VA-LCP 02.111.731Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10886982032317), received between Feb 10, 2022 and Feb 10, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 10, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6), 2022, THE VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING SCREW HAD TROUBLE LOCKING INTO VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (VA-LCP) VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATE. THE SCREW HOLE WAS LEFT EMPTY. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL DELAY. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: UNKNOWN SCREWDRIVER (PART# UNKNOWN, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY 1). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.4 VA 2-CLMN VLR DRP 7H HD/3H SFT/LFT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT PC-(B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13506729 ↗

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