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Stimulator, Electrical, Implanted, For Parkinsonian Tremor

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 · 1999–2026

What the Data Shows About Stimulator, Electrical, Implanted, For Parkinsonian Tremor

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 51,502 adverse-event reports for Stimulator, Electrical, Implanted, For Parkinsonian Tremor spanning the period from 1999 through 2026. Of these, 712 are classified as death reports, 24,654 as injury reports, and 25,907 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 7,761 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 4,494 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.

51,502
Total Reports
712
Death Reports
24,654
Injury Reports
25,907
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 25,907 (50.3%)
Injury 24,654 (47.9%)
Death 712 (1.4%)
Other 192 (0.4%)
37 (0.1%)

Patient Outcomes

25,375 (46.4%)
Required Intervention 14,841 (27.1%)
Other 6,845 (12.5%)
Hospitalization 3,299 (6.0%)
R 2,074 (3.8%)
Death 713 (1.3%)
O 533 (1.0%)
H 256 (0.5%)
Life Threatening 243 (0.4%)
L 221 (0.4%)
Disability 128 (0.2%)
S 117 (0.2%)
D 15 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 10 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 7,761
High impedance 4,634
Battery Problem 3,317
Connection Problem 2,672
Failure to Deliver Energy 2,296
Charging Problem 2,293
Material Integrity Problem 2,260
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 2,233
Insufficient Information 2,091
Communication or Transmission Problem 1,617
Low impedance 1,608
Break 1,552
Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 1,271
Unintended Collision 866
Impedance Problem 835
Electromagnetic Compatibility Problem 833
Component Misassembled 828
Device Displays Incorrect Message 799
Migration or Expulsion of Device 797
Energy Output Problem 791

Yearly Trend

99
1999: 2
00
2000: 1
01
2001: 23
02
2002: 10
03
2003: 25
04
2004: 77
05
2005: 77
06
2006: 169
07
2007: 710
08
2008: 1,450
09
2009: 1,315
10
2010: 1,532
11
2011: 1,597
12
2012: 2,382
13
2013: 2,845
14
2014: 2,621
15
2015: 3,088
16
2016: 3,560
17
2017: 3,561
18
2018: 4,494
19
2019: 2,817
20
2020: 2,673
21
2021: 2,427
22
2022: 2,257
23
2023: 3,489
24
2024: 4,382
25
2025: 3,424
26
2026: 494

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Event Locations

23,539 (45.7%)
I 21,396 (41.5%)
OTHER 5,862 (11.4%)
UNKNOWN 473 (0.9%)
HOSPITAL 132 (0.3%)
NO INFORMATION 72 (0.1%)
HOME 25 (0.0%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 2 (0.0%)
OUTDOORS 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.

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