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
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 ↗
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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