Triathlon 5536-B-100Recalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Tibial Component · 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 07613327041477), received between Apr 22, 2020 and Jul 31, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Loss of Osseointegration1
- Malposition of Device1
- Migration1
- Osseointegration Problem1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- Inadequate Osseointegration3
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- Insufficient Information1
- Joint Laxity1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 31, 2026Loss of Osseointegration
The following information was provided: Due to loosening following TKA, all implants were removed and a revision procedure was performed.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Inadequate Osseointegration
MAUDE report 50101872 ↗InjuryJul 15, 2026Migration
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO TIBIAL SUBSIDENCE. THE BASEPLATE AND INSERT WERE REVISED TO A BASEPLATE WITH STEM AND INSERT. REP CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE REVISED INSERT, AND THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25833605 ↗InjuryNov 12, 2025Osseointegration Problem; Osseointegration Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A RIGHT KNEE REVISION, SECONDARY TO TIBIAL LOOSENING. THE TIBIAL IMPLANT WAS REPLACED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL. THE USE OF MAKO IN THE INDEX SURGERY WAS NOT THOUGHT TO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS COMPLICATION.
Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration
MAUDE report 23535929 ↗InjuryApr 15, 2024Malposition of Device; Malposition of Device
PATIENT REPORTED LEFT KNEE PAIN AND NOTED PRODUCT IS "TOO LARGE". PATIENT IS SCHEDULED FOR A REVISION ON MARCH 21ST. AS PER MEDICAL REVIEW: "THE ADDITIONAL RADIOGRAPHS CONFIRM THAT THE FEMORAL IMPLANT IS AT THE VERY LEAST HYPER FLEXED, OUT OF THE RANGE OF ACCEPTABILITY. IT MAY WELL BE OVERSIZED AS WELL WHICH CAN ONLY BE DETERMINED USING DIGITAL OR ACETATE TEMPLATES. THE TIBIAL IMPLANT IS ALSO HYPER FLEXED WITH SOME POSTERIOR OVERHANG."
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 19111548 ↗InjuryMar 15, 2022Unstable; Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY. A TIBIAL BASEPLATE AND INSERT WERE REVISED.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 13772985 ↗InjuryApr 22, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO A TIBIAL PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE. SURGEON REPORTED PATIENT FACTORS OF POOR BONE QUALITY AND OSTEOPENIA. THE TIBIAL COMPONENT, INSERT AND THE WELL-FIXED FEMUR WERE REVISED TO A LARGER-SIZED TS CONSTRUCT WITH STEMS AND AUGMENTS. REP CONFIRMED THERE ARE NO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE REVISED LINER, AND THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Inadequate Osseointegration
MAUDE report 9986654 ↗
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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