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Pacemaker Lead Adaptor

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1992–2026

What the Data Shows About Pacemaker Lead Adaptor

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 733 adverse-event reports for Pacemaker Lead Adaptor spanning the period from 1992 through 2026. Of these, 40 are classified as death reports, 454 as injury reports, and 227 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 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 127 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 75 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 12 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.

733
Total Reports
40
Death Reports
454
Injury Reports
227
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 454 (61.9%)
Malfunction 227 (31.0%)
Death 40 (5.5%)
7 (1.0%)
Other 5 (0.7%)

Patient Outcomes

Required Intervention 265 (27.7%)
R 158 (16.5%)
Hospitalization 156 (16.3%)
133 (13.9%)
Other 122 (12.7%)
Death 39 (4.1%)
L 35 (3.7%)
H 30 (3.1%)
Life Threatening 13 (1.4%)
O 2 (0.2%)
Invalid Data 2 (0.2%)
C 1 (0.1%)
S 1 (0.1%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 127
Over-Sensing 22
High Capture Threshold 18
High impedance 16
Signal Artifact/Noise 15
Ambient Noise Problem 10
Failure to Capture 9
Low impedance 9
Connection Problem 8
Impedance Problem 8
Insufficient Information 8
Fracture 7
Break 6
Capturing Problem 6
Device Sensing Problem 5
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 4
Degraded 4
Pacing Problem 4
Material Integrity Problem 3
Under-Sensing 3

Yearly Trend

92
1992: 21
93
1993: 48
94
1994: 75
95
1995: 30
96
1996: 17
97
1997: 26
98
1998: 13
99
1999: 4
00
2000: 4
01
2001: 9
02
2002: 6
03
2003: 6
04
2004: 7
05
2005: 5
06
2006: 5
07
2007: 8
08
2008: 8
09
2009: 8
10
2010: 36
11
2011: 18
12
2012: 19
13
2013: 30
14
2014: 21
15
2015: 41
16
2016: 20
17
2017: 16
18
2018: 29
19
2019: 34
20
2020: 19
21
2021: 23
22
2022: 25
23
2023: 28
24
2024: 35
25
2025: 32
26
2026: 7

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Event Locations

HOSPITAL 265 (36.2%)
229 (31.2%)
I 150 (20.5%)
OTHER 21 (2.9%)
UNKNOWN 21 (2.9%)
INVALID DATA 19 (2.6%)
HOME 11 (1.5%)
NOT APPLICABLE 6 (0.8%)
NO INFORMATION 5 (0.7%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 3 (0.4%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 2 (0.3%)
NURSING 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.