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System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1992–2026

What the Data Shows About System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 4,521 adverse-event reports for System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging spanning the period from 1992 through 2026. Of these, 37 are classified as death reports, 2,111 as injury reports, and 1,906 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 16 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 Detachment of Device or Device Component topping the list at 1,292 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 1,278 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 14 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.

4,521
Total Reports
37
Death Reports
2,111
Injury Reports
1,906
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 2,111 (46.7%)
Malfunction 1,906 (42.2%)
Other 379 (8.4%)
88 (1.9%)
Death 37 (0.8%)

Patient Outcomes

2,069 (43.0%)
Other 1,873 (38.9%)
Required Intervention 311 (6.5%)
R 136 (2.8%)
Hospitalization 118 (2.5%)
O 71 (1.5%)
Disability 71 (1.5%)
S 53 (1.1%)
Death 36 (0.7%)
Life Threatening 36 (0.7%)
L 17 (0.4%)
H 11 (0.2%)
Congenital Anomaly 4 (0.1%)
Invalid Data 1 (0.0%)
N 1 (0.0%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Detachment of Device or Device Component 1,292
Insufficient Information 336
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 334
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 225
Use of Device Problem 210
Device Handling Problem 37
Patient Device Interaction Problem 32
Patient-Device Incompatibility 32
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 29
Overheating of Device 25
Temperature Problem 23
Electromagnetic Interference 22
Excessive Heating 21
No Apparent Adverse Event 18
Fire 16
Unintended Movement 16
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 15
Noise, Audible 15
Thermal Decomposition of Device 15
Device Emits Odor 14

Yearly Trend

92
1992: 2
93
1993: 2
94
1994: 5
95
1995: 12
96
1996: 22
97
1997: 37
98
1998: 27
99
1999: 18
00
2000: 31
01
2001: 40
02
2002: 55
03
2003: 46
04
2004: 43
05
2005: 81
06
2006: 83
07
2007: 114
08
2008: 167
09
2009: 194
10
2010: 165
11
2011: 182
12
2012: 170
13
2013: 107
14
2014: 119
15
2015: 113
16
2016: 135
17
2017: 121
18
2018: 158
19
2019: 158
20
2020: 98
21
2021: 84
22
2022: 138
23
2023: 159
24
2024: 281
25
2025: 1,278
26
2026: 76

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Event Locations

3,287 (72.7%)
I 514 (11.4%)
HOSPITAL 365 (8.1%)
NO INFORMATION 190 (4.2%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 70 (1.5%)
INVALID DATA 49 (1.1%)
UNKNOWN 25 (0.6%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 9 (0.2%)
OTHER 7 (0.2%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
HOME 1 (0.0%)
IMAGING CENTER - STATIONARY 1 (0.0%)
MRI CENTERS 1 (0.0%)
RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT 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.