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Triathlon 5530-P-709Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Tibial Bearing Insert · 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 07613327041927), received between Jan 8, 2019 and May 12, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries.

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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2

Patient problems

  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
  • Injury1
  • Loss of Range of Motion1
  • Pain1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMay 12, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: "MY LEFT KNEE WAS REPLACED WITH THE STRYKER TRIATHLON CR KNEE JOINT COMPONENT. IT CAUSES A MECHANICAL INTERRUPTION OF MOVEMENT AT A 100-DEGREE FLEXION. THE CONSTANT PAIN CAUSED BY THE COMPONENT HAS PUT ME ON WORK DISABILITY."

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Loss of Range of Motion; Pain

    MAUDE report 14371619 ↗
  • InjuryJan 8, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO INFECTION (INFECTION REPORTED BY SURGEON. UNKNOWN IF INFECTION CLINICALLY CONFIRMED OR IDENTIFIED). AN IRRIGATION AND DEBRIDEMENT WITH A POLY SWAP WAS PERFORMED.

    Patient problems: Injury; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 8229289 ↗

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