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Aberrometer, Ophthalmic

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2003–2026

What the Data Shows About Aberrometer, Ophthalmic

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 626 adverse-event reports for Aberrometer, Ophthalmic spanning the period from 2003 through 2026. Of these, 0 are classified as death reports, 328 as injury reports, and 298 as malfunction reports under FDA adverse-event categorization rules. Report counts do not by themselves indicate a device is unsafe — widely used devices and longer market histories naturally generate larger raw counts, so proportional and comparative reads are more informative than totals alone.

The adverse-event profile breaks down across 2 distinct event types and 7 reported patient-outcome categories, giving a multi-dimensional view that goes beyond a single headline number. A total of 20 distinct product-problem codes appear in the reports, with Incorrect Measurement topping the list at 114 reports. Reports are associated with 6 different manufacturers in the MAUDE record, reflecting both OEMs and repackagers of this device category.

Annual reporting volume is tracked across 12 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 148 reports — trend shape often reflects changes in device adoption, reporting rules, or FDA enforcement focus rather than underlying device behavior alone. Events are documented across 3 reported care-setting categories (hospital, home, ambulatory surgery center, etc.). All figures reflect the openFDA MAUDE snapshot last refreshed on . This page is informational and is not medical advice — discuss device-safety questions with your healthcare provider.

626
Total Reports
0
Death Reports
328
Injury Reports
298
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 328 (52.4%)
Malfunction 298 (47.6%)

Patient Outcomes

Other 325 (46.0%)
179 (25.4%)
Required Intervention 120 (17.0%)
R 65 (9.2%)
O 14 (2.0%)
Disability 2 (0.3%)
S 1 (0.1%)

Top Product Problems

Incorrect Measurement 114
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 92
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings 82
Loose or Intermittent Connection 79
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 55
Insufficient Information 32
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 29
Unexpected Therapeutic Results 17
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 12
Failure to Align 11
Overcorrection 7
Power Problem 7
Application Program Problem: Power Calculation Error 6
False Reading From Device Non-Compliance 6
Malposition of Device 6
Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure 6
Device Displays Incorrect Message 5
Improper Device Output 5
Output Problem 5
Patient-Device Incompatibility 5

Yearly Trend

03
2003: 4
16
2016: 22
17
2017: 125
18
2018: 148
19
2019: 71
20
2020: 53
21
2021: 46
22
2022: 38
23
2023: 36
24
2024: 34
25
2025: 39
26
2026: 10

Related Entities for Aberrometer, Ophthalmic

Event Locations

I 451 (72.0%)
173 (27.6%)
NO INFORMATION 2 (0.3%)

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Data Source

FDA Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database via the openFDA API. Reports are submitted by manufacturers, healthcare facilities, and patients. Report counts do not indicate a device is unsafe — higher-use devices naturally generate more reports.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FDA MAUDE database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.