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Pump, Infusion, Pca

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1992–2026

What the Data Shows About Pump, Infusion, Pca

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 31,340 adverse-event reports for Pump, Infusion, Pca spanning the period from 1992 through 2026. Of these, 221 are classified as death reports, 855 as injury reports, and 29,894 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 Break topping the list at 6,483 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 6,443 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 13 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.

31,340
Total Reports
221
Death Reports
855
Injury Reports
29,894
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 29,894 (95.4%)
Injury 855 (2.7%)
Other 283 (0.9%)
Death 221 (0.7%)
87 (0.3%)

Patient Outcomes

29,055 (91.9%)
Other 1,094 (3.5%)
Required Intervention 374 (1.2%)
R 341 (1.1%)
Life Threatening 335 (1.1%)
Death 217 (0.7%)
Hospitalization 96 (0.3%)
L 42 (0.1%)
S 18 (0.1%)
O 9 (0.0%)
H 5 (0.0%)
Invalid Data 5 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 4 (0.0%)
Disability 4 (0.0%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Break 6,483
Crack 4,776
Corroded 4,055
Device Markings/Labelling Problem 3,945
Failure to Align 2,519
Contamination 1,812
Deformation Due to Compressive Stress 1,740
Device Sensing Problem 1,557
Device Alarm System 1,540
Failure to Infuse 1,345
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 997
Inaccurate Delivery 922
Physical Resistance/Sticking 888
No Apparent Adverse Event 773
Degraded 757
Naturally Worn 742
Failure to Calibrate 699
Failure to Sense 635
Circuit Failure 590
Display Difficult to Read 580

Yearly Trend

92
1992: 32
93
1993: 31
94
1994: 53
95
1995: 51
96
1996: 108
97
1997: 162
98
1998: 117
99
1999: 101
00
2000: 170
01
2001: 162
02
2002: 468
03
2003: 1,573
04
2004: 269
05
2005: 249
06
2006: 132
07
2007: 81
08
2008: 237
09
2009: 153
10
2010: 219
11
2011: 245
12
2012: 446
13
2013: 453
14
2014: 382
15
2015: 99
16
2016: 57
17
2017: 44
18
2018: 256
19
2019: 132
20
2020: 2,331
21
2021: 3,776
22
2022: 6,443
23
2023: 3,984
24
2024: 4,560
25
2025: 3,329
26
2026: 435

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Event Locations

24,646 (78.6%)
I 5,369 (17.1%)
HOSPITAL 1,053 (3.4%)
NO INFORMATION 77 (0.2%)
INVALID DATA 58 (0.2%)
HOME 53 (0.2%)
UNKNOWN 31 (0.1%)
OTHER 26 (0.1%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 17 (0.1%)
NURSING HOME 6 (0.0%)
NOT APPLICABLE 2 (0.0%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 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.