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Agent, Injectable, Embolic

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2001–2026

What the Data Shows About Agent, Injectable, Embolic

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 2,957 adverse-event reports for Agent, Injectable, Embolic spanning the period from 2001 through 2026. Of these, 247 are classified as death reports, 1,868 as injury reports, and 834 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 13 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 1,175 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 25 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 433 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 9 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.

2,957
Total Reports
247
Death Reports
1,868
Injury Reports
834
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 1,868 (63.2%)
Malfunction 834 (28.2%)
Death 247 (8.4%)
7 (0.2%)
Other 1 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

821 (24.5%)
Required Intervention 696 (20.8%)
Other 502 (15.0%)
Disability 487 (14.6%)
Death 237 (7.1%)
R 150 (4.5%)
S 145 (4.3%)
Hospitalization 130 (3.9%)
Life Threatening 57 (1.7%)
L 45 (1.3%)
O 32 (1.0%)
H 30 (0.9%)
D 13 (0.4%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 1,175
Migration or Expulsion of Device 245
Detachment of Device or Device Component 184
Entrapment of Device 124
Burst Container or Vessel 109
Break 81
Leak/Splash 74
Physical Resistance/Sticking 71
Display or Visual Feedback Problem 45
Difficult to Remove 41
Unintended Movement 37
Compatibility Problem 34
Detachment Of Device Component 33
Premature Activation 29
Packaging Problem 27
Material Deformation 25
Difficult to Advance 20
No Apparent Adverse Event 19
Chemical Problem 18
Device Damaged by Another Device 18

Yearly Trend

01
2001: 4
03
2003: 8
04
2004: 1
05
2005: 8
06
2006: 11
07
2007: 18
08
2008: 61
09
2009: 56
10
2010: 85
11
2011: 97
12
2012: 61
13
2013: 82
14
2014: 73
15
2015: 238
16
2016: 221
17
2017: 365
18
2018: 119
19
2019: 119
20
2020: 124
21
2021: 150
22
2022: 176
23
2023: 433
24
2024: 248
25
2025: 177
26
2026: 22

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Event Locations

1,836 (62.1%)
I 1,080 (36.5%)
HOSPITAL 33 (1.1%)
NO INFORMATION 3 (0.1%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
HOME 1 (0.0%)
OTHER 1 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 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.