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EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VTICM5 13.7 (-10.0/2.0) (REF VTICM5 13.7)Recalls & reported problems

Staar Surgical Company · VTICM5 - Diopter: -10.0; Cylinder 2.0; Overall Diameter (Length): 13.7 · 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
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841542118200), received between Aug 30, 2022 and Sep 18, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size” (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

Device problems

  • Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
  • No Apparent Adverse Event1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjurySep 18, 2023Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 13.7MM VTICM5 13.7 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF -10.00/2.0/120 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENTS RIGHT EYE (OD) ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. EXCESSIVE VAULT WAS OBSERVED. THE LENS WAS EXPLANTED AND A REPLACEMENT LENS WAS IMPLANTED OF SHORTER LENGTH. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17770322 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 30, 2022No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 13.7MM VTICM5_13.7; -10.0/2.0/093 (SPHERE/CYLINDER/AXIS) IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS HAD TORE DURING LOADING. INTRAOPERATIVELY A BACK UP LENS OF THE SAME MODEL/LENGTH WAS IMPLANTED AND THIS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. THIS OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2022. THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED AS THE DEVICE. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE DAMAGE WAS NOTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15325100 ↗

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-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-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-0468-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.

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