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Ureteroscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1994–2026

What the Data Shows About Ureteroscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 4,829 adverse-event reports for Ureteroscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid spanning the period from 1994 through 2026. Of these, 7 are classified as death reports, 678 as injury reports, and 4,111 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 14 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 949 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 1,319 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.

4,829
Total Reports
7
Death Reports
678
Injury Reports
4,111
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 4,111 (85.1%)
Injury 678 (14.0%)
Other 26 (0.5%)
7 (0.1%)
Death 7 (0.1%)

Patient Outcomes

4,085 (82.8%)
Other 415 (8.4%)
Required Intervention 186 (3.8%)
Hospitalization 87 (1.8%)
R 57 (1.2%)
H 37 (0.8%)
O 36 (0.7%)
Life Threatening 14 (0.3%)
Death 4 (0.1%)
D 3 (0.1%)
S 3 (0.1%)
Disability 3 (0.1%)
L 1 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Break 949
Detachment of Device or Device Component 405
Failure to Clean Adequately 365
Microbial Contamination of Device 311
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 255
Device Reprocessing Problem 233
Loss of or Failure to Bond 195
No Display/Image 178
Peeled/Delaminated 151
Mechanical Problem 148
Material Split, Cut or Torn 129
Poor Quality Image 123
Corroded 115
Material Deformation 115
Material Protrusion/Extrusion 104
Physical Resistance/Sticking 94
Degraded 85
Mechanical Jam 81
Material Separation 75
Contamination 66

Yearly Trend

94
1994: 3
95
1995: 1
96
1996: 3
97
1997: 3
98
1998: 15
99
1999: 10
00
2000: 5
01
2001: 10
02
2002: 7
03
2003: 19
04
2004: 5
05
2005: 3
06
2006: 6
07
2007: 6
08
2008: 7
09
2009: 4
10
2010: 20
11
2011: 17
12
2012: 11
13
2013: 8
14
2014: 12
15
2015: 16
16
2016: 35
17
2017: 142
18
2018: 118
19
2019: 207
20
2020: 402
21
2021: 325
22
2022: 455
23
2023: 458
24
2024: 572
25
2025: 1,319
26
2026: 605

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Event Locations

3,515 (72.8%)
I 1,050 (21.7%)
HOSPITAL 206 (4.3%)
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY 31 (0.6%)
NO INFORMATION 20 (0.4%)
OTHER 4 (0.1%)
INVALID DATA 1 (0.0%)
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY 1 (0.0%)
UNKNOWN 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.