Triathlon 5620-B-401Recalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Tibial Baseplate · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Triathlon (608)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 07613327015546), received between Jul 2, 2019 and Jul 2, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem” (1 report).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K071881, K082567, K203099); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1
- Packaging Problem1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 2, 2019Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Packaging Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Packaging Problem
PRIMARY PROCEDURE, LEFT STRYKER PARTIAL KNEE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON OPENING THE BOX FOR A SIZE 4 LEFT MEDIAL TIBIAL. BASEPLATE, THE DEVICE AND IMPLANT STICKERS INSIDE THE BOX WERE FOR A 3X8 LEFT MEDIAL TIBIAL INSERT. THE SURGEON ELECTED TO WAIT FOR THE CORRECT IMPLANT TO BE RETRIEVED, BUT AFTER 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES (BOTH WITH AND WITHOUT USE OF TOURNIQUET) DECIDED TO CEMENT IN A SIZE 3 TIBIAL BASEPLATE. THE ORIGINAL 3X8 INSERT WAS NOT USED, A 4X8 INSERT WHICH HAD BEEN OPENED (AS PER ORIGINAL SURGICAL PLAN) WAS WASTED, AND A DIFFERENT 3X8 INSERT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY SUCCESSFULLY. THE OUTER BOX, DEVICE STICKERS, AND DEVICE IN ITS STERILE BLISTERS HAVE BEEN RETAINED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8752404 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K071881, K082567, K203099. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0869-2009 · Nov 25, 2008 · TerminatedTriathlon PKR Insert X3 #1 LM/RL - 8mm, 5630-G-108, Lot code NXDMEE Triathlon PKR Insert X3 #1 RM/LL - 12mm, 5630-G-122, Lot Code M8JMEE Intended Use: - Moderately disabling
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER devices
- R3 71363077Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER461 reports
- NA 71364009Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER174 reports
- JOURNEY 74012416Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER163 reports
- JOURNEY 74012415Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER163 reports
- JOURNEY 74012414Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER129 reports
- GENESIS II 71440194Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER114 reports
- GENESIS II 71440842Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER113 reports
- JOURNEY 74018901Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER106 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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