VA-LCPRecalls & reported problems across all models
Synthes GmbH · 256 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 813
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 450
- Recalls
- 0
We found 256 models of VA-LCP by Synthes GmbH in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 813 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Sep 5, 2014 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 450 injuries, 363 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (272 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported VA-LCP problems
Device problems
- Device-Device Incompatibility272
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem232
- Break178
- Material Twisted/Bent94
- Material Deformation20
- No Apparent Adverse Event17
- Use of Device Problem11
- Crack7
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions267
- No Code Available176
- Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture118
- Pain80
- Unspecified Infection59
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient55
- Failure of Implant50
- Bone Fracture(s)31
VA-LCP models
256 models, 100 per page, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- VA-LCP 03.231.007condylar plate fixation Implant56 reports
- VA-LCP 03.231.005condylar plate fixation Implant37 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.416condylar plate fixation Implant24 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.412Screw, fixation, bone21 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.417Screw, fixation, bone16 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.413condylar plate fixation Implant14 reports
- VA-LCP 02.112.048Screw, fixation, bone12 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.408condylar plate fixation Implant12 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.410Screw, fixation, bone12 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.418PLATE, FIXATION, BONE12 reports
- VA-LCP 03.231.004Screw, fixation, bone12 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.405PLATE, FIXATION, BONE10 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.414Screw, fixation, bone10 reports
- VA-LCP 03.127.010PLATE, FIXATION, BONE10 reports
- VA-LCP 03.231.001PLATE, FIXATION, BONE10 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.202Screw, fixation, bone9 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.302Screw, fixation, bone9 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.631PLATE, FIXATION, BONE9 reports
- VA-LCP 03.231.003Screw, fixation, bone9 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.102Screw, fixation, bone8 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.404PLATE, FIXATION, BONE8 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.411Screw, fixation, bone8 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.415PLATE, FIXATION, BONE8 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.419PLATE, FIXATION, BONE8 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.304PLATE, FIXATION, BONE7 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.205PLATE, FIXATION, BONE7 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.402Screw, fixation, bone7 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.403Screw, fixation, bone7 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.204Screw, fixation, bone6 reports
- VA-LCP 02.127.231Screw, fixation, bone6 reports
- VA-LCP 03.211.005PLIERS, SURGICAL6 reports
- VA-LCP 03.231.006PLATE, FIXATION, BONE6 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.002PLATE, FIXATION, BONE5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.306Screw, fixation, bone5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.621PLATE, FIXATION, BONE5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.650PLATE, FIXATION, BONE5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.112.047PLATE, FIXATION, BONE5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.003Screw, fixation, bone5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.008Screw, fixation, bone5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.207PLATE, FIXATION, BONE5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.209PLATE, FIXATION, BONE5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.407condylar plate fixation Implant5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.409Screw, fixation, bone5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.413SPLATE, FIXATION, BONE5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.127.210Screw, fixation, bone5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.127.211Screw, fixation, bone5 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.630PLATE, FIXATION, BONE4 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.680SPlate, fixation, bone4 reports
- VA-LCP 02.117.104PLATE, FIXATION, BONE4 reports
- VA-LCP 02.117.704Screw, fixation, bone4 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.206PLATE, FIXATION, BONE4 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.400Screw, fixation, bone4 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.401PLATE, FIXATION, BONE4 reports
- VA-LCP 02.124.406Screw, fixation, bone4 reports
- VA-LCP 02.127.221Screw, fixation, bone4 reports
- VA-LCP 02.127.260Screw, fixation, bone4 reports
- VA-LCP 02.211.265Screw, fixation, bone4 reports
- VA-LCP 02.211.266Screw, fixation, bone4 reports
