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Defibrillator, Automatic Implantable Cardioverter, With Cardiac Resynchronization (Crt-D)

Adverse-event figures are drawn from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) MAUDE database, refreshed March 2026, see our methodology.

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2000–2026

What the Data Shows About Defibrillator, Automatic Implantable Cardioverter, With Cardiac Resynchronization (Crt-D)

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 164,952 adverse-event reports for Defibrillator, Automatic Implantable Cardioverter, With Cardiac Resynchronization (Crt-D) spanning the period from 2000 through 2026. Of these, 4,732 are classified as death reports, 82,793 as injury reports, and 77,252 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 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem topping the list at 31,037 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 26 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 16,265 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 18 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.

164,952
Total Reports
4,732
Death Reports
82,793
Injury Reports
77,252
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 82,793 (50.2%)
Malfunction 77,252 (46.8%)
Death 4,732 (2.9%)
136 (0.1%)
Other 39 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

70,000 (33.4%)
Required Intervention 41,563 (19.9%)
Hospitalization 34,026 (16.3%)
R 33,163 (15.8%)
Other 9,567 (4.6%)
L 6,786 (3.2%)
Death 4,676 (2.2%)
H 4,273 (2.0%)
Life Threatening 4,242 (2.0%)
O 944 (0.5%)
D 66 (0.0%)
S 29 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 20 (0.0%)
Disability 20 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 31,037
Over-Sensing 27,782
Premature Discharge of Battery 8,632
Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 5,929
High impedance 5,634
Pacing Problem 5,596
Failure to Capture 4,803
Inappropriate or Unexpected Reset 3,166
Failure to Interrogate 3,074
Device Sensing Problem 3,042
Device Dislodged or Dislocated 2,966
Signal Artifact/Noise 2,806
Battery Problem 2,513
Under-Sensing 1,963
Electrical /Electronic Property Problem 1,668
Capturing Problem 1,518
Mechanical Problem 1,428
High Capture Threshold 1,301
Incorrect Measurement 1,247
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 1,104

Yearly Trend

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2000: 1
02
2002: 41
03
2003: 202
04
2004: 617
05
2005: 558
06
2006: 354
07
2007: 921
08
2008: 3,021
09
2009: 4,177
10
2010: 5,668
11
2011: 5,944
12
2012: 5,582
13
2013: 7,373
14
2014: 10,731
15
2015: 7,828
16
2016: 13,255
17
2017: 16,265
18
2018: 8,348
19
2019: 7,266
20
2020: 9,609
21
2021: 10,134
22
2022: 10,646
23
2023: 11,897
24
2024: 11,698
25
2025: 11,015
26
2026: 1,801

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Event Locations

I 68,262 (41.4%)
67,800 (41.1%)
HOSPITAL 22,067 (13.4%)
OTHER 3,896 (2.4%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 1,644 (1.0%)
CLINIC - WALK IN, OTHER 620 (0.4%)
HOME 226 (0.1%)
NOT APPLICABLE 177 (0.1%)
NO INFORMATION 123 (0.1%)
UNKNOWN 106 (0.1%)
INVALID DATA 8 (0.0%)
PATIENT'S HOME 8 (0.0%)
EXAMINATION ROOM 7 (0.0%)
HOSPICE 2 (0.0%)
OUTDOORS 2 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 2 (0.0%)
NURSING HOME 1 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT CLINIC/SURGERY 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.

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