Triathlon 5531-G-219Recalls & 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
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327045697), received between Apr 18, 2019 and May 22, 2019 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (3 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
- Insufficient Device Problem Information3
Patient problems
- Injury3
- Loss of Range of Motion1
- Tissue Damage1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 22, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE COMMUNICATION OF AN ATTORNEY THAT ALLEGEDLY THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO "FAILURE, LEFT TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY".
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 8632949 ↗InjuryMay 1, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: PATIENT UNDERWENT RIGHT KNEE REPLACEMENT (B)(6) 2014. PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT REVISION TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY (B)(6) 2018. AFTER A TWO-STAGE REVISION, PATIENT HAD A FUNCTIONAL ARTICULATING SPACER. REPORTED AS CORS PER 2713 KNEE (PI (B)(4)). NOW THE PATIENT PRESENTS WITH NEW INFECTION AND UNDERGOES A SECOND REVISION IN (B)(6) 2018.
Patient problems: Injury; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 8569797 ↗InjuryApr 18, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
SURGEON REVISED A TRIATHLON INSERT FROM A 2X19 CS TO A 2X16 CS DUE TO STIFFNESS AND PATELLA TENDON TEAR. THIS WAS RELATED TO REVISION SURGERY OF THE PRIMARY KNEE.
Patient problems: Injury; Loss of Range of Motion; Tissue Damage
MAUDE report 8527842 ↗
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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