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Sensor, Glucose, Invasive

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 Sensor, Glucose, Invasive

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 280,884 adverse-event reports for Sensor, Glucose, Invasive spanning the period from 1992 through 2026. Of these, 320 are classified as death reports, 13,594 as injury reports, and 266,483 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 14 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 Wireless Communication Problem topping the list at 56,944 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 23 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 97,215 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 9 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.

280,884
Total Reports
320
Death Reports
13,594
Injury Reports
266,483
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 266,483 (94.9%)
Injury 13,594 (4.8%)
Other 419 (0.1%)
Death 320 (0.1%)
68 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

254,521 (90.3%)
Other 17,146 (6.1%)
Hospitalization 7,299 (2.6%)
Required Intervention 932 (0.3%)
O 720 (0.3%)
Death 395 (0.1%)
Life Threatening 292 (0.1%)
R 185 (0.1%)
Congenital Anomaly 143 (0.1%)
Disability 123 (0.0%)
H 102 (0.0%)
S 75 (0.0%)
L 60 (0.0%)
D 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Wireless Communication Problem 56,944
Device Displays Incorrect Message 42,857
Invalid Sensing 25,579
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 20,842
Use of Device Problem 15,091
No Audible Alarm 9,417
Communication or Transmission Problem 7,268
Imprecision 5,629
Defective Alarm 5,359
Battery Problem 3,985
Computer Software Problem 3,473
Inappropriate or Unexpected Reset 3,151
Device Inoperable 2,410
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 1,985
Display or Visual Feedback Problem 1,660
Break 1,498
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings 1,236
Component Missing 1,220
Detachment Of Device Component 1,153
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 1,035

Yearly Trend

92
1992: 1
04
2004: 1
06
2006: 1
07
2007: 14
08
2008: 20
09
2009: 127
10
2010: 4,957
11
2011: 6,450
12
2012: 1,821
13
2013: 683
14
2014: 36,209
15
2015: 39,944
16
2016: 97,215
17
2017: 48,848
18
2018: 9,085
19
2019: 2,127
20
2020: 935
21
2021: 590
22
2022: 10,571
23
2023: 13,882
24
2024: 4,138
25
2025: 2,835
26
2026: 430

Related Entities for Sensor, Glucose, Invasive

Event Locations

I 177,015 (63.0%)
101,330 (36.1%)
HOME 1,318 (0.5%)
NO INFORMATION 820 (0.3%)
OTHER 334 (0.1%)
HOSPITAL 48 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 11 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 5 (0.0%)
NURSING HOME 3 (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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