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Triathlon 5620-B-501Recalls & 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
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327015560), received between Mar 15, 2019 and Feb 22, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Loss of Osseointegration1

Patient problems

  • Inadequate Osseointegration1
  • Injury1
  • Reaction1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryFeb 22, 2022Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration

    THE PATIENT RECEIVED A REMOVAL OF THE SLED PROSTHESIS DUE TO ASEPTIC LOOSENING ON (B)(6) 2021. DURING REMOVAL OF THE SLED PROSTHESIS, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FEMORAL PART WAS BROKEN.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration

    MAUDE report 13575705 ↗
  • InjuryMar 15, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE COMMUNICATION OF AN ATTORNEY THAT ALLEGEDLY THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO "FAILED LEFT MEDIAL COMPARTMENTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT WITH POTENTIAL METAL ALLERGY".

    Patient problems: Injury; Reaction

    MAUDE report 8424511 ↗

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 · Terminated
    Triathlon 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, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER devices

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