LCP 03.120.014Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · LOCK NEUTRAL GUIDE FOR LCP PERIARTIC AIMING SYSTEM/LARGE · Class 1
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982074126), received between Sep 30, 2022 and Feb 25, 2026 — classified as 3 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device-Device Incompatibility2
- Material Twisted/Bent2
- Device Slipped1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 25, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO (2) SLEEVES ARE WORN OUT ON THE SIDE. THEY DO NOT ENGAGE THE AIMING ARM ANYMORE. THE REPLACEMENT SLEEVES WERE USED. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24448627 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO (2) SLEEVES ARE WORN OUT ON THE SIDE. THEY DO NOT ENGAGE THE AIMING ARM ANYMORE. THE REPLACEMENT SLEEVES WERE USED. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24448623 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2022Device Slipped; Device Slipped
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, WHILE CHECKING A PLATE FOR ALIGNMENT BEFORE PLACING, THE SLEEVE DID NOT MATCH THE PLATE AND WAS LOOSE. IT WAS EXCHANGED FOR ANOTHER, AND THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. NO SURGICAL DELAY WAS REPORTED. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE(1) DEVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) LOCK NEUT GUIDE LCP PERIARTIC AIM /LRG THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15521449 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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