Triathlon 5531-P-409Recalls & 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
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327042238), received between Nov 7, 2018 and Jun 4, 2025 — classified as 5 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (4 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
- Unstable4
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- Joint Laxity4
- Fibrosis1
- Injury1
- Loss of Range of Motion1
- Muscle/Tendon Damage1
- Pain1
- Scar Tissue1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 4, 2025Unstable; Unstable
THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED "LEFT TOTAL KNEE. THE REVISION TODAY WAS DUE TO GENERAL PAIN AND DISCOMFORT. IT WAS DISCOVERED UNDER ANESTHESIA THAT THE KNEE HAD SLIGHT LAXITY. IT WAS DECIDED TO REMOVE THE 9MM INSERT AND REPLACE IT WITH AN 11MM INSERT. THIS PROVIDED SUFFICIENT STABILITY. THE USE OF MAKO DURING THE INDEX PROCEDURE WAS NOT THOUGHT TO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS COMPLICATION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL."
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 22144236 ↗InjuryJun 13, 2024Unstable; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Unstable; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT SEEING DR. FOR LEFT KNEE INCREASING PAIN, INSTABILITY AND STIFFNESS. REVISION SURGERY OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2018 WHICH INCLUDED QUADRICEP RELEASE/QUADRICEPSPLASTY.
Patient problems: Fibrosis; Joint Laxity; Loss of Range of Motion; Muscle/Tendon Damage; Pain; Scar Tissue
MAUDE report 19526495 ↗InjuryMar 27, 2023Unstable; Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED. AS REPORTED: "REVISION TODAY WAS DUE TO INSTABILITY IN EXTENSION. THE USE OF MAKO IN THE INDEX CASE WAS NOT MENTIONED AS A CONTRIBUTOR TO THE INSTABILITY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON." A SIZE 4 LEFT CR FEMUR AND 4X9 CS INSERT WERE REVISED TO A SIZE 4 LEFT TS FEMUR WITH STEM AND AUGMENTS, A 4X11 TS INSERT, AND THE PATIENT'S NATIVE PATELLA WAS RESURFACED.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 16617050 ↗InjuryNov 29, 2021Unstable; Unstable
AS REPORTED: "REVISION SURGERY DONE ON A RIGHT TOTAL KNEE. THE REVISION WAS DONE FOR INSTABILITY. NO OTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE." A CR FEMORAL COMPONENT AND CS INSERT WERE EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A PS FEMORAL COMPONENT WITH TS INSERT, FEMORAL AUGMENT, AND FEMORAL FIXATION PEG. SPOKE TO REP: REP CONFIRMED THAT THERE ARE NO ALLEGATIONS OF ISSUES ARISING FROM BONE CUTS MADE IN THE PRIMARY MAKO PROCEDURE. REP ALSO CONFIRMED THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL INTRA-OPERATIVE OBSERVATIONS. REP CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 12888036 ↗InjuryNov 7, 2018Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
INSTABILITY, POSTERIOR SAGGING AND WEAR OF PROSTHESIS APPROX. 5 YEARS AFTER IMPLANTATION.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 8046055 ↗
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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