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Triathlon 5550-L-319Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Patella · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 07613327050219), received between Apr 24, 2019 and Apr 24, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (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

  • Unstable1

Patient problems

  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryApr 24, 2019Unstable; Unstable

    PATIENT CALLED STATING SHE HAD A RIGHT KNEE REPLACEMENT DONE ON (B)(6) 2013. SHE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PAIN, DISCOMFORT AND FEELS HER KNEE IS NOT STABLE. PATIENT WILL LIKE TO KNOW IF HER IMPLANTS WERE INVOLVED IN A RECALL. PATIENT IS SCHEDULED TO HAVE A REVISION ON (B)(6) 2019.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 8546690 ↗

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