VA-LCP 02.127.220Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 3.5MM VA-LCP PROX TIBIA PLATE SMALL BEND/6H/117MM/RIGHT · 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
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982043504), received between Mar 8, 2019 and May 6, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (2 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device-Device Incompatibility2
- Material Twisted/Bent2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 6, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024, THE PLATE HAD A SCREW HOLE THAT WOULDN'T ALLOW A LOCKING SCREW TO LOCK IN. THE HOLE WAS STRIPPED SOMEHOW. THE PLATE HOLE LOOKED SUSPECT PRIOR TO CASE AND WAS TESTED WITH A LOCKING SCREW. THE SCREW WORKED IN OTHER HOLES, SO IT WAS DETERMINED THE SCREW WAS NOT THE ISSUE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED PRE-OPERATIVELY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A PLATE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19252894 ↗MalfunctionMar 8, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019, THE VARIABLE ANGLE (VA) LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) PROXIMAL TIBIA SMALL BEND VEIN PLATE WOULD NOT CONNECT TO THE PERCUTANEOUS AIMING ARM. THE THRASHED HOLES ON THE PLATE WERE FAULTY. IT WAS RULED OUT THAT THE AIMING ARM DOES NOT HAVE ANY ALLEGATION SINCE DEVICE WAS ABLE TO HOOK UP WITH OTHER PLATES. A LCP LISS (LESS INVASIVE STABILIZATION SYSTEM) PLATE WAS USED AS A BACK-UP. PROCEDURE OUTCOME WAS GOOD. EVENT OCCURRED ON THE BACK TABLE. DEVICE NEVER ENTERED THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WAS NO NEGATIVE OUTCOME TO THE PATIENT. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: UNK - AIMING: PERCUTANEOUS (PART # UNKNOWN, LOT # UNKNOWN, QUANTITY 1). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 3.5MM VA-LCP PROX TIBIA PLATE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8405389 ↗
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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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