Triathlon 5530-G-511-ERecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327382846), received between Jul 22, 2021 and Oct 9, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryOct 9, 2023Degraded; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Degraded; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RE-OPR DUE TO COMPLICATIONS WITH WOUND CLOSURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: UNDER THE OPR SURGEON FOUND SCRATCH MARKS ON THE SURFACE OF THE INSERT.

  Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence

  MAUDE report 17894140 ↗
• InjuryJul 22, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO POSSIBLE INFECTION. A 5X11 CR INSERT WAS REVISED. REP CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 12211605 ↗

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-1262-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  X3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 7 9 MM
• Z-1266-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
  NO 4 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 16 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-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