Hazard

Metal On Metal Articulation recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 15
Critical: 0
Severe: 1
Most recent: 2012-07-11

Of the 15 metal on metal articulation 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 (7%) are Severe.

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1–15 of 15

SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1914-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Orthopaedics Recalls ULTIMA LX and LUSTER Hip Stems
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling ULTIMA LX and LUSTER cemented polished femoral hip stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations due to a field safety notice.
Product
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/4M Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1916-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Recalls Luster and Ultima Hip Stems Implanted with Metal-on-Metal Articulations
DePuy Orthopaedics is issuing a Field Safety Notice for Luster and Ultima hip stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations.
Product
LUSTER HIP SZ 2 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
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1922-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Luster Hip Stems Recalled for Metal-on-Metal Articulation Concerns
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling Luster and Ultima LX hip stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations due to a field safety notice.
Product
LUSTER HIP SZ 8 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
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1906-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Orthopaedics Recalls ULTIMA LX and LUSTER Hip Stems
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling ULTIMA LX and LUSTER hip stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations due to potential safety concerns.
Product
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ1 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system wa
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1920-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Luster Hip Stems Recalled for Metal-on-Metal Articulation Use
DePuy Orthopaedics is issuing a Field Safety Notice for Luster and Ultima LX hip stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations.
Product
LUSTER HIP SZ 6 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
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1912-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Recalls Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems Due to Metal-on-Metal Use
DePuy Orthopaedics is issuing a Field Safety Notice for LUSTER and ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations.
Product
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/2M Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1907-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Orthopaedics Recalls ULTIMA LX and LUSTER Hip Stems
DePuy Orthopaedics is issuing a Field Safety Notice for ULTIMA LX and LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations.
Product
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ2 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system wa
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1917-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Luster Hip Stems Recalled for Metal-on-Metal Articulation Concerns
DePuy Orthopaedics is issuing a Field Safety Notice for Luster and Ultima LX hip stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations.
Product
LUSTER HIP SZ 3 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 fo
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1911-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Orthopaedics Recalls ULTIMA LX and LUSTER Hip Stems
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling ULTIMA LX and LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations due to a Field Safety Notice.
Product
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/1M Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1924-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Luster and Ultima Hip Stems Recalled for Metal-on-Metal Use
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling Luster and Ultima hip stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations due to a field safety notice.
Product
LUSTER HIP SZ 10 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
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1921-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Luster Hip Stems Recalled for Metal-on-Metal Articulation Concerns
DePuy Orthopaedics is issuing a Field Safety Notice for Luster and Ultima LX hip stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations.
Product
LUSTER HIP SZ 7 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
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1908-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Orthopaedics Recalls ULTIMA LX and LUSTER Hip Stems
DePuy Orthopaedics is issuing a Field Safety Notice for ULTIMA LX and LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations.
Product
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ3 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system wa
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1918-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Recalls Luster Hip Stems Implanted with Metal-on-Metal Articulations
DePuy Orthopaedics is issuing a Field Safety Notice for Luster and Ultima LX hip stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations.
Product
LUSTER HIP SZ 4 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
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1909-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Orthopaedics Recalls ULTIMA LX and LUSTER Hip Stems
DePuy Orthopaedics is issuing a Field Safety Notice for ULTIMA LX and LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations.
Product
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ4 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system wa
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1913-2012·2012-07-11
DePuy Recalls Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems Implanted with Metal-on-Metal Articulations
DePuy Orthopaedics is issuing a Field Safety Notice for LUSTER and ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems implanted with metal-on-metal articulations.
Product
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/3M Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide