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Chair, Examination And Treatment

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1997–2025

What the Data Shows About Chair, Examination And Treatment

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 652 adverse-event reports for Chair, Examination And Treatment spanning the period from 1997 through 2025. Of these, 1 is classified as a death report, 36 as injury reports, and 584 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 9 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 15 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 27 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 279 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 11 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.

652
Total Reports
1
Death Reports
36
Injury Reports
584
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 584 (89.6%)
Injury 36 (5.5%)
Other 27 (4.1%)
4 (0.6%)
Death 1 (0.2%)

Patient Outcomes

613 (93.6%)
Other 30 (4.6%)
R 2 (0.3%)
Disability 2 (0.3%)
Hospitalization 2 (0.3%)
Life Threatening 2 (0.3%)
Required Intervention 2 (0.3%)
S 1 (0.2%)
Death 1 (0.2%)

Top Product Problems

Break 15
Device Slipped 14
Device Fell 13
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 9
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 8
Material Twisted/Bent 8
Sharp Edges 7
Unintended Movement 5
Mechanical Problem 4
Bent 3
Collapse 3
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 2
Component Falling 2
Detachment Of Device Component 2
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 2
Material Integrity Problem 2
No Fail-Safe Mechanism 2
Unintended System Motion 2
Use of Device Problem 2
Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem 1

Yearly Trend

97
1997: 1
98
1998: 5
99
1999: 2
00
2000: 3
01
2001: 2
02
2002: 1
03
2003: 1
04
2004: 2
05
2005: 2
06
2006: 1
08
2008: 3
10
2010: 279
11
2011: 80
12
2012: 26
13
2013: 71
14
2014: 41
15
2015: 29
16
2016: 20
17
2017: 22
18
2018: 19
19
2019: 7
20
2020: 8
21
2021: 4
22
2022: 1
23
2023: 5
24
2024: 5
25
2025: 12

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Event Locations

549 (84.2%)
I 81 (12.4%)
HOSPITAL 12 (1.8%)
NO INFORMATION 2 (0.3%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 2 (0.3%)
HOME 1 (0.2%)
INVALID DATA 1 (0.2%)
NOT APPLICABLE 1 (0.2%)
NURSING HOME 1 (0.2%)
OTHER 1 (0.2%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 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.