Lena LENA-GRN-SRecalls & reported problems
Lena Cup, LLC · A reusable menstrual cup that collects monthly blood flow. · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00850008236020), received between Apr 21, 2020 and Nov 7, 2020 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1
- Patient-Device Incompatibility1
Patient problems
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Code Available1
- Pain1
- Urinary Tract Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 7, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
USER REPORTED THAT SHE TRIED TO USE THE CUP FOR 2 MENSTRUAL CYCLES AND BOTH TIMES, IT CAUSED HER EXTREME PAIN. SHE VISITED HER OBGYN TO SEE WHAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT HER PHYSICAL WENT WELL, AND THEREFORE, SHE BELIEVES THAT THE CUP IS NOT A GOOD FIT FOR HER, AND SHE WILL NOT BE USING IT IN THE FUTURE.
Patient problems: No Code Available; Pain
MAUDE report 10806165 ↗MalfunctionOct 24, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
USER REPORTED THAT SHE HAD TROUBLE REMOVING THE CUP AND VISITED A DOCTOR FOR HELP. THE PHYSICIAN PRESCRIBED A SHORT COURSE OF ANTIBIOTICS AS A PRECAUTION BECAUSE THE CUP HADN'T BEEN REMOVED FOR OVER 2 DAYS. THE USER REPORTED FEELING FINE AFTER THE INCIDENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10731878 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2020Patient-Device Incompatibility; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Patient-Device Incompatibility; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
USER REPORTED THAT SHE HAS EXPERIENCED URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH THE CUP USE. SHE DISCUSSED WITH HER PHYSICIAN WHO ADVISED HER THAT WITH THE CUP IN PLACE SHE IS NOT ABLE TO EMPTY HER BLADDER AND THUS RESULTING IN THE INFECTIONS. THE PREVIOUS INCIDENT SHE HAD REPORTED WAS PRIOR TO THE LENA QMS IN 2019 AND THEREFORE IT HADN'T BEEN REPORTED. AT THE TIME SHE HAD ADVISED THAT SHE WAS PUT ON ANTIBIOTICS FOR THE INFECTION.
Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 10084738 ↗MalfunctionApr 21, 2020Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
USER REPORTED THAT SHE HAD TROUBLE REMOVING THE CUP AND VISITED HER GYNECOLOGIST FOR ASSISTANCE TO HAVE IT REMOVED.
Patient problems: Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
MAUDE report 9984345 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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