Triathlon 5537-G-409-ERecalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Total Stabilizer+ Tibial Insert · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Triathlon (608)
Data updated Oct 16, 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 07613327287684), received between Sep 22, 2022 and Dec 16, 2024 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).
7 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K172634); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Mechanical Problem1
Patient problems
- Loss of Range of Motion2
- Unspecified Infection2
- Fibrosis1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 16, 2024Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
SUBJECT IS PART OF THE 76 TRIATHLON CONES REVISION STUDY RECEIVING CONES COMPONENTS ON (B)(6)2021 AND REQUIRED A MANIPULATION UNDER ANESTHESIA ON (B)(6)2022 FOR STIFFNESS/ ARTHROFIBROSIS. LEFT KNEE. NOTE: SUBJECT HAD A NON-STRYKER (LEFT) KNEE IMPLANTED (B)(6) 2021 AND MUA OF THE NON-STRYKER KNEE (B)(6) 2021.
Patient problems: Fibrosis; Loss of Range of Motion
MAUDE report 20938334 ↗InjuryJul 20, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
I&D AND POLY SWAP FOR INFECTION OF A RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 17359497 ↗InjuryFeb 2, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PERFORMED AN I&D WITH TIBIAL INSERT SWAP DUE TO INFECTION. ORIGINAL PROCEDURE WAS (B)(6)2022. IT WAS A REVISION OF AN NON-STRYKER KNEE AT THE TIME.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 16285622 ↗InjurySep 22, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED. AS REPORTED: "PT. PRESENTED WITH LIMITED MOBILITY FOLLOWING AN I&D AND INSERT-SWAP ON (B)(6) 2020. DR. PERFORMED A LYSIS OF ADHESIONS/SCAR TISSUE, I&D AND INSERT-SWAP ON (B)(6) 2022 TO HELP THE PT. ACHIEVE GREATER KNEE FLEXION AND IMPROVED MOBILITY OF THE AFFECTED LEG. NO COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE IMPLANTS THEMSELVES."
Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion
MAUDE report 15467140 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K172634. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1265-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedNO 4 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 16 MM
- Z-1263-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedNO 3 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 11 MM
- Z-1262-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedX3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 7 9 MM
- Z-1261-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedX3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 6 11 MM
- Z-1266-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedNO 4 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 16 MM
- Z-1264-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedNO 4 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 11 MM
- Z-1654-2023 · Apr 13, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedTRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT PS #4 13MM Intended for knee replacement Catalog Number: 5532-G-413-E
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 5531-G-709-EHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall19 reports
- Triathlon 5521-B-300Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall19 reports
- Triathlon 5531-G-610-EHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · 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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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