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Synthes GmbH · 2.7MM VA-LOCKING CALCANEAL PLATE LARGE 70MM LEFT · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982054883), received between Dec 11, 2020 and Aug 4, 2023 — 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

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Device-Device Incompatibility1
  • Migration1

Patient problems

  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryAug 4, 2023Migration; Migration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SURGERY TO IMPLANT A VA CALCANEAL PLATE TO TREAT A LEFT SEVERELY COMMINUTED FRACTURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. FIFTEEN SCREWS WERE USED FOR FIXATION. THE HARDWARE WAS REMOVED 32 WEEKS POSTOPERATIVELY DUE TO PLATE PROMINENCE AS THE PATIENT WAS ABLE TO FEEL THE HARDWARE WHILE WALKING. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE 2.7MM VA-LOCKING CALCANEAL PLATE LARGE 70MM LEFT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17460331 ↗
  • InjuryJan 25, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ON (B)(6) 2020 THE IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 11224324 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 11, 2020Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2020, THE 2.7MM VARIABLE ANGLE (VA) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPING WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS WOULD NOT LOCK INTO 2.7MM VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING CALCANEAL PLATE LARGE 70MM LEFT AND HOLE IN PLATE WOULD NOT ACCEPT LOCKING SCREW. PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO DELAY. PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 2.7MM VA-LOCKING CALCANEAL PLATE LARGE 70MM LEFT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10993303 ↗

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