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Needle, Aspiration And Injection, Disposable

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1992–2026

What the Data Shows About Needle, Aspiration And Injection, Disposable

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 1,692 adverse-event reports for Needle, Aspiration And Injection, Disposable spanning the period from 1992 through 2026. Of these, 1 is classified as a death report, 284 as injury reports, and 1,365 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 12 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 Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material topping the list at 361 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 35 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 351 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.

1,692
Total Reports
1
Death Reports
284
Injury Reports
1,365
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 1,365 (80.7%)
Injury 284 (16.8%)
Other 29 (1.7%)
13 (0.8%)
Death 1 (0.1%)

Patient Outcomes

983 (56.5%)
Other 509 (29.2%)
Required Intervention 138 (7.9%)
Hospitalization 42 (2.4%)
R 32 (1.8%)
O 12 (0.7%)
H 9 (0.5%)
Disability 6 (0.3%)
Life Threatening 5 (0.3%)
L 2 (0.1%)
Death 2 (0.1%)
S 1 (0.1%)

Top Product Problems

Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material 361
Defective Component 226
Break 170
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 110
Contamination 67
Leak/Splash 62
Contamination /Decontamination Problem 54
Packaging Problem 32
Complete Blockage 29
Dull, Blunt 25
Fracture 23
Entrapment of Device 20
Detachment of Device or Device Component 18
Device Markings/Labelling Problem 16
Insufficient Information 15
Delivered as Unsterile Product 14
Detachment Of Device Component 12
Material Twisted/Bent 10
Connection Problem 9
Fluid/Blood Leak 8

Yearly Trend

92
1992: 3
93
1993: 3
94
1994: 16
95
1995: 13
96
1996: 4
97
1997: 6
98
1998: 13
99
1999: 10
00
2000: 10
01
2001: 13
02
2002: 7
03
2003: 7
04
2004: 13
05
2005: 5
06
2006: 9
07
2007: 12
08
2008: 32
09
2009: 20
10
2010: 18
11
2011: 9
12
2012: 24
13
2013: 33
14
2014: 24
15
2015: 32
16
2016: 45
17
2017: 85
18
2018: 122
19
2019: 153
20
2020: 102
21
2021: 108
22
2022: 74
23
2023: 118
24
2024: 181
25
2025: 351
26
2026: 17

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Event Locations

916 (54.1%)
I 544 (32.2%)
HOSPITAL 162 (9.6%)
NO INFORMATION 32 (1.9%)
OTHER 24 (1.4%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 7 (0.4%)
INVALID DATA 5 (0.3%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 1 (0.1%)
HOME 1 (0.1%)

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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.