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Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories)

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1993–2026

What the Data Shows About Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories)

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 14,581 adverse-event reports for Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories) spanning the period from 1993 through 2026. Of these, 24 are classified as death reports, 636 as injury reports, and 13,830 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 13 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 Poor Quality Image topping the list at 3,996 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 34 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 4,570 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 12 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.

14,581
Total Reports
24
Death Reports
636
Injury Reports
13,830
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 13,830 (94.8%)
Injury 636 (4.4%)
Other 65 (0.4%)
26 (0.2%)
Death 24 (0.2%)

Patient Outcomes

13,641 (93.2%)
Required Intervention 415 (2.8%)
Other 241 (1.6%)
R 110 (0.8%)
Death 88 (0.6%)
Hospitalization 52 (0.4%)
L 21 (0.1%)
Life Threatening 18 (0.1%)
S 17 (0.1%)
O 13 (0.1%)
H 7 (0.0%)
Disability 7 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Poor Quality Image 3,996
No Display/Image 1,151
Break 1,014
Communication or Transmission Problem 878
Dent in Material 489
Erratic or Intermittent Display 417
Optical Discoloration 404
Material Split, Cut or Torn 302
Output Problem 286
Crack 252
Scratched Material 240
Fracture 236
Leak/Splash 224
Image Display Error/Artifact 210
Failure to Cut 200
Optical Problem 199
Loose or Intermittent Connection 186
Display or Visual Feedback Problem 173
Material Twisted/Bent 163
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 154

Yearly Trend

93
1993: 2
94
1994: 9
95
1995: 1
96
1996: 8
97
1997: 3
98
1998: 7
99
1999: 16
00
2000: 39
01
2001: 22
02
2002: 13
03
2003: 11
04
2004: 19
05
2005: 21
06
2006: 33
07
2007: 181
08
2008: 359
09
2009: 403
10
2010: 214
11
2011: 417
12
2012: 1,118
13
2013: 1,035
14
2014: 175
15
2015: 124
16
2016: 205
17
2017: 89
18
2018: 53
19
2019: 44
20
2020: 49
21
2021: 132
22
2022: 216
23
2023: 824
24
2024: 3,496
25
2025: 4,570
26
2026: 673

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Event Locations

10,632 (72.9%)
HOSPITAL 3,221 (22.1%)
I 573 (3.9%)
NOT APPLICABLE 61 (0.4%)
OTHER 46 (0.3%)
NO INFORMATION 23 (0.2%)
INVALID DATA 8 (0.1%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER 4 (0.0%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 4 (0.0%)
UNKNOWN 4 (0.0%)
HOSPICE 3 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 2 (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.