VA-LCP 02.111.630Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982031990), received between Aug 24, 2017 and Mar 16, 2021 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (2 reports).

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K083694); 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 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 16, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN (B)(6), 2021 THE 2.4MM VARIABLE LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCK INTO A SCREW IN THE LEFT-MOST DISTAL ULNAR COLUMN SCREW. A TOTAL OF THREE (3) LOCKING SCREWS AND ONE (1) PLATE WERE TRIED. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH A THIRTY (30) MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY. THE PATIENT'S STATUS IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.4MM VA-LCP 2-CLMN VLR DSTL RADIUS PL 6H HD/3H SHAFT/RIGHT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 4 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11497301 ↗
• InjuryMar 19, 2020Adverse 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 CONTACT DERMATITIS DUE TO AN ALLERGIC REACTION. INITIALLY, THE PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH A VARIABLE ANGLE (VA) LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) DISTAL RADIUS SYSTEM ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. THE PATIENT IS NOW TAKING STEROIDS FOR CONTACT DERMATITIS AND DOES NOT REQUIRE REVISION SURGERY. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES FIVE (5) DEVICES. THIS IS 1 OF 5 FOR REPORT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction

  MAUDE report 9856825 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 26, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  CONCOMITANT DEVICES REPORTED: 1.8MM DRILL BIT (PART # 310.509 , LOT UNKNOWN, QUANTITY 1), VARIABLE ANGLE GUIDE (PART UNKNOWN, LOT UNKNOWN, QUANTITY 1).

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8371379 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 24, 2017Fitting Problem; Fitting Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED A RADIAL STYLOID SCREW WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLATE DURING A DISTAL RADIUS PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2017. A NEW PLATE WAS USED AND THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. A SURGICAL DELAY OF 5 MINUTES WAS NOTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO PATIENT HARM. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE DEVICE. CONCOMITANT DEVICES REPORTED: RADIAL STYLOID SCREW (PART # UNKNOWN, LOT # UNKNOWN, QUANTITY # UNKNOWN). THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6818338 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K083694. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2087-2013 · Jul 30, 2013 · Terminated
  Synthes 2.4 VA-LCP 2 CLMN VLR DSTL Radius PL 7H HD/3H Shaft/Right Product Usage: Intended for fixation of complex intra-and extra-articular fractures and osteotomies of the dista
• Z-2057-2013 · May 31, 2013 · Terminated
  Synthes 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