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Stimulator, Low Electric Field, Tumor Treatment

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 · 2012–2026

What the Data Shows About Stimulator, Low Electric Field, Tumor Treatment

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 680 adverse-event reports for Stimulator, Low Electric Field, Tumor Treatment spanning the period from 2012 through 2026. Of these, 26 are classified as death reports, 638 as injury reports, and 1 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 4 distinct event types and 9 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 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem topping the list at 608 reports. Reports are associated with 9 different manufacturers in the MAUDE record, reflecting both OEMs and repackagers of this device category.

Annual reporting volume is tracked across 15 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 245 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 5 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.

680
Total Reports
26
Death Reports
638
Injury Reports
1
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 638 (93.8%)
Death 26 (3.8%)
Other 15 (2.2%)
Malfunction 1 (0.1%)

Patient Outcomes

Required Intervention 382 (46.5%)
Hospitalization 183 (22.3%)
R 110 (13.4%)
Other 61 (7.4%)
H 36 (4.4%)
Death 27 (3.3%)
O 21 (2.6%)
Disability 1 (0.1%)
Life Threatening 1 (0.1%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 608
Connection Problem 1
Device-Device Incompatibility 1
Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 1
Insufficient Information 1
Use of Device Problem 1

Yearly Trend

12
2012: 12
13
2013: 22
14
2014: 11
15
2015: 23
16
2016: 9
17
2017: 12
18
2018: 23
19
2019: 21
20
2020: 30
21
2021: 32
22
2022: 26
23
2023: 29
24
2024: 156
25
2025: 245
26
2026: 29

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Event Locations

576 (84.7%)
I 98 (14.4%)
HOME 3 (0.4%)
NO INFORMATION 2 (0.3%)
HOSPITAL 1 (0.1%)

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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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