VA-LCP 02.112.046Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982033017), received between Sep 13, 2021 and Sep 21, 2021 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 21, 2021Adverse 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 UNDERWENT FRACTURE FIXATION FOR A SHAFT FRACTURE UTILIZING A VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (VA-LCP) ANTERIOR PLATE. THERE WAS A UNION OF FRACTURE AFTER 6 WEEKS DURATION AND THERE WERE POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS REPORTED; THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED IMPINGEMENT AND ANTERIOR INCISIONAL TENDERNESS. PATIENT OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP LAT ANT CLAVICLE PLATE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 9 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Nerve Damage; Skin Inflammation/ Irritation

  MAUDE report 12508249 ↗
• InjurySep 21, 2021Adverse 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 UNDERWENT A FRACTURE FIXATION FOR A SHAFT FRACTURE UTILIZING A VA-LCP ANTERIOR PLATE. THERE WAS A UNION OF FRACTURE AFTER SIX (6) WEEKS DURATION AND THERE WAS POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATION REPORTED, WHICH IS THE PATIENT HAD AN EXTENDED HOSPITAL STAY DUE TO POLYTRAUMA. PATIENT OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR AN VA-LCP ANTERIOR PLATE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 10 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

  MAUDE report 12505822 ↗
• InjurySep 13, 2021Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A FRACTURE FIXATION FOR A SHAFT FRACTURE UTILIZING VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (VA-LCP) ANTERIOR PLATE. POSTOPERATIVELY THE PATIENT SUFFERED A REFRACTURE. A REVISION OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION (ORIF) PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT REFRACTURE. IT WAS NOTED THE REOPERATION WAS DONE DUE TO BROKEN/BENT PLATE AND REFRACTURE. UNION WAS ACHIEVED AFTER SIX (6) WEEKS. PATIENT OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A VA-LCP ANTERIOR PLATE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 12460559 ↗