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Shockpulse Lithotripsy Transducer: medical device reports filed with FDA
467 reports name it, 2020–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Gyrus Acmi. Product code FEO.
- 467
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 76 a year
- 169
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 134 in the 12 months before
- 99.4%
- classified as malfunction
- 95.2% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
467 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Shockpulse Lithotripsy Transducer" (lithotriptor ultrasonic); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Gyrus Acmi; received from May 2020 to August 2026. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
169 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 26% from 134 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 (99.4%) and injury (0.6%); across all lithotriptor, ultrasonic reports (product code FEO) death is recorded in 0.3% and malfunction in 95.2%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are break (18.8%), output problem (9.4%) and communication or transmission problem (8.6%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available and inflammation. 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 1,241 reports carrying product code FEO. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthe device broke | 88 | 18.8% | 20.7% |
| Output problem | 44 | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Communication or transmission problemthe device could not communicate or transmit | 40 | 8.6% | 7.2% |
| No device output | 33 | 7.1% | 3.9% |
| Defective devicethe device was defective | 28 | 6% | 5.2% |
| Activation problem | 23 | 4.9% | 4.4% |
| Failure to power up | 22 | 4.7% | 3.6% |
| Connection problema connection problem | 21 | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Activation failure | 18 | 3.9% | 2.7% |
| Power problem | 15 | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 11 | 2.4% | 1% |
| Electrical /electronic property probleman electrical or electronic problem | 10 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 9 | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Energy output problem | 9 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Loss of powerthe device lost power | 9 | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Defective component | 7 | 1.5% | 2% |
| Loose or intermittent connection | 6 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Physical resistance/sticking | 6 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Mechanical problema mechanical problem | 5 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Degraded | 4 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| No patient involvement | 47 | 10.1% |
| Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available | 1 | 0.2% |
| Inflammationinflammation | 1 | 0.2% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Shockpulse Lithotripsy Transducer | Product code FEO | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 467 | 1,241 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 37.6% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 0.6% | 3.5% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 99.4% | 95.2% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 95.6% | 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 FEO
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shockpulse-Se Lithotripsy System | 269 | 89 | 0% |
| Shockpulse-Se Lithotripsy System Reusab | 205 | 73 | 0% |
| Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor V | 564 | 57 | 0.5% |
| Ultrasonic Probe | 787 | 212 | 0.5% |
| Boston Scientific | 580 | 5 | 3.3% |
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 Shockpulse Lithotripsy Transducer reports
How many FDA reports name Shockpulse Lithotripsy Transducer?
467 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 169 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (99.4%) and injury (0.6%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
break (18.8%), output problem (9.4%), communication or transmission problem (8.6%), no device output (7.1%) and defective device (6%). 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 Shockpulse Lithotripsy Transducer 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.