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Flow Cytometric Reagents And Accessories.

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2013–2026

What the Data Shows About Flow Cytometric Reagents And Accessories.

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 896 adverse-event reports for Flow Cytometric Reagents And Accessories. spanning the period from 2013 through 2026. Of these, 0 are classified as death reports, 13 as injury reports, and 883 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 2 distinct event types and 3 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 Fluid/Blood Leak topping the list at 353 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 14 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 251 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 2 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.

896
Total Reports
0
Death Reports
13
Injury Reports
883
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 883 (98.5%)
Injury 13 (1.5%)

Patient Outcomes

792 (88.8%)
Other 97 (10.9%)
Required Intervention 3 (0.3%)

Top Product Problems

Fluid/Blood Leak 353
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings 292
Contamination 123
Leak/Splash 31
Device Operational Issue 30
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 10
Device Markings/Labelling Problem 6
Contamination of Device Ingredient or Reagent 5
Break 4
Data Problem 4
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material 4
Output Problem 4
Use of Device Problem 4
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 3
Computer Software Problem 3
Mechanical Problem 3
Non Reproducible Results 2
Patient Data Problem 2
Signal Artifact/Noise 2
Unable to Obtain Readings 2

Yearly Trend

13
2013: 4
14
2014: 9
15
2015: 6
16
2016: 2
17
2017: 9
18
2018: 25
19
2019: 6
20
2020: 173
21
2021: 251
22
2022: 193
23
2023: 141
24
2024: 35
25
2025: 40
26
2026: 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.