Triathlon 5556-L-339Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327013504), received between Mar 27, 2017 and Aug 31, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fitting 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryAug 31, 2026Fracture

  After opening the right joint up for a revision, the patella implant was damaged. It had a big piece of poly missing. No particular reason why. It was removed and a cemented patella was used.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 50516659 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 27, 2017Fitting Problem; Fitting Problem

  USING TRITANIUM PATELLA 5556-L-339, LOT # AN3M AFTER PREPPING WITH CORRECT DRILL, PATELLA PEGS DID NOT FIX TIGHTLY IN PEG HOLES. SURGEON NOTICED INTERFERENCE FIT WAS NOT WHAT HE IS ACCUSTOMED TO FEELING, CEMENTED THE PATELLA IN PLACE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6436074 ↗