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Synthes GmbH · 2.7MM VA-LCKING ANTEROLATERAL CALCANEAL PL SHORT 40MM RIGHT · Class 2 · Implant

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982054982), received between Aug 4, 2023 and Aug 4, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Migration” (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
  • Migration1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 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 RIGHT INTRA-ARTICULAR FRACTURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. ELEVEN SCREWS WERE USED FOR FIXATION. HARDWARE WAS REMOVED AT 32 WEEKS POSTOPERATIVELY DUE TO PLATE PROMINENCE. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE 2.7MM VA-LCKING ANTEROLATERAL CALCANEAL PL SHORT 40MM RIGHT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17461030 ↗
  • InjuryAug 4, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SURGERY FOR THE TREATMENT OF A SEVERELY COMMINUTED RIGHT FRACTURE WITH A VA CALCANEAL PLATE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. EIGHT SCREWS WERE USED FOR FIXATION. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED CHRONIC FOOT PAIN BEGINNING 12 WEEKS POSTOPERATIVELY. THERE HAS BEEN NO REMOVAL OR REVISION. PATIENT HAS BEEN FOLLOWED UP WITH AND RECEIVED MEDICATION FOR THE PAIN. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE 2.7MM VA-LCKING ANTEROLATERAL CALCANEAL PL SHORT 40MM RIGHT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 9 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 17460138 ↗

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