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Stimulator, Electrical, Implantable, For Incontinence

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 · 1992–2026

What the Data Shows About Stimulator, Electrical, Implantable, For Incontinence

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 79,738 adverse-event reports for Stimulator, Electrical, Implantable, For Incontinence spanning the period from 1992 through 2026. Of these, 80 are classified as death reports, 38,635 as injury reports, and 40,807 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 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem topping the list at 13,008 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 30 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 8,097 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.

79,738
Total Reports
80
Death Reports
38,635
Injury Reports
40,807
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 40,807 (51.2%)
Injury 38,635 (48.5%)
Other 201 (0.3%)
Death 80 (0.1%)
15 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

40,387 (48.9%)
Required Intervention 30,120 (36.4%)
Other 6,534 (7.9%)
Hospitalization 2,280 (2.8%)
R 2,026 (2.5%)
O 449 (0.5%)
H 411 (0.5%)
Life Threatening 128 (0.2%)
S 77 (0.1%)
Disability 77 (0.1%)
Death 76 (0.1%)
L 67 (0.1%)
Congenital Anomaly 11 (0.0%)
D 2 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 13,008
Insufficient Information 9,844
Failure to Deliver Energy 8,013
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 7,894
Migration or Expulsion of Device 7,553
Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 5,056
Unintended Collision 4,197
Energy Output Problem 3,942
Communication or Transmission Problem 3,866
Break 3,562
Battery Problem 3,492
Electromagnetic Compatibility Problem 2,994
Therapy Delivered to Incorrect Body Area 2,815
Failure to Interrogate 2,603
High impedance 2,517
Electromagnetic Interference 2,187
Malposition of Device 1,786
Device Displays Incorrect Message 1,537
Intermittent Continuity 1,353
Patient Device Interaction Problem 1,347

Yearly Trend

92
1992: 1
96
1996: 1
99
1999: 1
00
2000: 1
01
2001: 10
02
2002: 5
03
2003: 16
04
2004: 57
05
2005: 62
06
2006: 59
07
2007: 168
08
2008: 724
09
2009: 1,010
10
2010: 1,424
11
2011: 1,610
12
2012: 2,815
13
2013: 3,736
14
2014: 4,603
15
2015: 5,977
16
2016: 7,083
17
2017: 8,097
18
2018: 5,737
19
2019: 4,772
20
2020: 4,118
21
2021: 4,479
22
2022: 4,318
23
2023: 5,056
24
2024: 5,773
25
2025: 7,046
26
2026: 979

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Event Locations

37,789 (47.4%)
I 37,117 (46.5%)
OTHER 4,499 (5.6%)
NO INFORMATION 161 (0.2%)
HOSPITAL 81 (0.1%)
UNKNOWN 43 (0.1%)
NOT APPLICABLE 35 (0.0%)
HOME 9 (0.0%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 4 (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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