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VA-LCP 02.118.302Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.7MM VA-LCP DISTAL TIBIA L-PLATE/4 HOLES/RIGHT · Class 2 · Implant

All models of VA-LCP (256)

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 10886982038661), received between Mar 8, 2023 and Mar 8, 2023 — 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.

  • MalfunctionMar 8, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023, DURING AN OPEN REDUCTION/INTERNAL FIXATION PROCEDURE, A VA PROXIMAL TIBIA PLATE WAS USED. WHILE DRILLING FOR THE KICK STAND HOLE, THE SCREW DID NOT LOCK. A CORTICAL SCREW WAS USED INSTEAD. A POSTERIOR MALLEOLUS L PLATE WAS USED POSTERIOR OFF LABEL, AND A SCREW DID NOT LOCK IN 2 OF THE 3 TOP HOLES. METAPHYSEAL SCREWS WERE USED INSTEAD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE 2.7MM VA-LCP DISTAL TIBIA L-PLATE/4 HOLES/RIGHT. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 4 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16504622 ↗

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