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Triathlon 5531-P-310Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Tibial Bearing Insert - CS · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Triathlon (608)

Data updated Oct 18, 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 07613327391824), received between Apr 21, 2021 and Aug 1, 2022 — 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Unstable1

Patient problems

  • Joint Laxity1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryAug 1, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    AS REPORTED: INDEX AND REVISION SURGERY OF A RIGHT TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT. REVISION WAS PERFORMED DUE TO COMPLAINT OF PAIN AND SUSPICION OF TIBIAL LOOSENING DUE TO X-RAYS. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIBIA AND FEMUR WERE WELL FIXED AND A 12 MM INSERT ADDED STABILITY."

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 15137422 ↗
  • InjuryApr 21, 2021Unstable; Unstable

    AS REPORTED: "REVISION SURGERY OF LEFT KNEE. REVISION FOR INSTABILITY." SPOKE TO REP: REP CONFIRMED NO FURTHER INFORMATION WOULD BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON AND THAT THERE WERE NO INTRAOPERATIVE FINDINGS THAT COULD BE A CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTOR FOR INSTABILITY.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 11704637 ↗

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, Classified
    X3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 3 10 MM
  • Z-1260-2024 · Feb 6, 2024 · Open, Classified
    X3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 6 10 MM
  • Z-1653-2023 · Apr 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
    TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM-Intended for knee replacement Catalog Number: 5531-G-312-E

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