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Device, Thermal Ablation, Endometrial

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1997–2026

What the Data Shows About Device, Thermal Ablation, Endometrial

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 6,244 adverse-event reports for Device, Thermal Ablation, Endometrial spanning the period from 1997 through 2026. Of these, 22 are classified as death reports, 4,174 as injury reports, and 1,909 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 1,160 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 28 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 792 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.

6,244
Total Reports
22
Death Reports
4,174
Injury Reports
1,909
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 4,174 (66.8%)
Malfunction 1,909 (30.6%)
Other 87 (1.4%)
52 (0.8%)
Death 22 (0.4%)

Patient Outcomes

Other 2,169 (28.1%)
1,967 (25.5%)
Hospitalization 1,151 (14.9%)
R 971 (12.6%)
Required Intervention 874 (11.3%)
O 268 (3.5%)
L 108 (1.4%)
H 73 (0.9%)
S 58 (0.8%)
Life Threatening 39 (0.5%)
Death 20 (0.3%)
Disability 20 (0.3%)
Congenital Anomaly 2 (0.0%)
D 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 1,160
Material Puncture/Hole 191
Insufficient Information 173
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 89
Use of Device Problem 88
Fluid/Blood Leak 76
Device Displays Incorrect Message 67
Material Deformation 56
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 53
Detachment of Device or Device Component 47
Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure 38
Device Alarm System 34
Defective Device 30
Break 23
Material Split, Cut or Torn 21
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 20
Device Inoperable 15
Mechanical Problem 14
Leak/Splash 13
Output Problem 12

Yearly Trend

97
1997: 1
98
1998: 2
99
1999: 6
02
2002: 9
03
2003: 41
04
2004: 46
05
2005: 91
06
2006: 142
07
2007: 180
08
2008: 290
09
2009: 792
10
2010: 389
11
2011: 433
12
2012: 408
13
2013: 368
14
2014: 309
15
2015: 318
16
2016: 296
17
2017: 292
18
2018: 262
19
2019: 249
20
2020: 197
21
2021: 229
22
2022: 179
23
2023: 213
24
2024: 213
25
2025: 251
26
2026: 38

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Event Locations

3,845 (61.6%)
I 1,312 (21.0%)
HOSPITAL 784 (12.6%)
NO INFORMATION 175 (2.8%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 48 (0.8%)
OTHER 28 (0.4%)
UNKNOWN 24 (0.4%)
AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE FACILITY 8 (0.1%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 8 (0.1%)
CLINIC - WALK IN, OTHER 4 (0.1%)
HOME 3 (0.0%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER 2 (0.0%)
INVALID DATA 2 (0.0%)
NOT APPLICABLE 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.