The Recall Desk

Hazard

Metal On Metal recalls

1 recall in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1
Critical
0
Severe
1
Most recent
2012-07-11

Of the 1 metal on metal recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (100%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all metal on metal recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

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  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1915-2012·2012-07-11

    DePuy Recalls Luster and Ultima Hip Stems Implanted with Metal-on-Metal

    DePuy Orthopaedics is issuing a Field Safety Notice for Luster and Ultima hip stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations.

    Product
    LUSTER HIP SZ 1 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide