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Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1994–2026

What the Data Shows About Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 42,097 adverse-event reports for Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument spanning the period from 1994 through 2026. Of these, 101 are classified as death reports, 2,886 as injury reports, and 38,848 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 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 Mechanical Problem topping the list at 4,406 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 32 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 6,062 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 10 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.

42,097
Total Reports
101
Death Reports
2,886
Injury Reports
38,848
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 38,848 (92.3%)
Injury 2,886 (6.9%)
Other 134 (0.3%)
128 (0.3%)
Death 101 (0.2%)

Patient Outcomes

38,484 (91.2%)
Required Intervention 1,556 (3.7%)
Other 1,312 (3.1%)
R 205 (0.5%)
Hospitalization 185 (0.4%)
Death 106 (0.3%)
O 86 (0.2%)
Disability 74 (0.2%)
S 63 (0.1%)
H 46 (0.1%)
Life Threatening 46 (0.1%)
L 11 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 6 (0.0%)
D 3 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Mechanical Problem 4,406
Imprecision 4,233
Application Program Freezes, Becomes Nonfunctional 3,143
Human-Device Interface Problem 2,998
Application Program Problem 2,594
Communication or Transmission Problem 2,511
Device Sensing Problem 2,454
Material Integrity Problem 2,235
Display or Visual Feedback Problem 2,200
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 1,817
Computer Software Problem 1,677
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings 1,487
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 1,378
Environmental Compatibility Problem 1,317
Application Interface Becomes Non-Functional Or Program Exits Abnormally 968
Use of Device Problem 906
Output Problem 728
Connection Problem 694
Device Stops Intermittently 597
Material Deformation 559

Yearly Trend

94
1994: 1
96
1996: 3
97
1997: 12
98
1998: 5
99
1999: 4
00
2000: 6
01
2001: 6
02
2002: 7
03
2003: 7
04
2004: 12
05
2005: 22
06
2006: 32
07
2007: 49
08
2008: 53
09
2009: 96
10
2010: 299
11
2011: 1,725
12
2012: 986
13
2013: 1,290
14
2014: 1,606
15
2015: 1,767
16
2016: 1,829
17
2017: 3,502
18
2018: 4,439
19
2019: 6,062
20
2020: 3,480
21
2021: 2,827
22
2022: 1,929
23
2023: 2,510
24
2024: 3,755
25
2025: 3,484
26
2026: 292

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Event Locations

I 22,702 (53.9%)
19,157 (45.5%)
HOSPITAL 137 (0.3%)
OTHER 50 (0.1%)
NO INFORMATION 30 (0.1%)
NOT APPLICABLE 9 (0.0%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 4 (0.0%)
UNKNOWN 4 (0.0%)
INVALID DATA 3 (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.