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Serology Tests Used For Infectious Disease Screening Of Blood And Plasma Donations

Adverse-event figures are drawn from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) MAUDE database, refreshed March 2026, see our methodology.

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2019–2026

What the Data Shows About Serology Tests Used For Infectious Disease Screening Of Blood And Plasma Donations

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 507 adverse-event reports for Serology Tests Used For Infectious Disease Screening Of Blood And Plasma Donations spanning the period from 2019 through 2026. Of these, 0 are classified as death reports, 125 as injury reports, and 382 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 2 distinct event types and 2 reported patient-outcome categories, giving a multi-dimensional view that goes beyond a single headline number. A total of 6 distinct product-problem codes appear in the reports, with False Positive Result topping the list at 456 reports. Reports are associated with 6 different manufacturers in the MAUDE record, reflecting both OEMs and repackagers of this device category.

Annual reporting volume is tracked across 8 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 155 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 2 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.

507
Total Reports
0
Death Reports
125
Injury Reports
382
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 382 (75.3%)
Injury 125 (24.7%)

Patient Outcomes

380 (75.2%)
Disability 125 (24.8%)

Top Product Problems

False Positive Result 456
False Negative Result 47
Non Reproducible Results 3
High Test Results 2
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings 2
Low Test Results 1

Yearly Trend

19
2019: 4
20
2020: 26
21
2021: 93
22
2022: 116
23
2023: 155
24
2024: 45
25
2025: 61
26
2026: 7

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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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