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Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1993–2026

What the Data Shows About Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 39,044 adverse-event reports for Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen spanning the period from 1993 through 2026. Of these, 65 are classified as death reports, 4,059 as injury reports, and 34,255 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 14 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 Failure to Deliver topping the list at 6,951 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 4,986 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 18 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.

39,044
Total Reports
65
Death Reports
4,059
Injury Reports
34,255
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 34,255 (87.7%)
Injury 4,059 (10.4%)
Other 538 (1.4%)
126 (0.3%)
Death 65 (0.2%)
No answer provided 1 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

24,625 (62.6%)
Other 11,713 (29.8%)
Required Intervention 2,109 (5.4%)
Hospitalization 380 (1.0%)
R 237 (0.6%)
O 82 (0.2%)
Death 78 (0.2%)
Disability 38 (0.1%)
Life Threatening 37 (0.1%)
S 29 (0.1%)
H 18 (0.0%)
L 14 (0.0%)
D 5 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 3 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Failure to Deliver 6,951
Break 4,057
Complete Blockage 3,386
Leak/Splash 3,270
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material 2,094
Misconnection 1,124
Defective Device 1,108
Fluid/Blood Leak 1,097
Detachment of Device or Device Component 918
Device Markings/Labelling Problem 855
Difficult or Delayed Activation 825
Defective Component 597
Detachment Of Device Component 535
Product Quality Problem 519
Material Protrusion/Extrusion 503
Material Twisted/Bent 498
Packaging Problem 484
Component Missing 408
Contamination 353
Crack 346

Yearly Trend

93
1993: 3
94
1994: 14
95
1995: 16
96
1996: 51
97
1997: 89
98
1998: 80
99
1999: 59
00
2000: 45
01
2001: 110
02
2002: 125
03
2003: 148
04
2004: 199
05
2005: 182
06
2006: 236
07
2007: 208
08
2008: 177
09
2009: 263
10
2010: 249
11
2011: 240
12
2012: 215
13
2013: 255
14
2014: 287
15
2015: 567
16
2016: 941
17
2017: 1,547
18
2018: 2,398
19
2019: 4,896
20
2020: 4,245
21
2021: 4,532
22
2022: 4,885
23
2023: 4,986
24
2024: 4,053
25
2025: 2,491
26
2026: 252

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Event Locations

19,228 (49.2%)
I 16,831 (43.1%)
HOSPITAL 1,292 (3.3%)
NO INFORMATION 654 (1.7%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 297 (0.8%)
OTHER 259 (0.7%)
HOME 202 (0.5%)
NOT APPLICABLE 92 (0.2%)
UNKNOWN 79 (0.2%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 33 (0.1%)
INVALID DATA 32 (0.1%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 29 (0.1%)
NURSING HOME 7 (0.0%)
CLINIC - WALK IN, OTHER 4 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT CLINIC/SURGERY 2 (0.0%)
AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER 1 (0.0%)
LABORATORY 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.