Triathlon 5546-A-601Recalls & 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
- 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 07613327026504), received between Aug 15, 2018 and Jan 8, 2019 — classified as 2 injuries.
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
- Mechanical Problem1
Patient problems
- Injury2
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 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... ON GOING 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 8229019 ↗InjuryAug 15, 2018Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO A LOOSE TIBIA. A BASEPLATE, PS INSERT, 2 AUGMENTS, OFFSET, AND STEM WERE REVISED TO A TS CONSTRUCT WITH 3 AUGMENTS.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 7786101 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 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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