LCP 222.221Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · LCP PROXIMAL LATERAL TIBIA PLATE 5 HOLES/140MM-LEFT · Class 2 · Implant
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982156532), received between Jan 22, 2019 and Jan 22, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 22, 2019Break; Break
THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT DURING SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT TWO STITCHES OF 6.5 HEALIX PEEK ANCH W/ OC SUTURE DEVICE BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT. ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, NO INSTRUMENT CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SUTURE TO CAUSE BREAKAGE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON PUT THE IMPLANT BUT NO SUTURE BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN BROKEN. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WAS SATISFIED WITH THE FIXATION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE TIME WAS EXTENDED 30 MINUTES. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8267642 ↗MalfunctionJan 22, 2019Break; Break
THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT DURING SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT TWO STITCHES OF 6.5 HEALIX PEEK ANCH W/ OC SUTURE DEVICE BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT. ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, NO INSTRUMENT CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SUTURE TO CAUSE BREAKAGE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON PUT THE IMPLANT BUT NO SUTURE BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN BROKEN. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WAS SATISFIED WITH THE FIXATION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE TIME WAS EXTENDED 30 MINUTES. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8267640 ↗
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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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