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Counter, Differential Cell

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1993–2026

What the Data Shows About Counter, Differential Cell

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 23,410 adverse-event reports for Counter, Differential Cell spanning the period from 1993 through 2026. Of these, 17 are classified as death reports, 316 as injury reports, and 22,412 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 Low Test Results topping the list at 2,507 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 3,338 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 12 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.

23,410
Total Reports
17
Death Reports
316
Injury Reports
22,412
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 22,412 (95.7%)
Other 628 (2.7%)
Injury 316 (1.3%)
37 (0.2%)
Death 17 (0.1%)

Patient Outcomes

22,670 (96.8%)
Other 551 (2.4%)
Required Intervention 90 (0.4%)
Hospitalization 41 (0.2%)
Disability 18 (0.1%)
Death 17 (0.1%)
Congenital Anomaly 11 (0.0%)
R 8 (0.0%)
O 7 (0.0%)
Life Threatening 7 (0.0%)
H 1 (0.0%)
L 1 (0.0%)
S 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Low Test Results 2,507
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings 1,783
Nonstandard Device 1,585
Fluid/Blood Leak 804
Leak/Splash 242
Output Problem 195
High Test Results 158
Pressure Problem 106
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 95
Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results 56
Smoking 45
Use of Device Problem 33
Thermal Decomposition of Device 26
Device Displays Incorrect Message 21
Mechanical Problem 20
Low Readings 19
Device Handling Problem 18
Missing Test Results 18
Device Markings/Labelling Problem 16
Device Operational Issue 15

Yearly Trend

93
1993: 1
94
1994: 3
95
1995: 1
96
1996: 2
97
1997: 12
98
1998: 22
99
1999: 25
00
2000: 29
01
2001: 46
02
2002: 25
03
2003: 66
04
2004: 99
05
2005: 77
06
2006: 76
07
2007: 268
08
2008: 925
09
2009: 559
10
2010: 896
11
2011: 2,905
12
2012: 2,959
13
2013: 3,070
14
2014: 3,112
15
2015: 1,972
16
2016: 3,338
17
2017: 229
18
2018: 497
19
2019: 908
20
2020: 342
21
2021: 391
22
2022: 198
23
2023: 155
24
2024: 115
25
2025: 77
26
2026: 10

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Event Locations

16,926 (72.3%)
I 6,276 (26.8%)
NO INFORMATION 142 (0.6%)
HOSPITAL 25 (0.1%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 18 (0.1%)
OTHER 7 (0.0%)
INVALID DATA 4 (0.0%)
UNKNOWN 4 (0.0%)
NOT APPLICABLE 3 (0.0%)
LABORATORY 2 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 2 (0.0%)
BLOOD BANK 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.