VA-LCP 02.107.002Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982029225), received between Jun 12, 2019 and Jul 29, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (2 reports).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K120070); 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJul 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported on 6th July, 2026 that the 2.7 VA Locking screws had all begun backing out of the olecranon plate after initial surgery which was only a couple of weeks prior to removal. The skin around the plate had begun to break down so the hardware was removed. The patient experienced an adverse event and subsequently required revision surgery/hardware removal. The device was explanted due to skin breakdown/infection, and the patient required revision surgery. The patient experienced a clinical outcome, and is currently being staged for an upcoming revision procedure.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 50067412 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 11, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED NO ADDITIONAL FRAGMENTS WERE CREATED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 18876852 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 11, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED NO ADDITIONAL FRAGMENTS WERE CREATED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 18876704 ↗
• InjuryJan 18, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT FOR A HARDWARE REMOVAL OF RIGHT OLECRANON SURGERY DUE TO MALUNION. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THE PATIENT OUTCOME WAS STABLE. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES EIGHT (8) DEVICES. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP PROXIMAL OLECRANON PL 2H/RT/73MM. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 8 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Joint Contracture

  MAUDE report 11189075 ↗
• InjuryJun 12, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2015, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REMOVAL PROCEDURE OF PAINFUL HARDWARE PROXIMAL ASPECT OF RIGHT ULNA. ON (B)(6) 2014, THE PATIENT SUSTAINED AN INJURY AFTER TRIPPING AND FALLING FROM A STANDING POSITION AND LANDED DIRECTLY INTO THE RIGHT ELBOW. THE PATIENT HAD THE ONSET OF PAIN AND INABILITY TO FULLY USE THE ELBOW. SUBSEQUENT X-RAYS WERE TAKEN AND REVEALED A DISPLACED, DISTRACTED OLECRANON FRACTURE, WITH A COMMINUTED RIGHT RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE. THE PATIENT ALSO COMPLAINS OF PAIN IN THE RIGHT PROXIMAL HUMERUS. THE PATIENT WAS ORIGINALLY IMPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2014 WITH ONE (1) VARIABLE ANGLE ¿ LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (VA-LCP) PROXIMAL, ONE (1) VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH T8; STARDRIVE RECESS 14MM, ONE (1) VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH T8 ; STARDRIVE RECESS 16MM, ONE (1) VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH T8; STARDRIVE RECESS 20MM, ONE (1) VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH T8; STARDRIVE RECESS 24MM, ONE (1) VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH T8; STARDRIVE RECESS 30MM, ONE (1) VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH T8. STARDRIVE RECESS 40MM, ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WIT

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Loss of Range of Motion; No Code Available; Pain

  MAUDE report 8692169 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K120070. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0124-2016 · Sep 28, 2015 · Terminated
  Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/186mm- Sterile and Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Extended Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/189mm-Sterile The Synthes