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Coronavirus Antigen Detection Test System.

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2020–2026

What the Data Shows About Coronavirus Antigen Detection Test System.

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 26,688 adverse-event reports for Coronavirus Antigen Detection Test System. spanning the period from 2020 through 2026. Of these, 5 are classified as death reports, 457 as injury reports, and 26,193 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 6 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 False Positive Result topping the list at 14,243 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 7 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 13,075 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 8 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.

26,688
Total Reports
5
Death Reports
457
Injury Reports
26,193
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 26,193 (98.1%)
Injury 457 (1.7%)
22 (0.1%)
Other 10 (0.0%)
Death 5 (0.0%)
No answer provided 1 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

25,133 (94.1%)
Other 1,307 (4.9%)
Hospitalization 101 (0.4%)
Required Intervention 70 (0.3%)
O 21 (0.1%)
Disability 19 (0.1%)
Life Threatening 17 (0.1%)
H 15 (0.1%)
R 13 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 6 (0.0%)
Death 6 (0.0%)
S 5 (0.0%)
L 4 (0.0%)
D 2 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

False Positive Result 14,243
No Apparent Adverse Event 9,975
False Negative Result 5,684
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings 2,356
Unable to Obtain Readings 610
Erratic Results 507
Non Reproducible Results 466
Use of Device Problem 231
Insufficient Information 135
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 129
No Device Output 102
Product Quality Problem 76
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 62
Device Markings/Labelling Problem 62
Component Missing 54
Defective Device 39
Nonstandard Device 36
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 32
Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem 32
Output Problem 29

Yearly Trend

20
2020: 1,372
21
2021: 6,561
22
2022: 13,075
23
2023: 3,478
24
2024: 1,406
25
2025: 755
26
2026: 41

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Event Locations

22,735 (85.2%)
I 3,494 (13.1%)
NO INFORMATION 221 (0.8%)
HOME 215 (0.8%)
OTHER 12 (0.0%)
HOSPITAL 6 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 4 (0.0%)
NURSING HOME 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.