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Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery, Reprocessed

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2006–2026

What the Data Shows About Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery, Reprocessed

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 427 adverse-event reports for Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery, Reprocessed spanning the period from 2006 through 2026. Of these, 1 is classified as a death report, 43 as injury reports, and 381 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 11 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 Break topping the list at 46 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 21 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 102 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 6 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.

427
Total Reports
1
Death Reports
43
Injury Reports
381
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 381 (89.2%)
Injury 43 (10.1%)
2 (0.5%)
Death 1 (0.2%)

Patient Outcomes

374 (85.6%)
Required Intervention 31 (7.1%)
Other 15 (3.4%)
R 5 (1.1%)
L 3 (0.7%)
Hospitalization 3 (0.7%)
Disability 2 (0.5%)
H 1 (0.2%)
O 1 (0.2%)
Death 1 (0.2%)
Life Threatening 1 (0.2%)

Top Product Problems

Break 46
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material 17
Fracture 10
Detachment of Device or Device Component 7
Material Integrity Problem 5
Material Separation 4
Problem with Sterilization 4
Use of Device Problem 4
Failure to Cut 3
Out-Of-Box Failure 3
Detachment Of Device Component 2
Gas/Air Leak 2
Leak/Splash 2
Material Fragmentation 2
Mechanics Altered 2
Crack 1
Deformation Due to Compressive Stress 1
Degraded 1
Delivered as Unsterile Product 1
Device Dislodged or Dislocated 1

Yearly Trend

06
2006: 6
07
2007: 2
08
2008: 1
09
2009: 2
10
2010: 11
11
2011: 7
12
2012: 82
13
2013: 102
14
2014: 84
15
2015: 27
16
2016: 39
17
2017: 15
18
2018: 9
19
2019: 6
20
2020: 1
21
2021: 5
22
2022: 5
23
2023: 5
24
2024: 4
25
2025: 11
26
2026: 3

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Event Locations

319 (74.7%)
I 68 (15.9%)
HOSPITAL 32 (7.5%)
NO INFORMATION 4 (0.9%)
OTHER 3 (0.7%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 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.