Triathlon 5515-F-201Recalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Posterior Stabilized Femoral · 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 07613327040708), received between Mar 9, 2018 and Jul 17, 2026 — classified as 5 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (3 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information3
- Loss of Osseointegration1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- Bone Fracture(s)3
- Injury2
- Pain2
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Inadequate Osseointegration1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 17, 2026Loss of Osseointegration
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED: REVISION OF PS FEMUR AND POLY DUE TO LOOSENING. REVISION TO TS FEMUR WITH CONE.
Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration
MAUDE report 25858075 ↗InjuryJul 29, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED BY SALES REPRESENTATIVE THAT PATIENT WAS OPERATED ON (B)(6) 2019 USING TKA TRIATHLON CEMENTED PROCEDURE. PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN AFTER THE OPERATION AND THE DOCTOR PERFORMED AN X- RAY. THE X-RAY RESULTS REVEALED A DISTAL FEMORAL FRACTURE, WHICH WAS CORRECTED BY REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2019 , THE REVISION SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Injury; Pain
MAUDE report 8837165 ↗InjuryMay 1, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: THE PATIENT UNDERWENT LEFT TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT (B)(6) 2018. PATIENT GOT LEFT DISTAL FEMORAL PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE. PATIENT UNDERWENT LEFT TOTAL KNEE REVISION OF ALL COMPONENTS (B)(6) 2018.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Injury
MAUDE report 8569580 ↗InjurySep 18, 2018Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN RIGHT TKA SURGERY, THE SURGEON INCORRECTLY IMPLANTED THE LEFT FEMORAL IMPLANT. THIS EVENT WAS CONFIRMED XP AFTER SURGERY. IT IS NOT SCHEDULED TO REPLACE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties
MAUDE report 7887366 ↗InjuryMar 9, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER IMPLANTATION, PATIENT COMPLAINED OF PAIN. A CT SCAN REVEALED A CONDYLAR FRACTURE TO FEMORAL PIN SIDE. SURGEON HAS NOT DETERMINED A METHOD OF RESOLUTION AS OF THE TIME OF REPORT
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Pain
MAUDE report 7326511 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1512-14-050Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER106 reports
- ATTUNE 1504-40-205Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall53 reports
- ATTUNE 1504-40-105Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall46 reports
- ATTUNE 1547-06-001Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall37 reports
- ATTUNE 1513-12-060Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER72 reports
- Triathlon 5521-B-300Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall19 reports
- Triathlon 5531-G-709-EHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall19 reports
- ATTUNE 1512-16-080Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall16 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.
How reports and recalls are matched · Editorial policy · Report an error on this page