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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1993–2026

What the Data Shows About Rongeur, Manual

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 476 adverse-event reports for Rongeur, Manual spanning the period from 1993 through 2026. Of these, 1 is classified as a death report, 82 as injury reports, and 328 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 7 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 95 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 34 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 47 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 7 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.

476
Total Reports
1
Death Reports
82
Injury Reports
328
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 328 (68.9%)
Injury 82 (17.2%)
Other 58 (12.2%)
7 (1.5%)
Death 1 (0.2%)

Patient Outcomes

245 (51.3%)
Other 129 (27.0%)
Required Intervention 90 (18.8%)
R 6 (1.3%)
Hospitalization 5 (1.0%)
Death 2 (0.4%)
Life Threatening 1 (0.2%)

Top Product Problems

Break 95
Fracture 24
Detachment of Device or Device Component 19
Detachment Of Device Component 11
Device Fell 8
Dent in Material 7
Inadequate Service 7
Material Fragmentation 7
Failure to Cut 6
Bent 5
Component Falling 5
Maintenance Does Not Comply To Manufacturers Recommendations 5
Material Separation 5
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 4
Misassembly by Users 4
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 3
Device Handling Problem 3
Difficult to Advance 3
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 3
Physical Resistance/Sticking 3

Yearly Trend

93
1993: 2
94
1994: 1
95
1995: 1
96
1996: 2
97
1997: 13
98
1998: 4
99
1999: 9
00
2000: 13
01
2001: 7
02
2002: 19
03
2003: 23
04
2004: 17
05
2005: 5
06
2006: 3
07
2007: 4
08
2008: 5
09
2009: 6
10
2010: 10
11
2011: 31
12
2012: 47
13
2013: 20
14
2014: 15
15
2015: 25
16
2016: 34
17
2017: 25
18
2018: 29
19
2019: 24
20
2020: 25
21
2021: 12
22
2022: 13
23
2023: 10
24
2024: 9
25
2025: 10
26
2026: 3

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Event Locations

242 (50.8%)
I 124 (26.1%)
HOSPITAL 90 (18.9%)
NO INFORMATION 12 (2.5%)
INVALID DATA 6 (1.3%)
OTHER 1 (0.2%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 1 (0.2%)

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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.