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LCP 223.641Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 3.5MM LCP PLATE 14 HOLES 189MM · Class 2 · Implant

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982158062), received between Dec 19, 2018 and May 9, 2024 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Migration” (2 reports).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K000684, K082807); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 2 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Migration2
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information2
  • No Code Available1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMay 9, 2024Migration; Migration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THE PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH THE LCP PLATES 3.5, IN THE ANKLE, WITH BUTTON SUTURE ADJUNCTIVE FIXATION DEVICE (FIBULINK). AT SIX (6) WEEKS POST-OP THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED IMPLANT PROMINENCE. AT 36 WEEKS POST-OP THE PATIENT UNDERWENT HARDWARE REMOVAL OF THE PLATE AND SCREWS. THE PATIENT HAS RECOVERED. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) 3.5MM LCP PLATE 14 HOLES 189MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 4 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 19277524 ↗
  • InjuryMay 9, 2024Migration; Migration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH LCP PLATES 3.5, IN THE ANKLE, WITH NO ADJUNCTIVE FIXATION DEVICE. 12 WEEKS POST-OP THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED IMPLANT PROMINENCE. AT 24 WEEKS POST-OP THE PLATE AND SCREWS WERE REMOVED. THE PATIENT HAS RECOVERED. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) 3.5MM LCP PLATE 14 HOLES 189MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 19277116 ↗
  • InjuryDec 19, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2018, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION (ORIF) OF THE ANKLE. THE OPEN DISTAL TIBIA FRACTURE WAS PLATED WITH ONE (1) MEDIAL DISTAL TIBIA PLATE AND ONE (1) LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) PLATE. THE FIBULA WAS ALSO PLATED WITH A ONE-THIRD (1/3) TUBULAR PLATE. THE PATIENT HAD AN INFECTION DUE TO THE OPEN FRACTURE AND WAS MADE AWARE ON NOVEMBER 27, 2018. ACTION TAKEN WAS IRRIGATION AND DEBRIDEMENT. HARDWARE REMOVAL OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2018. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO DELAY. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 3.5MM LCP PLATE. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 4 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Code Available; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 8180283 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K000684, K082807. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1800-2015 · May 13, 2015 · Terminated
    3.7mm Cannulated Locking Screws and 3.7mm Cannulated Conical Screws; . the Cannulated Screws are indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, and non-unions of the clavicle,

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