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CADD Medication Cassette: medical device reports filed with FDA
1,163 reports name it, 2018–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: St Paul. Product code FPA.
- 1,163
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 144 a year
- 126
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 204 in the 12 months before
- 99.3%
- classified as malfunction
- 79.3% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
1,163 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "CADD Medication Cassette" (set administration intravascular); the manufacturer given most often on reports is St Paul; received from June 2018 to August 2026. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
126 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 38% from 204 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 (99.3%) and injury (0.7%); 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 device alarm system (48%), fluid/blood leak (9.5%) and insufficient flow or under infusion (8.1%). The patient problems coded most often are headache, pain and dyspnea. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device alarm system | 558 | 48% | 1.5% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 111 | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| Insufficient flow or under infusion | 94 | 8.1% | 0.6% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 64 | 5.5% | 11.2% |
| Connection problema connection problem | 57 | 4.9% | 0.5% |
| Contamination | 49 | 4.2% | 0.2% |
| False alarm | 49 | 4.2% | 0.1% |
| Air/gas in device | 39 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Failure to infuse | 39 | 3.4% | 0.3% |
| Excess flow or over-infusion | 35 | 3% | 0.4% |
| Obstruction of flow | 33 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Complete blockage | 28 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Device markings/labelling problema problem with the device markings or label | 22 | 1.9% | 0% |
| Infusion or flow problema problem with flow or infusion | 22 | 1.9% | 3% |
| Defective component | 11 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Audible prompt/feedback problem | 10 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 9 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Increase in pressure | 9 | 0.8% | 0% |
| Inaccurate delivery | 7 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 7 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Headachehead pain | 10 | 0.9% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 8 | 0.7% |
| Dyspneashortness of breath | 7 | 0.6% |
| Pallor | 5 | 0.4% |
| Low blood pressure/ hypotension | 4 | 0.3% |
| Malaisegeneral feeling of being unwell | 4 | 0.3% |
| Erythemaskin redness | 3 | 0.3% |
| Diarrhea | 2 | 0.2% |
| Fatiguetiredness | 2 | 0.2% |
| Nauseafeeling sick | 2 | 0.2% |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | 0.1% |
| Balance problems | 1 | 0.1% |
| Chest painchest pain | 1 | 0.1% |
| Confusion/ disorientation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hot flashes/flushes | 1 | 0.1% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | CADD Medication Cassette | Product code FPA | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 1,163 | 349,387 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 0.3% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 0.7% | 20% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 99.3% | 79.3% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 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 CADD Medication Cassette reports
How many FDA reports name CADD Medication Cassette?
1,163 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 126 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (99.3%) and injury (0.7%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
device alarm system (48%), fluid/blood leak (9.5%), insufficient flow or under infusion (8.1%), leak/splash (5.5%) and connection problem (4.9%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that CADD Medication Cassette 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.