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System, X-Ray, Mammographic

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1993–2026

What the Data Shows About System, X-Ray, Mammographic

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 427 adverse-event reports for System, X-Ray, Mammographic spanning the period from 1993 through 2026. Of these, 0 are classified as death reports, 97 as injury reports, and 267 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 Unintended System Motion topping the list at 42 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 34 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 53 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 9 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.

427
Total Reports
0
Death Reports
97
Injury Reports
267
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 267 (62.5%)
Injury 97 (22.7%)
Other 43 (10.1%)
16 (3.7%)
No answer provided 4 (0.9%)

Patient Outcomes

268 (61.2%)
Other 128 (29.2%)
Required Intervention 19 (4.3%)
R 8 (1.8%)
Hospitalization 6 (1.4%)
Disability 4 (0.9%)
S 2 (0.5%)
O 1 (0.2%)
Invalid Data 1 (0.2%)
Life Threatening 1 (0.2%)

Top Product Problems

Unintended System Motion 42
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 13
Imprecision 12
Use of Device Problem 9
Device Operational Issue 7
Calibration Problem 5
Positioning Problem 5
Break 4
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 4
Poor Quality Image 4
Failure to Align 3
Failure to Obtain Sample 3
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 3
Unintended Movement 3
Circuit Failure 2
Communication or Transmission Problem 2
Defective Device 2
Detachment of Device or Device Component 2
Device Contamination with Body Fluid 2
Device Fell 2

Yearly Trend

93
1993: 2
94
1994: 5
95
1995: 5
96
1996: 10
97
1997: 17
98
1998: 53
99
1999: 26
00
2000: 13
01
2001: 13
02
2002: 12
03
2003: 11
04
2004: 7
05
2005: 17
06
2006: 14
07
2007: 11
08
2008: 5
09
2009: 14
10
2010: 7
11
2011: 5
12
2012: 18
13
2013: 9
14
2014: 7
15
2015: 8
16
2016: 9
17
2017: 12
18
2018: 25
19
2019: 39
20
2020: 7
21
2021: 9
22
2022: 4
23
2023: 8
24
2024: 5
25
2025: 15
26
2026: 5

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Event Locations

194 (45.4%)
I 81 (19.0%)
HOSPITAL 61 (14.3%)
NOT APPLICABLE 41 (9.6%)
NO INFORMATION 18 (4.2%)
INVALID DATA 12 (2.8%)
OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY 11 (2.6%)
UNKNOWN 8 (1.9%)
OTHER 1 (0.2%)

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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.