Triathlon 5515-F-601Recalls & 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
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327050417), received between Feb 16, 2018 and Nov 12, 2024 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Unstable2
- Loss of Osseointegration1
- Migration or Expulsion of Device1
Patient problems
- Injury2
- Inadequate Osseointegration1
- Joint Dislocation1
- Joint Laxity1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 12, 2024Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
THIS PI IS FOR THE LEFT KNEE. AS REPORTED: "DR. IS ASKING FOR US TO DOCUMENT AN INSTANCE OF ASEPTIC LOOSENING FOR A PATIENT SHE OPERATED ON (B)(6) 2022. THE PATIENT HAD BILATERAL TKA AND IS NOW BEING REVISED ON BOTH SIDES FOR LOOSENING. SHE HAD SHARED THE IMPLANT INFORMATION AND ASKED THAT WE CHECK THE LOT NUMBERS FOR ANY RECALLS." NONE OF THE REPORTED IMPLANTS WERE SUBJECT TO RECALL.
Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration
MAUDE report 20667714 ↗InjuryOct 19, 2020Unstable; Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY. THE SURGEON'S INITIAL PLAN WAS TO EXCHANGE THE POLY. HOWEVER, INTRA-OPERATIVELY SURGEON DECIDED KNEE STABILITY WAS STILL INSUFFICIENT, AND REVISED THE PS FEMUR AND INSERT TO A TS FEMUR AND INSERT WITH A STEM. REP PROVIDED THE PRIMARY AND REVISION USAGE SHEETS AND CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 10695963 ↗InjuryMay 21, 2019Unstable; Unstable
PATIENTS KNEE WAS REVISED FOR FLEXION INSTABILITY. THE FEMORAL COMPONENT AND TIBIAL INSERT WERE REVISED TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. LEFT KNEE
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 8627663 ↗InjuryFeb 16, 2018Migration or Expulsion of Device; Migration or Expulsion of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION OF THE PATELLA. SURGEON ALSO REPORTED THAT THE FEMORAL COMPONENT LOOKED ROTATED AND REVISED THE ENTIRE CONSTRUCT.
Patient problems: Injury; Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 7277379 ↗
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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