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MalfunctionHRD

ALLERGAN CUP (GORETEX)

Received Oct 27, 2005 · Event occurred Sep 9, 2005

Report 2020664-2005-00028 · MDR key 757915

Device

Generic name

Contact Lens Care Product

Manufacturer

Allergan, Inc.

Model number

NA

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Break
  • Crack
  • Use of Device Problem

Patient

NO INFO

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

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 A LENS CUP CRACKED DURING NEUTRALIZATION. NO PATENT INJURY OCCURRED. THE LENS CUP WAS USED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCT - IT WAS NOT USED ACCORDING TO LABELING. THE LENS CUP WAS FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION; RESULTS OF PERFORMANCE TESTING WERE WITHIN SPECIFICATION. EVENT WAS CAUSED BY USER ERROR.