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Implant, Eye Valve

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1994–2026

What the Data Shows About Implant, Eye Valve

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 4,290 adverse-event reports for Implant, Eye Valve spanning the period from 1994 through 2026. Of these, 0 are classified as death reports, 3,003 as injury reports, and 1,278 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 10 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 1,440 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 516 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 8 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.

4,290
Total Reports
0
Death Reports
3,003
Injury Reports
1,278
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 3,003 (70.0%)
Malfunction 1,278 (29.8%)
Other 6 (0.1%)
3 (0.1%)

Patient Outcomes

Required Intervention 2,247 (47.7%)
Other 1,055 (22.4%)
875 (18.6%)
R 320 (6.8%)
Hospitalization 72 (1.5%)
S 55 (1.2%)
O 47 (1.0%)
Disability 39 (0.8%)
H 4 (0.1%)
C 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 1,440
Physical Resistance/Sticking 329
Complete Blockage 279
Migration 149
Device Appears to Trigger Rejection 110
Mechanical Jam 105
Malposition of Device 100
Fracture 99
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 94
Break 78
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 71
Obstruction of Flow 67
Device Dislodged or Dislocated 57
Insufficient Information 55
Material Twisted/Bent 55
Partial Blockage 37
Retraction Problem 36
Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem 30
Off-Label Use 29
Migration or Expulsion of Device 28

Yearly Trend

94
1994: 3
97
1997: 2
98
1998: 1
99
1999: 1
00
2000: 2
01
2001: 4
02
2002: 2
03
2003: 13
04
2004: 8
05
2005: 1
06
2006: 8
07
2007: 5
08
2008: 2
09
2009: 4
10
2010: 39
11
2011: 38
12
2012: 116
13
2013: 145
14
2014: 288
15
2015: 205
16
2016: 198
17
2017: 268
18
2018: 258
19
2019: 516
20
2020: 437
21
2021: 412
22
2022: 299
23
2023: 314
24
2024: 364
25
2025: 281
26
2026: 56

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Event Locations

2,161 (50.4%)
I 2,087 (48.6%)
HOSPITAL 19 (0.4%)
NO INFORMATION 14 (0.3%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 3 (0.1%)
UNKNOWN 3 (0.1%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 2 (0.0%)
INVALID DATA 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.