Triathlon 5532-G-316Recalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Tibial Bearing Insert - PS · 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
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327050677), received between Feb 25, 2020 and Nov 9, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- Injury2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 9, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
TRIATHLON WAS USED FOR A PATIENT IN TKR SURGERY. WHILE THE INSERT WAS LOCKED SURGEON FOUND THE COCR WIRE MISSING IN THE INSERT AND FOUND ON THE TABLE DETACHED FROM THE INSERT.- THE SURGERY WAS DELAYED BY HALF AN HOUR, THE TIME TAKEN TO PROVIDE SAME SIZE INSERT, FROM OFFICE TO HOSPITAL.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12779305 ↗InjuryJun 24, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE SUBMISSION OF PRIMARY AND REVISION USAGE SHEETS THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED. A 3 X 16 PS INSERT (5532-G-316) WAS REVISED TO ANOTHER 3 X 16 PS INSERT (5532-G-316-E).
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 10189484 ↗InjuryFeb 25, 2020Unstable; Unstable
DR. REVISED A PS INSERT FROM A 3X16 TO A 3X19 DUE TO PATIENT STIFFNESS/INSTABILITY. HE REMOVED MANY BONE SPURS. ORIGINAL SURGERY WAS (B)(6) 2012.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 9750455 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1512-14-050Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER106 reports
- ATTUNE 1504-40-205Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall53 reports
- ATTUNE 1504-40-105Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall46 reports
- ATTUNE 1547-06-001Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall37 reports
- ATTUNE 1513-12-060Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER72 reports
- Triathlon 5521-B-300Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall19 reports
- Triathlon 5531-G-709-EHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall19 reports
- ATTUNE 1512-16-080Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall16 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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