Triathlon 5531-G-210-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
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327391589), received between Jun 25, 2021 and Jun 24, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Noise, Audible” (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 Problem3
- Noise, Audible1
Patient problems
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Loss of Range of Motion1
- Pain1
- Scar Tissue1
- Swelling/ Edema1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 24, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED: PATIENT REVISED DUE TO POSSIBLE INFECTION. NO OTHER INFORMATION DUE TO HOSPITAL POLICY. LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 25610702 ↗InjuryMay 20, 2024Noise, Audible; Noise, Audible
PATIENT REPORTED THEY HAD A LEFT KNEE MAKO ROBOTIC ASSISTED PROCEDURE AND NOTED HAVING FULL FLEXION AND EXTENSION, BUT REPORTED EXPERIENCING PAIN, SWELLING, HEAT, AND CLICKING.
Patient problems: Pain; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 19356183 ↗InjuryJun 26, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
DR. REVISED A RIGHT TOTAL KNEE DUE TO ARTHROFIBROSIS AND LIMITED RANGE OF MOTION. NO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE IMPLANTS MADE. HE REVISED TO A COMPETITOR KNEE.
Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion; Scar Tissue
MAUDE report 17206055 ↗InjuryJun 25, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
DR... REVISED FROM RIGHT KNEE 2X10 CS INSERT TO A 2X9 INSERT DUE TO STIFFNESS. HE REMOVED SCAR TISSUE AND DID A PARTIAL PCL RELEASE.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties
MAUDE report 12065228 ↗
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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