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Restylane Injectable Gel: medical device reports filed with FDA

158 reports name it, 2005–2013. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Q-Med. Product code LMH.

158
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 7 a year
0
reports, 12 months to August 2026
0 in the 12 months before
0.6%
classified as malfunction
7.2% across the product code
0%
classified as death, as reported
0 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 158 reports that name the brand "Restylane Injectable Gel" (injectable dermal filler), received between January 2005 and March 2013; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Q-Med. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none 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 other (93%), injury (1.3%) and malfunction (0.6%); across all implant, dermal, for aesthetic use reports (product code LMH) death is recorded in 0.1% and malfunction in 7.2%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are insufficient device problem information (36.7%), device remains implanted (12%) and patient-device incompatibility (12%). The patient problems coded most often are swelling, erythema and skin discoloration. 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

No report naming Restylane Injectable Gel was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in March 2013.

By year received

015292005: 2220052006: 1120062007: 2420072008: 2320082009: 2020092010: 2120102011: 2920112012: 320122013: 52013

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0%0
Injury1.3%2
Malfunction0.6%1
Other93%147
Not given5.1%8

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%158
Voluntary report0%0
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 22,802 reports carrying product code LMH. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Insufficient device problem information5836.7%10.2%
Device remains implanted1912%2.3%
Patient-device incompatibilitythe device did not suit the patient1912%2.4%
Breakthe device broke21.3%0.9%
Implant extrusion21.3%0%
Improper or incorrect procedure or method21.3%7.5%
Clumping in device or device ingredient10.6%0%
Component(s), broken10.6%0%
Device expiration issue10.6%0%
Malposition of device10.6%0.1%
Off-label use10.6%4.2%
Unexpected therapeutic results10.6%0%

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)ReportsShare
Swellingswelling5635.4%
Erythemaskin redness3824.1%
Skin discoloration3019%
Painpain, site not specified2515.8%
Treatment with medication(s)2113.3%
Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional1710.8%
Bruise/contusion1610.1%
Inflammationinflammation85.1%
Hypersensitivity/allergic reaction74.4%
Rashskin rash74.4%
Numbnessnumbness63.8%
Abscessa collection of pus53.2%
Fluid discharge53.2%
Headachehead pain53.2%
Hospitalization required53.2%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasureRestylane Injectable GelProduct code LMHAll MAUDE reports
Reports15822,80226,136,888
Share of that pool—0.7%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports019
Classified as injury1.3%83.7%36.2%
Classified as malfunction0.6%7.2%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer100%95.3%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 LMH

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
Sculptra1,593910%
Juvederm Voluma Xc/Lido Volume Unknown1,0471940.1%
Juvederm Voluma XC 27G 2 x 1mL901780%
Juvederm Ultra Xc Tsk Us68110%
Unk Volbella663700%
VOLBELLA with LIDOCAINE64150.2%
Juvederm VOLUMA WITH LIDOCAINE 1mL622230%
Radiesse Dermal Filler59600%
Juvederm Volume/Concentration/Additive Unknown502240.6%
Juvederm Ultra Plus Xc Tsk Us49550%
Zyplast Collagen Implant46600%
VOLIFT with LIDOCAINE458100%
Unk Juvederm Volux4451330%
Radiesse Injectable Implant44100%
JUVEDERM VOLLURE XC 2x1 mL427240.5%

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 Restylane Injectable Gel reports

How many FDA reports name Restylane Injectable Gel?

158 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?

other (93%), injury (1.3%) and malfunction (0.6%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

insufficient device problem information (36.7%), device remains implanted (12%), patient-device incompatibility (12%), break (1.3%) and implant extrusion (1.3%). 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 Restylane Injectable Gel 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.