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LCP 239.961Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 3.5MM LCP® MEDIAL PROXIMAL TIBIA PLATE 10H/LEFT 171MM · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10886982163615), received between Mar 28, 2023 and Mar 28, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device-Device Incompatibility1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 28, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023, ONE OF THE HOLES IN THE PLATE WOULD NOT ALLOW THE LOCKING TOWER TO SCREW INTO THE PLATE. THE PLATE HOLE WAS LIKELY SLIGHTLY STRIPPED OUT OR SOFT TISSUE WAS BLOCKING THE TOWER FROM SCREWING IN. THE SURGEON FREE HAND DRILLED FROM THE SCREW AND THE SCREW SUCCESSFULLY LOCKED INTO THE PLATE. NO ADVERSE EVENTS OCCURRED IN SURGERY. THERE WERE NO COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE TOWERS AS THEY WORKED IN THE OTHER HOLES. SURGICAL DELAY OF 5 MINUTES. PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES TWO (2) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 3.5 LCP MED PROX TIB PL 10H/LFT 171 THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16632086 ↗

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