Triathlon 5531-G-416Recalls & 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
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327045833), received between Jul 1, 2019 and Sep 10, 2024 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Degraded1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- Injury2
- Insufficient Information1
- Pain1
- Swelling/ Edema1
- 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 10, 2024Degraded; Degraded
IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT'S KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO "POLY WORN AND SHEARED OFF POSTERIOR."
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20178234 ↗InjuryAug 9, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT REPORTED CONTINUED PAIN AND SWELLING AFTER REVISION.
Patient problems: Pain; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 17486130 ↗InjuryJul 10, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE DOCTOR REPORTS PATIENT STATUS POST LEFT KNEE WHICH WAS PERFORMED BY ANOTHER SURGEON IN THE AREA AND WHICH THE DOCTOR RESURFACED HER PATELLA ON (B)(6) 2019 DUE TO THE FACT THE PRIMARY KNEE PATELLA WAS NEVER RESURFACED. THE PATIENT NOW PRESENTS WITH A INFECTION IN WHICH THE DOCTOR HAS DECIDED TO WASH OUT, PERFORM A POLY EXCHANGE AND REMOVE A PLATE THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY IMPLANTED YET BY ANOTHER SURGEON. THE WASH OUT AND EXCHANGE WENT WITHOUT INCIDENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Injury; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 8776991 ↗InjuryJul 1, 2019Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
DR. INFORMED ME OF A STRYKER KNEE REVISION WHERE HE REQUESTED A POLY EXCHANGE. DURING SURGERY HE DISCOVERED THAT THE POLY WAS WORN POSTERIORLY. HE WAS UNSATISFIED WITH STABILITY AFTER A TRIAL SO EXTRACTED THE FEMORAL COMPONENT.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 8748315 ↗
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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