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Pump, Portable, Aspiration (Manual Or Powered)

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1992–2026

What the Data Shows About Pump, Portable, Aspiration (Manual Or Powered)

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 956 adverse-event reports for Pump, Portable, Aspiration (Manual Or Powered) spanning the period from 1992 through 2026. Of these, 28 are classified as death reports, 66 as injury reports, and 745 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 11 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 Battery Problem topping the list at 19 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 32 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 399 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.

956
Total Reports
28
Death Reports
66
Injury Reports
745
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 745 (77.9%)
Other 89 (9.3%)
Injury 66 (6.9%)
28 (2.9%)
Death 28 (2.9%)

Patient Outcomes

480 (48.7%)
Other 403 (40.9%)
Death 33 (3.4%)
Required Intervention 18 (1.8%)
Hospitalization 14 (1.4%)
O 13 (1.3%)
R 13 (1.3%)
Life Threatening 5 (0.5%)
L 4 (0.4%)
Congenital Anomaly 1 (0.1%)
Disability 1 (0.1%)

Top Product Problems

Battery Problem 19
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 13
Premature Discharge of Battery 12
Melted 7
Suction Failure 7
Thermal Decomposition of Device 7
Device Emits Odor 6
Gas/Air Leak 6
Nonstandard Device 6
Smoking 6
Break 5
Charging Problem 5
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 4
Failure to Run on Battery 4
Air Leak 3
Crack 3
Defective Device 3
Device Inoperable 3
Failure to Charge 3
Infusion or Flow Problem 3

Yearly Trend

92
1992: 4
94
1994: 3
97
1997: 2
98
1998: 6
99
1999: 7
00
2000: 6
01
2001: 11
02
2002: 8
03
2003: 6
04
2004: 5
05
2005: 10
06
2006: 14
07
2007: 13
08
2008: 5
09
2009: 14
10
2010: 178
11
2011: 62
12
2012: 47
13
2013: 18
14
2014: 399
15
2015: 15
16
2016: 25
17
2017: 4
18
2018: 17
19
2019: 14
20
2020: 10
21
2021: 9
22
2022: 7
23
2023: 8
24
2024: 13
25
2025: 13
26
2026: 3

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Event Locations

537 (56.2%)
HOSPITAL 308 (32.2%)
I 65 (6.8%)
OTHER 13 (1.4%)
HOME 12 (1.3%)
NO INFORMATION 6 (0.6%)
NOT APPLICABLE 4 (0.4%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 3 (0.3%)
UNKNOWN 3 (0.3%)
INVALID DATA 2 (0.2%)
NURSING HOME 2 (0.2%)
CLINIC - WALK IN, OTHER 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.