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Device brand name · Intra-articular hyaluronic acid
Synvisc Synvisc: medical device reports filed with FDA
185 reports name it, 2013–2018. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Genzyme Biosurgery Ridgefield. Product code MOZ.
- 185
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 14 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 0%
- classified as malfunction
- 8.1% across the product code
- 1.1%
- classified as death, as reported
- 2 reports · not verified by FDA
185 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Synvisc Synvisc" (intra-articular hyaluronic acid); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Genzyme Biosurgery Ridgefield; received from September 2013 to March 2018. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
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 injury (95.1%) and death (1.1%); across all acid, hyaluronic, intraarticular reports (product code MOZ) death is recorded in 3.7% and malfunction in 8.1%. 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 (25.9%), patient-device incompatibility (11.4%) and device operates differently than expected (4.3%). The patient problems coded most often are pain, joint swelling and swelling. 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 Synvisc Synvisc was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in March 2018.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 8,423 reports carrying product code MOZ. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insufficient device problem information | 48 | 25.9% | 23.5% |
| Patient-device incompatibilitythe device did not suit the patient | 21 | 11.4% | 9.2% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 8 | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Improper or incorrect procedure or method | 4 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Difficult to insertthe device was hard to insert | 1 | 0.5% | 0% |
| Nonstandard device | 1 | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Unexpected therapeutic results | 1 | 0.5% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Painpain, site not specified | 50 | 27% |
| Joint swellinga swollen joint | 35 | 18.9% |
| Swellingswelling | 32 | 17.3% |
| Arthritis | 29 | 15.7% |
| Joint disorder | 28 | 15.1% |
| Synovitis | 12 | 6.5% |
| Inflammationinflammation | 11 | 5.9% |
| Reactiona reaction, type not specified | 11 | 5.9% |
| Hypersensitivity/allergic reaction | 9 | 4.9% |
| Ambulation or postural difficulties | 8 | 4.3% |
| Arthralgiajoint pain | 8 | 4.3% |
| Fluid discharge | 6 | 3.2% |
| Reaction, injection site | 4 | 2.2% |
| Erythemaskin redness | 3 | 1.6% |
| Inadequate pain relief | 3 | 1.6% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Synvisc Synvisc | Product code MOZ | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 185 | 8,423 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 2.2% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 11 | 37 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 95.1% | 66.3% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 0% | 8.1% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 77.6% | 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 MOZ
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synvisc One | 1,916 | 13 | 1.4% |
| Synvisc | 1,397 | 12 | 1.6% |
| Synvisc Hylan G-F 20 Injection | 1,156 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Euflexxa | 671 | 26 | 18.2% |
| Synvisc One Hylan G-F 20 Injection | 400 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Orthovisc | 265 | 4 | 6.8% |
| Hyalgan | 266 | 0 | 3% |
| Synvisc One Synvisc One | 222 | 0 | 1.8% |
| Hydrelle | 176 | 0 | 0% |
| Restylane | 170 | 6 | 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 Synvisc Synvisc reports
How many FDA reports name Synvisc Synvisc?
185 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?
injury (95.1%) and death (1.1%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
insufficient device problem information (25.9%), patient-device incompatibility (11.4%), device operates differently than expected (4.3%), improper or incorrect procedure or method (2.2%) and difficult to insert (0.5%). 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 Synvisc Synvisc 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.