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Purpose
This document provides a list of contact lens and lens care complaint reasons and IMDRF Codes for Annexes A, E and F to assist
the user in selecting the appropriate codes for Vision Care product complaints. Refer to http://www.imdrf.org/working-
groups/adverse-eventterminology for additional IMDRF codes.
Note: For reportable events, evaluate Annex E and F codes for appropriate selection.
I. Contact Lens
Contact Lens Annex A Annex E Annex F
Annex E IMDRF Code Description
Complaint Reason IMDRF Code and Term IMDRF Code and Term IMDRF Code and Term
A24 Adverse Event Without E082901 Infective F12 Serious Injury/ Illness/ Keratitis due to infection, including infection by
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Identified Device or Use Problem Keratitis Impairment Acanthamoeba.
A24 Adverse Event Without F11 Minor Injury/ Illness/
Allergic Conjunctivitis E0804 Conjunctivitis Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye.
Identified Device or Use Problem Impairment
E0402 A local or general reaction of an organism following contact
A24 Adverse Event Without F11 Minor Injury/ Illness/
Allergic Reaction Hypersensitivity/Allergic with a specific allergen to which it has been previously
Identified Device or Use Problem Impairment
reaction exposed and to which it has become sensitized.
A24 Adverse Event Without E2402 Appropriate Term F11 Minor Injury/ Illness/ The clinical signs, symptoms and conditions are not
Allergy Symptoms
Identified Device or Use Problem / Code Not Available Impairment adequately described by any other term.
E2403 No Clinical Signs, F26 No Health No patient involvement or, no observable clinical symptoms
Base Curve A0201 Product Quality Problem
Symptoms or Conditions Consequences or Impact or a change in symptoms is identified in the patient.
A24 Adverse Event Without F11 Minor Injury/ Illness/ A localized physical condition in which part of the body
Blepharitis E2326 Inflammation
Identified Device or Use Problem Impairment becomes reddened, swollen, or hot and often painful.
A020503 Unsealed Device E2403 No Clinical Signs, F26 No Health No patient involvement or, no observable clinical symptoms
Blister Seal Void
Packaging Symptoms or Conditions Consequences or Impact or a change in symptoms is identified in the patient.
E2403 No Clinical Signs, F26 No Health No patient involvement or, no observable clinical symptoms
Breakage (GP) A25 No Apparent Adverse Event
Symptoms or Conditions Consequences or Impact or a change in symptoms is identified in the patient.
E2403 No Clinical Signs, F26 No Health No patient involvement or, no observable clinical symptoms
Bubbles A0201 Product Quality Problem
Symptoms or Conditions Consequences or Impact or a change in symptoms is identified in the patient.
A24 Adverse Event Without F26 No Health A sensation of stinging or heat, not necessarily
Burning/Stinging E1705 Burning Sensation
Identified Device or Use Problem Consequences or Impact accompanied by redness or physical signs of irritation.
Carton Label Different E2403 No Clinical Signs, F26 No Health No patient involvement or, no observable clinical symptoms
A0201 Product Quality Problem
Than Contents Symptoms or Conditions Consequences or Impact or a change in symptoms is identified in the patient.
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Revisions
Description of Changes: ▪ Correct Annex A code for Breakage (GP) per system mapping.
▪ Add complaint reason of Stye for both Contact Lens and Lens Care.
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Document Name :REF-000258680
Document Title :IMDRF Codes Annexes A, E and F (Problem and Health Effects) for
Vision Care
Document ID :12.1.1-GREF-1
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