EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VICM5 12.6 (-7.5) (REF VICM5 12.6)Recalls & reported problems
Staar Surgical Company · VICM5 - Diopter: -7.5; 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
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841542119139), received between Sep 2, 2022 and Feb 2, 2024 — classified as 4 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size” (1 report).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
7 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
Recalls naming this device
- Sep 29, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified
Their is a potential that intraocular implant devices may not meet specifications.
Z-0465-2024 · Root cause: Software design (manufacturing process) · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
- Unintended Movement1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryFeb 2, 2024Unintended Movement; Unintended Movement
THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 12.6MM VICM5_12.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF -7.50 DIOPTER FLIPPED WHEN INSERTED INTO THE PATIENTS EYE. LENS WAS REMOVED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18631682 ↗InjuryDec 15, 2023No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event
THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A 12.6MM VICM512.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF A -7.5 DIOPTER INTO THE PATIENT'S EYE. THE LENS WAS REPORTED AS DAMAGED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18336949 ↗InjuryNov 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 12.6MM VICM5 12.6 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF -7.50 DIOPTER WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S EYE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. LASIK WAS PERFORMED AND THE LENS REMAINS IMPLANTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18187444 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 2023Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size
THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 12.6MM VICM5_12.6 -8.00 DIOPTER IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENTS EYE. EXCESSIVE VAULT WAS OBSERVED, LENS REMAINS IMPLANTED. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16669591 ↗InjurySep 2, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REPORTEDLY, A 12.6MM VICM5_12.6 -7.50 DIOPTER IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENTS EYE ON (B)(6) 2022. THE LENS WAS REMOVED ON (B)(6) 2022 AND REPLACED WITH A SHORTER LENGTH LENS ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15345336 ↗
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, ClassifiedEVO+ Visian Toric Implantable Collamer Lens (TICL), Model: VTICM5
- Z-0464-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF:VICM5_12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0466-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0469-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens REF: VICMO13.2. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0468-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0467-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO +VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICM5_13.7.Phakic Intraocular lens.
- Z-0474-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.6. Phakic Intraocular lens.
Other Lens, Intraocular, Phakic devices
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VICM5 13.2 (-8.0)Staar Surgical Company · Lens, Intraocular, Phakic1 recall12 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VICM5 13.2 (-11.0)Staar Surgical Company · Lens, Intraocular, Phakic1 recall11 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VICM5 13.2 (-5.5)Staar Surgical Company · Lens, Intraocular, Phakic1 recall11 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VICM5 13.2 (-8.5)Staar Surgical Company · Lens, Intraocular, Phakic1 recall11 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VICM5 12.6 (-8.0)Staar Surgical Company · Lens, Intraocular, Phakic1 recall9 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VICM5 13.2 (-9.0)Staar Surgical Company · Lens, Intraocular, Phakic1 recall9 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VICM5 12.6 (-9.0)Staar Surgical Company · Lens, Intraocular, Phakic1 recall9 reports
- EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VICM5 12.6 (-9.5)Staar Surgical Company · Lens, Intraocular, Phakic1 recall8 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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