VA-LCP 03.211.005Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982076038), received between Jan 26, 2017 and May 2, 2024 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 2, 2024Break; Crack; Device-Device Incompatibility; Break; Crack; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICES WERE UNABLE TO STERILIZE/ASSEMBLE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE DEVICES HAD CHIPPING/CRACKING AND UNABLE TO BE USE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.4/2.7MM VA-LCP BENDING PLIER. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19234955 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 2, 2024Break; Crack; Device-Device Incompatibility; Break; Crack; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICES WERE UNABLE TO STERILIZE/ASSEMBLE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE DEVICES HAD CHIPPING/CRACKING AND UNABLE TO BE USE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.4/2.7MM VA-LCP BENDING PLIER THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19234953 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 14, 2022Break; Break

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP ON THE PILAR NOSE IS BROKEN OFF. THIS IS THE TIP THAT FITS INTO THE PLATE HOLE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.4/2.7MM VA-LCP BENDING PLIER. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13259012 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 7, 2021Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSPECTION OF BACK UP ITEMS ON UNKNOWN DATE, SOME WERE SET ASIDE FOR EXPIRED EXCHANGE. ONE (1) BENDING PLIERS HAVE NO TENSION. TWO (2) TOPCOAT FROM THE DEPTH GAUGES ARE PEELING. ONE (1) HANDLE WITH QUICK COUPLING GETS STUCK. ONE (1) UNIVERSAL DRILL GUIDE HAS PITTING ON THE HANDLE. ONE (1) STARDRIVE SCREWDRIVER IS LOSING ITS SHAPE. AND TWO (2) SOCKET WRENCHES HAVE PITTING ON THE SWIVEL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 2.4/2.7MM VA-LCP BENDING PLIER. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11791784 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 7, 2017Device Operates Differently Than Expected; Device Operates Differently Than Expected

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES (B)(4) REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOW: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2016, THE SMALL PIN IN THE JAW OF PLIERS, WAS FOUND LOOSE. UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO INFORMATION REGARDING PATIENT INVOLVEMENT OR SURGERY OUTCOME WAS REPORTED. UPON THE RECEIPT OF THE DEVICE AT MANUFACTURER, IT WAS FOUND ON (B)(6) 2017, THAT THE SMALL PIN WAS BROKEN OUT OF THE INSTRUMENT. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN AND WHERE THIS PIN BROKE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.4/2.7 MM VA-LCP BENDING PLIER. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COM-(B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6308952 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 26, 2017Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2017 THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION (ORIF) PROCEDURE OF THE LEFT DISTAL HUMERUS TO TREAT A FRACTURE. DURING THE CASE WHILE THE SURGEON WAS TRYING TO BEND A SYNTHES 2.4MM/2.7MM VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP), THE BENDING PLIERS BROKE AT THE MOST PROXIMAL PLATE HOLDING POST WITHIN THE PLIERS. THERE WAS (1) FRAGMENT THAT WAS EASILY RETRIEVED WITHOUT INTERVENTION. THESE EVENTS RESULTED IN A 15 MINUTE NO SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WAS NO ALTERNATE INSTRUMENT. THE SURGEON USED THE MALFUNCTIONED PLIERS TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO HARM TO PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AND THE PATIENT WAS IN STABLE CONDITION AT THE END OF THE CASE. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES 1 DEVICE. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: SYNTHES 2.4MM/2.7MM VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP), PART # 02.211.252, UNKNOWN LOT #, QUANTITY X 1. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6281181 ↗