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EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VICM5 12.6 (-6.5) (REF VICM5 12.6)Recalls & reported problems

Staar Surgical Company · VICM5 - Diopter: -6.5; Overall Diameter (Length): 12.6 · Class 3 · Implant

All models of EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens (1030)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This STAAR SURGICAL implantable Collamer lens (ICL) is a corrective eye lens implanted in the eye to reduce nearsightedness. Most of the 31 reports describe vision problems after implantation, including blurred vision and over- or under-correction, and in several cases the lens was removed or exchanged for a different power or length. Reports also mention inflammation in the front of the eye, raised eye pressure, and one case of endophthalmitis. There were 23 injuries and no deaths, and no recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
31
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
23
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 31 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00840311300532), received between Jul 11, 2023 and May 14, 2026 — classified as 23 injuries, 8 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size” (4 reports).

8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P030016); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 1 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 3 reportsMay 2024: 4 reportsJun 2024: 1 reportsJul 2024: 1 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 3 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 2 reportsDec 2024: 2 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 1 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 3 reportsDec 2025: 3 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 1 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 1 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520264
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem18
  • No Apparent Adverse Event9
  • Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size4
  • Misfocusing1
  • Off-Label Use1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions12
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available8
  • Blurred Vision6
  • Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS)6
  • Intraocular Pressure Increased2
  • Endophthalmitis1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 31 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMay 14, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED OVER/UNDER CORRECTION. IN A SEPARATE SURGERY THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED WITH THE SAME MODEL/ LENGTH, DIFFERENT POWER LENS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN. THERE ARE MULTIPLE MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS 2 OF 2 TOTAL REPORTS. BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, THE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR OUR PRODUCT, AND OUR EXPERIENCE, WE HAVE DETERMINED THE CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTION TO THE REPORTED ISSUE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF A MANUFACTURING RELATED ISSUE OR PRODUCT DEFICIENCY.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 25177141 ↗
  • InjuryMar 9, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED OVER/UNDER CORRECTION. DUE TO OVER/UNDER CORRECTION, THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A SAME MODEL, LENGTH BUT DIFFERENT POWER LENS. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 24547617 ↗
  • InjuryDec 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED OVER/UNDER CORRECTION. THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A DIFFERENT DIOPTER LENS AND THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS NOTED, "LENS EXCHANGE DUE TO NEAR VISION DIFFICULTIES." CAUSE OF THE EVENT IS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Blurred Vision

    MAUDE report 23937008 ↗
  • InjuryDec 18, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE VAULT AND ELEVATED IOP. DUE TO EXCESSIVE VAULT AND ELEVATED IOP MEDICATION WAS ADMINISTERED. THIS DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A SAME MODEL BUT SHORTER LENGTH LENS AND MEDICATION ADMINISTERED. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE OF THE EVENT IS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Intraocular Pressure Increased

    MAUDE report 23839389 ↗
  • InjuryDec 5, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S EYE. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED REFRACTIVE SURPRISE. THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED WITH A SAME LENGTH BUT DIFFERENT POWER LENS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Blurred Vision

