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Triathlon 5530-G-216Recalls & 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 07613327045468), received between Jul 19, 2018 and Oct 15, 2020 — classified as 2 injuries.

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

  • Degraded1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Naturally Worn1
  • Unstable1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant1
  • Injury1
  • Joint Laxity1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryOct 15, 2020Degraded; Unstable; Naturally Worn; Degraded; Unstable; Naturally Worn

    PATIENT REPORTED INSTABILITY & PFJ PAIN. LINER INSITU WAS FOUND TO BE DEGRADED/UNEVENLY WORN ON MEDIAL ANTERIOR ASPECT. RIGHT SIDE UNSTABLE KNEE LINER REVISION.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Joint Laxity; Pain

    MAUDE report 10683263 ↗
  • InjuryJul 19, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    POLY EXCHANGE. LEFT KNEE.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 7704017 ↗

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