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Dressing, Wound, Hydrophilic

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2005–2026

What the Data Shows About Dressing, Wound, Hydrophilic

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 1,269 adverse-event reports for Dressing, Wound, Hydrophilic spanning the period from 2005 through 2026. Of these, 6 are classified as death reports, 299 as injury reports, and 958 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 12 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 Delivered as Unsterile Product topping the list at 534 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 16 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 243 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 5 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.

1,269
Total Reports
6
Death Reports
299
Injury Reports
958
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 958 (75.5%)
Injury 299 (23.6%)
Death 6 (0.5%)
4 (0.3%)
Other 2 (0.2%)

Patient Outcomes

991 (77.4%)
Required Intervention 185 (14.4%)
Other 59 (4.6%)
Hospitalization 20 (1.6%)
R 13 (1.0%)
Death 6 (0.5%)
O 2 (0.2%)
H 1 (0.1%)
L 1 (0.1%)
S 1 (0.1%)
Disability 1 (0.1%)
Life Threatening 1 (0.1%)

Top Product Problems

Delivered as Unsterile Product 534
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material 222
Unsealed Device Packaging 174
Contamination /Decontamination Problem 143
Difficult to Remove 86
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 83
Packaging Problem 52
Patient-Device Incompatibility 33
Nonstandard Device 26
Material Disintegration 25
Device Damaged Prior to Use 24
Material Fragmentation 24
Insufficient Information 18
Material Integrity Problem 16
Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping 7
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 7
Loss of or Failure to Bond 7
Torn Material 6
Failure To Adhere Or Bond 5
Shelf Life Exceeded 5

Yearly Trend

05
2005: 2
10
2010: 2
13
2013: 20
14
2014: 97
15
2015: 243
16
2016: 59
17
2017: 26
18
2018: 221
19
2019: 67
20
2020: 137
21
2021: 57
22
2022: 71
23
2023: 115
24
2024: 35
25
2025: 84
26
2026: 33

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Event Locations

I 711 (56.0%)
518 (40.8%)
NO INFORMATION 33 (2.6%)
HOSPITAL 5 (0.4%)
HOME 2 (0.2%)

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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.