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Triathlon 5530-G-613Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Tibial Bearing Insert - CR · Class 2 · Implant

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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 07613327050608), received between Oct 2, 2018 and Nov 30, 2021 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information2
  • Break1
  • Degraded1

Patient problems

  • Injury2
  • Unspecified Infection2
  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryNov 30, 2021Break; Degraded; Break; Degraded

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO WEAR AND BREAKAGE OF THE INSERT. THE INSERT WAS REVISED. THE SURGEON HAS REQUESTED THE PART BE RETURNED AND THAT HE BE PROVIDED INVESTIGATION RESULTS.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties

    MAUDE report 12904971 ↗
  • InjuryJan 18, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED. A 6 X 13 CR INSERT WAS EXCHANGED FOR THE SAME CATALOG NUMBER. REP REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED. UPDATE: REP HAS INDICATED REVISION DUE TO INFECTION.

    Patient problems: Injury; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 8260623 ↗
  • InjuryOct 2, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE SUBMISSION OF A REVISION IMPLANT SHEET THAT PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED. A 6X13 CR INSERT WAS REVISED TO A 6X16 CR INSERT. UPDATE: PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO INFECTION.

    Patient problems: Injury; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 7927388 ↗

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