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Device, Hemostasis, Vascular

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1996–2026

What the Data Shows About Device, Hemostasis, Vascular

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 121,291 adverse-event reports for Device, Hemostasis, Vascular spanning the period from 1996 through 2026. Of these, 730 are classified as death reports, 101,970 as injury reports, and 18,077 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 15 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 Failure to Cycle topping the list at 35,259 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 31 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 13,762 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 14 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.

121,291
Total Reports
730
Death Reports
101,970
Injury Reports
18,077
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 101,970 (84.1%)
Malfunction 18,077 (14.9%)
Death 730 (0.6%)
Other 393 (0.3%)
121 (0.1%)

Patient Outcomes

Required Intervention 94,102 (73.1%)
18,203 (14.1%)
R 5,713 (4.4%)
Hospitalization 5,203 (4.0%)
Other 2,398 (1.9%)
Death 770 (0.6%)
O 685 (0.5%)
H 477 (0.4%)
Life Threatening 463 (0.4%)
L 416 (0.3%)
S 217 (0.2%)
Disability 77 (0.1%)
D 23 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 12 (0.0%)
C 3 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Failure to Cycle 35,259
Material Separation 8,013
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 5,944
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 3,637
Malposition of Device 3,146
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 2,906
Insufficient Information 2,277
Difficult to Remove 2,190
Positioning Failure 2,133
Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem 1,885
Patient Device Interaction Problem 1,875
Difficult to Open or Close 1,832
Off-Label Use 1,826
Entrapment of Device 1,744
Detachment Of Device Component 1,719
Difficult to Insert 1,704
Defective Component 1,356
Obstruction of Flow 1,335
Mechanical Jam 1,296
Failure to Fire 1,272

Yearly Trend

96
1996: 52
97
1997: 414
98
1998: 672
99
1999: 685
00
2000: 701
01
2001: 745
02
2002: 646
03
2003: 687
04
2004: 593
05
2005: 510
06
2006: 670
07
2007: 1,588
08
2008: 2,267
09
2009: 2,436
10
2010: 3,932
11
2011: 4,011
12
2012: 3,786
13
2013: 3,011
14
2014: 4,468
15
2015: 3,944
16
2016: 4,330
17
2017: 5,346
18
2018: 5,679
19
2019: 6,156
20
2020: 5,927
21
2021: 7,586
22
2022: 9,457
23
2023: 13,529
24
2024: 13,762
25
2025: 12,862
26
2026: 839

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Event Locations

76,029 (62.7%)
I 34,266 (28.3%)
OTHER 6,556 (5.4%)
HOSPITAL 3,739 (3.1%)
NO INFORMATION 298 (0.2%)
INVALID DATA 166 (0.1%)
HOME 83 (0.1%)
UNKNOWN 77 (0.1%)
NOT APPLICABLE 38 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 27 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 5 (0.0%)
OPERATING ROOM 4 (0.0%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 2 (0.0%)
CATHETERIZATION LAB - FREE STANDING 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.