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Triathlon 5575-X-000Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Femoral Distal Fixation Peg · 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
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327050011), received between Feb 14, 2018 and Mar 12, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (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

  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1
  • Loss of Osseointegration1
  • Packaging Problem1
  • Unstable1

Patient problems

  • Inadequate Osseointegration1
  • Joint Laxity1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMar 12, 2021Unstable; Unstable

    REMOVAL OF PRIMARY TRIATHLON IMPLANTS DUE TO INSTABILITY AND REPLACEMENT WITH TRIATHLON TS.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 11474291 ↗
  • InjuryNov 12, 2018Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration

    PATIENT REPORTED HE IS EXPERIENCING LOOSENING AND PAIN AFTER HIS RIGHT KNEE SURGERY.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration; Pain

    MAUDE report 8061344 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 14, 2018Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Packaging Problem; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Packaging Problem

    PRIMARY PROCEDURE, RIGHT KNEE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON OPENING THE IMPLANT, 2 SMALL PLASTIC FRAGMENTS WERE IN THE INNER PACKAGING. REP REPORTED THAT IT APPEARED TO BE THE SAME TYPE OF PLASTIC THAT THE PACKAGING CONSISTED OF. SURGEON ELECTED TO IMPLANT THE DEVICE, THE PACKAGING IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7270993 ↗

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