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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2004–2026

What the Data Shows About Injector, Pen

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 665 adverse-event reports for Injector, Pen spanning the period from 2004 through 2026. Of these, 1 is classified as a death report, 183 as injury reports, and 472 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 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 Failure to Deliver topping the list at 41 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 20 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 105 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.

665
Total Reports
1
Death Reports
183
Injury Reports
472
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 472 (71.0%)
Injury 183 (27.5%)
Other 6 (0.9%)
3 (0.5%)
Death 1 (0.2%)

Patient Outcomes

346 (49.9%)
Other 176 (25.4%)
Hospitalization 108 (15.6%)
Required Intervention 26 (3.8%)
O 19 (2.7%)
Life Threatening 8 (1.2%)
L 4 (0.6%)
R 4 (0.6%)
H 1 (0.1%)
Death 1 (0.1%)

Top Product Problems

Failure to Deliver 41
Break 39
Leak/Splash 23
Defective Device 16
Component Missing 13
Misconnection 13
Fluid/Blood Leak 12
Mechanical Problem 12
Failure to Fire 10
Physical Resistance/Sticking 10
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 8
Insufficient Information 7
Material Twisted/Bent 7
Defective Component 6
Mechanical Jam 6
Device Markings/Labelling Problem 5
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 5
Crack 4
Device Damaged Prior to Use 4
Material Protrusion/Extrusion 4

Yearly Trend

04
2004: 7
08
2008: 1
09
2009: 36
10
2010: 105
11
2011: 91
12
2012: 46
13
2013: 22
14
2014: 34
15
2015: 55
16
2016: 38
17
2017: 9
18
2018: 16
19
2019: 90
20
2020: 34
21
2021: 22
22
2022: 9
23
2023: 15
24
2024: 27
25
2025: 7
26
2026: 1

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Event Locations

435 (65.4%)
I 170 (25.6%)
NO INFORMATION 56 (8.4%)
HOSPITAL 3 (0.5%)
HOME 1 (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.