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EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICMO 12.6 (-15.0/2.5)Recalls & reported problems

Staar Surgical Company · VTICMO - Diopter: -15.0; 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
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 00840311323487), received between May 30, 2023 and Jan 12, 2026 — classified as 11 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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 2 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 2 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: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 1 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem9
  • No Apparent Adverse Event2
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9
  • Blurred Vision2
  • Halo1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryJan 12, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS (ICL) IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A LENS ROTATION. THE LENS WAS REPOSITIONED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. AT A LATER DATE THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED & PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24044614 ↗
  • InjuryNov 17, 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 A LOW VAULT WITH LENS ROTATION, BLURRED VISION, POSSIBLE REFRACTIVE CHANGE OVER TIME. THE LENS WAS REPOSITIONED, BUT THIS DID NOT RESOLVE. THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A LONGER LENGTH LENS. THE VAULT IS ADEQUATE, BUT ROTATION MAY HAVE OCCURRED AGAIN. 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 23572165 ↗
  • InjuryJan 16, 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) PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED THE LENS DECENTERED, DYSPHOTOPSIA, HALOES, AND THE LENS WAS UNDERSIZED. LENS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED FOR A LONGER LENGTH LENS BUT PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS THE DEVICE.

    Patient problems: Halo

    MAUDE report 21174829 ↗
  • InjuryNov 25, 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 LENS ROTATION. LENS WAS REPOSITIONED. LENS WAS EXCHANGED WITH A DIFFERENT DIOPTER LENS AND PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE OF EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20776541 ↗
  • InjuryAug 23, 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 AN EXCESSIVE VAULT. IN A SEPARATE VISIT THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A SHORTER LENGTH LENS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE 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 20048431 ↗
  • InjuryJul 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 LENS ROTATION NOT ASSOCIATED TO A LOW VAULT AND REFRACTIVE SURPRISE. IN A SEPARATE VISIT LENS REPOSITIONING WAS PERFORMED BUT IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM (LENS WAS NOT STABLE AFTER REPOSITIONING). THE LENS WAS LATER EXCHANGED FOR A SAME LENGTH LENS OF DIFFERENT AXIS AND THE PROBLEM RESOLVED.

    Patient problems: Blurred Vision

    MAUDE report 19783322 ↗
  • InjuryJul 3, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A 12.6MM VTICMO12.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS, -15.00/+2.5/073 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS), INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) 2024. THE LENS WAS REMOVED ON (B)(6) 2024 DUE TO LENS ROTATION NOT ASSOCIATED TO A LOW VAULT. THE LENS WAS REPOSITIONED ON 01-MAY-2024 BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NO RESOLVED. THE LENS WAS REPLACED WITH A LONGER LENGTH LENS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19671277 ↗
  • InjuryApr 21, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A 12.6MM VTICMO12.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS, -15.00/+2.5/070 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) IN THE PATIENTS LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) 2024. THE LENS WAS EXPLANTED DUE TO LENS DISLOCATED/SUBLUXED AND GLARE/HALOS. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT NONE HAS BEEN FORTHCOMING.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19149989 ↗
  • InjuryApr 13, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 12.6MM VTICMO_12.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF -15.50/2.5/110 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENTS RIGHT EYE (OD) ON (B)(6) 2024. LENS ROTATION WAS OBSERVED. ON (B)(6) 2024 THE LENS WAS EXPLANTED AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. CAUSE REPORTED AS PATIENT RELATED FACTOR. THE PATIENT HAS ABNORMAL ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE OF THE EYES.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19102509 ↗
  • InjuryOct 30, 2023Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A 12.6MM VTICMO 12.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF DIOPTER -15.0/2.5/089 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) 2023. ON (B)(6) 2023 THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A SHORTER LENGTH LENS DUE TO EXCESSIVE VAULT. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18036028 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 5, 2023No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A 12.6MM VTICMO12.6; -15.0/+2.5/071 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6)2023. THE LENS HAD TORE DURING LOADING AND NOTED "DURING PULLING IN CARTRIDGE". INTRAOPERATIVELY THE LENS WAS REMOVED. ON (B)(6) 2023 A REPLACEMENT LENS OF THE SAME LENGTH WAS IMPLANTED AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN AND NOTED "THE LENS WAS TORN DURING LOADING, TRIED WITH THE OTHER SIDE BUT ALSO SAME TORN".

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17878139 ↗
  • InjuryMay 30, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; No Apparent Adverse Event; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; No Apparent Adverse Event

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 12.6MM VTICMO12.6; -15/-2.50/89 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS HAD TORE DURING INJECTIVE/DELIVERY INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) 2022. THERE WAS PATIENT CONTACT WITH NO INJURY, BUT THE LENS WAS NOT IMPLANTED. ON (B)(6) 2022 A REPLACEMENT LENS OF THE SAME LENGTH WAS IMPLANTED AND THIS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN AND NOTED "LENS DID NOT SEPARATE FROM THE FOAM TIP DURING INJECTION".

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17027841 ↗

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-0469-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens REF: VICMO13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0467-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO +VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.7.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-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-0468-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.

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