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Incidence of Adverse Events Related to COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Swab Testing Reported in the MAUDE Database and Literature.
| Complication | MAUDE database, No. | Literature review, No. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign body retention | 48 | 12 | 60 |
| Epistaxis | 6 | 16 | 22 |
| Headache | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Nasal discomfort | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| Ear discomfort | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Rhinorrhea | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Cerebrospinal fluid leak | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Eye discomfort | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Nasal septal abscess | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Anosmia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 66 | 63 | 129 |
MAUDE, Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience.
