VA-LCP 02.111.750Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982032379), received between May 20, 2022 and Feb 25, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryFeb 25, 2023No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023, DISTAL RADIUS PLATE WAS BEING REMOVED DUE TO FIXATION FAILING. WHEN REMOVING THE SCREWS, IT WAS FOUND THAT 1 OF THE 2.4MM LOCKING SCREWS HAD BROKEN AT THE HEAD/SHAFT JUNCTION. PROCEDURE AND PATIENT OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: UNK - SCREWS: CORTEX (PART# UNKNOWN; LOT# UNKNOWN; QUANTITY: UNKNOWN). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.4 VA 2-CLMN VLR DRP 7H HD/5H SFT/RT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16440902 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 20, 2022Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN THE (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022 SURGEON PUT RIGHT DISTAL RADIUS PLATE ON LEFT WRIST. NO ISSUE WITH PLATE. SURGEON HAPPY WITH RESULTS AND AWARE OF PLATE SIDE. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL DELAY. PATIENT STATUS UNKNOWN. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING (PART# UNKNOWN; LOT# UNKNOWN; QUANTITY: UNKNOWN) THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE(1) DEVICE 2.4 VA 2-CLMN VLR DRP 7H HD/5H SFT/RT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14463370 ↗

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