PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x31, 8-12mm, 8¿ (sterile)

Reported: September 2, 2020 Initiated: July 22, 2020 #Z-2850-2020

Product Description

ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x31, 8-12mm, 8¿ (sterile)

Reason for Recall

Specific lots of ALTERA¿ implants have internal components that may have been manufactured using stainless steel rather than the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.

Details

Recalling Firm
Globus Medical, Inc.
Units Affected
N/A
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Location
Audubon, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x31, 8-12mm, 8¿ (sterile). Recalled by Globus Medical, Inc.. Units affected: N/A.
Why was this product recalled?
Specific lots of ALTERA¿ implants have internal components that may have been manufactured using stainless steel rather than the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 2, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2850-2020.