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Mesh, Surgical, Synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Apical Vaginal And Uterine Prolapse, Transabdominally Placed

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2006–2026

What the Data Shows About Mesh, Surgical, Synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Apical Vaginal And Uterine Prolapse, Transabdominally Placed

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 4,747 adverse-event reports for Mesh, Surgical, Synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Apical Vaginal And Uterine Prolapse, Transabdominally Placed spanning the period from 2006 through 2026. Of these, 24 are classified as death reports, 4,654 as injury reports, and 65 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 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 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem topping the list at 899 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 17 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 2,272 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.

4,747
Total Reports
24
Death Reports
4,654
Injury Reports
65
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 4,654 (98.0%)
Malfunction 65 (1.4%)
Death 24 (0.5%)
3 (0.1%)
Other 1 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

Required Intervention 3,830 (76.8%)
Other 573 (11.5%)
166 (3.3%)
R 128 (2.6%)
Hospitalization 125 (2.5%)
O 59 (1.2%)
S 40 (0.8%)
Death 25 (0.5%)
Disability 24 (0.5%)
H 9 (0.2%)
L 8 (0.2%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 899
Migration 203
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 159
Insufficient Information 86
Migration or Expulsion of Device 82
Material Erosion 43
Material Protrusion/Extrusion 26
Patient-Device Incompatibility 23
Break 22
Device Appears to Trigger Rejection 20
Material Split, Cut or Torn 19
Defective Device 12
Missing Information 12
Torn Material 10
Material Twisted/Bent 7
Patient Device Interaction Problem 7
Degraded 6
Positioning Problem 6
Corroded 5
Detachment of Device or Device Component 5

Yearly Trend

06
2006: 1
11
2011: 7
12
2012: 160
13
2013: 2,272
14
2014: 267
15
2015: 448
16
2016: 156
17
2017: 75
18
2018: 145
19
2019: 347
20
2020: 153
21
2021: 292
22
2022: 113
23
2023: 101
24
2024: 113
25
2025: 81
26
2026: 16

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Event Locations

I 2,086 (43.9%)
1,822 (38.4%)
OTHER 598 (12.6%)
HOSPITAL 207 (4.4%)
NO INFORMATION 34 (0.7%)

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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.