EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 12.6 (-8.5/2.0) (REF VTICM5 12.6)Recalls & reported problems
Staar Surgical Company · VTICM5 - Diopter: -8.5; Cylinder 2.0; 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
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00840311308354), received between Mar 1, 2023 and Feb 18, 2026 — classified as 7 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (1 report).
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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem5
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
- Off-Label Use1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- Blurred Vision2
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryFeb 18, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN OVER/UNDER CORRECTION. THE LENS WAS LATER EXCHANGED FOR A SAME SIZE DIFFERENT POWER LENS, AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED CAUSE OF THE EVENT IS 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: Blurred Vision
MAUDE report 24384321 ↗InjuryNov 19, 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 LOW VAULTING WITH LENS ROTATION. THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED WITH A LONGER LENGTH LENS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23600723 ↗InjuryOct 23, 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 REFRACTIVE SURPRISE. THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A DIFFERENT DIOPTER LENS 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: Blurred Vision
MAUDE report 23372263 ↗InjuryJul 23, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOW VAULT. THE LENS WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED INTRAOPERATIVELY WITH A LONGER LENGTH LENS. PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE OF EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19811018 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2024No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event
THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 12.6MM VTICM5_ 12.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF DIOPTER -8.5/2.0/070 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) LENS TORE/BROKE DURING INJECTION/DELIVERY INTO THE PATIENT'S RIGHT EYE (OD). THE LENS WAS IMPLANTED. PATIENT CONTACT WITH NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18899425 ↗InjuryFeb 27, 2024Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size
THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A 12.6MM VTICM5_12.6, -8.5/2.0/091 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS), IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) /2023. THE LENS WAS REPLACED WITH A SHORTER LENGTH LENS DUE TO SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF IRIDO-CORNEAL ANGLES AND EXCESSIVE VAULT ON (B)(6) 2023. THIS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. REPORTEDLY, MILD DILATED JPUPIL OBSERVED.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 18788739 ↗InjuryJun 8, 2023Off-Label Use; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Off-Label Use; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 12.6MM VTICM5_12.6; -8.50/2.0/080 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS WAS EXPLANTED. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17091340 ↗InjuryMar 1, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 12.6MM VTICM512.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF -8.50/2.0/94 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) 2022. ON (B)(6)2022 THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A SPHERICAL LENS DUE TO LENS ROTATION NOT ASSOCIATED TO A LOW VAULT AND THE PROBLEM RESOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16461535 ↗
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, ClassifiedEVO+ Visian Toric Implantable Collamer Lens (TICL), Model: VTICM5
- Z-0467-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO +VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.7.Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0464-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF:VICM5_12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0466-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0468-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0474-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0469-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens REF: VICMO13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0465-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.
Other Phakic Toric Intraocular Lens devices
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 13.2 (-13.0/1.0)Staar Surgical Company · Phakic Toric Intraocular Lens1 recall4 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 12.6 (-13.5/1.5)Staar Surgical Company · Phakic Toric Intraocular Lens1 recall4 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 12.6 (-8.5/2.0)Staar Surgical Company · Phakic Toric Intraocular Lens1 recall4 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 12.1 (-5.0/1.0)Staar Surgical Company · Phakic Toric Intraocular Lens1 recall4 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 12.6 (-11.5/2.5)Staar Surgical Company · Phakic Toric Intraocular Lens1 recall3 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 12.6 (-14.0/2.0)Staar Surgical Company · Phakic Toric Intraocular Lens1 recall3 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 12.6 (-5.5/1.5)Staar Surgical Company · Phakic Toric Intraocular Lens1 recall3 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 12.6 (-7.5/1.0)Staar Surgical Company · Phakic Toric Intraocular Lens1 recall3 reports
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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