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Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Interlaminal

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 · 1993–2026

What the Data Shows About Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Interlaminal

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 14,243 adverse-event reports for Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Interlaminal spanning the period from 1993 through 2026. Of these, 40 are classified as death reports, 7,453 as injury reports, and 6,611 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 Break topping the list at 1,934 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 34 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 1,379 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.

14,243
Total Reports
40
Death Reports
7,453
Injury Reports
6,611
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 7,453 (52.3%)
Malfunction 6,611 (46.4%)
Other 70 (0.5%)
69 (0.5%)
Death 40 (0.3%)

Patient Outcomes

6,400 (42.4%)
Required Intervention 5,891 (39.0%)
Other 1,494 (9.9%)
R 665 (4.4%)
Hospitalization 302 (2.0%)
Disability 77 (0.5%)
O 68 (0.5%)
H 60 (0.4%)
S 54 (0.4%)
Death 41 (0.3%)
Life Threatening 16 (0.1%)
L 10 (0.1%)
Not Applicable 5 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 3 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Break 1,934
Failure to Align 729
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 633
Migration or Expulsion of Device 440
Device Slipped 413
Material Deformation 327
Fracture 316
Device Dislodged or Dislocated 267
Migration 262
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth 230
Loose or Intermittent Connection 178
Mechanical Problem 150
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 98
Detachment of Device or Device Component 87
Material Integrity Problem 87
Metal Shedding Debris 87
Mechanics Altered 73
Detachment Of Device Component 59
Device Damaged by Another Device 51
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 51

Yearly Trend

93
1993: 3
94
1994: 7
95
1995: 1
96
1996: 6
97
1997: 87
98
1998: 65
99
1999: 79
00
2000: 40
01
2001: 24
02
2002: 21
03
2003: 40
04
2004: 60
05
2005: 150
06
2006: 94
07
2007: 210
08
2008: 594
09
2009: 682
10
2010: 474
11
2011: 792
12
2012: 918
13
2013: 1,090
14
2014: 1,022
15
2015: 1,348
16
2016: 1,379
17
2017: 864
18
2018: 657
19
2019: 518
20
2020: 796
21
2021: 525
22
2022: 335
23
2023: 332
24
2024: 436
25
2025: 502
26
2026: 92

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Event Locations

7,489 (52.6%)
I 5,586 (39.2%)
HOSPITAL 789 (5.5%)
OTHER 235 (1.6%)
NO INFORMATION 56 (0.4%)
HOME 38 (0.3%)
INVALID DATA 22 (0.2%)
CLINIC - WALK IN, OTHER 14 (0.1%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 6 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 3 (0.0%)
NOT APPLICABLE 2 (0.0%)
UNKNOWN 2 (0.0%)
OUTDOORS 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.

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