2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Urethroscope

Adverse-event figures are drawn from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) MAUDE database, refreshed March 2026, see our methodology.

Open-data reference.

FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 1995–2026

What the Data Shows About Urethroscope

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 1,639 adverse-event reports for Urethroscope spanning the period from 1995 through 2026. Of these, 0 are classified as death reports, 7 as injury reports, and 1,632 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 2 distinct event types and 6 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 952 reports. Reports are associated with 5 different manufacturers in the MAUDE record, reflecting both OEMs and repackagers of this device category.

Annual reporting volume is tracked across 10 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 560 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 3 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.

1,639
Total Reports
0
Death Reports
7
Injury Reports
1,632
Malfunctions

Event Types

Malfunction 1,632 (99.6%)
Injury 7 (0.4%)

Patient Outcomes

1,584 (99.2%)
R 4 (0.3%)
Other 4 (0.3%)
Hospitalization 3 (0.2%)
L 1 (0.1%)
Required Intervention 1 (0.1%)

Top Product Problems

Break 952
Detachment of Device or Device Component 245
Crack 123
Loose or Intermittent Connection 107
Poor Quality Image 47
Unstable 44
Component Missing 37
Material Twisted/Bent 19
Mechanical Problem 19
Fracture 16
Material Integrity Problem 16
Degraded 13
No Display/Image 11
Optical Problem 11
Material Deformation 10
Material Separation 10
Overheating of Device 9
Defective Component 7
Failure to Align 7
Material Split, Cut or Torn 7

Yearly Trend

95
1995: 1
00
2000: 1
15
2015: 1
17
2017: 1
21
2021: 2
22
2022: 33
23
2023: 346
24
2024: 455
25
2025: 560
26
2026: 239

Related Entities for Urethroscope

Event Locations

1,635 (99.8%)
HOSPITAL 3 (0.2%)
I 1 (0.1%)

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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.

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