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Triathlon 5532-G-516Recalls & reported problems

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

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

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327050806), received between Apr 24, 2018 and Oct 21, 2021 — classified as 5 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (3 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 Information3
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Osseointegration Problem1

Patient problems

  • Injury3
  • Unspecified Infection2
  • Joint Dislocation1
  • Osteolysis1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryOct 21, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION OF THE FEMORAL COMPONENT OFF OF THE BACK OF THE INSERT. THE INSERT WAS REVISED. REP REPORTED THAT HE CAN PROVIDE USAGE, AND CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 12673558 ↗
  • InjuryJul 19, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    SURGICAL SITE INFECTION, RIGHT KNEE.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 12189432 ↗
  • InjuryAug 22, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    REVISION SURGERY: CHRONIC GONALGIA IN OUTCOME OF ARTHROSURFACE CFM PATIENT UNDERWENT THE FIRST LEFT KNEE ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANT DUE TO A GONARTHROSIS.

    Patient problems: Injury; Pain

    MAUDE report 8920708 ↗
  • InjuryMar 14, 2019Osseointegration Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Osseointegration Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ALLEGEDLY THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO "DEGENERATIVE ARTHRITIS, RIGHT KNEE".

    Patient problems: Injury; Osteolysis

    MAUDE report 8421210 ↗
  • InjuryApr 24, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO INFECTION (INFECTION REPORTED BY SURGEON, MICROORGANISM NOT IDENTIFIED). AN I&D WAS PERFORMED AND THE POLY WAS EXCHANGED.

    Patient problems: Injury; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 7456739 ↗

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