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Ring, Annuloplasty

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1994–2026

What the Data Shows About Ring, Annuloplasty

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 9,471 adverse-event reports for Ring, Annuloplasty spanning the period from 1994 through 2026. Of these, 777 are classified as death reports, 8,340 as injury reports, and 184 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 Insufficient Information topping the list at 2,204 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 1,288 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 10 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.

9,471
Total Reports
777
Death Reports
8,340
Injury Reports
184
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 8,340 (88.1%)
Death 777 (8.2%)
Malfunction 184 (1.9%)
Other 148 (1.6%)
22 (0.2%)

Patient Outcomes

Required Intervention 7,107 (61.0%)
R 1,301 (11.2%)
Hospitalization 1,154 (9.9%)
Death 781 (6.7%)
H 547 (4.7%)
L 289 (2.5%)
212 (1.8%)
Life Threatening 157 (1.3%)
Other 49 (0.4%)
S 17 (0.1%)
O 16 (0.1%)
D 8 (0.1%)
Congenital Anomaly 8 (0.1%)
Disability 2 (0.0%)
Invalid Data 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Insufficient Information 2,204
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 961
Patient Device Interaction Problem 335
Intravalvular regurgitation 182
Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size 173
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 100
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 53
Material Separation 53
Gradient Increase 48
Lack of Effect 44
Incomplete Coaptation 40
Perivalvular Leak 40
Backflow 30
Device Stenosis 27
Patient-Device Incompatibility 26
Detachment of Device or Device Component 24
Fluid/Blood Leak 21
No Apparent Adverse Event 21
Break 20
Leak/Splash 20

Yearly Trend

94
1994: 2
96
1996: 47
97
1997: 105
98
1998: 130
99
1999: 174
00
2000: 191
01
2001: 195
02
2002: 154
03
2003: 84
04
2004: 124
05
2005: 295
06
2006: 286
07
2007: 261
08
2008: 1,288
09
2009: 973
10
2010: 630
11
2011: 321
12
2012: 90
13
2013: 97
14
2014: 73
15
2015: 145
16
2016: 347
17
2017: 379
18
2018: 378
19
2019: 349
20
2020: 340
21
2021: 423
22
2022: 372
23
2023: 324
24
2024: 407
25
2025: 425
26
2026: 62

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Event Locations

HOSPITAL 4,889 (51.6%)
I 2,255 (23.8%)
2,160 (22.8%)
OTHER 135 (1.4%)
OPERATING ROOM 10 (0.1%)
NO INFORMATION 6 (0.1%)
HOME 5 (0.1%)
INVALID DATA 5 (0.1%)
UNKNOWN 5 (0.1%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL 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.