    MAUDE report 23729963 ↗
  • InjuryNov 21, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S EYE. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE VAULTING, SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF IRIDO-CORNEAL ANGLES, SHALLOW AC. THE LENS WAS EXPLANTED. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 2 TOTAL REPORTS. BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, THE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR OUR PRODUCT, AND OUR EXPERIENCE, WE HAVE DETERMINED THE CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTION TO THE REPORTED ISSUE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF A MANUFACTURING RELATED ISSUE OR PRODUCT DEFICIENCY.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 23624810 ↗
  • InjuryNov 21, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S EYE. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE VAULTING, SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF IRIDO-CORNEAL ANGLES, SHALLOW AC. THE LENS WAS EXPLANTED. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 2 TOTAL REPORTS. BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, THE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR OUR PRODUCT, AND OUR EXPERIENCE, WE HAVE DETERMINED THE CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTION TO THE REPORTED ISSUE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF A MANUFACTURING RELATED ISSUE OR PRODUCT DEFICIENCY.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 23623602 ↗
  • InjuryNov 7, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED REFRACTIVE SURPRISE. DUE TO REFRACTIVE SURPRISE, THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A SAME MODEL AND LENGTH LENS. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS "PATIENT RELATED FACTOR". THERE ARE MULTIPLE MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 2 TOTAL REPORTS. BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, THE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR OUR PRODUCT, AND OUR EXPERIENCE, WE HAVE DETERMINED THE CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTION TO THE REPORTED ISSUE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF A MANUFACTURING RELATED ISSUE OR PRODUCT DEFICIENCY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. THIS FILE WILL BE RE-OPENED IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Blurred Vision

    MAUDE report 23501376 ↗
  • InjuryMar 7, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE VAULT WITH SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN IRIDIOCORNEAL ANGLES WITH ELEVATED IOP. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED TO BE PATIENT RELATED FACTOR. THE COMPLAINT STATED THAT "PATIENT EXTREMELY REACTIVE WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA, EXPLANTATION DECISION". THE LENS WAS REMOVED. PER THE MEDICAL REVIEW THIS CLAIM IS DEEMED SERIOUS WITH UNKNOWN DEVICE CAUSALITY.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Intraocular Pressure Increased

    MAUDE report 21551705 ↗
  • InjuryDec 4, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING THE IMPLANT OF AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS INTO THE PATIENT'S EYE, MILD TOXIC ANTERIOR SEGMENT SYNDROME (TASS) WAS DIAGNOSED AT ONE DAY POST-OP. PATIENT COMPLAINED OF HYPEREMIA AND BLURRED VISION. CONCOMITANT PRODUCTS USED INTRAOPERATIVELY INCLUDED OPEGAN VISCOELASTIC AND THE MSI INJECTOR SYSTEM. DIAGNOSTIC CULTURE WAS NOT PERFORMED. ONE WEEK AFTER SURGERY THE PATIENT WAS PRESCRIBED STANDARD STEROID AND TREATMENT INCLUDED: VEGAMOX OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION AND TOBRAMYCIN. AFTER THE ONSET OF POSTOPERATIVE INFLAMMATION, THE PATIENT WAS STARTED WITH BETAMETHASONE VALERATE GENTAMICIN SULFATE EYE DROPS EVERY TWO HOURS. GRADUAL DECREASE WITH INFLAMMATION REDUCTION. THE LENS REMAINS IMPLANTED WITH THE ISSUE RESOLVED. PER POST-OP VISIT, PATIENT CONDITION WAS BCVA: 20/13; IOP: 15 MMHG. THE REPORTER DOES NOT PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS)

    MAUDE report 20846339 ↗
  • InjuryDec 4, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THE SURGEON EXCHANGED AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS IN THE LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) 2024. CONCOMITANT PRODUCTS USED INTRAOPERATIVELY INCLUDE MSI DELIVERY SYSTEM, OVD (OPEGAN), AND COAXIAL I/A HANDPIECE USE FOR 30 SEC FOR ITS REMOVAL. ON DAY 1 TASS WAS DIAGNOSED. INFLAMMATION WAS REPORTED AS MILD PRESENTING WITH AC CELL++, CONJUNCTIVAL HYPEREMIA AND MILD FIBRIN OVER THE PUPIL AREA. THE PATIENT COMPLAINED OF BLURRED VISION. TOPICAL STEROIDS/ANTIBIOTIC DROPS WERE PRESCRIBED. BY DAY 6 THE ISSUE RESOLVED AND BCVA RETURNED TO PRE-OPERATIVE 20/13 WITH IOP 18MMHG. THE LENS REMAINS IMPLANTED. THE REPORTER DOES NOT STATE A CAUSE FOR THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS)

