Triathlon 5565-S-018Recalls & 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
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327026818), received between Aug 15, 2018 and Aug 1, 2023 — classified as 5 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Loss of Osseointegration1
- Migration1
- Osseointegration Problem1
Patient problems
- Injury3
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Discomfort1
- Inadequate Osseointegration1
- Joint Dislocation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 1, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO THE THREADED PORTION OF THE FLUTED STEM BREAKING AT THE FEMORAL COMPONENT INTERFACE. REP CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Discomfort
MAUDE report 17439036 ↗InjuryMar 22, 2022Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
STEM DISASSOCIATED FROM THE RIGHT FEMORAL COMPONENT. REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY. NO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE INSERT OR AUGMENT.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 13845064 ↗InjuryMay 18, 2020Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO ASEPTIC FEMORAL LOOSENING. POSSIBLE CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTOR FOR LOOSENING WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE REP. THE PATIENT'S FEMORAL COMPONENT, STEM, AUGMENTS, AND INSERT WERE REVISED. REP CONFIRMED THERE ARE NO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE REVISED INSERT. REP ALSO PROVIDED THE USAGE SHEET FROM THE PRIOR SURGERY, AND CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 10066288 ↗InjuryOct 2, 2018Migration; Migration
IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO LOOSENING OF THE FEMORAL COMPONENTS. A SIZE 4 FEMORAL COMPONENT ALONG WITH A PRESS-FIT STEM WHICH WAS CEMENTED IN (MANUFACTURER OF CEMENT UNKNOWN) ALONG WITH A SIZE 7 28MM INSERT WERE REMOVED.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 7927306 ↗InjuryAug 15, 2018Osseointegration Problem; Osseointegration 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: Inadequate Osseointegration; Injury
MAUDE report 7786014 ↗
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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