Globus Medical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-2865-2020)

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, 10x36, 8-12mm, 8¿

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 22, 2020

Date Posted: September 2, 2020

Recall Number: Z-2865-2020

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 #: 1124.1211; Lot # / UDI #: BAX103VE / (01)00889095069877(10)BAX103VE; BAX109ME / (01)00889095069877(10)BAX109ME; BAX203PE / (01)00889095069877(10)BAX203PE; BAX315BE / (01)00889095069877(10)BAX315BE; BAX359ME / (01)00889095069877(10)BAX359ME; BAX412WE / (01)00889095069877(10)BAX412WE

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated