VA-LCP 02.118.409Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982038968), received between Nov 22, 2017 and Mar 8, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries, 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMar 8, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HARDWARE REMOVAL OPERATION ON THE LEFT ANKLE DUE TO SEVERAL ULCERATION OVER THE MEDIAL DISTAL PLATE AND THE FIBULA PLATE. THE PLATES AND SCREWS WERE SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED. NONE OF THE PLATES WERE BROKEN, THE FRACTURE WAS HEALED AND THE ULCERATION IN THE SKIN WERE ADDRESSED AND IRRIGATED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.7MM VA-LCP LATERAL DISTAL FIBULA PLATE/7 HOLES/LEFT. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Local Reaction

  MAUDE report 11440031 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 26, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE INSERTION HANDLE AND TWO (2) 5MM FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER BROKE. THE 2.7MM VA-LCP LATERAL DISTAL FIBULA PLATE WAS STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO BE LOCKED WITH THE COUPLING SCREW. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. PROCEDURE OUTCOME WAS NOT REPORTED. PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.7MM VA-LCP LATERAL DISTAL FIBULA PLATE/7 HOLES/LEFT. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 4 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11229979 ↗
• InjuryNov 22, 2017Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 6 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 7053515 ↗