Triathlon 5534-A-416Recalls & 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
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327043280), received between Nov 14, 2021 and Aug 26, 2022 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 26, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE PATIENT HAD AN INDEX LEFT TKA OUTSIDE OF CORS SCOPE. THE PATIENT DEVELOPED PJI IN THE LEFT KNEE AND UNDERWENT REVISION FOR PJI WITH ALL COMPONENTS EXCHANGED ON (B)(6) 2021 (THEN INCLUDED INTO CORS). THE PATIENT DEVELOPED AGAIN PJI AND WAS REVISED WITH ALL COMPONENTS EXCHANGED ON (B)(6), 2021.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 15301127 ↗InjuryNov 15, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
CORRECTION: THIS EVENT WAS REPORTED IN ERROR. THIS PI REPORTS THE REMOVAL OF A TEMPORARY SPACER (STAGE 2). THE REVISION FOR INFECTION INVOLVED DEVICES OF AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER. INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED AND NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE, THEREFORE, THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING CANCELED. PATIENT HAD BILATERAL INDEX TKA (OUTSIDE OF CORS SCOPE (B)(6) 2011). HAD A PJI OF BOTH KNEES. UNDERGOES REVISION ON (B)(6) 2020 WITH ALL COMPONENTS EXCHANGED, AND ANTIBIOTIC CEMENT LOADED FOR TREATMENT. PATIENT RETURNS FOR A RIGHT PJI KNEE REVISION ON (B)(6) 2021. ALL COMPONENTS EXCHANGED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 12817735 ↗InjuryNov 14, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
PATIENT HAD BILATERAL INDEX TKA (OUTSIDE OF CORS SCOPE (B)(6) 2011). HAD A PJI OF BOTH KNEES. UNDERGOES REVISION ON (B)(6) 2020 WITH ALL COMPONENTS EXCHANGED, AND ANTIBIOTIC CEMENT LOADED FOR TREATMENT. PATIENT RETURNS FOR A LEFT PJI KNEE REVISION ON (B)(6) 2021. ALL COMPONENTS EXCHANGED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 12808412 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1512-14-050Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER106 reports
- ATTUNE 1504-40-205Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall53 reports
- ATTUNE 1504-40-105Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall46 reports
- ATTUNE 1547-06-001Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall37 reports
- ATTUNE 1513-12-060Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER72 reports
- Triathlon 5521-B-300Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall19 reports
- Triathlon 5531-G-709-EHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall19 reports
- ATTUNE 1512-16-080Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall16 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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