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Chair, Adjustable, Mechanical

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1993–2026

What the Data Shows About Chair, Adjustable, Mechanical

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 564 adverse-event reports for Chair, Adjustable, Mechanical spanning the period from 1993 through 2026. Of these, 10 are classified as death reports, 135 as injury reports, and 350 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 Material Fragmentation topping the list at 61 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 48 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.

564
Total Reports
10
Death Reports
135
Injury Reports
350
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 350 (62.1%)
Injury 135 (23.9%)
41 (7.3%)
Other 28 (5.0%)
Death 10 (1.8%)

Patient Outcomes

321 (54.4%)
Other 120 (20.3%)
Hospitalization 53 (9.0%)
Required Intervention 44 (7.5%)
R 12 (2.0%)
Death 11 (1.9%)
O 6 (1.0%)
S 6 (1.0%)
Disability 6 (1.0%)
Life Threatening 5 (0.8%)
H 4 (0.7%)
Invalid Data 1 (0.2%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.2%)

Top Product Problems

Material Fragmentation 61
Mechanical Problem 35
Mechanical Jam 29
Device Fell 21
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 16
Device Slipped 14
Sharp Edges 14
Break 13
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 9
Detachment of Device or Device Component 8
Unstable 8
Use of Device Problem 8
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 7
Insufficient Information 6
Collapse 5
Crack 4
Device Tipped Over 4
Fracture 4
Misassembly by Users 4
Unintended Movement 4

Yearly Trend

93
1993: 2
94
1994: 9
95
1995: 7
96
1996: 12
97
1997: 31
98
1998: 7
99
1999: 8
00
2000: 8
01
2001: 7
02
2002: 11
03
2003: 17
04
2004: 3
05
2005: 9
06
2006: 7
07
2007: 8
08
2008: 10
09
2009: 12
10
2010: 16
11
2011: 17
12
2012: 48
13
2013: 5
14
2014: 3
15
2015: 16
16
2016: 26
17
2017: 21
18
2018: 22
19
2019: 29
20
2020: 43
21
2021: 30
22
2022: 32
23
2023: 22
24
2024: 25
25
2025: 35
26
2026: 6

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Event Locations

267 (47.3%)
I 146 (25.9%)
NURSING HOME 40 (7.1%)
HOSPITAL 37 (6.6%)
HOME 28 (5.0%)
NO INFORMATION 18 (3.2%)
INVALID DATA 9 (1.6%)
UNKNOWN 9 (1.6%)
OTHER 5 (0.9%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 2 (0.4%)
DIALYSIS CENTER 1 (0.2%)
HOSPICE 1 (0.2%)
REHABILITATION CENTER 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.