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Implantable Pulse Generator, Pacemaker (Non-Crt)

Adverse-event figures are drawn from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) MAUDE database, refreshed March 2026, see our methodology.

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1992–2026

What the Data Shows About Implantable Pulse Generator, Pacemaker (Non-Crt)

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 147,576 adverse-event reports for Implantable Pulse Generator, Pacemaker (Non-Crt) spanning the period from 1992 through 2026. Of these, 1,816 are classified as death reports, 86,175 as injury reports, and 59,548 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 16 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 Premature Discharge of Battery topping the list at 27,643 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 35 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 14,936 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.

147,576
Total Reports
1,816
Death Reports
86,175
Injury Reports
59,548
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 86,175 (58.4%)
Malfunction 59,548 (40.4%)
Death 1,816 (1.2%)
25 (0.0%)
Other 12 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

58,560 (24.5%)
R 51,823 (21.7%)
Hospitalization 51,705 (21.7%)
Required Intervention 28,359 (11.9%)
L 27,823 (11.7%)
H 10,700 (4.5%)
Other 4,239 (1.8%)
Life Threatening 2,461 (1.0%)
Death 1,763 (0.7%)
O 1,040 (0.4%)
S 47 (0.0%)
D 35 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 29 (0.0%)
Disability 12 (0.0%)
Invalid Data 2 (0.0%)
C 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Premature Discharge of Battery 27,643
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 27,468
Over-Sensing 10,941
High impedance 10,317
Device Displays Incorrect Message 10,099
Pacing Problem 7,039
Failure to Capture 6,124
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings 6,016
Defective Device 5,488
Battery Problem 5,069
Signal Artifact/Noise 4,443
High Capture Threshold 3,098
Pacemaker Found in Back-Up Mode 3,039
Ambient Noise Problem 3,035
Device Dislodged or Dislocated 2,914
Under-Sensing 2,743
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 2,581
Material Integrity Problem 2,540
Capturing Problem 2,510
Failure to Interrogate 2,214

Yearly Trend

92
1992: 4
93
1993: 1
94
1994: 5
95
1995: 2
96
1996: 11
97
1997: 44
98
1998: 33
99
1999: 18
00
2000: 16
01
2001: 18
02
2002: 5
03
2003: 4
04
2004: 1
05
2005: 6
06
2006: 17
07
2007: 48
08
2008: 496
09
2009: 805
10
2010: 678
11
2011: 684
12
2012: 1,087
13
2013: 5,164
14
2014: 9,400
15
2015: 9,422
16
2016: 12,354
17
2017: 11,643
18
2018: 14,936
19
2019: 9,627
20
2020: 8,989
21
2021: 9,374
22
2022: 14,286
23
2023: 12,633
24
2024: 10,495
25
2025: 12,073
26
2026: 3,197

Related Entities for Implantable Pulse Generator, Pacemaker (Non-Crt)

Event Locations

71,569 (48.5%)
I 69,957 (47.4%)
HOSPITAL 4,786 (3.2%)
OTHER 662 (0.4%)
NO INFORMATION 322 (0.2%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 176 (0.1%)
NOT APPLICABLE 46 (0.0%)
HOME 38 (0.0%)
UNKNOWN 7 (0.0%)
INVALID DATA 6 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 3 (0.0%)
PATIENT'S HOME 2 (0.0%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
OUTDOORS 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.

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