Triathlon 5516-F-602Recalls & 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
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327041583), received between Nov 22, 2017 and Jun 2, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Packaging 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
- Packaging Problem1
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 2, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED. ON (B)(6) 2023, IT WAS DISCOVERED POST-OP THAT A RIGHT-SIDED FEMORAL COMPONENT WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE. PATIENT WAS CONSENTED FOR REVISION BUT REVISION COULD NOT BE PERFORMED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY. THE FEMORAL COMPONENT AND INSERT WERE REVISED (REP CONFIRMED INSERT WAS ONLY REVISED TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE FEMORAL COMPONENT).
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17047777 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2018Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SURGEON WAS PERFORMING A PRIMARY KNEE SURGERY AND UPON OPENING THE IMPLANT, THE INNER BOX/BLISTER WAS BROKEN AND SURGEON THOUGHT STERILITY MAY BE COMPROMISED AS A RESULT AND OPTED NOT TO USE THIS DEVICE BUT ANOTHER WAS ON HAND AND READILY AVAILABLE SO SURGEON USED ANOTHER DEVICE OF SAME SIZE/CAT AND COMPLETED THE SURGERY WITHOUT ANY DELAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7837155 ↗MalfunctionNov 22, 2017Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
A DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT: "BEFORE THE SURGERY, WHEN PREPARING THE DEVICES, THE MEDICAL STAFF OBSERVED THAT THE PACKAGING WAS NOT DAMAGED BUT THE INNER PLASTIC SHELL IS BROKEN AT THE WELD. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY"
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7054183 ↗
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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