Globus Medical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-2852-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x26, 9-13mm, 8¿

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 22, 2020

Date Posted: September 2, 2020

Recall Number: Z-2852-2020

Event ID: 86164

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: N/A

Code Information:

Part #: 1124.1012; Lot # / UDI #: BAX096BE / (01)00889095258363(10)BAX096BE; BAX112TE / (01)00889095258363(10)BAX112TE; BAX112SE / (01)00889095258363(10)BAX112SE; BAX177UE / (01)00889095258363(10)BAX177UE; BAX195VE / (01)00889095258363(10)BAX195VE; BAX229TE / (01)00889095258363(10)BAX229TE; BAX279WE / (01)00889095258363(10)BAX279WE; BAX288HE / (01)00889095258363(10)BAX288HE; BAX299GE / (01)00889095258363(10)BAX299GE; BAX367FE / (01)00889095258363(10)BAX367FE

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated