EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 12.6 (-4.5/2.5)Recalls & reported problems
Staar Surgical Company · VTICM5 - Diopter: -4.5; Cylinder 2.5; 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
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00840311308552), received between May 10, 2023 and Jul 27, 2026 — classified as 5 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size” (2 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
- Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available2
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 27, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
A facility representative reported that following an implantable collamer lens (ICL) implantation procedure, the patient experienced low vault and over/under correction. Lens exchanged with longer length lens. Problem resolved. Cause of the event was reported as unknown.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 50038796 ↗InjuryJan 29, 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 SHALLOWING OF THE AC. THE LENS WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A SHORTER LENGTH LENS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS PATIENT RELATED FACTOR. THE PATIENT WAS NOTED TO HAVE A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION: KERATOCONUS.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 24216307 ↗InjuryNov 26, 2024Adverse 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 EXCESSIVE VAULT. LENS WAS EXPLANTED AND PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE OF EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20778220 ↗InjuryJan 29, 2024Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size
THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 12.6MM VTICM5_12.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS -4.5/2.5/104 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S RIGHT EYE (OD) ON (B)(6) 2024. ON (B)(6) 2024 THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A SHORTER LENGTH LENS DUE TO HIGH VAULT AND THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. IN THE REPORTERS OPINION THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS THE DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18603355 ↗InjuryMay 10, 2023Inadequacy 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 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF DIOPTER -4.50/+2.5/089 INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) 2023. THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED ON (B)(6) 2023 FOR A SHORTER LENGTH LENS DUE TO EXCESSIVE VAULT. THIS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE REPORTER DID NOT INDICATE THE CAUSE OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16907197 ↗
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-0474-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0465-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0466-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0467-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO +VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.7.Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0468-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0469-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens REF: VICMO13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0464-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF:VICM5_12.1. 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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