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LCP 02.110.151Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · LCP WRIST FUSION SHORT BEND PLATE · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982030412), received between Dec 14, 2018 and Nov 10, 2025 — classified as 3 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (1 report).

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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
  • Defective Device1
  • Difficult to Advance1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
  • Bone Fracture(s)1
  • Burn(s)1
  • No Code Available1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionNov 10, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED A SET WAS BOOKED FOR WRIST FUSION, HOWEVER THE SET WAS MISSING A STANDARD BEND PLATE THAT HAD BEEN MARKED AS AVAILABLE AS MARKED ON ALL CHECK SHEETS. INSTEAD THE SET HAD TWO SHORT BEND PLATES INSTEAD AND THIS WAS THE ONLY OPTION THE SURGEON COULD USE. NO OTHER SETS WERE AVAILABLE LOCALLY. SURGERY WAS DELAYED 15 MINUTES. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23510165 ↗
  • InjuryOct 29, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THE PATIENT HAD A BRAIN MRI AND HAD BURNS ON THE RIGHT WRIST FROM AN MRI SCANNER DUE TO PLATE AND SCREWS AND RECEIVED BURNS ON BACK OF HAND TO ELBOW. THE PATIENT HAD TWO OTHER MRIS WITH NO ADVERSE EFFECTS. THIS WAS THE 3RD MRI THAT THE PATIENT HAD. THE PATIENT MAY NEED ADDITIONAL MRI'S AND WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO PREVENT FURTHER TRAUMA (BURNS) TO PATIENT DURING MRI. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR REPORTING.

    Patient problems: Burn(s)

    MAUDE report 20561764 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 10, 2022Defective Device; Difficult to Advance; Defective Device; Difficult to Advance

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON COMMENTED THAT THE WRIST FUSION PLATE, IT DID NOT FIT THE ANATOMY WELL. THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO BRING THE PLATE TO THE BONE, BUT THE SCREWS PULLED OUT OF BONE TRYING TO BRING THE PLATE DOWN. THE SURGEON ULTIMATELY ACCEPTED THE PLATE SLIGHTLY OFF THE BONE. THE SURGEON DID NOT TRIM THE DORSAL ASPECT OF THE DISTAL RADIUS DOWN. THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH 10MIN OF SURGICAL DELAY. NO FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE WAS REPORTED. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA (PART# UNKNOWN; LOT# UNKNOWN; QUANTITY: UNKNOWN). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) LCP WRIST FUSION SHORT BEND PLATE THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15771016 ↗
  • InjurySep 16, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022, THE SURGEON REMOVED A WRIST FUSION PLATE FROM THE PATIENT DUE TO PERSISTENT PAIN AND A FAILED PROXIMAL ROW CARPECTOMY. NO ADVERSE EVENTS WERE REPORTED, AND ALL HARDWARE WAS SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A LCP WRIST FUSION SHORT BEND PLATE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 5 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 15439439 ↗
  • InjuryDec 14, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HARDWARE REMOVAL OF LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) WRIST FUSION PLATE AND EIGHT (8) UNKNOWN CORTEX SCREWS ON (B)(6) 2018. THE PATIENT SUSTAINED A FRACTURE OUTSIDE OF THE PLATE AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT. NO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST PLATE AND SCREW CONSTRUCT. JUST REMOVED TO BE ABLE TO FIXATE METACARPAL WITHOUT INTERFERENCE. ALL HARDWARE WERE REMOVED WITHOUT INCIDENT. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS SURGICAL DELAY. PATIENT AND PROCEDURE OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) LCP WRIST FUSION SHORT BEND PLATE. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES TWO (2) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); No Code Available

    MAUDE report 8165663 ↗

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