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EVO/EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens VICM5 13.2 (-13.5) (REF VICM5 13.2)Recalls & reported problems

Staar Surgical Company · VICM5 - Diopter: -13.5; Overall Diameter (Length): 13.2 · 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
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841542119481), received between Oct 10, 2023 and Feb 16, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 1 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 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: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 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 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

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

Patient problems

  • Intraocular Pressure Increased1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionFeb 16, 2024Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT A 13.2MM VICM5_13.2 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF -13.50 DIOPTER WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENTS LEFT EYE (OS). THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE VAULT AND ELEVATED IOP. LENS REMAINS IMPLANTED. FOR STATUS OF THE EYE THE REPORTER STATED ' NO SYMPTOMS".

    Patient problems: Intraocular Pressure Increased

    MAUDE report 18718995 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 10, 2023No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT 13.2MM VICM513.2 IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS OF A -13.5 DIOPTER TORE/BROKE DURING INJECTION INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT EYE (OS) ON (B)(6) 2023. THERE WAS PATIENT CONTACT, BUT NO PATIENT INJURY. THE LENS WAS INTRAOPERATIVELY, IMPLANTED, REMOVED, AND REPLACED. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. REPORTEDLY, "DOING WELL." CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS THE DEVICE. THE REPORTER STATED, "UPON INJECTION INTO THE EYE THE FOOTPLATE WAS CAUGHT IN BETWEEN THE PLUNGER AND CARTRIDGE. I REMOVED THE LENS FROM THE EYE AND ON INSPECTING THE LENS FOR RELOAD, THE FOOTPLATE WAS TORN. BACKUP USED WITHOUT ISSUE."

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17908716 ↗

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-0464-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF:VICM5_12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
  • Z-0474-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
    EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.6. 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.
  • 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.

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