Triathlon 5534-A-713Recalls & 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
- 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 07613327043396), received between Jan 13, 2025 and Jan 16, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Mechanical Problem1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information1
- Loss of Range of Motion1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJan 16, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED: AS NOTED ON THE 7YR VISIT OF THE FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONNAIRE (COLLECTED OVER THE PHONE), THE SUBJECT NOTED NO TO THEIR SATISFACTION WITH THE RIGHT KNEE REPLACEMENT. THE SUBJECT STATED "ABOUT 80% SATISFIED, NOT WHAT EXPECTED, NEVER REGAINED FEELING IN FOOT AND KNEES, ALWAYS WARM." THE SUBJECT ALSO STATED THAT HE DOES HAVE KNEE PAIN, ONLY WHEN HE STANDS UP AFTER SITTING AWHILE. THE SUBJECT HAS NOT HAD SURGERY ON THE KNEE SINCE THE LAST STUDY VISIT/CONTACT. VISIT WAS CONDUCTED REMOTELY, THUS THERE ARE NO RADIOGRAPHS TO PROVIDE, OR PHYSICAL EXAM NOTES FROM PI.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24093314 ↗InjuryJan 13, 2025Mechanical Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Mechanical Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
ALL POLY TIBIA STUDY: AS NOTED ON THE 6YR VISIT OF THE FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONNAIRE (COLLECTED OVER THE PHONE), THE SUBJECT NOTED YES AND NO TO THEIR SATISFACTION WITH THE RIGHT KNEE REPLACEMENT. THE SURGERY FIXED THE PAIN AND ALLOWED TO WALK, BUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS HAS NOT MET EXPECTATIONS. THE PATIENT IS HAVING DIFFICULTY WALKING DUE TO STIFFNESS. THE SUBJECT HAS NOT HAD SURGERY ON THE KNEE SINCE THE LAST STUDY VISIT/CONTACT.
Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion; Pain
MAUDE report 21144262 ↗
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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