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EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 13.2 (-8.5/1.5) (REF VTICM5 13.2)Recalls & reported problems

Staar Surgical Company · VTICM5 - Diopter: -8.5; 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
12
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
11
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 12 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00840311311439), received between Apr 4, 2023 and Apr 17, 2026 — classified as 11 injuries, 1 malfunction.

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

Nov 2023: 3 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 1 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 1 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 1 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 1 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520263
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem7
  • Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size2
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Misfocusing1
  • No Apparent Adverse Event1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
  • Blurred Vision1
  • Intraocular Pressure Increased1

Recent adverse event reports

The 12 most recent of 12 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryApr 17, 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 EXCESSIVE VAULT. SECONDARY YAG WAS PERFORMED. IN A SEPARATE SURGERY THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED WITH A SHORTER LENGTH AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24913420 ↗
  • InjuryJan 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 A LOW VAULT WITH ROTATION. IN A SEPARATE VISIT THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A SAME MODEL LONGER LENGTH LENS OF A DIFFERENT POWER. THE REPLACEMENT LENS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24223580 ↗
  • InjuryNov 7, 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 EXCESSIVE VAULT AND ELEVATED IOP 27 MM HG WITHOUT PUPIL BLOCK AND ANGLE CLOSURE. THE LENS EXCHANGED FOR A SHORTER LENGTH LENS AND THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Intraocular Pressure Increased

    MAUDE report 23498450 ↗
  • InjuryAug 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 OVER/UNDER CORRECTION. IT WAS NOTED "SURGEON SWAPPED OD AND OS". THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED WITH A SAME LENGTH BUT DIFFERENT POWER LENS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN. 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: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 22868694 ↗
  • InjuryJan 24, 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 LOW VAULT WITH ROTATION AND BLURRED VISION. THE LENS WAS LATER EXCHANGED FOR A LONGER LENGTH LENS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE OF THE EVENT IS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21233652 ↗
  • InjuryNov 19, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE VAULT. DUE TO EXCESSIVE VAULT, THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A SHORTER LENGTH LENS. THIS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. 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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20728791 ↗
  • InjuryAug 6, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE VAULT. IN A SEPARATE VISIT THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A REPLACEMENT LENS OF SHORTER LENGTH. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19918649 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 28, 2023No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 13.2MM VTICM513.2 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF A -8.5/1.50/070 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) LENS WAS DAMAGED. THE LENS WAS NOT IMPLANTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18223267 ↗
  • InjuryNov 22, 2023Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 13.2MM VTICM5_13.2 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF -8.50/1.5/106 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S RIGHT EYE (OD) ON (B)(6) 2023. ON (B)(6) 2023 THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A LONGER LENGTH LENS DUE TO LOW VAULT AND THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. CAUSE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18196965 ↗
  • InjuryNov 6, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 13.2MM, VTICM5_13.2, -8.5/1.5/089 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS), IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S RIGHT EYE (OD) ON (B)(6) 2023. LENS ROTATION NOT ASSOCIATED TO A LOW VAULT WAS OBSERVED. THE LENS WAS REPOSITIONED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. ON (B)(6) 2023 THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A LONGER LENGTH LENS, THIS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. CAUSE OF THE EVENT IS REPORTED AS DEVICE: LENS TOO SMALL THAN REQUIRED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18075209 ↗
  • InjurySep 7, 2023Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A 13.2MM VTICM5_13.2 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS, -08.50/+1.5/104 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS), INTO THE PATIENTS RIGHT EYE (OD) ON (B)(6) 2023. THE LENS WAS REMOVED ON (B)(6) 2023, DUE TO EXCESSIVE VAULTING. THE LENS WAS REPLACED WITH A SHORTER LENS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE PATIENT WAS HAPPY. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17704431 ↗
  • InjuryApr 4, 2023Misfocusing; Misfocusing

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 13.2MM VTICM513.2 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF -8.5/1.5/099 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) WAS IMPLANTED IN THE PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) 2022. REFRACTIVE CHANGE WAS OBSERVED. CAUSE OF THE EVENT IS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Blurred Vision

    MAUDE report 16678777 ↗

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-0465-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0467-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO +VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.7.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-0464-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF:VICM5_12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0468-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0474-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.

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