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Triathlon 5531-G-216Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Tibial Bearing Insert · 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 07613327045680), received between Oct 21, 2019 and Mar 4, 2020 — classified as 2 injuries.

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Unstable2
  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • Injury2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMar 4, 2020Unstable; Unstable

    PATIENT PRESENTED WITH OVERALL JOINT LAXITY. PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 9786224 ↗
  • InjuryOct 21, 2019Unstable; Naturally Worn; Unstable; Naturally Worn

    REVISION OF TRIATHLON KNEE DUE TO INSTABILITY AND SUSPECTED POLY WEAR.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 9213243 ↗

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