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Acid, Hyaluronic, Intraarticular

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1997–2026

What the Data Shows About Acid, Hyaluronic, Intraarticular

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 8,356 adverse-event reports for Acid, Hyaluronic, Intraarticular spanning the period from 1997 through 2026. Of these, 301 are classified as death reports, 5,541 as injury reports, and 671 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 5 distinct event types and 14 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 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem topping the list at 2,704 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 30 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 1,099 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 13 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.

8,356
Total Reports
301
Death Reports
5,541
Injury Reports
671
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 5,541 (66.3%)
Other 1,436 (17.2%)
Malfunction 671 (8.0%)
407 (4.9%)
Death 301 (3.6%)

Patient Outcomes

Required Intervention 2,851 (26.5%)
Other 2,385 (22.2%)
Hospitalization 1,477 (13.7%)
R 1,340 (12.4%)
813 (7.6%)
O 493 (4.6%)
Disability 477 (4.4%)
S 423 (3.9%)
Death 303 (2.8%)
H 90 (0.8%)
L 53 (0.5%)
Life Threatening 47 (0.4%)
D 11 (0.1%)
Congenital Anomaly 2 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 2,704
Device Contamination With Biological Material 535
Insufficient Information 313
Patient-Device Incompatibility 303
Microbial Contamination of Device 177
Off-Label Use 120
Nonstandard Device 98
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 63
Break 42
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 40
Patient Device Interaction Problem 40
Use of Device Problem 40
Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure 39
No Apparent Adverse Event 35
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 31
Contamination 18
Unexpected Therapeutic Results 13
Lack of Effect 11
Leak/Splash 10
Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem 10

Yearly Trend

97
1997: 9
98
1998: 34
99
1999: 16
00
2000: 29
01
2001: 37
02
2002: 72
03
2003: 88
04
2004: 132
05
2005: 123
06
2006: 130
07
2007: 132
08
2008: 222
09
2009: 314
10
2010: 323
11
2011: 385
12
2012: 462
13
2013: 637
14
2014: 340
15
2015: 293
16
2016: 313
17
2017: 506
18
2018: 1,099
19
2019: 567
20
2020: 441
21
2021: 375
22
2022: 305
23
2023: 470
24
2024: 292
25
2025: 185
26
2026: 25

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Event Locations

4,097 (49.0%)
I 2,424 (29.0%)
NO INFORMATION 850 (10.2%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 424 (5.1%)
OTHER 178 (2.1%)
HOME 153 (1.8%)
HOSPITAL 112 (1.3%)
INVALID DATA 69 (0.8%)
UNKNOWN 43 (0.5%)
NURSING HOME 2 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 2 (0.0%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
PUBLIC VENUE 1 (0.0%)

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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.