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Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) MICL 13.7 (UDI 00841542103558)Recalls & reported problems

Staar Surgical Company · Diopter: -9.5; Overall Diameter (Length): 13.7 mm · Class 3 · Implant

All models of Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) (96)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841542103558), received between Jan 5, 2017 and Sep 9, 2019 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size2
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected1

Patient problems

  • No Code Available1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjurySep 9, 2019Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 13.7MM, MICL13.7, -9.5 DIOPTER, IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENTS LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) 2019. ON (B)(6) 2019 THE LENS WAS REMOVED AND A 13.2MM LENS WAS IMPLANTED. ANGLE CLOSURE WAS REPORTED AS AN OBSERVATION. 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 8977984 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 10, 2017Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A MICL13.7, -9.5 DIOPTER, IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS IN THE PATIENT'S RIGHT EYE (OD) ON (B)(6) 2017. ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER IMPLANTATION, THE SURGEON NOTICED EXCESSIVING VAULTING. INTRAOPERATIVELY, THE LENS WAS EXCHANGED FOR A SHORTER LENS. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED WITH THE PATIENT CURRENTLY BEING FINE AND SEEING 20/20.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7021347 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 5, 2017Device Operates Differently Than Expected; Device Operates Differently Than Expected

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THE SURGEON HAD TROUBLE LOADING A 13.7MM MICL13.7 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS, -9.5 DIOPTER, AND THE LENS WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT AND THE BACKUP LENS WAS USED. THE LENS WAS DISCARDED. 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 Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6227519 ↗

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-0474-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0466-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0467-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO +VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.7.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-0468-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.

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