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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1992–2026

What the Data Shows About Stimulator, Muscle, Powered

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 673 adverse-event reports for Stimulator, Muscle, Powered spanning the period from 1992 through 2026. Of these, 1 is classified as a death report, 345 as injury reports, and 178 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 11 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 12 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 35 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 213 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 13 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.

673
Total Reports
1
Death Reports
345
Injury Reports
178
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 345 (51.3%)
Malfunction 178 (26.4%)
Other 125 (18.6%)
24 (3.6%)
Death 1 (0.1%)

Patient Outcomes

Other 381 (54.3%)
162 (23.1%)
Required Intervention 103 (14.7%)
Disability 15 (2.1%)
Hospitalization 13 (1.9%)
R 10 (1.4%)
S 7 (1.0%)
O 6 (0.9%)
Life Threatening 3 (0.4%)
L 1 (0.1%)
Death 1 (0.1%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 12
Use of Device Problem 7
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 5
Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 4
Intermittent Energy Output 4
Patient Device Interaction Problem 4
Patient-Device Incompatibility 4
Electrical /Electronic Property Problem 3
Melted 3
Crack 2
Energy Output Problem 2
Insufficient Information 2
No Apparent Adverse Event 2
Output Problem 2
Product Quality Problem 2
Unintended Electrical Shock 2
Break 1
Connection Problem 1
Defective Device 1
Device Displays Incorrect Message 1

Yearly Trend

92
1992: 1
93
1993: 1
94
1994: 8
95
1995: 7
96
1996: 7
97
1997: 10
98
1998: 2
99
1999: 3
00
2000: 6
01
2001: 14
02
2002: 44
03
2003: 13
04
2004: 9
05
2005: 4
06
2006: 11
07
2007: 11
08
2008: 213
09
2009: 150
10
2010: 14
11
2011: 25
12
2012: 16
13
2013: 6
14
2014: 19
15
2015: 11
16
2016: 8
17
2017: 2
18
2018: 3
19
2019: 10
20
2020: 13
21
2021: 3
22
2022: 4
23
2023: 8
24
2024: 5
25
2025: 10
26
2026: 2

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Event Locations

497 (73.8%)
HOME 38 (5.6%)
HOSPITAL 32 (4.8%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 27 (4.0%)
I 23 (3.4%)
UNKNOWN 22 (3.3%)
NO INFORMATION 16 (2.4%)
OTHER 7 (1.0%)
INVALID DATA 6 (0.9%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 2 (0.3%)
NOT APPLICABLE 1 (0.1%)
NURSING HOME 1 (0.1%)
REHABILITATION CENTER 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.