I've had to install them since around 2002 ish.
We started by protecting just the bedroom receptacle circuits as per the 99 code but later included all outlets.
I've been using GE in both single pole and two pole in new construction and I can't say anyone has reported a nuisance trip.
I recently used CH type BR in an addition and had one trip a couple of times. The first time I suspect my fat finger hit the trip button as I was closing the panel but the second one is still unexplained.
I've always grouped them together with no problems.
The biggest problem (other than high cost and completely changing how I might design my circuits) is the space they eat up in a 20/40 or a 12/24.
