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Triathlon 5530-G-109Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Tibial Bearing Insert - CR · Class 2 · Implant

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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 07613327045390), received between Jul 18, 2019 and Dec 20, 2020 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (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

  • Crack1
  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
  • Inflammation1
  • Injury1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryDec 20, 2020Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    REVISION OF TRIATHLON TIBIAL BEARING INSERT DUE TO WEAR. REPLACED POLY WITH SIZE 1 CS INSERT 12MM.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Inflammation

    MAUDE report 11043053 ↗
  • InjuryJul 18, 2019Crack; Crack

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO A CRACKED CR INSERT. PATIENT WAS REVISED TO A 13MM CS INSERT.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 8803351 ↗

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