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Device brand name · Clear care
Clear Care: medical device reports filed with FDA
264 reports name it, 2007–2022. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Ciba Vision. Product code LPN.
- 264
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 14 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 1.9%
- classified as malfunction
- 40.3% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
264 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Clear Care" (clear care); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Ciba Vision; received from March 2007 to October 2022. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are injury (54.5%), other (32.6%) and malfunction (1.9%); across all accessories, soft lens products reports (product code LPN) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 40.3%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are improper or incorrect procedure or method (33%), inadequate instructions for non-healthcare professional (17.4%) and insufficient device problem information (9.5%). The patient problems coded most often are burning sensation, pain and red eye(s). FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 8,035 reports carrying product code LPN. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improper or incorrect procedure or method | 87 | 33% | 2.4% |
| Inadequate instructions for non-healthcare professional | 46 | 17.4% | 1% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 25 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
| Device markings/labelling problema problem with the device markings or label | 14 | 5.3% | 1% |
| Packaging problem | 14 | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 11 | 4.2% | 1.2% |
| Patient-device incompatibilitythe device did not suit the patient | 9 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing, packaging or shipping problem | 5 | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| Labelling, instructions for use or training problem | 4 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Device expiration issue | 3 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Device handling problem | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Inappropriate or unexpected reset | 2 | 0.8% | 0% |
| Material integrity problema problem with the device material | 2 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Chemical problem | 1 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Device contamination with chemical or other material | 1 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Difficult or delayed activation | 1 | 0.4% | 0% |
| Difficult to removethe device was hard to remove | 1 | 0.4% | 0% |
| Human factors issue | 1 | 0.4% | 0% |
| Human-device interface problem | 1 | 0.4% | 0% |
| Inadequate user interface | 1 | 0.4% | 0% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burning sensationa burning feeling | 90 | 34.1% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 90 | 34.1% |
| Red eye(s) | 42 | 15.9% |
| Caustic/chemical burns | 34 | 12.9% |
| Chemical exposure | 31 | 11.7% |
| Swellingswelling | 26 | 9.8% |
| Eye injury | 23 | 8.7% |
| Burn(s)a burn | 18 | 6.8% |
| Eye burn | 13 | 4.9% |
| Irritationirritation | 12 | 4.5% |
| Blurred vision | 11 | 4.2% |
| Excessive tear production | 11 | 4.2% |
| Corneal abrasion | 10 | 3.8% |
| Loss of vision | 10 | 3.8% |
| Erythemaskin redness | 8 | 3% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Clear Care | Product code LPN | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 264 | 8,035 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 3.3% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 54.5% | 50.7% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 1.9% | 40.3% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 25.8% | 69.5% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code LPN
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peroxiclear Hydrogen Peroxide Solution | 2,845 | 0 | 0% |
| Opti-Free Replenish | 324 | 0 | 0% |
| Renu With Moistureloc Multi-Purpose Solution | 387 | 0 | 0% |
| Renu With Moisture Loc | 201 | 0 | 0% |
| Complete Moisture Plus | 188 | 0 | 0% |
| Amo Complete Moisture Plus | 174 | 0 | 0% |
| Renu Multiplus Multi-Purpose Solution | 161 | 0 | 0% |
| Allergan Cup | 174 | 0 | 0% |
| Acuvue Oasys | 719 | 27 | 0% |
| ISPAN Perfluoropropane (C3F8 gas) | 215 | 35 | 0% |
| Alcon | 180 | 2 | 0% |
| Focus Night & Day | 215 | 0 | 0% |
| Totalcare | 6,661 | 0 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Clear Care reports
How many FDA reports name Clear Care?
264 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
injury (54.5%), other (32.6%) and malfunction (1.9%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
improper or incorrect procedure or method (33%), inadequate instructions for non-healthcare professional (17.4%), insufficient device problem information (9.5%), device markings/labelling problem (5.3%) and packaging problem (5.3%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
voluntary reports (74.2%) and manufacturer reports (25.8%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Clear Care was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.