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VA-LCP 02.211.234Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.4/2.7MM VA-LCP FIRST MTP FUSION PL/SM/10 DEG/RIGHT · Class 2 · Implant

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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 10886982054180), received between Nov 29, 2018 and Jun 20, 2019 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

Patient problems

  • Discomfort1
  • Impaired Healing1
  • No Code Available1
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 20, 2019Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON UNKNOWN DATE, DURING A ROUTINE INCOMING INSPECTION, THE VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE FIRST METATARSOPHALANGEAL (MTP) WAS FOUND BENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.  THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8718017 ↗
  • InjuryNov 29, 2018Break; Break

    CONCOMITANT DEVICES REPORTED: 2.4/2.7MM VA-LCP TMT FUSION PLATE (PART# 02.211.266, LOT# H397643, QUANTITY# 1,) 2.4/2.7MM VA-LCP T-FUSION PL 2 HOLE HEAD/STANDARD (PART# 02.211.254, LOT# 7872816, QUANTITY# 1,) 2.7MM VA LCK SCREW SLF-TAP (PART# 02.211.016, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY# 2,) 2.7MM VA LCKNG SCREW SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 18MM (PART# 02.211.018, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY# 2,) 2.7MM VA LCKNG SCREW SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 20MM (PART# 02.211.020, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY# 1,) 2.7MM VA LCKNG SCREW SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 22MM (PART# 02.211.022, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY# 1,) 2.7MM CRTX SCR S/TAP T8 12MM (PART# 202.872, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY# 1,) 2.7MM CORTEX SCREW SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 16MM (PART# 02.876, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY# 3,) 2.7MM CORTEX SCREW SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 18MM (PART# 202.878, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY# 3,) 2.7MM CORTEX SCREW SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 22MM (PART# 202.882, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY# 1,) 1.5MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 12MM (PART# 200.812, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY# 2).

    Patient problems: Discomfort; Impaired Healing; No Code Available

    MAUDE report 8117110 ↗

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