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VA-LCP 02.118.006Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.7/3.5MM VA-LCP MEDIAL DISTAL TIBIA PLATE/8 HOLES/RIGHT · 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 10886982037664), received between Oct 10, 2022 and Oct 10, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (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-Device Incompatibility1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionOct 10, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2022, THAT WHILE INSERTING A 2.7 VA LOCKING SCREW INTO A PLATE, SOME METAL SHAVINGS CAME OFF OF THE HEAD. IT IS POSSIBLE BECAUSE THE SCREW MAY HAVE NOT BEEN CENTERED IN THE SCREW HOLE WHEN THE SURGEON DRILLED. THE SHAVINGS WERE REMOVED AND THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT ANY DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.7/3.5 VA-LCP MED DSTL TIBIA PL/8 H/RT THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15569619 ↗

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