LCP 242.126Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982168184), received between Apr 28, 2017 and May 29, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries.

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMay 29, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 4.5 LCP PROX FEMUR HOOK PL 14 H/349 EXPERIENCED A TRANSVERSE BREAK AT THE 5TH SHAFT HOLE. THE DEVICE WAS PLACED ON THE RIGHT SIDE TO TREAT A FRACTURE JUST DISTAL TO A HIP STEM. THE IMPLANT WAS DISCARDED AND IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. THE STATUS OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE IS NOTED AS NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO IMPLANTATION AND SUBSEQUENT DISCARD.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 25335693 ↗
• InjuryApr 28, 2017Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A HARDWARE REMOVAL AND REVISION WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2017 DUE TO A BROKEN PLATE AND COMPLETE NONUNION OF THE MIDSHAFT FEMUR. THIS WAS IDENTIFIED VIA X-RAY RECENTLY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AFTER THE PATIENT FELT A ¿POP¿ AND EXPERIENCED PAIN. THE ORIGINAL FEMUR REPAIR PROCEDURE OCCURRED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE FIVE MONTHS PRIOR TO REVISION SURGERY. EXPLANTED HARDWARE INCLUDES: ONE BROKEN 4.5 MM LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) PROXIMAL FEMUR HOOKPLATE, THREE (3) 4.5 MM CORTEX SCREWS (ALL INTACT), THREE (3) 5.0 MM LOCKING SCREWS (ALL INTACT), TWO (2) 5.0 MM PERIPROSTHETIC LOCKING SCREWS (ALL INTACT), ONE (1) 7.3 MM CONICAL SCREW (INTACT) AND FOUR (4) UNKNOWN CABLES (INTACT). EXPLANTED HARDWARE WAS REPORTEDLY VERY EASILY REMOVED. THE PATIENT WAS REVISED WITH A LONGER VERSION OF THE SAME TYPE OF LCP PROXIMAL FEMUR HOOKPLATE , THE SAME TYPE OF CORTEX, LOCKING, PERIPROSTHETIC LOCKING SCREW, CONICAL SCREWS (DIFFERENT LENGTHS THAN THOSE EXPLANTED) AND UNKNOWN CABLES. THE SURGEON STATED THAT THIS IS A ¿BIOLOGIC PROBLEM, NOT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM.¿ SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO SURGICAL DELAYS, DEVICE MALFUNCTION OR HARM TO THE PATIENT. THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED TO BE

  Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture; Pain

  MAUDE report 6530099 ↗