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Triathlon 5531-G-519Recalls & 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 07613327045901), received between Oct 22, 2018 and Dec 18, 2025 — 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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Unstable2

Patient problems

  • Injury1
  • Joint Laxity1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryDec 18, 2025Unstable; Unstable

    THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY. INTRA-OPERATIVELY, POSTERIOR MEDIAL WEAR WAS NOTED. A 5X19 CS INSERT WAS REVISED TO A 5X22 CS INSERT. REP CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 23836421 ↗
  • InjuryOct 22, 2018Unstable; Unstable

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED. AS REPORTED: "FEMORAL COMPONENT AND INSERT WERE REMOVED. TS FEMUR, TWO DISTAL 10MM AUGMENTS, 15MMX100MM CEMENTED STEM, AND A 5X11 TS INSERT WERE IMPLANTED. SIZE 5X19 CR INSERT AND SIZE 5 CR FEMUR WERE EXPLANTED". UPDATE (B)(6) 2018: REP REPORTED THE REASON FOR REVISION IS INSTABILITY.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 7991222 ↗

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