EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 12.6 (-12.5/3.0) (REF VTICM5 12.6)Recalls & reported problems
Staar Surgical Company · VTICM5 - Diopter: -12.5; Cylinder 3.0; 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
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00840311308996), received between Jan 2, 2024 and Sep 24, 2026 — classified as 5 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
- Misfocusing1
Patient problems
- Blurred Vision3
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Intraocular Pressure Increased1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 24, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Blurred Vision
MAUDE report 50892008 ↗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 a low vault with lens rotation. In a separate surgery the lens was exchanged with a longer length and the problem was resolved. The cause of the event is unknown.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50001597 ↗InjuryFeb 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 LENS ROTATION. THE LENS WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A LONGER LENGTH LENS AND THE PROBLEM RESOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21439739 ↗InjuryNov 22, 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 ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE. IN A SEPARATE VISIT THE LENS WAS EXPLANTED AND THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. CAUSE OF 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: Intraocular Pressure Increased
MAUDE report 20763224 ↗InjuryJan 26, 2024Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF UNKNOWN MODEL AND SIZE WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS). EXCESSIVE VAULT;BLURRED VISION AND LENS ROTATION WAS REPORTED. ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THE LENS WAS REPOSITIONED TO HORIZONTAL AXIS. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Blurred Vision
MAUDE report 18592499 ↗MalfunctionJan 2, 2024Misfocusing; Misfocusing
THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A 12.6MM VTICM5_12.6, -12.5/3.0/095 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) 2023 AS A REPLACEMENT LENS TO ADDRESS LENS ROTATION AND REFRACTIVE SURPRISE. FOR STATUS OF THE EYE (SIGNS/SYMPTOMS) THE REPORTER STATED "BLUR VISION FOR DISTANCE AND NEAR". ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT NONE HAS BEEN FORTHCOMING. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: Blurred Vision
MAUDE report 18432640 ↗
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-0469-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens REF: VICMO13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0466-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0464-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF:VICM5_12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0468-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0467-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO +VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.7.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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