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Mesh, Surgical, Synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Stress Urinary Incontinence, Retropubic Or Transobturator

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2006–2026

What the Data Shows About Mesh, Surgical, Synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Stress Urinary Incontinence, Retropubic Or Transobturator

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 38,574 adverse-event reports for Mesh, Surgical, Synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Stress Urinary Incontinence, Retropubic Or Transobturator spanning the period from 2006 through 2026. Of these, 376 are classified as death reports, 37,565 as injury reports, and 597 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 6 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 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem topping the list at 7,181 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 18 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 19,083 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 9 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.

38,574
Total Reports
376
Death Reports
37,565
Injury Reports
597
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 37,565 (97.4%)
Malfunction 597 (1.5%)
Death 376 (1.0%)
25 (0.1%)
Other 10 (0.0%)
No answer provided 1 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

Required Intervention 29,701 (74.6%)
Other 6,140 (15.4%)
1,418 (3.6%)
R 808 (2.0%)
Hospitalization 564 (1.4%)
Death 377 (0.9%)
Disability 281 (0.7%)
S 232 (0.6%)
O 221 (0.6%)
L 32 (0.1%)
H 30 (0.1%)
Life Threatening 8 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 3 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 7,181
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 2,149
Migration 1,762
Migration or Expulsion of Device 510
Insufficient Information 418
Material Erosion 147
Positioning Problem 84
Material Integrity Problem 62
Patient-Device Incompatibility 61
Break 58
Detachment of Device or Device Component 54
Extrusion 43
Material Twisted/Bent 42
Material Protrusion/Extrusion 40
Material Split, Cut or Torn 39
Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem 38
Difficult to Advance 30
Device Appears to Trigger Rejection 28
Defective Device 24
Patient Device Interaction Problem 24

Yearly Trend

06
2006: 1
10
2010: 1
11
2011: 25
12
2012: 874
13
2013: 19,083
14
2014: 2,063
15
2015: 3,904
16
2016: 1,902
17
2017: 676
18
2018: 737
19
2019: 2,457
20
2020: 1,003
21
2021: 2,606
22
2022: 809
23
2023: 1,076
24
2024: 822
25
2025: 462
26
2026: 73

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Event Locations

I 18,918 (49.0%)
13,240 (34.3%)
OTHER 3,948 (10.2%)
HOSPITAL 1,812 (4.7%)
NO INFORMATION 647 (1.7%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 3 (0.0%)
HOME 3 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 2 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 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.