Triathlon 5531-G-111Recalls & 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
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327045598), received between Aug 22, 2019 and Aug 23, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare” (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
- Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare1
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- Damage to Ligament(s)1
- Joint Dislocation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 23, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION AND TORN COLLATERAL LIGAMENTS. THE PATIENT'S KNEE CONSTRUCT WAS REVISED TO A HINGED KNEE CONSTRUCT.
Patient problems: Damage to Ligament(s); Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 15273088 ↗MalfunctionNov 12, 2019Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare; Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare
IT'S WAS REPORTED BY SENIOR SALE SPECIALIST THAT DURING KNEE SURGERY ,SURGEON TRY TO PUSH TIBIA INSERT INTO TIBIA TRAY BUT TIBIA INSERT COULDN'T LOCKED WITH TIBIA TRAY SO THAT SURGEON DECIDED TO CHANGE TO THE NEW ONE. THE OPERATION WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY AND NO SURGICAL DELAYED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9312056 ↗MalfunctionAug 22, 2019Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALE REP THAT SMALL GAP WAS FOUND IN BETWEEN TIBIA TRAY AND TIBIA INSERT AFTER THE INSERT WAS LOG IN TO THE TIBIA TRAY NEW TIBIA INSERT WAS USED TO COMPLETED THE CASE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8920707 ↗
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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