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Triathlon 5546-A-601Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Tibial Augment Half Block · Class 2 · Implant

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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 ↗

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