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Stimulator, Electrical, Evoked Response

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1994–2026

What the Data Shows About Stimulator, Electrical, Evoked Response

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 2,795 adverse-event reports for Stimulator, Electrical, Evoked Response spanning the period from 1994 through 2026. Of these, 1 is classified as a death report, 109 as injury reports, and 2,670 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 13 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 Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings topping the list at 1,269 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 28 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 1,042 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.

2,795
Total Reports
1
Death Reports
109
Injury Reports
2,670
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 2,670 (95.5%)
Injury 109 (3.9%)
Other 12 (0.4%)
3 (0.1%)
Death 1 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

2,506 (94.2%)
Other 83 (3.1%)
Required Intervention 24 (0.9%)
Disability 14 (0.5%)
Hospitalization 7 (0.3%)
S 6 (0.2%)
H 4 (0.2%)
R 4 (0.2%)
L 3 (0.1%)
O 3 (0.1%)
Life Threatening 3 (0.1%)
Death 2 (0.1%)
Congenital Anomaly 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings 1,269
Use of Device Problem 388
Inappropriate Audible Prompt/Feedback 240
False Negative Result 225
Failure to Power Up 121
False Positive Result 99
Computer Software Problem 91
Unable to Obtain Readings 69
Connection Problem 62
Incomplete or Inadequate Connection 56
Application Program Freezes, Becomes Nonfunctional 52
Problem with Software Installation 50
Break 45
Signal Artifact/Noise 42
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 41
Device Sensing Problem 38
Battery Problem 33
Electrical /Electronic Property Problem 31
Sensing Intermittently 22
Failure to Sense 21

Yearly Trend

94
1994: 3
97
1997: 2
99
1999: 1
02
2002: 1
03
2003: 3
04
2004: 1
05
2005: 2
06
2006: 2
07
2007: 2
08
2008: 1
09
2009: 1
10
2010: 4
11
2011: 10
12
2012: 44
13
2013: 89
14
2014: 25
15
2015: 22
16
2016: 20
17
2017: 60
18
2018: 58
19
2019: 94
20
2020: 65
21
2021: 55
22
2022: 45
23
2023: 150
24
2024: 854
25
2025: 1,042
26
2026: 139

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Event Locations

2,407 (86.1%)
I 289 (10.3%)
HOSPITAL 80 (2.9%)
NO INFORMATION 12 (0.4%)
INVALID DATA 2 (0.1%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
OTHER 1 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
UNKNOWN 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.