VA-LCP 02.118.410Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982038982), received between Jan 12, 2021 and Feb 10, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

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.

• MalfunctionFeb 10, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, THE DOCTOR WAS IMPLANTING A 9 H/ VA-LCP DISTAL LOCKING PLATE AND ONE OF THE SCREWS WAS NOT LOCKING INTO THE PLATE. ALSO, INCLUDED WAS TWO LOCKING SCREWS 2.7MM AND 18MM LONG. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT AND DOCTOR USED A DIFFERENT PLATE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21348808 ↗
• InjuryOct 18, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022, THE PATIENT WAS BROUGHT TO THE OPERATING ROOM DUE TO A TRAUMATIC WOUND BREAKDOWN FROM AN INJURY THAT ORIGINALLY OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2022 AND RECEIVED AN ORIF ANKLE AT THAT TIME. THIS TIME, THE HARDWARE AND I&D WOUND WAS REMOVED BY THE SURGEON. THERE WAS NO POST OP DEVICE MALFUNCTION. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 2.7MM VA-LCP LATERAL DISTAL FIBULA PLATE/9 HOLES/RIGHT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 14 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Impaired Healing

  MAUDE report 15625199 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 12, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON UNKNOWN DATE IN 2020, THREE (3) VA-LCP PLATES WERE STRIPPED DURING THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY OF FIVE (5) MINUTES. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.7MM VA-LCP LATERAL DISTAL FIBULA PLATE/9 HOLES/RIGHT. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11156265 ↗