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Triathlon 5530-G-811Recalls & 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 07613327045543), received between Mar 9, 2020 and Feb 17, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Noise, Audible” (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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Noise, Audible2

Patient problems

  • Pain2
  • Injury1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryFeb 17, 2021Noise, Audible

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN AND CLICKING. A TRIATHLON 8X11 CR TIBIAL BEARING AND A38X11 ASYMMETRIC PATELLA WERE REVISED. REP CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WOULD BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON AND EXPLANTS ARE HOSPITAL RETAINED.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 11340023 ↗
  • InjuryMar 9, 2020Noise, Audible; Noise, Audible

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED. AS REPORTED BY THE REP: "CLICKING AND PAIN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION SUBMITTED." AN 8X11 CR INSERT AND A38 BEADED PATELLA WERE REVISED.

    Patient problems: Injury; Pain

    MAUDE report 9805808 ↗

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