VA-LCP 02.107.302SRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982029348), received between Jul 30, 2019 and Jan 12, 2024 — classified as 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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 12, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE LEFT TWO-HOLED VA OLECRANON PLATE WITHOUT EXTENSION HAD SOME ISSUES. THE LOCKING TOWER WAS USED, AND IT STRIPPED THE HOLE. TWO SCREWS DID NOT LOCK INTO THE PLATE. THE FRACTURE WAS DISPLACED AS A RESULT. THE SURGEON USED A DIFFERENT PLATE. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP OLECRANON PL 2H/LT/90MM-STER. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 18502153 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 30, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019, A FIRST SCREW THAT WAS IMPLANTED STRIPPED THE PLATE CAUSING THE LOCKING SCREW TO NOT LOCK. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY OF FORTY-FIVE (45) MINUTES. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. PATIENT STATUS WAS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.7 MM/3.5 MM VA-LCP OLECRANON PL 2H/LT/90MM-STER. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8841719 ↗

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