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. 2021 Jul 26;42(6):689–694. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjab299

Table 2.

Descriptive Features of Genitourinary Adverse Events

Adverse event characterization Genitourinary adverse events, n (%)
Injury type (n = 39)
 Injuries 32 (82)
 Device malfunction 6 (15)
 Device not maintained 1 (3)
Injury location (n = 33)
 Vagina/vulva 22 (67)
 Urethra 2 (6)
 Eye 1 (3)
 Unknown 5 (15)
 Other extremity, misfire 3 (9)
Report reason (n = 39)
 Medical treatment 16 (41)
 Device failure 13 (33)
 Improper technique 3 (8)
 Emotional stress 2 (5)
 Financial burden 2 (5)
 Unknown 3 (8)
Reporter type (n = 39)
 Distributor 6 (15)
 Voluntary (patient or provider) 17 (44)
 Manufacturer 16 (41)