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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1992–2026

What the Data Shows About Pump, Breast, Powered

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 5,540 adverse-event reports for Pump, Breast, Powered spanning the period from 1992 through 2026. Of these, 2 are classified as death reports, 2,356 as injury reports, and 3,070 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 Decrease in Suction topping the list at 549 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 30 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 1,036 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 9 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.

5,540
Total Reports
2
Death Reports
2,356
Injury Reports
3,070
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 3,070 (55.4%)
Injury 2,356 (42.5%)
Other 72 (1.3%)
40 (0.7%)
Death 2 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

3,388 (60.9%)
Other 2,060 (37.0%)
Required Intervention 49 (0.9%)
Hospitalization 23 (0.4%)
R 14 (0.3%)
O 9 (0.2%)
Disability 8 (0.1%)
Life Threatening 5 (0.1%)
S 3 (0.1%)
L 2 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 2 (0.0%)
Death 2 (0.0%)
H 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Decrease in Suction 549
Suction Problem 264
Patient Device Interaction Problem 233
Break 141
Fluid/Blood Leak 105
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 98
Noise, Audible 79
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 77
Failure to Power Up 58
Insufficient Information 58
Crack 53
Power Problem 40
Sparking 36
Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size 34
Smoking 30
Patient-Device Incompatibility 28
Suction Failure 28
Fitting Problem 22
Detachment Of Device Component 21
Fire 20

Yearly Trend

92
1992: 1
96
1996: 1
97
1997: 7
99
1999: 5
00
2000: 6
01
2001: 7
02
2002: 9
03
2003: 2
04
2004: 1
05
2005: 10
06
2006: 4
07
2007: 2
08
2008: 2
10
2010: 88
11
2011: 240
12
2012: 685
13
2013: 837
14
2014: 1,036
15
2015: 496
16
2016: 373
17
2017: 437
18
2018: 291
19
2019: 168
20
2020: 168
21
2021: 119
22
2022: 154
23
2023: 200
24
2024: 118
25
2025: 70
26
2026: 3

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Event Locations

3,701 (66.8%)
I 1,729 (31.2%)
NO INFORMATION 45 (0.8%)
HOME 27 (0.5%)
HOSPITAL 17 (0.3%)
UNKNOWN 17 (0.3%)
OTHER 2 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
PUBLIC VENUE 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.