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Triathlon 5532-P-611Recalls & 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 07613327042894), received between Jan 17, 2017 and Aug 23, 2019 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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

Device problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Unstable1

Patient problems

  • Injury2
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryAug 23, 2019Unstable; Unstable

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO GLOBAL INSTABILITY. A 6X11 PS INSERT WAS REVISED TO A 6X16 PS INSERT. REP REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 8925016 ↗
  • InjuryJan 17, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    REP REPORTED REVISION OF KNEE DUE TO INFECTION.

    Patient problems: Injury; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 6258830 ↗

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