- VA-LCP 03.127.009PLATE, FIXATION, BONE4 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.002SScrew, fixation, bone3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.204SPLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.571SPlate, fixation, bone3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.620PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.640PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.641PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.670SPlate, fixation, bone3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.671SPlate, fixation, bone3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.730PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.112.046Screw, fixation, bone3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.117.103PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.117.203PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.117.309PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.117.504PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.117.601Screw, fixation, bone3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.117.702PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.117.901PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.002PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.009PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.210Screw, fixation, bone3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.408PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.409Screw, fixation, bone3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.118.410Screw, fixation, bone3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.127.230Screw, fixation, bone3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.127.250PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.211.233Screw, fixation, bone3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.211.236Screw, fixation, bone3 reports
- VA-LCP 03.118.106Screw, fixation, bone3 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.202SPLATE, FIXATION, BONE2 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.302SScrew, fixation, bone2 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.308SScrew, fixation, bone2 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.406Screw, fixation, bone2 reports
- VA-LCP 02.107.408PLATE, FIXATION, BONE2 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.531PLATE, FIXATION, BONE2 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.721PLATE, FIXATION, BONE2 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.730SPLATE, FIXATION, BONE2 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.731SPLATE, FIXATION, BONE2 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.750PLATE, FIXATION, BONE2 reports
- VA-LCP 02.111.751PLATE, FIXATION, BONE2 reports
- VA-LCP 02.115.540PLATE, FIXATION, BONE2 reports
- VA-LCP 02.115.751SPLATE, FIXATION, BONE2 reports
Recent VA-LCP adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
It was reported that there was rust on items. The items are not able to be sterilized. The Locking holes in plates are compromised/did not lock in surgeries. There was no patient harm or surgical delay.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900180 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
It was reported that there was rust on items. The items are not able to be sterilized. The Locking holes in plates are compromised/did not lock in surgeries. There was no patient harm or surgical delay.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900179 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
It was reported that there was rust on items. The items are not able to be sterilized. The Locking holes in plates are compromised / did not lock in surgeries. There was no patient harm or surgical delay.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900141 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
It was reported that the Locking holes in plates are compromised / did not lock in surgeries. There is no surgical delay or patient harm.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50898294 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50848440 ↗MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50544996 ↗InjuryJul 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported on 6th July, 2026 that the 2.7 VA Locking screws had all begun backing out of the olecranon plate after initial surgery which was only a couple of weeks prior to removal. The skin around the plate had begun to break down so the hardware was removed. The patient experienced an adverse event and subsequently required revision surgery/hardware removal. The device was explanted due to skin breakdown/infection, and the patient required revision surgery. The patient experienced a clinical outcome, and is currently being staged for an upcoming revision procedure.
Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury
MAUDE report 50067412 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH ONE OF OUR DISTAL RADIUS PLATES. X-RAYS ARE ATTACHED. PLATE IS STILL IN PATIENT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25551608 ↗MalfunctionApr 27, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DRIVERS ARE STRIPPED AND NOT FITTING INTO SCREWS. PLATE'S LOCKING HOLES DID NOT ALLOW THE LOCKING SCREWS TO THREAD INTO THE PLATE, CAUSING THE SCREWS TO SPIN WITHOUT ENGAGING. THIS RESULTED IN A SURGICAL DELAY OF 30 MINUTES. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OR USER HARM OR CLINICAL CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25008756 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DISTAL RADIUS PLATES FELL AND WERE BENT INTRAOPERATIVELY WHEN A CASE CART FELL ON THE PLATE SET. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24808811 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DISTAL RADIUS PLATES FELL AND WERE BENT INTRAOPERATIVELY WHEN A CASE CART FELL ON THE PLATE SET. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24808775 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DISTAL RADIUS PLATES FELL AND WERE BENT INTRAOPERATIVELY WHEN A CASE CART FELL ON THE PLATE SET. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24808687 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DISTAL RADIUS PLATES FELL AND WERE BENT INTRAOPERATIVELY WHEN A CASE CART FELL ON THE PLATE SET. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24808655 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DISTAL RADIUS PLATES FELL AND WERE BENT INTRAOPERATIVELY WHEN A CASE CART FELL ON THE PLATE SET. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24808647 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AIMING ARM WAS DISCONNECTING FROM PLATE. REAMER WAS TOO DULL AND KEPT GETTING INCARCERATED IN THE BONE. SURGERY DELAYED DUE TO THE REPORTED EVENT. PROCEDURE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24802661 ↗
Other Synthes GmbH products
All Synthes GmbH devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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