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Device brand name · Insulin infusion set
Tender Infusion Set: medical device reports filed with FDA
229 reports name it, 2003–2008. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Disetronic Medical Systems. Product code FPA.
- 229
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 10 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 51.1%
- classified as malfunction
- 79.3% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
229 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Tender Infusion Set" (insulin infusion set); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Disetronic Medical Systems; received from December 2003 to February 2008. 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 malfunction (51.1%) and injury (48.9%); 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 replace (27.5%), fluid/blood leak (14%) and leak/splash (12.7%). The patient problems coded most often are blood glucose, high, treatment with medication(s) and therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional. 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 Tender Infusion Set was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in February 2008.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace | 63 | 27.5% | 0.8% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 32 | 14% | 13.5% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 29 | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Material separation | 21 | 9.2% | 1.8% |
| Repair | 19 | 8.3% | 0.1% |
| Device displays incorrect message | 18 | 7.9% | 0.8% |
| Occlusion within devicethe device blocked | 15 | 6.6% | 0.6% |
| Bent | 11 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
| High test results | 11 | 4.8% | 0.1% |
| Alarm, audible | 9 | 3.9% | 0.1% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 9 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Kinkedthe tube or line kinked | 9 | 3.9% | 0.2% |
| Breakthe device broke | 8 | 3.5% | 2.1% |
| Bubble(s) | 8 | 3.5% | 0.1% |
| Disconnection | 6 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Loose | 6 | 2.6% | 0.1% |
| Detachment of device component | 5 | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) | 5 | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Tears, rips, holes in device, device material | 5 | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Device emits odor | 3 | 1.3% | 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) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Blood glucose, high | 134 | 58.5% |
| Treatment with medication(s) | 86 | 37.6% |
| Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional | 21 | 9.2% |
| Hospitalization required | 16 | 7% |
| Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified) | 16 | 7% |
| Nauseafeeling sick | 11 | 4.8% |
| Urinary frequency / polyuria | 8 | 3.5% |
| Erythemaskin redness | 7 | 3.1% |
| Fatiguetiredness | 7 | 3.1% |
| Headachehead pain | 7 | 3.1% |
| Polydipsia | 7 | 3.1% |
| Blood glucose, low | 6 | 2.6% |
| Elevated ketones/ diabetic ketoacidosis | 6 | 2.6% |
| Hyperglycemiahigh blood sugar | 6 | 2.6% |
| Malaisegeneral feeling of being unwell | 6 | 2.6% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Tender Infusion Set | Product code FPA | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 229 | 349,387 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 0.1% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 48.9% | 20% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 51.1% | 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 Tender Infusion Set reports
How many FDA reports name Tender Infusion Set?
229 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 (51.1%) and injury (48.9%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
replace (27.5%), fluid/blood leak (14%), leak/splash (12.7%), material separation (9.2%) and repair (8.3%). 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 Tender Infusion Set 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.