VA-LCP 02.117.103Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982035882), received between May 3, 2021 and Apr 27, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

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

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.

• MalfunctionApr 27, 2026Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DRIVERS ARE STRIPPED AND NOT FITTING INTO SCREWS. PLATE'S LOCKING HOLES DID NOT ALLOW THE LOCKING SCREWS TO THREAD INTO THE PLATE, CAUSING THE SCREWS TO SPIN WITHOUT ENGAGING. THIS RESULTED IN A SURGICAL DELAY OF 30 MINUTES. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OR USER HARM OR CLINICAL CONSEQUENCE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25008756 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 20, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, WHILE PERFORMING A DISTAL HUMERUS, THE SURGEON HAD TO RE-ADJUST LOCKING SCREWS MULTIPLE TIMES ON A VARIABLE ANGLE-LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (VA-LCP) POSTEROLATERAL DISTAL HUMERUS PLATE WHILE TRYING TO ACHIEVE REDUCTION OF THE SMALL FRAGMENTS. ULTIMATELY ONE OR TWO OF THE 2.7 VARIABLE ANGLE (VA) LOCKING SCREWS DID NOT ENGAGE IN A PLATE. SURGEON DECIDED TO LEAVE THESE HOLES EMPTY. HE DETERMINED THAT HE HAD LIKELY DAMAGED THE HOLES RE-INSERTING THE SCREWS MULTIPLE TIMES. ALSO WHILE REDUCING, AN ADJUSTMENT NUT FELL OFF OF THE REDUCTION FORCEPS. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A SURGICAL DELAY OF TEN (10) MINUTES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP POSTLAT DHP-LAT SUPT 3H/LT/75MM-SHORT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12350626 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 3, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE 2.7MM VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING SCREWS WOULD NOT LOCK INTO THE FOURTH MOST PROXIMAL HOLE OF THE 2.7MM/3.5MM VARIABLE ANGLE LCP POSTEROLATERAL DISTAL HUMERUS PLATES WITH LATERAL SUPPORT. BOTH IMPLANTS REMAINED IN THE PATIENT. THE 4.0MM CANNULATED SCREW SHORT AND 4.0MM CANNULATED SCREW SHORT THREAD 64MM WERE STRIPPED OR THE CANNULATED HEX SCREWDRIVER WAS STRIPPED. A SECOND SET FOR ANOTHER SCREWDRIVER WAS OPENED AND THE HANDLE BROKE. BOTH SCREWS REMAINED IN THE PATIENT. THERE WAS TEN (10) MINUTES OF SURGICAL DELAY. THE PROCEDURE OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. THE PATIENT OUTCOME WAS GOOD. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP POSTLAT DHP-LAT SUPT 3H/LT/75MM-SHORT. THIS IS REPORT 5 OF 6 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11760500 ↗