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VA-LCP 02.118.400SRecalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.7MM VA-LCP LATERAL DISTAL FIBULA PL/3 HOLES/RT-STERILE · 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 10886982038791), received between Jul 16, 2018 and Jul 16, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (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

  • Mechanical Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJul 16, 2018Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018, THE UNKNOWN LOCKING SCREWS DID NOT LOCK INTO THE TWO DISTAL HOLES OF A VARIABLE ANGLE-LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) DISTAL FIBULA. THE ORIGINAL PLATE WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER PLATE. SURGICAL OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: TRAUMA LOCKING SCREWS (PART: UNKNOWN, LOT: UNKNOWN, QUANTITY: UNKNOWN). THIS REPORT IS FOR A 2.7MM VA-LCP LATERAL DISTAL FIBULA PL/3 HOLES/RT-STERILE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7689801 ↗

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