Triathlon 5565-S-015Recalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Fluted Stem · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Triathlon (608)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327026252), received between Jun 18, 2020 and Mar 4, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loss of Osseointegration” (2 reports).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Loss of Osseointegration2
- Material Erosion2
- Degraded1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties2
- Bone Fracture(s)2
- Inadequate Osseointegration2
- Metal Related Pathology2
- Pain2
- Fall1
- Foreign Body Reaction1
- Injury1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 4, 2026Degraded; Material Erosion; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED: THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT: "FRACTURE OF THE TIBIAL AND FEMORAL STEMS LESS THAN TWO YEARS AFTER PROSTHESIS PLACEMENT. DURING REVISION SURGERY, FRACTURE OF THE IMPLANTS AND VERY SIGNIFICANT METALLOSIS WITHIN THE KNEE WERE OBSERVED. IMPLANTATION DATE: (B)(6) 2024; DATE OF EXPLANTATION: (B)(6) 2026.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Foreign Body Reaction; Metal Related Pathology; Osteolysis
MAUDE report 24511512 ↗InjuryApr 4, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THIS PI IS FOR CONCERN OF TIBIAL MIDSHAFT STRESS FRACTURE. LEFT KNEE. THIS IS A SUBJECT WHO IS ENTERED IN THE 76 - CONES REVISION STUDY WHO DURING THEIR 7-YEAR PHONE FOLLOW UP INDICATED THAT THEY ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH THEIR IMPLANTS; STATES 'NO PAIN, JUST DISCOMFORT, SWOLLEN, STIFF; SHE STATED SHE WAS UNABLE TO BEND IT OVER 90°'; SHE STATED SHE BEEN TRYING TO SOME YOGA AND STRETCHING EXERCISES FOR HER KNEE AND NOTHING GETTING BETTER FOR HER.' REFUSES CLINIC VISIT. (PRIOR HISTORY OF MUA ON (B)(6) 2016 FOLLOWING STUDY SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2016 FOR ARTHROFIBROSIS. CONCERN FOR MIDSHAFT TIBIAL FRACTURE ON (B)(6) 2021). STUDY SITE HAS PROVIDED ALL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Pain
MAUDE report 21771246 ↗InjuryJan 25, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT WAS REVISED ON THE LEFT KNEE FOR A TIBIA PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 16241206 ↗InjuryJul 21, 2021Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO ASEPTIC LOOSENING OF THE FEMORAL AND TIBIAL IMPLANTS. THE PATIENT'S KNEE WAS REVISED TO A GMRS KNEE. REVISING SURGEON REPORTED THE INDEX SURGEON DID NOT USE ENOUGH CEMENT ON THE ORIGINAL IMPLANTS. REP CONFIRMED THAT THERE ARE NO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE REVISED LINER. REP ALSO PROVIDED EXPLANT PICTURES AND REVISION USAGE, AND CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration
MAUDE report 12201362 ↗InjuryMay 21, 2021Material Erosion; Fracture; Material Erosion; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO A BROKEN STEM. A 100MM X 15MM TRIATHLON STEM AND SIZE 4 FEMORAL COMPONENT WERE REVISED.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Fall; Inadequate Osseointegration; Insufficient Information; Metal Related Pathology; Pain
MAUDE report 11862916 ↗InjuryJun 18, 2020Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO LOOSENING. REVISING SURGEON REPORTED THAT CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTOR TO LOOSENING WAS DUE TO THE PRIOR SURGEON NOT USING ENOUGH CEMENT. THE PATIENT'S ENTIRE KNEE CONSTRUCT WAS REVISED. REP PROVIDED EXPLANT PICTURES AND REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 10166540 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1512-14-050Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER106 reports
- ATTUNE 1504-40-205Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall53 reports
- ATTUNE 1504-40-105Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall46 reports
- ATTUNE 1547-06-001Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall37 reports
- ATTUNE 1513-12-060Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER72 reports
- Triathlon 5521-B-300Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall19 reports
- Triathlon 5531-G-709-EHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall19 reports
- ATTUNE 1512-16-080Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall16 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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