Globus Medical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-2861-2020)

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, 12-16mm, 8¿

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 22, 2020

Date Posted: September 2, 2020

Recall Number: Z-2861-2020

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 #: 1124.1115; Lot # / UDI #: BAX159RE / (01)00889095069716(10)BAX159RE; BAX178JE / (01)00889095069716(10)BAX178JE; BAX208RE / (01)00889095069716(10)BAX208RE; BAX229UE / (01)00889095069716(10)BAX229UE; BAX250BE / (01)00889095069716(10)BAX250BE; BAX308BE / (01)00889095069716(10)BAX308BE; BAX347YE / (01)00889095069716(10)BAX347YE; BAX351KE / (01)00889095069716(10)BAX351KE

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated