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Accessories, Cleaning Brushes, For Endoscope

Adverse-event figures are drawn from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) MAUDE database, refreshed March 2026, see our methodology.

Open-data reference.

FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1998–2026

What the Data Shows About Accessories, Cleaning Brushes, For Endoscope

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 621 adverse-event reports for Accessories, Cleaning Brushes, For Endoscope spanning the period from 1998 through 2026. Of these, 0 are classified as death reports, 34 as injury reports, and 585 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 4 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 Break topping the list at 297 reports. Reports are associated with 10 different manufacturers in the MAUDE record, reflecting both OEMs and repackagers of this device category.

Annual reporting volume is tracked across 21 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 142 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 8 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.

621
Total Reports
0
Death Reports
34
Injury Reports
585
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 585 (94.2%)
Injury 34 (5.5%)
1 (0.2%)
Other 1 (0.2%)

Patient Outcomes

557 (89.5%)
Required Intervention 33 (5.3%)
Other 27 (4.3%)
Hospitalization 2 (0.3%)
H 1 (0.2%)
R 1 (0.2%)
Disability 1 (0.2%)

Top Product Problems

Break 297
Detachment of Device or Device Component 49
Entrapment of Device 23
Material Separation 22
Detachment Of Device Component 21
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 19
Material Integrity Problem 19
Device Reprocessing Problem 17
Failure to Clean Adequately 16
Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping 15
Difficult to Remove 15
Fracture 14
Use of Device Problem 13
Defective Device 9
Material Fragmentation 9
Failure to Disconnect 8
Device Dislodged or Dislocated 7
Suction Problem 7
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material 6
Material Frayed 6

Yearly Trend

98
1998: 1
02
2002: 3
04
2004: 1
08
2008: 3
09
2009: 6
10
2010: 6
11
2011: 6
12
2012: 6
14
2014: 6
15
2015: 10
16
2016: 16
17
2017: 18
18
2018: 46
19
2019: 47
20
2020: 28
21
2021: 68
22
2022: 60
23
2023: 65
24
2024: 66
25
2025: 142
26
2026: 17

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Event Locations

386 (62.2%)
I 177 (28.5%)
HOSPITAL 38 (6.1%)
NO INFORMATION 12 (1.9%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 3 (0.5%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 2 (0.3%)
OTHER 2 (0.3%)
INVALID DATA 1 (0.2%)

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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.

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