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VA-LCP 02.117.309Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP POSTLAT DSTL HUM PL 9H/LT/153MM-XLNG · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982036421), received between Feb 21, 2020 and Feb 11, 2022 — 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
  • Break1

Patient problems

  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
  • Bone Fracture(s)1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Code Available1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryFeb 11, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO A PLATE BREAKAGE AT PHYSICAL THERAPY. PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. CONCOMITANT DEVICES REPORTED: UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING(PART# UNKNOWN, LOT# UNKNOWN, QTY UNKNOWN). THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) 2.7/3.5 VA POSTLAT DHP 9H/LT/153-XLNG. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

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

    MAUDE report 13515291 ↗
  • InjuryJan 6, 2021Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020, THERE WAS A HARDWARE REMOVAL OF VA-LCP POSTEROLATERAL DISTAL HUMERUS PLATE, VA LCP MEDIAL DISTAL HUMERUS PLATE, AND UNKNOWN SCREWS. REMOVAL WAS DUE TO BROKEN PLATE AND SCREWS. PROCEDURE AND PATIENT OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES SIX (6) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP POSTLAT DSTL HUM PL 9H/LT/153MM-XLNG. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 6 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11127200 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 21, 2020Adverse 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 REVISION SURGERY OF THE VARIABLE ANGLE (VA) LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) DISTAL HUMERUS PLATE AND UNKNOWN SCREWS IN THE DISTAL HUMERUS DUE TO A RE-FRACTURE AFTER THE INITIAL IMPLANT. THE PATIENT FELL AFTER THE INITIAL SURGERY CAUSING A NEW FRACTURE. ALL ORIGINAL IMPLANTS WERE UNBROKEN AND REMOVED SUCCESSFULLY AND COMPLETELY. THE DEVICES WERE REPLACED WITH NEW SYNTHES VARIABLE ANGLE (VA) MEDIAL DISTAL HUMERUS PLATE WITH SCREWS AND SYNTHES 3.5 LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) RECON PLATE WITH SCREWS. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP POSTLAT DSTL HUM PL 9H/LT/153MM-XLNG. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); No Code Available

    MAUDE report 9740903 ↗

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