EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VICM5 13.7 (-9.0)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00840311301249), received between Sep 26, 2024 and May 1, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMay 1, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE VAULT, SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF IRIDOCORNEAL ANGLES, AND GLARE/HALOS. THE LENS WAS LATER REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A SHORTER LENGTH LENS. REPORTEDLY, "RINGS AROUND LIGHTS. THE SYMPTOMS IMPROVED OVERTIME WITH NEUROADAPTATION." 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: Halo; Visual Disturbances

  MAUDE report 25062287 ↗
• InjuryMay 1, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE VAULT AND GLARE/HALOS. THE LENS WAS LATER REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A SHORTER LENGTH LENS. REPORTEDLY, "PATIENT REPORTED EXPERIENCING HALOS. USUALLY, TEMPORARY EXPERIENCED AND IMPROVED OVERTIME WITH NEUROADAPTATION." 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: Halo; Visual Disturbances

  MAUDE report 25062286 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 26, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT BEFORE AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, LENS TORE DURING LOADING, AFTER OPENING VIAL. LENS WAS NOT IMPLANTED. BACKUP LENS WAS USED AND PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS DEVICE - NOT ELABORATED UPON.

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

  MAUDE report 20314816 ↗

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-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-0466-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
  EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
• Z-0467-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
  EVO +VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.7.Phakic Intraocular lens.
• Z-0465-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
  EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_12.6. 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.