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Triathlon 5565-S-014Recalls & 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
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 07613327026764), received between Apr 8, 2021 and Jun 22, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Fracture1
  • Loss of Osseointegration1

Patient problems

  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
  • Inadequate Osseointegration1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryJun 22, 2023Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT THAT ALLEGEDLY ON OR ABOUT (B)(6) 2016, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT TKA WITH STRYKER COMPONENTS. ALLEGEDLY ON OR ABOUT (B)(6) 2022, THE PATIENT LEARNED THAT THE FEMORAL STEM HAD FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FEMORAL CONDYLAR COMPONENT OF THE FEMORAL PART OF THE PROSTHESIS. THE PATIENT WAS REVISED ON (B)(6) 2023.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties

    MAUDE report 17187036 ↗
  • InjuryApr 8, 2021Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration

    PATIENTS REVISION KNEE WAS REVISED FOR FEMORAL LOOSENING.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration

    MAUDE report 11634191 ↗

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