Globus Medical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-2855-2020)

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, 15¿

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 22, 2020

Date Posted: September 2, 2020

Recall Number: Z-2855-2020

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 #: 1124.1032; Lot # / UDI #: BAX095XE / (01)00889095069549(10)BAX095XE; BAX175CE / (01)00889095069549(10)BAX175CE; BAX185BE / (01)00889095069549(10)BAX185BE; BAX299LE / (01)00889095069549(10)BAX299LE

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated