VA-LCP 02.111.571SRecalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 2.4/2.7 VA-LCP 2-C DRP NRW 6H HD/7H SHAFT/105MM/LT-STER · Class 2 · Implant
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982031907), received between May 26, 2022 and Sep 12, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Device-Device Incompatibility1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 12, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE DURING AN POLYTRAUMA (ACETABULUM, BILATERAL WRISTS, AND TIBIAL NAIL), A FEW PRODUCTS DID NOT WORK. TWO SUPRAPATELLAR HANDLES WERE USED AND UNABLE TO CONNECT THE NAIL. DURING PLACEMENT OF A SACROILIAC SCREW, A LONG EX FIX SLEEVE WAS USED AS A DRILL GUIDE AND THREE WERE BENT. TWO EXTRA LONG VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATES WERE USED AND TWO DISTAL SCREWS DID NOT LOCK IN EACH PLATE. THEY USED A LOCKING TOWER AND SALES REP BELIEVE IT HAD DAMAGED THREADS THAT DAMAGED THE LOCKING MECHANISM INS OF THE PLATE. THEY USED A STANDARD INITIALLY THEN SWITCHED TO NARROW. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20203122 ↗MalfunctionSep 20, 2022Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022, THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT THE PLATE DID NOT FIT THE PATIENT¿S ANATOMY. ADDITIONALLY, THE SURGEON CHOSE TO CROSS THE PHYSIS WITH THE DISTAL LOCKING SCREWS CONSIDERING THE FRACTURE EXTENDED INTO THE PHYSIS. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY AND PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OUTCOME. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.4/2.7 VA 2C DRP NW 6HHD/7H SFT/105/L-S. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15454086 ↗InjuryMay 26, 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 PATIENT UNDERWENT A REMOVAL/REVISION SURGERY OF THE DISTAL RADIUS FOR UNKNOWN REASON AS PART OF 2 STAGE PLANNED PROCEDURE. REMOVAL OF CEMENT BLOCK FROM RADIAL SHAFT SECTION. TRANSPORT FIBULA TO RADIUS. FIX DISTAL RADIUS TO FIBULA TO ULNA WITH LONGER PLATE. THIS REPORT IS FOR (6) 2.4/2.7 VA 2C DRP NW 6HHD/7H SFT/105/L-S. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 6 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 14518695 ↗
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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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