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Pump, Infusion, Insulin

Adverse-event figures are drawn from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) MAUDE database, refreshed March 2026, see our methodology.

Open-data reference.

FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1992–2026

What the Data Shows About Pump, Infusion, Insulin

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 534,449 adverse-event reports for Pump, Infusion, Insulin spanning the period from 1992 through 2026. Of these, 1,407 are classified as death reports, 95,739 as injury reports, and 435,521 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 15 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 Unintended Movement topping the list at 38,618 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 69,136 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 24 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.

534,449
Total Reports
1,407
Death Reports
95,739
Injury Reports
435,521
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 435,521 (81.5%)
Injury 95,739 (17.9%)
Death 1,407 (0.3%)
1,068 (0.2%)
Other 714 (0.1%)

Patient Outcomes

438,972 (79.6%)
Hospitalization 41,385 (7.5%)
Other 31,513 (5.7%)
R 12,581 (2.3%)
Required Intervention 11,009 (2.0%)
Life Threatening 9,767 (1.8%)
L 2,807 (0.5%)
Death 1,409 (0.3%)
O 1,054 (0.2%)
H 626 (0.1%)
S 113 (0.0%)
Disability 64 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 11 (0.0%)
D 8 (0.0%)
Invalid Data 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Unintended Movement 38,618
Material Twisted/Bent 34,290
Loss of or Failure to Bond 23,843
Insufficient Information 18,732
Device Displays Incorrect Message 16,972
Pumping Stopped 16,920
Mechanical Problem 14,829
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 12,087
Failure to Fire 11,298
Incorrect Measurement 9,848
Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem 9,717
Fluid/Blood Leak 8,919
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 8,697
Difficult to Insert 8,545
Obstruction of Flow 6,760
Battery Problem 6,587
Premature Activation 6,521
Charging Problem 6,419
Occlusion Within Device 6,239
Failure to Prime 5,394

Yearly Trend

92
1992: 4
93
1993: 1
94
1994: 7
95
1995: 6
96
1996: 61
97
1997: 170
98
1998: 204
99
1999: 294
00
2000: 341
01
2001: 598
02
2002: 1,001
03
2003: 2,105
04
2004: 3,299
05
2005: 3,209
06
2006: 4,099
07
2007: 5,110
08
2008: 5,711
09
2009: 9,471
10
2010: 10,174
11
2011: 12,854
12
2012: 18,365
13
2013: 30,055
14
2014: 49,181
15
2015: 69,136
16
2016: 56,584
17
2017: 44,472
18
2018: 32,652
19
2019: 29,027
20
2020: 32,588
21
2021: 31,522
22
2022: 28,225
23
2023: 21,972
24
2024: 18,228
25
2025: 12,151
26
2026: 1,572

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Event Locations

255,443 (47.8%)
I 254,928 (47.7%)
OTHER 10,974 (2.1%)
HOME 4,727 (0.9%)
NOT APPLICABLE 2,965 (0.6%)
U 2,918 (0.5%)
NO INFORMATION 2,009 (0.4%)
HOSPITAL 150 (0.0%)
UNKNOWN 148 (0.0%)
INVALID DATA 96 (0.0%)
SCHOOL 35 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 10 (0.0%)
LABORATORY 9 (0.0%)
OUTDOORS 9 (0.0%)
CLINIC - WALK IN, OTHER 6 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 6 (0.0%)
PUBLIC VENUE 4 (0.0%)
NURSING HOME 3 (0.0%)
PUBLIC BUILDING 2 (0.0%)
REHABILITATION CENTER 2 (0.0%)
STREET 2 (0.0%)
AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
PARK 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.

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