VA-LCP 02.111.531Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 2.4MM VA-LCP 2-COL DSTL RAD PL NRW 6H HD/3H SHAFT/LT · Class 2 · Implant
All models of VA-LCP (256)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982031778), received between Aug 17, 2021 and Sep 20, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Slipped” (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 Slipped1
- Mechanical Problem1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
Patient problems
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 20, 2021Mechanical Problem; No Apparent Adverse Event; Mechanical Problem; No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT REMOVAL OF DISTAL RADIUS PLATE AND GUIDE BOCK DUE TO MALFUNCTIONED. THE DISTAL RADIUS PLATE AND GUIDE BOCK WERE REMOVED AND WAS REPLACED. THE PRIMARY IMPLANTATION WAS ON (B)(6) 2021. THE DISTAL RADIUS PLATE AND GUIDE BLOCK WERE REMOVED WITH DEFECTS/MALFUNCTION AND WERE REPLACED. CONCOMITANT DEVICES REPORTED: UNKNOWN SCREWS (PART# UNKNOWN, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY UNKNOWN). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.4MM VA-LCP 2-COL DSTL RAD PL NRW 6H HD/3H SHAFT/LT. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12495766 ↗InjuryAug 17, 2021Device Slipped; Device Slipped
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION OF ORIF DISTAL RADIUS. IT WAS NOTED THAT UPON FOLLOW UP THE PATIENT HARDWARE APPEARED TO HAVE LOOSENED PER THE SURGEON AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF REDUCTION. INITIALLY, PATIENT HAD A ORIF DISTAL RADIUS ON (B)(6) 2021. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES THREE (3) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) 2.4 VA 2-COL DRP NRW 6H HD/3H SFT/LT. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture
MAUDE report 12331076 ↗
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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