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Triathlon 5537-G-711Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Total Stabilizer+ Tibial Insert · 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 07613327027464), received between Sep 22, 2018 and May 27, 2026 — 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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information2
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Degraded1

Patient problems

  • Injury2
  • Unspecified Infection2
  • Inadequate Osseointegration1
  • Osteolysis1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMay 27, 2026Degraded; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED: POLY WAS PITTED AND FEMUR HAD NO ROUGH SPOTS OR ANY BLEMISHES THAT WOULD¿VE CAUSED IT. REVISION PERFORMED. UPDATE: LEFT KNEE REVISION FOR POSSIBLE FEMORAL LOOSENING, CAUSE UNKNOWN BUT SUSPECTED TO BE ASEPTIC LOOSENING UNTIL POLY WAS DISCOVERED AND THOUGHT OF POTENTIAL OSTEOLYSIS BEING THE CAUSE.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration; Osteolysis

    MAUDE report 25300330 ↗
  • InjuryMay 16, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED A STAGE 1 REVISION WAS PERFORMED ON PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE. AN IRRIGATION AND DEBRIDEMENT WAS PERFORMED, ALL TKA COMPONENTS WERE REMOVED AND AN ANTIBIOTIC SPACER WAS PLACED. REP PROVIDED THE PRIMARY IMPLANT SHEET AND REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Injury; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 8616061 ↗
  • InjurySep 22, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE SUBMISSION OF A REVISION IMPLANT SHEET THAT PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED. A 7X11 TS INSERT WAS REVISED TO A 7X9 TS INSERT. REP CONFIRMED THAT A WASHOUT AND POLY SWAP WAS PERFORMED DUE TO INFECTION.

    Patient problems: Injury; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 7900556 ↗

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