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Triathlon 5566-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
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 07613327026887), received between Oct 27, 2020 and Oct 27, 2020 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (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

  • Unstable1

Patient problems

  • Joint Laxity1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryOct 27, 2020Unstable; Unstable

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY. SURGEON'S ORIGINAL PLAN WAS TO REVISE THE POLY INSERT, BUT INTRA-OPERATIVELY DECIDED TO REVISE THE FEMORAL COMPONENT AS WELL. A SIZE 4 TS FEMORAL COMPONENT WITH STEM AND AUGMENTS, AND A SIZE 4 TS INSERT WERE REVISED TO A SIZE 4 TS FEMORAL COMPONENT WITH A STEM, CONES, AND AUGMENTS, AND A 4X19 TS INSERT. REP PROVIDED EXPLANT PICTURES AND REVISION USAGE SHEET, AND CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 10744784 ↗

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