Triathlon 5531-G-412-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
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327390360), received between Nov 24, 2020 and Jun 4, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).
3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K173849); 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 Problem1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- Joint Laxity1
- Loss of Range of Motion1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 4, 2026Unstable
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY. A 4 X 12 CS INSERT WAS REVISED TO A 4 X 16 CS INSERT. NO WEAR/DAMAGE WAS NOTED FOR THE EXPLANTED INSERT. REP CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 25399862 ↗InjuryDec 11, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO ROM ISSUES (SURGEON REPORTED THE PATIENT'S NEVER HAVING DONE PT AS A FACTOR). A DEBRIDEMENT OF SOFT TISSUE WAS PERFORMED AND A 4X12 CS INSERT WAS EXCHANGED FOR A 4X10 CS INSERT. REP CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion
MAUDE report 18300027 ↗InjuryNov 24, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE 4X12 CS WAS REMOVED DURING I&D FOR INFECTION. NO CLAIMS MADE AGAINST DEVICE.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 10897765 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K173849. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1259-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedX3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 3 10 MM
- Z-1260-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedX3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 6 10 MM
- Z-1653-2023 · Apr 13, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedTRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM-Intended for knee replacement Catalog Number: 5531-G-312-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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