Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) MICL 12.1 (UDI 00841542102841)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841542102841), received between Aug 17, 2016 and Jun 30, 2017 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Operates Differently Than Expected” (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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJun 30, 2017Device Operates Differently Than Expected; Device Operates Differently Than Expected

  THE REPORTER INDICATED THE SURGEON INSERTED A 12.1MM MICL12.1 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS, -14.5 DIOPTER, AND THE LENS WAS TORN. THE LENS WAS REMOVED DURING THE SAME SURGERY WITH NO PATIENT INJURY. THE BACKUP LENS WAS IMPLANTED AND A SUTURE WAS REQUIRED. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 6681413 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 17, 2016Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  THE REPORTER STATED THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A 12.1MM MICL12.1 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS, -14.5 DIOPTER, IN THE PATIENT'S RIGHT EYE (OD) ON (B)(6) 2016. THE LENS WAS EXPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2016 DUE TO LOW VAULTING. THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A LONGER LENS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT NONE HAS BEEN FORTHCOMING. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 5884722 ↗

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-0466-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
  EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.2. 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.
• Z-0467-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
  EVO +VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.7.Phakic Intraocular lens.
• Z-0469-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
  EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens REF: VICMO13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
• Z-0465-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
  EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.
• Z-0464-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
  EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF:VICM5_12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.