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Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2007–2026

What the Data Shows About Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 5,047 adverse-event reports for Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing spanning the period from 2007 through 2026. Of these, 58 are classified as death reports, 4,795 as injury reports, and 187 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 Insufficient Information topping the list at 1,097 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 20 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 676 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 4 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.

5,047
Total Reports
58
Death Reports
4,795
Injury Reports
187
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 4,795 (95.0%)
Malfunction 187 (3.7%)
Death 58 (1.1%)
4 (0.1%)
Other 3 (0.1%)

Patient Outcomes

Hospitalization 3,464 (38.1%)
R 3,406 (37.5%)
Required Intervention 799 (8.8%)
H 561 (6.2%)
Other 466 (5.1%)
222 (2.4%)
Death 67 (0.7%)
O 54 (0.6%)
Disability 15 (0.2%)
S 11 (0.1%)
Life Threatening 8 (0.1%)
Congenital Anomaly 6 (0.1%)
L 2 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Insufficient Information 1,097
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 1,005
Device Dislodged or Dislocated 312
Fracture 233
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 214
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth 163
Migration or Expulsion of Device 154
Patient Device Interaction Problem 151
Loose or Intermittent Connection 83
Unstable 82
Naturally Worn 62
Break 59
Material Integrity Problem 50
Mechanical Problem 50
Migration 35
Unintended Movement 35
Loss of or Failure to Bond 28
Malposition of Device 28
Noise, Audible 28
Packaging Problem 18

Yearly Trend

07
2007: 2
08
2008: 11
09
2009: 46
10
2010: 51
11
2011: 143
12
2012: 109
13
2013: 158
14
2014: 229
15
2015: 590
16
2016: 532
17
2017: 676
18
2018: 251
19
2019: 518
20
2020: 189
21
2021: 234
22
2022: 281
23
2023: 274
24
2024: 263
25
2025: 448
26
2026: 42

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Event Locations

I 2,683 (53.2%)
2,311 (45.8%)
HOSPITAL 51 (1.0%)
NO INFORMATION 2 (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.