Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer Recalled by Globus Medical, Inc. Due to Specific lots of ALTERA¿ implants have internal components...

Date: July 22, 2020
Company: Globus Medical, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Globus Medical, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x31, 12-16mm, 15¿

Quantity: N/A

Why Was This Recalled?

Specific lots of ALTERA¿ implants have internal components that may have been manufactured using stainless steel rather than the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution

About Globus Medical, Inc.

Globus Medical, Inc. has 29 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report