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Device brand name · Hemodialyzer

Terumo: medical device reports filed with FDA

181 reports name it, 1993–2017. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Terumo. Product code FJI.

181
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 5 a year
0
reports, 12 months to August 2026
0 in the 12 months before
12.2%
classified as malfunction
55.2% across the product code
2.8%
classified as death, as reported
5 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 181 reports that name the brand "Terumo" (hemodialyzer), received between January 1993 and October 2017; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Terumo. 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 injury (76.8%), malfunction (12.2%) and other (7.7%); across all dialyzer, capillary, hollow fiber reports (product code FJI) death is recorded in 1.9% and malfunction in 55.2%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are leak/splash (38.1%), reaction (21%) and crack (6.6%). The patient problems coded most often are hemodialysis, reaction, systemic and hypersensitivity/allergic reaction. 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 Terumo was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in October 2017.

By year received

0561111993: 1919931994: 1111995: 519951997: 71998: 319981999: 42001: 420012003: 32004: 620042005: 32006: 420062011: 82017: 42017

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death2.8%5
Injury76.8%139
Malfunction12.2%22
Other7.7%14
Not given0.6%1

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report0.6%1
Voluntary report16.6%30
User facility report0%0
Distributor report70.2%127
Not given12.7%23

Grey bar: all 8,433 reports carrying product code FJI. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Leak/splashthe device leaked6938.1%21.2%
Reactiona reaction, type not specified3821%5.5%
Crackthe device cracked126.6%2%
Compatibility21.1%0.5%
Couple, failure to21.1%0%
High flux rate21.1%0.2%
Inadequate ultra filtration21.1%0.1%
Reuse21.1%4.2%
Connection error10.6%0%
Failure to conduct10.6%0%
Lens, cloudy10.6%0.1%
Short fill10.6%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
Hemodialysis11362.4%
Reaction, systemic3619.9%
Hypersensitivity/allergic reaction2111.6%
Fever63.3%
Itching sensation42.2%
Chest painchest pain31.7%
Hemolysis31.7%
Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding31.7%
Pyrogenic31.7%
Diarrhea21.1%
Local reaction21.1%
Painpain, site not specified21.1%
Respiratory distressdifficulty breathing21.1%
Vomitingbeing sick21.1%
Allergic reactionan allergic reaction10.6%

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

In context

MeasureTerumoProduct code FJIAll MAUDE reports
Reports1818,43326,136,888
Share of that pool—2.1%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports28199
Classified as injury76.8%37.6%36.2%
Classified as malfunction12.2%55.2%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer0.6%75.4%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 FJI

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
Optiflux 180nre Dialyzer Finished Assy3,373690.6%
Ct Gamma Dialyzer Ct 190g1,01100.3%
Optiflux 160nre Dialyzer Finished Assy2,840270.8%
Polyflux6711160.3%
Unknown Distributed Dialyzer36200%
Terumo Taf175 Hf/Cr/1 75/M24000%
Psn Dialyzer Psn 21059400.8%
Clirans Taf Hf Dialyzer21200%
Ca-Hp Dialyzer Ca-Hp 21017701.1%
Optiflux 200nre Dialyzer Finished Assy38650.5%
Fresenius31406.1%
Dialyzer270692.2%
Baxter82133.8%
Optiflux F250nre Dialyzer25600.4%
Fusa F80a Hf/Ps/1 8/H16601.2%

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 Terumo reports

How many FDA reports name Terumo?

181 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 (76.8%), malfunction (12.2%) and other (7.7%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

leak/splash (38.1%), reaction (21%), crack (6.6%), compatibility (1.1%) and couple, failure to (1.1%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

distributor reports (70.2%), voluntary reports (16.6%) and manufacturer reports (0.6%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that Terumo 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.