Triathlon 5516-F-502Recalls & 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
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327040838), received between Jul 14, 2020 and Jul 8, 2025 — classified as 6 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loss of Osseointegration” (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
- Loss of Osseointegration3
- Unstable3
Patient problems
- Joint Laxity3
- Inadequate Osseointegration2
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Injury1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 8, 2025Unstable; Unstable
InjuryMay 17, 2021Unstable; Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY. SPOKE TO REP: NOTHING WAS NOTED LOOSE OR BROKEN INTRA-OPERATIVELY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 11832628 ↗InjuryMay 5, 2021Unstable; Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY. A 5 PS FEMUR AND 5X13 PS INSERT WERE REVISED TO A SIZE 4 TS INSERT WITH STEM AND AUGMENTS, AND A 5X14 PS INSERT. REP PROVIDED PRIMARY AND REVISION USAGE SHEETS, CONFIRMED THERE ARE NO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE REVISED INSERT, AND CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 11776015 ↗InjuryOct 16, 2020Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO FEMORAL AND TIBIAL LOOSENING. THE LINER, PS FEMORAL COMPONENT, AND TIBIAL BASEPLATE WERE REVISED TO COMPETITOR DEVICES. THERE ARE NO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE LINER. THERE IS NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE ABOUT THE PRIMARY SURGERY.
Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration
MAUDE report 10688755 ↗InjurySep 22, 2020Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
REVISION TOTAL KNEE FOR ASEPTIC LOOSENING OF THE FEMORAL COMPONENT. PATIENT COMPLAINED OF PAIN. REVISION OF RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration; Pain
MAUDE report 10565869 ↗InjuryJul 14, 2020Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
REVISION RIGHT TOTAL KNEE. FOR ASEPTIC LOOSENING FEMORAL COMPONENT.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 10270083 ↗
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.
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