VA-LCP 02.118.401Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982038807), received between Oct 17, 2019 and Nov 13, 2024 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (3 reports).

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionNov 13, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED, THAT ON (B)(6) 2024. ORIF ANKLE WAS PERFORMED AT HOSPITAL. AS THE PLATE FAILED TO LOCK WITH THE SCREWS IN THE ANKLE SURGERY. STAFF TRIED MULTIPLE DIFFERENT SCREWS, DRILLED ON ANGLE & VA, TRIED A DIFFERENT PLATE, YET THE LOCKING SCREWS WOULD NOT LOCK INTO THE DISTAL CLUSTER. DUE TO THE PLATE NOT LOCKING, IT CAUSED, UNNECESSARY DRILLING OF BONE AND ELONGATED TIME UNDER ANESTHESIA. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY OF 1 HOUR. SURGEON SWAPPED THE PLATE OUT FOR FUNCTIONAL HARDWARE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT STATUS OUTCOME CONSEQUENCES.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20675276 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 28, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN AUSTRALIA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2022, THAT TWO VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING SCREWS FAILED TO LOCK INTO TWO DISTAL HOLES IN A VARIABLE ANGLE LATERAL CLAVICLE PLATE. THE PLATE HAD TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH ANOTHER WHICH WORKED AS REQUIRED. USER FOLLOWED IFU. OPERATING TIME WAS EXTENDED. SURGERY WAS DELAYED FOR 20 MINUTES. FRAGMENTS WERE NOT GENERATED . THERE WAS PATIENT OUTCOME/ CONSEQUENCES BUT THERE WAS NO CLINICAL OUTCOME EXPERIENCED BY THE PATIENT.(INFECTION, INFLAMMATION..). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) VA-LCP LAT DIST FIBULA PL 2.7. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR COMPLAINT: (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15121122 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 29, 2020Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020, THE VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE HOLES WERE STRIPPED, A VARIABLE ANGLE CONE WAS USED IN THE VA DISTAL FIBULA PLATES, AND A LOCKING DRILL TOWER IN THE LARGE FRAGMENT PLATE. THERE WAS A FIVE (5) MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY. THE PROCEDURE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. CONCOMITANT DEVICES REPORTED: 4.5MM BROAD LCP® PLATE 7 HOLES/134MM (PART NUMBER 226.571, LOT UNKNOWN, QUANTITY 1), 2.7MM VA-LCP LATERAL DISTAL FIBULA PLATE/5 HOLES/LEFT (PART NUMBER 02.118.405, LOT UNKNOWN, QUANTITY 1). THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) 2.7MM VA-LCP LATERAL DISTAL FIBULA PLATE/3 HOLES/LEFT. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11088383 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 17, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019, TWO (2) OF THE VARIABLE ANGLE (VA) DISTAL LOCKING SCREWS DID NOT LOCK INTO THE VARIABLE ANGLE - LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (VA-LCP) DURING AN OPEN REDUCTION AND INTERNAL FIXATION (ORIF) OF THE ANKLE. THE SCREWS WERE LEFT IN PLACE AND THERE IS NO PLAN FOR REVISION. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OUTCOME. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.7MM VA-LCP LATERAL DISTAL FIBULA PLATE/3 HOLES/LEFT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9203988 ↗