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EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 13.2 (-5.0/1.5)Recalls & reported problems

Staar Surgical Company · VTICM5 - Diopter: -5.0; Cylinder 1.5; Overall Diameter (Length): 13.2 · 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
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00840311311361), received between Jul 2, 2024 and Mar 30, 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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
  • No Apparent Adverse Event1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Blurred Vision1
  • Corneal Stromal Edema1
  • Inflammation1
  • Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS)1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMar 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED STROMAL EDEMA, INFLAMMATION AND SYMPTOMS RESEMBLING TASS. STEROID DROPS, PREDNISONE TABLETS AND MAXITROL OINTMENT WERE PROVIDED FOR MEDICAL MANAGEMENT. THE LENS REMAINS IMPLANTED, AND THE PROBLEM WAS NOTED AS RESOLVED. CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Corneal Stromal Edema; Inflammation; Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS)

    MAUDE report 24721924 ↗
  • InjuryNov 21, 2024Adverse 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. THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED WITH A SHORTER LENGTH LENS AND THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Blurred Vision; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20748090 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 2, 2024No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 13.2MM VTICM5 13.2, -5.0/1.5/099 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS), IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS WAS IMPLANTED AND REMOVED FROM PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS) DUE TO LENS TEAR/BREAK DURING LOADING. THERE WAS PATIENT CONTACT (LENS TOUCHED THE EYE) WITH NO PATIENT INJURY. A SAME LENGTH LENS SIMILAR DIOPTER LENS WAS IMPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2024. THIS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. CAUSE OF THE EVENT IS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19654582 ↗

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-0474-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0464-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF:VICM5_12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0465-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0466-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0469-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens REF: VICMO13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0468-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.1. 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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