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Triathlon 5526-B-600Recalls & 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
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327041361), received between Nov 21, 2019 and Feb 10, 2020 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Osseointegration Problem” (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

  • Osseointegration Problem1
  • Unstable1

Patient problems

  • Injury2
  • Inadequate Osseointegration1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryFeb 10, 2020Unstable; Unstable

    KNEE REVISION DUE TO INSTABILITY.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 9689033 ↗
  • InjuryNov 21, 2019Osseointegration Problem; Osseointegration Problem

    AN UNCEMENTED TRIATHLON BASEPLATE WAS REVISED DUE TO LOOSENING. SWABS WERE TAKEN DURING THE PROCEDURE, WITH THE RESULTS COMING BACK ( OVER THE PHONE) AS NO INFECTION. SURGEON AT THE END OF THE CASE NOTES THERE WAS VERY LITTLE BONY IN GROWTH ON THE TIBIA, THOUGH THE FEMUR WAS WELL FIXED. HE ALSO NOTED A GREY COLORATION OF THE TISSUES WHERE THE BASEPLATE WAS NOT WELL FIXED.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration; Injury

    MAUDE report 9353319 ↗

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