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Unit, Cryosurgical, Accessories

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1994–2026

What the Data Shows About Unit, Cryosurgical, Accessories

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 3,107 adverse-event reports for Unit, Cryosurgical, Accessories spanning the period from 1994 through 2026. Of these, 50 are classified as death reports, 789 as injury reports, and 2,172 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 15 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 392 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 33 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 455 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 12 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.

3,107
Total Reports
50
Death Reports
789
Injury Reports
2,172
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 2,172 (69.9%)
Injury 789 (25.4%)
Other 70 (2.3%)
Death 50 (1.6%)
26 (0.8%)

Patient Outcomes

1,722 (51.6%)
Other 716 (21.5%)
Required Intervention 422 (12.7%)
Hospitalization 158 (4.7%)
R 133 (4.0%)
Death 49 (1.5%)
O 34 (1.0%)
L 27 (0.8%)
Life Threatening 23 (0.7%)
S 17 (0.5%)
H 14 (0.4%)
Disability 13 (0.4%)
D 4 (0.1%)
C 1 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 392
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 239
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 218
Temperature Problem 149
Thermal Decomposition of Device 117
Excessive Cooling 110
Break 107
Gas/Air Leak 103
Insufficient Cooling 100
Defective Device 93
Leak/Splash 84
Mechanical Problem 60
Insufficient Information 58
Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure 54
Defective Component 51
Insufficient Heating 51
Material Rupture 47
Noise, Audible 30
Use of Device Problem 30
Output Problem 28

Yearly Trend

94
1994: 5
95
1995: 6
96
1996: 4
97
1997: 11
98
1998: 10
99
1999: 12
00
2000: 9
01
2001: 10
02
2002: 8
03
2003: 24
04
2004: 52
05
2005: 26
06
2006: 15
07
2007: 23
08
2008: 29
09
2009: 21
10
2010: 173
11
2011: 61
12
2012: 91
13
2013: 91
14
2014: 57
15
2015: 97
16
2016: 143
17
2017: 216
18
2018: 208
19
2019: 455
20
2020: 277
21
2021: 213
22
2022: 230
23
2023: 164
24
2024: 141
25
2025: 174
26
2026: 51

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Event Locations

1,544 (49.7%)
I 1,396 (44.9%)
HOSPITAL 90 (2.9%)
NO INFORMATION 21 (0.7%)
HOME 16 (0.5%)
NOT APPLICABLE 9 (0.3%)
OTHER 8 (0.3%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 7 (0.2%)
UNKNOWN 7 (0.2%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 5 (0.2%)
INVALID DATA 3 (0.1%)
OUTPATIENT CLINIC/SURGERY 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.