Triathlon 5532-G-616Recalls & 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
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327050875), received between Jun 4, 2018 and Apr 25, 2022 — classified as 4 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
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- Injury3
- Insufficient Information1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 25, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
FOLLOW-UP OF TRIATHLON TRITANIUM OUTCOMES STUDY, PATIENT REPORTED DISSATISFACTION WITH THEIR KNEE REPLACEMENT. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: "EXTREME."
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 14191587 ↗InjuryJul 25, 2019Unstable; Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE COMMUNICATION OF AN ATTORNEY THAT ALLEGEDLY THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO "UNSTABLE, PAINFUL LEFT TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY."
Patient problems: Injury; Pain
MAUDE report 8827735 ↗InjurySep 21, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
REV OF TOTAL KNEE FOR INSTABILITY. AS REPORTED IN "HOW WAS ISSUE NOTICED": PATIENT COMPLAINT.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 7897734 ↗InjuryJun 4, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
PATIENT PRESENTED WITH LAXITY IN RIGHT KNEE. TKA WAS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2015. DECISION WAS MADE TO UP SIZE TIBIAL INSERT FROM 16 MM TO A 19 MM PS INSERT.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 7567138 ↗
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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