Triathlon 5531-G-413-ERecalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Tibial Bearing Insert - CS · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Triathlon (608)
Data updated Oct 16, 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 07613327337396), received between Sep 9, 2022 and Aug 14, 2025 — classified as 5 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (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 Problem4
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- Pain2
- Damage to Ligament(s)1
- Fall1
- Joint Laxity1
- Swelling/ Edema1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 14, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT HAD AN INDEX TKA. PATIENT PRESENTED WITH PJI ON THE RIGHT KNEE, UNDERWENT REVISION. ONLY THE POLY WAS EXCHANGED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 22806014 ↗InjuryOct 24, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PT. REPORTED THEY CONTINUED EXPERIENCING PAIN, AND SWELLING. ON ANTI INFLAMMATORY MEDICATION FOR PAIN.
Patient problems: Pain; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 20521558 ↗InjuryFeb 7, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT REPORTED PAIN AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MATERIAL COMPOSITION AND IF PARTS SUBJECT TO A RECALL.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 18657404 ↗InjuryNov 30, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY STRYKER SALES REP - REVISION COMPLETED ON (B)(6) 2022- CHANGE OF INSERT, PATIENT HAD A FALL AND TORN LIGAMENT.
Patient problems: Damage to Ligament(s); Fall
MAUDE report 15885787 ↗InjurySep 9, 2022Unstable; Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY. THE INSERT AND FEMORAL COMPONENT WERE REVISED. REP SPECIFICALLY CONFIRMED WITH THE SURGEON THAT NO IMPLANTS WERE ALLEGED TO BE LOOSE OR BROKEN. REP ALSO CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 15392897 ↗
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-1263-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedNO 3 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 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-1265-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedNO 4 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 16 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-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, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 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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