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VA-LCP 02.117.207Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP POSTLAT DSTL HUM PL 7H/RT/127MM-LONG · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10886982036162), received between Sep 28, 2018 and Sep 28, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Damaged by Another Device” (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

Device problems

  • Device Damaged by Another Device1
  • Device-Device Incompatibility1
  • Fitting Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Code Available1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2018Fitting Problem; Device Damaged by Another Device; Device-Device Incompatibility; Fitting Problem; Device Damaged by Another Device; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE VARIABLE ANGLE (VA) SELF TAPPING LOCKING SCREW WENT THROUGH THE VA LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) POSTEROLATERAL DISTAL HUMERUS PLATE. THE SURGEON WAS USING THE VA ELBOW SYSTEM. THE CASE WAS GOING FINE UNTIL THE LAST SCREW PLACEMENT INTO THE PLATE. THE SURGEON PREDRILLED WITH A DRILL BIT ON A NOMINAL ANGLE. THE SURGEON POWERED THE LOCKING SCREW DOWN, AND STOPPED SHORT OF THE PLATE AND WENT TO TIGHTEN BY HAND AND THE SCREW WENT DIRECTLY THROUGH PLATE COUNTERSINKING INTO THE BONE. THE SCREW WAS NOT INTO THE JOINT SO THE SURGEON DECIDED TO LEAVE THE SCREW IMPLANTED IN THE BONE. NO ACTION WAS DONE DUE TO IT WOULD REQUIRE TAKING ALL OF THE SCREWS AND THE PLATE OFF AND STARTING OVER. IF THE SCREW MIGRATES INTO THE JOINT, THE PATIENT WOULD HAVE TO COME BACK FOR A REVISION. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. PATIENT AND SURGICAL OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: DRILL / DRILL BIT (PART# 323.062 LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY# 1). THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE, 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP POSTLAT DSTL HUM PL 7H/RT/127MM-LONG. THIS REPORT IS 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Code Available; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7920627 ↗

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