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System, Suction, Lipoplasty

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2000–2026

What the Data Shows About System, Suction, Lipoplasty

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 363 adverse-event reports for System, Suction, Lipoplasty spanning the period from 2000 through 2026. Of these, 2 are classified as death reports, 164 as injury reports, and 186 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 10 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 69 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 23 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 50 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.

363
Total Reports
2
Death Reports
164
Injury Reports
186
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 186 (51.2%)
Injury 164 (45.2%)
Other 6 (1.7%)
5 (1.4%)
Death 2 (0.6%)

Patient Outcomes

182 (48.8%)
Other 99 (26.5%)
Required Intervention 65 (17.4%)
Hospitalization 10 (2.7%)
R 5 (1.3%)
Disability 5 (1.3%)
S 3 (0.8%)
Death 2 (0.5%)
L 1 (0.3%)
O 1 (0.3%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 69
Break 40
Leak/Splash 22
Insufficient Information 16
Failure to Power Up 13
Fluid/Blood Leak 10
Mechanical Problem 8
Device Emits Odor 7
Suction Failure 6
Crack 5
Fracture 5
Activation Failure 4
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 4
Energy Output Problem 4
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 4
Output Problem 4
Patient-Device Incompatibility 4
Contamination 3
Detachment of Device or Device Component 3
Material Twisted/Bent 3

Yearly Trend

00
2000: 1
05
2005: 3
06
2006: 2
07
2007: 2
08
2008: 4
09
2009: 2
10
2010: 4
11
2011: 5
12
2012: 4
13
2013: 21
14
2014: 13
15
2015: 44
16
2016: 20
17
2017: 28
18
2018: 30
19
2019: 35
20
2020: 36
21
2021: 28
22
2022: 50
23
2023: 15
24
2024: 5
25
2025: 10
26
2026: 1

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Event Locations

I 161 (44.4%)
158 (43.5%)
HOSPITAL 19 (5.2%)
NO INFORMATION 14 (3.9%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 5 (1.4%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 3 (0.8%)
UNKNOWN 2 (0.6%)
HOME 1 (0.3%)

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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.