    MAUDE report 20844025 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 21, 2024No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOW VAULT WITHOUT ROTATION. INTRAOPERATIVELY THE LENS WAS REMOVED. A REPLACEMENT LENS OF LONGER LENGTH WAS LATER IMPLANTED AND THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN. THERE ARE MULTIPLE MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 2 TOTAL REPORTS. BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, THE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR OUR PRODUCT, AND OUR EXPERIENCE, WE HAVE DETERMINED THE CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTION TO THE REPORTED ISSUE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF A MANUFACTURING RELATED ISSUE OR PRODUCT DEFICIENCY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20751196 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 15, 2024No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOW VAULT WITHOUT ROTATION. THE LENS WAS INTRAOPERATIVELY IMPLANTED AND REMOVED. A LONGER LENGTH LENS WAS IMPLANTED AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE OF THE EVENT IS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20700764 ↗
  • InjurySep 23, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOW VAULT. THE LENS WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A LONGER LENGTH LENS AND PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THERE ARE MULTIPLE MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 2 TOTAL REPORTS. BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, THE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR OUR PRODUCT, AND OUR EXPERIENCE, WE HAVE DETERMINED THE CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTION TO THE REPORTED ISSUE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF A MANUFACTURING RELATED ISSUE OR PRODUCT DEFICIENCY CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20281001 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 5, 2024No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S EYE. IT WAS INDICATED THERE WAS DIRT ON THE LENS. INTRAOPERATIVELY THE LENS WAS REMOVED AND THE PROBLEM IS REPORTED AS NOT RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20153336 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 3, 2024No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOW VAULT WITHOUT ROTATION. THE LENS REMAINS IMPLANTED. PER THE REPORTER "THE VAULTING NOW IS NORMAL 500 UM. THE VAULTING LOW IN H+1 MAYBE BECAUSE THE LENS HASN'T STABLE. DR. DEVY STILL MONITORING THIS PATIENT". CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20126787 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 9, 2024No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED PRIOR TO AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE LENS TORE/BROKE DURING LOADING. DAMAGE WAS NOTED IN THE CARTRIDGE. THE LENS WAS REPLACED WITHIN THE INITIAL SURGERY FOR A SIMILAR LENS. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE OF THE EVENT IS UNKNOWN; LOADING PROCEURE DID NOT REQUIRE MORE FORCE THAN USUAL.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19702270 ↗
  • InjuryJun 17, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 12.6MM VICM5 -6.50D IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) 2024. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT BILATERAL IMPLANTATION OF ICLS. CONCOMITANT PRODUCTS USED DURING SURGERY WERE: OPEGAN AS VISCOELASTIC AND THE STAAR INJECTOR SYSTEM (MSI-PF INJECTOR; SFC-45 WITH FOAM TIP PLUNGER). REPORTEDLY APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH UPON ICL IMPLANTATION THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH "ENDOPHTHALMITIS" OU. DIAGNOSTICS WERE PERFORMED AND DESCRIBED AS "HYPEREMIA" AND NONSPECIFIC POSTERIOR OCULAR "DISCOMFORT" OU. SUBSEQUENT LENS EXPLANT (OS) OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2024 ONE MONTH AFTER PRESENTATION OF SYMPTOMS. POST-EXPLANT BCVA 20/13 (SAME AS PRE-OP) WAS NOTED AT THE LAST VISIT WITH PENDING RE-IMPLANTATION WHEN SYMPTOMS IMPROVE. THE REPORTER STATED THE CAUSE OF INFLAMMATION WAS ATTRIBUTED TO PATIENT RELATED FACTORS WITH NO DEVICE FAILURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT NONE HAS BEEN FORTHCOMING.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Endophthalmitis; Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS)

