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Opti-Free Replenish: medical device reports filed with FDA
324 reports name it, 2007–2015. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Alcon - Fort Worth / Alcon Laboratories. Product code LPN.
- 324
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 17 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 0%
- classified as malfunction
- 40.3% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 324 reports that name the brand "Opti-Free Replenish" (lens care disinfecting solutions), received between May 2007 and March 2015; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Alcon - Fort Worth / Alcon Laboratories. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
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 (99.7%) and other (0.3%); 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 insufficient device problem information (30.6%), material discolored (4.3%) and device operates differently than expected (1.2%). The patient problems coded most often are red eye(s), corneal infiltrates and keratitis. 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
No report naming Opti-Free Replenish was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in March 2015.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insufficient device problem information | 99 | 30.6% | 4.7% |
| Material discolored | 14 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 4 | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Contamination | 3 | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Microbial contamination of device | 3 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Breakthe device broke | 2 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Device emits odor | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Device expiration issue | 2 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Patient-device incompatibilitythe device did not suit the patient | 2 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Detachment of device component | 1 | 0.3% | 0% |
| Device damaged by another device | 1 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Improper or incorrect procedure or method | 1 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Replace | 1 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Red eye(s) | 117 | 36.1% |
| Corneal infiltrates | 82 | 25.3% |
| Keratitis | 72 | 22.2% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 49 | 15.1% |
| Burning sensationa burning feeling | 45 | 13.9% |
| Visual impairmentreduced vision | 44 | 13.6% |
| Irritationirritation | 41 | 12.7% |
| Corneal ulcer | 37 | 11.4% |
| Blurred vision | 34 | 10.5% |
| Conjunctivitispink eye | 24 | 7.4% |
| Itching sensation | 22 | 6.8% |
| Excessive tear production | 18 | 5.6% |
| Swellingswelling | 17 | 5.2% |
| Discomfortdiscomfort | 16 | 4.9% |
| Discharge | 15 | 4.6% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Opti-Free Replenish | Product code LPN | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 324 | 8,035 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 4% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 99.7% | 50.7% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 0% | 40.3% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 91.4% | 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% |
| Renu With Moistureloc Multi-Purpose Solution | 387 | 0 | 0% |
| Clear Care | 264 | 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 Opti-Free Replenish reports
How many FDA reports name Opti-Free Replenish?
324 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 (99.7%) and other (0.3%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
insufficient device problem information (30.6%), material discolored (4.3%), device operates differently than expected (1.2%), contamination (0.9%) and microbial contamination of device (0.9%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (91.4%) and voluntary reports (8.6%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Opti-Free Replenish 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.