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Stimulator, Nerve

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1992–2026

What the Data Shows About Stimulator, Nerve

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 4,827 adverse-event reports for Stimulator, Nerve spanning the period from 1992 through 2026. Of these, 11 are classified as death reports, 766 as injury reports, and 4,024 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 12 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 1,199 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 1,155 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 8 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.

4,827
Total Reports
11
Death Reports
766
Injury Reports
4,024
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 4,024 (83.4%)
Injury 766 (15.9%)
Other 15 (0.3%)
11 (0.2%)
Death 11 (0.2%)

Patient Outcomes

4,008 (81.7%)
Required Intervention 391 (8.0%)
Other 270 (5.5%)
Disability 59 (1.2%)
Hospitalization 44 (0.9%)
Life Threatening 39 (0.8%)
R 36 (0.7%)
S 16 (0.3%)
O 15 (0.3%)
Death 10 (0.2%)
L 9 (0.2%)
H 8 (0.2%)

Top Product Problems

Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings 1,199
Use of Device Problem 566
Unintended Deflation 382
False Negative Result 303
Inappropriate Audible Prompt/Feedback 237
Device Sensing Problem 177
Failure to Sense 165
Break 124
Obstruction of Flow 105
Unable to Obtain Readings 101
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 99
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 96
Leak/Splash 95
Failure to Power Up 64
Noise, Audible 64
False Positive Result 58
Sensing Intermittently 48
Inflation Problem 41
Connection Problem 39
Application Program Freezes, Becomes Nonfunctional 36

Yearly Trend

92
1992: 1
94
1994: 1
97
1997: 2
98
1998: 1
00
2000: 9
01
2001: 5
02
2002: 2
04
2004: 3
05
2005: 1
06
2006: 5
07
2007: 5
08
2008: 5
09
2009: 22
10
2010: 26
11
2011: 55
12
2012: 187
13
2013: 270
14
2014: 137
15
2015: 202
16
2016: 145
17
2017: 117
18
2018: 250
19
2019: 314
20
2020: 238
21
2021: 197
22
2022: 247
23
2023: 390
24
2024: 748
25
2025: 1,155
26
2026: 87

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Event Locations

3,121 (64.7%)
I 1,532 (31.7%)
HOSPITAL 141 (2.9%)
NO INFORMATION 21 (0.4%)
OTHER 5 (0.1%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 3 (0.1%)
OPERATING ROOM 2 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 2 (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.