Truliant 02-020-13-0330Recalls & reported problems
Exactech, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Truliant (414)
Data updated Oct 18, 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 10885862314673), received between May 6, 2022 and Nov 11, 2024 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth” (2 reports).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- Pain3
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
- Balance Problems1
- Discomfort1
- Emotional Changes1
- Failure of Implant1
- Joint Laxity1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 11, 2024Unstable; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Unstable; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
LEGAL CASE ¿ USA (MASTER CASE NO. (B)(4) PATIENT ID: (B)(6). AS REPORTED VIA LEGAL DOCUMENTATION THE PATIENT HAD A RIGHT KNEE REPLACEMENT ON (B)(6) 2017. APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AND 1 MONTH AFTER THE INITIAL PROCEDURE THE PATIENT HAD A RIGHT KNEE REVISION ON (B)(6) 2019. THERE IS NO OTHER PATIENT DEMOGRAPHIC OR MEDICAL HISTORY AVAILABLE. THERE IS NO INFORMATION ON THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR PATIENT OUTCOME. THERE IS NO DEVICE RETURN. THERE ARE NO PHOTOS OR OTHER IMAGES OF THE DEVICE PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. AS DIRECTED BY QA MANAGEMENT: THIS LEGAL COMPLAINT FOR POLYETHYLENE ISSUES OCCURRED IN THE US. THE EVENT DID NOT OCCUR IN, NOR IS IT REPORTABLE FOR AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, EEA/EU, JAPAN, TAIWAN, OR GREAT BRITAIN, EXCLUDING NORTHERN IRELAND. THEREFORE, ONLY THE US REPORTABILITY DETERMINATION WILL BE ASSESSED. THE PATIENT HAS FILED A SHORT-FORM COMPLAINT IN A COORDINATED ACTION IN ALACHUA COUNTY WITH MASTER CASE NO. (B)(4). THE CONSOLIDATED LONG FORM COMPLAINT THAT APPLIES TO CASES FILED IN THIS COORDINATED ACTION ALLEGES THAT PATIENTS FILING SUITS IN THIS COORDINATED ACTION WERE REQUIRED ¿TO UNDERGO REVISION SURGERIES DUE TO SEVERE, PAIN, SWELLING, AND IN
Patient problems: Joint Laxity; Pain; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 20651045 ↗InjurySep 19, 2022Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
AS REPORTED, THE PATIENT HAD AN INITIAL RIGHT TKA ON (B)(6) 2018. THE PATIENT COMPLAINED OF PAIN AND WAS REVISED DUE TO A LOOSE FEMUR. THE PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT. NO OTHER MEDICAL HISTORY/PATIENT INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Balance Problems; Discomfort; Emotional Changes; Failure of Implant; Joint effusion; Osteolysis; Pain
MAUDE report 15447826 ↗InjuryMay 6, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
AS REPORTED, APPROXIMATELY 2.5 YEARS POST INITIAL TKA, THIS FEMALE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN. A MRI AND CT SCAN DID NOT SHOW ANYTHING SIGNIFICANT PER SURGEON BUT SUSPECTED POLY WEAR AND POTENTIALLY AN ISSUE WITH THE TIBIA. HOWEVER DURING SURGERY NO SIGNIFICANT POLY WEAR WAS NOTED AND THE TIBIA WAS NOT LOOSE. THE FEMUR HOWEVER WAS FOUND TO BE DE-BONDED FROM CEMENT MANTLE. IT WAS STILL IN ORIGINAL POSITION BUT WAS EASILY WORKED LOOSE WITH MINIMAL STRIKES WITH A FLEXIBLE OSTEOTOME. THE SURGEON FELT THE NEED TO SWITCH TO COMPETITOR'S DEVICE FOR THE REVISION IMPLANTS. PATIENT LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE. IMAGES AND PHOTOS RECEIVED. EXPLANTS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE REP.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 14307913 ↗
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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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