Globus Medical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-2856-2020)

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, 10-14mm, 15¿

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 22, 2020

Date Posted: September 2, 2020

Recall Number: Z-2856-2020

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 #: 1124.1033; Lot # / UDI #: BAX112VE / (01)00889095069556(10)BAX112VE; BAX126AE / (01)00889095069556(10)BAX126AE; BAX126WE / (01)00889095069556(10)BAX126WE; BAX207AE / (01)00889095069556(10)BAX207AE; BAX244KE / (01)00889095069556(10)BAX244KE; BAX264UE / (01)00889095069556(10)BAX264UE; BAX256DE / (01)00889095069556(10)BAX256DE; BAX348DE / (01)00889095069556(10)BAX348DE; BAX351NE / (01)00889095069556(10)BAX351NE

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated