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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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 1 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 1 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 1 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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, Classified
    NO 4 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 16 MM
  • Z-1264-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
    NO 4 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 11 MM
  • Z-1263-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
    NO 3 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 11 MM
  • Z-1261-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
    X3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 6 11 MM
  • Z-1266-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
    NO 4 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 16 MM
  • Z-1262-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
    X3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 7 9 MM
  • Z-1654-2023 · Apr 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
    TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT PS #4 13MM Intended for knee replacement Catalog Number: 5532-G-413-E

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