Globus Medical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-2858-2020)

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, 10x31, 8-12mm, 8¿

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 22, 2020

Date Posted: September 2, 2020

Recall Number: Z-2858-2020

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 #: 1124.1111; Lot # / UDI #: BAX156ME / (01)00889095069679(10)BAX156ME; BAX156NE / (01)00889095069679(10)BAX156NE; BAX167PE / (01)00889095069679(10)BAX167PE; BAX229VE / (01)00889095069679(10)BAX229VE; BAX290TE / (01)00889095069679(10)BAX290TE; BAX290UE / (01)00889095069679(10)BAX290UE; BAX294WE / (01)00889095069679(10)BAX294WE; BAX376DE / (01)00889095069679(10)BAX376DE; BAX376CE / (01)00889095069679(10)BAX376CE

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated