Medical that is covered by recall Z-2851-2020 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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