Triathlon 5532-G-512-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
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327391107), received between Oct 23, 2020 and Sep 7, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Wound Dehiscence1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 7, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
AS REPORTED: "DOING AN I&D W/ POLY SWAP ON THE PATIENT. WOUND DEHISCENCE. RIGHT KNEE" SPOKE TO REP: CONFIRM THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 12433922 ↗InjuryOct 23, 2020Unstable; Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT KNEE WAS REVISED. SURGEON REPORTED THAT LATERAL INSTABILITY WAS CAUSED BY SOFT TISSUE WEAKENING DUE TO THE PATIENT'S VERY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. A 5X12 PS INSERT WAS REVISED TO A 5X13 TS INSERT. REP PROVIDED THE PRIMARY USAGE SHEET AND REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties
MAUDE report 10725212 ↗
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-1260-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedX3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 6 10 MM
- Z-1259-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedX3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 3 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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