Devices › Set, administration, intravascular
Device brand name · Axsym
Abbott: medical device reports filed with FDA
265 reports name it, 1994–2025. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Abbott Laboratories. Product code FPA.
- 265
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 8 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 3 in the 12 months before
- 52.1%
- classified as malfunction
- 79.3% across the product code
- 7.5%
- classified as death, as reported
- 20 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 265 reports that name the brand "Abbott" (axsym), received between February 1994 and May 2025; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Abbott Laboratories. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, against 3 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (52.1%), injury (30.9%) and death (7.5%); across all set, administration, intravascular reports (product code FPA) death is recorded in 0.2% and malfunction in 79.3%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are excess flow or over-infusion (10.6%), device alarm system (7.2%) and high test results (6.4%). The patient problems coded most often are other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified), overmedicated and overdose. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 349,387 reports carrying product code FPA. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excess flow or over-infusion | 28 | 10.6% | 0.4% |
| Device alarm system | 19 | 7.2% | 1.5% |
| High test results | 17 | 6.4% | 0.1% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 17 | 6.4% | 11.2% |
| Aspiration, incomplete | 15 | 5.7% | 0% |
| Breakthe device broke | 13 | 4.9% | 2.1% |
| Malfunction | 9 | 3.4% | 0% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 7 | 2.6% | 13.5% |
| Device issuea problem with the device | 6 | 2.3% | 0% |
| Failure to infuse | 6 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Replace | 6 | 2.3% | 0.8% |
| Component missing | 5 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| Device displays incorrect message | 5 | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Product quality problem | 5 | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| Repair | 5 | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| False positive result | 4 | 1.5% | 0% |
| Insufficient flow or under infusion | 4 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Alarm, audible | 3 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Difficult to insertthe device was hard to insert | 3 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Difficult to removethe device was hard to remove | 3 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified) | 15 | 5.7% |
| Overmedicated | 15 | 5.7% |
| Overdosea dose above the recommended amount | 11 | 4.2% |
| Treatment with medication(s) | 11 | 4.2% |
| Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional | 8 | 3% |
| Therapy/non-surgical treatment/delayed/prolonged | 7 | 2.6% |
| Deaththe patient died; cause not stated by this term | 6 | 2.3% |
| Loss of consciousnesspassing out | 6 | 2.3% |
| Necrosisdeath of tissue | 6 | 2.3% |
| Inadequate pain relief | 5 | 1.9% |
| Therapy/non-surgical treatment, aborted/stopped | 5 | 1.9% |
| Hospitalization required | 4 | 1.5% |
| Hemoptysis | 3 | 1.1% |
| Intubation | 3 | 1.1% |
| Misdiagnosis | 3 | 1.1% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Abbott | Product code FPA | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 265 | 349,387 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 0.1% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 75 | 2 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 30.9% | 20% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 52.1% | 79.3% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 0% | 96.3% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code FPA
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inset Guard | 47,276 | 47,222 | 0.1% |
| Inset | 26,405 | 25,656 | 0% |
| Quick Set | 23,351 | 23,028 | 0.4% |
| Autosoft Xc | 20,328 | 49 | 0% |
| Autosoft 90 | 12,143 | 15 | 0% |
| Access | 14,160 | 0 | 0% |
| Other Accessories | 10,429 | 10,425 | 1.7% |
| Alaris Pump Module Administration Set | 8,492 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Contact Detach | 6,473 | 6,157 | 0.1% |
| Inset 30 | 3,528 | 3,461 | 0% |
| Cadd | 10,811 | 9 | 0.1% |
| Minimed Quick-Set | 3,101 | 6 | 0% |
| Cleo 90 Infusion Set | 3,006 | 23 | 0% |
| Trusteel | 2,886 | 14 | 0% |
| Autosoft 30 | 2,374 | 1 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Abbott reports
How many FDA reports name Abbott?
265 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (52.1%), injury (30.9%) and death (7.5%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
excess flow or over-infusion (10.6%), device alarm system (7.2%), high test results (6.4%), leak/splash (6.4%) and aspiration, incomplete (5.7%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
voluntary reports (60.8%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Abbott was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.