VA-LCP 02.111.530SRecalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 2.4MM VA-LCP 2-COL DSTL RAD PL NRW 6H HD/3H SHAFT/RT-STER · Class 2 · Implant
All models of VA-LCP (256)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10886982031761), received between Jun 6, 2022 and Jun 6, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (1 report).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K092556); 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
- Device-Device Incompatibility1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 6, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022 DURING AN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE, THE SCREWS WOULD NOT LOCK IN 2 VARIABLE ANGLE (VA) DISTAL RADIUS PLATES. MULTIPLE LOCKING BUTTRESS PINS AND LOCKING SCREWS WERE TRIED ON 2 DIFFERENT PLATES. THEY COULD NOT GET THE LOCKING SCREWS TO ENGAGE THE PLATE. A SCREW IN DRILL GUIDE WOULD LOCK IN CORRECTLY HOWEVER, EVENTUALLY A 6 HOLE LCP VOLAR COLUMN PLATE WAS USED THAT WORKED FINE. ADDITIONAL X-RAYS WERE TAKEN. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY OF MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. THE PROCEDURE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE REPORTED. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 11 FOR PC-(B)(4). THIS REPORT IS FOR A VA PLATE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14600997 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K092556. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2057-2013 · May 31, 2013 · TerminatedSynthes 2.4mm VA-LCP Two Column Volar Distal Radius Plate and Torque limiting attachment, 1.2Nm Synthes VA-LCP Distal Radius System is intended for fixation of complex intra- and
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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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