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Triathlon 5520-B-100Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · PRIMARY Tibial Baseplate · 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
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327041040), received between Jun 11, 2018 and Oct 15, 2024 — classified as 4 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loss of Osseointegration” (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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Loss of Osseointegration2
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1
  • Mechanical Problem1
  • Osseointegration Problem1

Patient problems

  • Inadequate Osseointegration2
  • Injury2
  • Pain2
  • Fall1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • Swelling1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryOct 15, 2024Loss of Osseointegration; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Loss of Osseointegration; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    TRIATHLON WAS IMPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2023 AND THE PATIENT FELL DAY ONE POST OP. PT PRESENTED WITH PAIN (B)(6) 2023, PLAN TO REVISE.

    Patient problems: Fall; Inadequate Osseointegration; Pain

    MAUDE report 20457811 ↗
  • InjuryApr 14, 2021Osseointegration Problem; Osseointegration Problem

    RIGHT TKA. REVISION DUE TO LOOSENING OF TIBIAL COMPONENT.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration

    MAUDE report 11668856 ↗
  • InjuryDec 12, 2018Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED. AS REPORTED: "PROGRESSIVE PAIN, SWELLING, SENSE OF UNRELIABILITY. CT AND X-RAYS REVEALED TIBIAL LOOSENING SOFT TISSUE EFFUSION, CELL COUNT (3,500) AND SYNOVASURE WORRISOME FOR POSSIBLE INFECTION. CULTURES NEGATIVE TO DATE.

    Patient problems: Injury; Pain; Swelling

    MAUDE report 8157900 ↗
  • InjuryOct 16, 2018Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    THE PATIENT UNDERWENT LEFT TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT (B)(6) 2018. PATIENT HAD MECHANICAL FAILURE LEFT KNEE ARTHROFIBROSIS AND UNDERWENT LEFT KNEE REVISION ONLY TIBIAL AND PATELLAR COMPONENTS EXCHANGED (B)(6) 2018."

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 7971379 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 11, 2018Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA, WHEN A NURSE OPENED THE BLISTER PACK, A SURGEON FOUND SOME WHITE POWDER ON THE BASE PLATE. A SPARE WAS USED INSTEAD.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7587788 ↗

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