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Triathlon 5545-A-602Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Tibial Augment Half Block · 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
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 07613327026467), received between Jan 8, 2019 and Jan 8, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).

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

Patient problems

  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
  • Injury1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJan 8, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    LETTER RECEIVED FROM PATIENT'S LAWYERS ADVISING THE STRYKER TS TRIATHLON KNEE REPLACEMENT IS "DEFECTIVE AND MATERIALLY CONTRIBUTED TO...ONGOING LEFT LOWER LIMB PROBLEMS INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PSEUDO-TUMOUR". PATIENT IS REPORTS LEFT KNEE PROBLEMS FOLLOWING SURGERY ON "THE" (B)(6) 2012. PLEASE SEE COMMUNICATION LOG FOR DETAILS REGARDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Injury; Pain

    MAUDE report 8229018 ↗

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