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Orthopedic Tray

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2012–2026

What the Data Shows About Orthopedic Tray

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 546 adverse-event reports for Orthopedic Tray spanning the period from 2012 through 2026. Of these, 0 are classified as death reports, 259 as injury reports, and 283 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 4 distinct event types and 7 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 Break topping the list at 77 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 13 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 133 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 8 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.

546
Total Reports
0
Death Reports
259
Injury Reports
283
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 283 (51.8%)
Injury 259 (47.4%)
3 (0.5%)
No answer provided 1 (0.2%)

Patient Outcomes

Other 285 (51.2%)
171 (30.7%)
Required Intervention 80 (14.4%)
Hospitalization 9 (1.6%)
R 8 (1.4%)
H 2 (0.4%)
S 2 (0.4%)

Top Product Problems

Break 77
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 67
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 56
Material Integrity Problem 38
Contamination 31
Contamination /Decontamination Problem 24
Fracture 17
Component Missing 15
Insufficient Information 15
No Apparent Adverse Event 15
Material Fragmentation 14
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material 13
Use of Device Problem 10
Delivered as Unsterile Product 9
Detachment of Device or Device Component 9
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 8
Material Puncture/Hole 7
Packaging Problem 7
Fire 6
Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem 6

Yearly Trend

12
2012: 2
15
2015: 2
16
2016: 1
17
2017: 16
18
2018: 59
19
2019: 78
20
2020: 38
21
2021: 40
22
2022: 27
23
2023: 44
24
2024: 133
25
2025: 85
26
2026: 21

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Event Locations

251 (46.0%)
HOSPITAL 157 (28.8%)
I 103 (18.9%)
NO INFORMATION 22 (4.0%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 7 (1.3%)
OTHER 3 (0.5%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 2 (0.4%)
HOME 1 (0.2%)

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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.