NA 02.211.224Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 2.4MM/2.7MM VA-LOCKING MESH PLATE/5 X 12 HOLES · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982054081), received between Apr 27, 2021 and Feb 11, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 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
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Discomfort1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 11, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21354835 ↗InjuryAug 18, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, THE MESH PLATE WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT'S PATELLA DUE TO DISCOMFORT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.4/2.7 VA-LOCKING MESH PL/5 X 12 HOLES. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: Discomfort
MAUDE report 12338948 ↗MalfunctionApr 27, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, A SMALL WIRE CUTTER BROKE AND MESH PLATE LOCKING SCREW DIDN'T LOCK. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WERE FRAGMENTS GENERATED. SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH A SURGICAL DELAY. PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: UNKNOWN WIRE (PART# UNKNOWN; LOT# UNKNOWN; QUANTITY: UNKNOWN). THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES THREE (3) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) 2.4/2.7 VA-LOCKING MESH PL/5 X 12 HOLES. THIS REPORT IS 2 OF 3 (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11735191 ↗
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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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