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MalfunctionHRD

ALLERGAN CUP (GORETEX)

Received Oct 27, 2005 · Event occurred Aug 24, 2005

Report 2020664-2005-00027 · MDR key 757887

Device

Generic name

Contact Lens Care Product

Manufacturer

Allergan, Inc.

Model number

NA

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Break
  • Crack
  • Leak/Splash

Patient

NO INFO

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

CUPS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION.

Description of Event or Problem

THE MANUFACTURER OF A CONTACT LENS CARE CUP FOR USE WITH 3 PERCENT HYDROGEN PEROXIDE SYSTEMS RECEIVED A REPORT FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY THAT THREE LENS CUPS CRACKED DURING NEUTRALIZATION. NO PATIENT INJURY OCCURRED. EACH CUP CRACKED ON THE BOTTOM, SLOWLY OVER A NUMBER OF DAYS, AND SOLUTION EVENTUALLY LEAKED THROUGH THE CRACKS. THE LENS CUPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION BECAUSE THEY WERE DISCARDED BY THE CUSTOMER.