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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1993–2026

What the Data Shows About Chair, Positioning, Electric

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 543 adverse-event reports for Chair, Positioning, Electric spanning the period from 1993 through 2026. Of these, 24 are classified as death reports, 253 as injury reports, and 222 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 Appropriate Term/Code Not Available topping the list at 237 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 32 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 49 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 10 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.

543
Total Reports
24
Death Reports
253
Injury Reports
222
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 253 (46.6%)
Malfunction 222 (40.9%)
24 (4.4%)
Death 24 (4.4%)
Other 20 (3.7%)

Patient Outcomes

Other 177 (31.3%)
Hospitalization 153 (27.1%)
107 (18.9%)
Life Threatening 42 (7.4%)
Required Intervention 37 (6.5%)
Death 26 (4.6%)
O 5 (0.9%)
R 5 (0.9%)
L 4 (0.7%)
H 3 (0.5%)
D 2 (0.4%)
S 2 (0.4%)
Disability 1 (0.2%)
Invalid Data 1 (0.2%)

Top Product Problems

Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 237
Electrical /Electronic Property Problem 19
Fire 16
Break 8
Mechanical Problem 8
No Audible Alarm 8
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 7
Device Alarm System 7
No Apparent Adverse Event 7
Unintended System Motion 6
Use of Device Problem 6
Material Too Rigid or Stiff 4
Smoking 4
Device Fell 3
Device Tipped Over 2
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 2
Material Protrusion/Extrusion 2
Mechanical Jam 2
Patient Device Interaction Problem 2
Protective Measures Problem 2

Yearly Trend

93
1993: 1
96
1996: 1
97
1997: 4
98
1998: 7
99
1999: 5
00
2000: 13
01
2001: 19
02
2002: 7
03
2003: 6
04
2004: 4
05
2005: 2
06
2006: 4
07
2007: 1
08
2008: 5
09
2009: 6
10
2010: 7
11
2011: 20
12
2012: 15
13
2013: 24
14
2014: 16
15
2015: 23
16
2016: 35
17
2017: 38
18
2018: 38
19
2019: 37
20
2020: 41
21
2021: 49
22
2022: 29
23
2023: 29
24
2024: 20
25
2025: 30
26
2026: 7

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Event Locations

282 (51.9%)
I 228 (42.0%)
NO INFORMATION 8 (1.5%)
HOME 7 (1.3%)
NURSING HOME 6 (1.1%)
OTHER 5 (0.9%)
HOSPITAL 3 (0.6%)
INVALID DATA 2 (0.4%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 1 (0.2%)
UNKNOWN 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.