VA-LCP 02.118.408SRecalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 2.7MM VA-LCP LATERAL DISTAL FIBULA PL/7 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
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982038951), received between Mar 1, 2019 and Aug 12, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Device-Device Incompatibility1
Patient problems
- Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 12, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6), 2025 THE LOCKING SCREWS WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLATE. THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO SURGERY DELAYED DUE TO REPORTED EVENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AND THERE WAS NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22783179 ↗InjuryMar 1, 2019Adverse 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 AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE, LOCKING SCREW 36MM, LOCKING SCREW 30MM AND VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (VA-LCP) WERE IMPLANTED DUE TO RIGHT ANKLE FRACTURE. THE SURGEON ASKED FOR A METAL ALLERGY TEST OF WHAT PARTICULAR PLATE IS MADE OF. THE PATIENT HAD AN ADVERSE REACTION TO THE PLATE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS SURGICAL DELAY. PROCEDURE OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A VA-LCP LATERAL DISTAL FIBULA PLATE. THIS IS REPORT 4 OF 4 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction
MAUDE report 8383749 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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