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Fluorometer, For Clinical Use

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1998–2026

What the Data Shows About Fluorometer, For Clinical Use

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 4,438 adverse-event reports for Fluorometer, For Clinical Use spanning the period from 1998 through 2026. Of these, 0 are classified as death reports, 23 as injury reports, and 4,400 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 4 distinct event types and 9 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 Mechanical Problem topping the list at 1,372 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 27 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 2,123 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 10 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.

4,438
Total Reports
0
Death Reports
23
Injury Reports
4,400
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 4,400 (99.1%)
Injury 23 (0.5%)
Other 14 (0.3%)
1 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

4,331 (97.6%)
Other 46 (1.0%)
Death 18 (0.4%)
Disability 17 (0.4%)
Required Intervention 13 (0.3%)
Congenital Anomaly 5 (0.1%)
Hospitalization 4 (0.1%)
O 1 (0.0%)
S 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Mechanical Problem 1,372
Device Displays Incorrect Message 878
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 632
Device Operational Issue 542
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings 470
Device Issue 371
Imprecision 74
Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results 71
Electrical /Electronic Property Problem 64
Failure to Align 63
Output Problem 59
High Test Results 57
Maintenance Does Not Comply To Manufacturers Recommendations 48
False Reading From Device Non-Compliance 47
High Readings 46
Obstruction of Flow 40
Leak/Splash 31
Low Test Results 29
Noise, Audible 27
Low Readings 26

Yearly Trend

98
1998: 3
99
1999: 4
00
2000: 2
03
2003: 3
04
2004: 8
05
2005: 11
06
2006: 10
07
2007: 5
08
2008: 1
09
2009: 24
10
2010: 49
11
2011: 29
12
2012: 68
13
2013: 53
14
2014: 65
15
2015: 30
16
2016: 35
17
2017: 152
18
2018: 2,123
19
2019: 440
20
2020: 257
21
2021: 213
22
2022: 224
23
2023: 260
24
2024: 168
25
2025: 181
26
2026: 20

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Event Locations

OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 1,980 (44.6%)
1,244 (28.0%)
I 1,032 (23.3%)
HOSPITAL 68 (1.5%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 63 (1.4%)
OTHER 42 (0.9%)
NO INFORMATION 6 (0.1%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
HOME 1 (0.0%)
NURSING HOME 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.