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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 ↗

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