Triathlon 5530-G-711Recalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Tibial Bearing Insert - CR · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Triathlon (608)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327045499), received between Apr 9, 2019 and Sep 8, 2025 — classified as 3 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (2 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
- Unstable2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Crack1
- Fracture1
- Noise, Audible1
Patient problems
- Pain2
- Fall1
- Injury1
- Joint Laxity1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 8, 2025Unstable; Unstable
REVISION RIGHT TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT - ALL IMPLANTS WERE TAKEN OUT AND REPLACED. PATIENT HAD A FALL AFTER INITIAL REPLACEMENT ((B)(6) 2010) & HAD BEEN MANAGED CONSERVATIVELY, HOWEVER INSTABILITY HAD INCREASED AND SURGEON DETERMINED BEST OPTION WAS TO REVISE.
Patient problems: Fall; Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 22990131 ↗InjuryJun 27, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT REPORTED REVISION DUE TO INFECTION. PATIENT ALLEGES A TRIATHLON RIGHT KNEE WAS IMPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2019 WITH THE USE OF TRIATHLON CUTTING GUIDE. PATIENT REPORTED A 1ST STAGE REVISION IN (B)(6) 2019 WITH IRRIGATION & DEBRIDEMENT WHERE ALL PARTS WERE REMOVED. PATIENT REPORTED THE 2ND STAGE REVISION IN (B)(6) 2020 (NOTING "ALL PARTS REMOVED"). PATIENT NOTED COMPETITOR PRODUCT WAS IMPLANTED IN 2021 AND HAS HAD MULTIPLE SURGERIES SINCE. PATIENT NOTED "EXTREME FINANCIAL LOSS, QUALITY OF LIFE, PAIN". PATIENT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANY STRYKER PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO A RECALL. PATIENT ALLEGES A "SHAPEMATCH" CUTTING GUIDE WAS USED. THIS PI IS FOR I&D & POLY SWAP PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2019.
Patient problems: Pain; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 14838354 ↗InjuryApr 6, 2020Unstable; Noise, Audible; Unstable; Noise, Audible
AS REPORTED: "CLICKING AND ANTERIOR RIGHT KNEE PAIN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION SUBMITTED." REP PROVIDED AN OFFICE NOTE WHICH REPORTS THE FOLLOWING: "HE HAS HAD PERSISTENT SWELLING IN THE KNEE PROBABLY SINCE SURGERY...DEVELOPED INCREASING DISCOMFORT AND SWELLING IN THE KNEE...A SMALL AMOUNT OF CORONAL INSTABILITY..." THE PATIENT'S INSERT AND PATELLAR COMPONENT WERE REVISED.
Patient problems: Injury; Pain
MAUDE report 9929957 ↗MalfunctionApr 9, 2019Crack; Fracture; Crack; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH A MEDWATCH (MW5084428) ¿PROCEDURE: ROBOTIC-ASSISTED RIGHT TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. INTRA-OP NOTE INDICATES IMPLANT BROKE: INSERT TIB KNEE TRIATHLON X3 PLSTC CRUC RETAIN ST. ACTION: IMPLANTED AND EXPLANTED. DESCRIPTION: IMPLANT BROKE.¿
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8496101 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 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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