Triathlon 5532-G-613-ERecalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Tibial Bearing Insert - PS · 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
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327338331), received between Dec 21, 2022 and Jul 31, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (2 reports).
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
- Unstable2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
Patient problems
- Joint Laxity2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Pain1
- Swelling/ Edema1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 31, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50105487 ↗InjuryJun 19, 2025Unstable; Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO COLLATERAL LIGAMENT INSTABILITY. A 6X13 PS INSERT WAS REVISED TO A 6X19 TS INSERT. REP CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 22293123 ↗InjurySep 4, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
EMAIL FROM SURGEON: BILATERAL TKR 2021 UNEXPECTED SWELLING : PATIENT HAS ASKED IF ANY LINER FAILURES WITH HIS BATCH OF IMPLANTS. THIS PI WAS OPENED TO CAPTURE THE RIGHT SIDE.
Patient problems: Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 20134146 ↗InjuryDec 21, 2022Unstable; Unstable
AFTER REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2021, THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PAIN AND ¿MID FLEXION INSTABILITY¿ AND WAS REVISED ON (B)(6) 2022 TO COMPETITOR PRODUCT.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity; Pain
MAUDE report 16022606 ↗
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-1264-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedNO 4 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 11 MM
- Z-1263-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedNO 3 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 11 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-1262-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedX3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 7 9 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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