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System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-Controlled

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1995–2026

What the Data Shows About System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-Controlled

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 412 adverse-event reports for System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-Controlled spanning the period from 1995 through 2026. Of these, 0 are classified as death reports, 115 as injury reports, and 208 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 20 distinct product-problem codes appear in the reports, with Break topping the list at 8 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 31 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 43 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.

412
Total Reports
0
Death Reports
115
Injury Reports
208
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 208 (50.5%)
Injury 115 (27.9%)
Other 71 (17.2%)
18 (4.4%)

Patient Outcomes

Other 164 (37.2%)
146 (33.1%)
Required Intervention 75 (17.0%)
Hospitalization 22 (5.0%)
R 16 (3.6%)
O 9 (2.0%)
Disability 5 (1.1%)
S 3 (0.7%)
L 1 (0.2%)

Top Product Problems

Break 8
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 4
Fracture 3
Material Separation 3
Use of Device Problem 3
Difficult to Remove 2
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 2
Insufficient Information 2
Malposition of Device 2
Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem 2
Material Twisted/Bent 2
Application Program Problem: Dose Calculation Error 1
Component Missing 1
Component or Accessory Incompatibility 1
Computer Software Problem 1
Connection Problem 1
Crack 1
Defective Component 1
Defective Device 1
Deflation Problem 1

Yearly Trend

95
1995: 2
97
1997: 8
98
1998: 20
99
1999: 11
00
2000: 2
01
2001: 1
02
2002: 4
03
2003: 15
04
2004: 12
05
2005: 16
06
2006: 14
07
2007: 13
08
2008: 32
09
2009: 35
10
2010: 36
11
2011: 42
12
2012: 34
13
2013: 43
14
2014: 18
15
2015: 7
16
2016: 3
17
2017: 5
18
2018: 2
19
2019: 8
20
2020: 8
21
2021: 5
22
2022: 5
23
2023: 3
24
2024: 1
25
2025: 3
26
2026: 4

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Event Locations

275 (66.7%)
HOSPITAL 84 (20.4%)
I 21 (5.1%)
NO INFORMATION 12 (2.9%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 8 (1.9%)
UNKNOWN 5 (1.2%)
OTHER 4 (1.0%)
HOME 3 (0.7%)

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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.