AcrySof Toric Aspheric UV Absorbing IOL SA6AT3 (REF SA6AT3.195)Recalls & reported problems
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · The AcrySof Aspheric UV Absorbing Toric Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens (IOL) is a UV Absorbing foldable intraocular lens (IOL) · Class 3 · Implant
All models of AcrySof Toric Aspheric UV Absorbing IOL (56)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00380652335751), received between Dec 22, 2021 and Nov 25, 2022 — classified as 3 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Defective Device1
- Malposition of Device1
Patient problems
- Blurred Vision3
- Visual Impairment3
- Insufficient Information1
- Visual Disturbances1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 25, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED FOLLOWING AN INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL) IMPLANT PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED BLURRY VISION AND STAR BURSTS AT NIGHT. THE LENS WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH ANOTHER LENS IN A SECONDARY PROCEDURE. THE CLINICAL REASON FOR THE EXPLANT WAS ANISOMETROPIA. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED, BUT FURTHER NO INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Blurred Vision; Visual Disturbances; Visual Impairment
MAUDE report 15864844 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2022Defective Device; Defective Device
A NON HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL) IMPLANT PROCEDURE THE INTRAOCULAR LENS HAD A PART OF A THIRD HAPTIC MASHED ON TO THE EDGE OF THE INTRAOCULAR LENS, IT ALMOST LOOKED LIKE SHEARED OFF TAIL OF A HAPTIC, INSPECTED BOTH HAPTICS WHICH WERE INTACT AND HAD TO EXPLANT THE ORIGINAL IOL AND USE BACKUP LENS.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 15427322 ↗InjuryAug 17, 2022Malposition of Device; Malposition of Device
A NON HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING THE INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL) IMPLANT PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED POOR NEAR VISION. THE IOL WAS EXCHANGED IN A SECONDARY PROCEDURE. THE CLINICAL REASON FOR EXPLANT WAS IOL ROTATION RESULTING IN INDUCED ASTIGMATISM, UNDER CORRECTED MYOPIA. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. THE PHYSICIAN PROGNOSIS WAS GOOD.
Patient problems: Blurred Vision; Visual Impairment
MAUDE report 15244946 ↗InjuryDec 22, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
A NON-HEALTH PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT AN INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL) WAS EXPLANTED DUE TO DECREASED VISION AND A REFRACTIVE SURPRISE SEVEN MONTHS AFTER THE INITIAL PROCEDURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED, BUT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Blurred Vision; Visual Impairment
MAUDE report 13059234 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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