    MAUDE report 19552208 ↗
  • InjuryMay 13, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A 12.6MM VICM5 -6.50D IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS INTO THE PATIENT'S EYE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. INFORMATION ABOUT CONCOMITANT PRODUCTS USED INCLUDING OVD AND DELIVERY SYSTEM WERE NOT PROVIDED. TOXIC ANTERIOR SEGMENT SYNDROME (TASS) WAS DIAGNOSED. PER THE LAST REPORT DATED ON APR-17-2024, NO INFORMATION IS PROVIDED THAT THERE WAS ANY MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INTERVENTION PERFORMED. NO LOSS OF VISUAL ACUITY WAS REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT NONE HAS BEEN FORTHCOMING. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

    Patient problems: Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS)

    MAUDE report 19305870 ↗
  • InjuryMay 13, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A 12.6MM VICM5 -6.50D IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS INTO THE PATIENT'S EYE. INFORMATION ABOUT CONCOMITANT PRODUCTS USED INCLUDING OVD AND DELIVERY SYSTEM WERE NOT PROVIDED. TOXIC ANTERIOR SEGMENT SYNDROME (TASS) WAS DIAGNOSED. PER THE LAST REPORT DATED (B)(6) 2024, NO INFORMATION IS PROVIDED THAT THERE WAS ANY MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INTERVENTION PERFORMED. NO LOSS OF VISUAL ACUITY WAS REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT NONE HAS BEEN FORTHCOMING. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

    Patient problems: Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS)

    MAUDE report 19305852 ↗
  • InjuryMay 10, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 12.6MM VICM5 12.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF -6.50 DIOPTER WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S RIGHT EYE (OD) ON (B)(6) 2023 . REFRACTIVE SURPRISE WAS OBSERVED. ON (B)(6) 2024 THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A SAME MODEL AND SAME SIZE LENS BUT DIFFERENT POWER LENS. THE REPLACEMENT LENS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. CAUSE REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Blurred Vision

    MAUDE report 19294364 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 6, 2024No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THE SURGEON INSERTED AND REMOVED A 12.6MM VICM5_12.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS, -06.50 DIOPTER, WITHIN THE SAME SURGERY DUE TO THE LENS TORE/BROKE DURING INJECTION/DELIVERY INTO THE PATIENTS LEFT EYE (OS). THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY. THE LENS WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER SAME MODEL/LENGTH LENS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19256071 ↗
  • InjuryApr 30, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 12.6MM VICM5_12.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF -6.50 DIOPTER WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) 2024. THE REPORTER STATES THAT AFTER ICL IMPLANT THE PATIENT FELT HEAVINESS IN THE EYE AND HAD THE LENS EXPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2024, PROBLEM RESOLVED. CAUSE OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 19217973 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 23, 2024No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    THE REPORTER INDICATED A 12.6MM VICM5_12.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS, -06.50 DIOPTER, BECAME STUCK IN CARTRIDGE OR INJECTION SYSTEM. THERE WAS PATIENT CONTACT BUT NO INJURY. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19169379 ↗
  • InjuryApr 4, 2024No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 12.6MM VICM512.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF -6.50 DIOPTER WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S RIGHT EYE (OD) ON (B)(6) 2024. CONCOMITANT PRODUCTS USED INTRAOPERATIVELY INCLUDE OPEGAN VISCOELASTIC AND THE MSI INJECTION SYSTEM. ON THE SAME DAY TOXIC ANTERIOR SEGMENT SYNDROME (TASS) WAS OBSERVED. MANAGEMENT INCLUDED STEROID "MEDICATION, EYE DROPS" AND SUBCONJUNCTIVAL INJECTION. THE LENS REMAINS IMPLANTED. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED.

    Patient problems: Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS)

    MAUDE report 19047486 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P030016. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1480-2026 · Jan 21, 2026 · Open, Classified
    EVO+ Visian Toric Implantable Collamer Lens (TICL), Model: VTICM5
  • Z-0466-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0474-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0468-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0464-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF:VICM5_12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0469-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens REF: VICMO13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0465-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0467-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO +VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.7.Phakic Intraocular lens.

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