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SOFTEC I SOFTECI+21.0Recalls & reported problems

Lenstec Barbados Inc · IOL - HEMA - 1pc 5.75/12.0mm · Class 3 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
8
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00844369029483), received between Mar 2, 2018 and Aug 7, 2026 — classified as 7 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (3 reports).

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 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

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

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem6
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information3
  • Device Handling Problem1
  • No Apparent Adverse Event1

Patient problems

  • Visual Impairment4
  • Capsular Bag Tear1
  • Eye Pain1
  • Inflammation1
  • Iritis1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS)1

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryAug 7, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    Lenstec received an email stating "Pt. presented with TASS (presumed).

    Patient problems: Iritis; Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS)

    MAUDE report 50181014 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 3, 2025No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    LENSTEC RECEIVED AN EMAIL STATING ""HAPTIC BROKE ON INSERTION - IOL DESTROYED."

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22395984 ↗
  • InjurySep 16, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    LENSTEC RECEIVED AN EMAIL STATING "ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER LENS IMPLANTATION, THERE WAS OIL FILM LIKE CHANGE.".

    Patient problems: Visual Impairment

    MAUDE report 20226360 ↗
  • InjuryJul 13, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    LENSTEC RECEIVED AN EMAIL STAING "VISUAL ACUITY DECLINE, PUPILLARY EXUDATION"

    Patient problems: Eye Pain; Inflammation; Visual Impairment

    MAUDE report 19737088 ↗
  • InjuryJul 21, 2020Device Handling Problem; Device Handling Problem

    LENSTEC RECEIVED AN EMAIL STATING THAT 'SURGICAL TECH HAD PROBLEMS GETTING LENS TO PROPERLY LOAD. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WAS ABLE TO LOAD. MD DIDN'T FEEL COMFORTABLE ON LENS INSERTION AND THEN REMOVED. REMOVED LENS, REINSERTED NEW LENS WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. ENLARGED INCISION-NO PATIENT INJURY'.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10303436 ↗
  • InjuryMay 24, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    LENSTEC, INC. RECEIVED AN EMAIL STATING "DECREASED VISUAL ACUITY. IMPLANTED 3-PIECE LENS."

    Patient problems: Visual Impairment

    MAUDE report 7541116 ↗
  • InjuryMar 9, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    LENSTEC INC RECEIVED AN EMAIL STATING "LOADING OF THE LENS WENT AS NORMAL, SOAKED AND USED VISCO. DOCTOR BEGAN TO IMPLANT THE LENS, THE LENS TORE THE EQUATOR OF THE CAPSULE."

    Patient problems: Capsular Bag Tear

    MAUDE report 7327946 ↗
  • InjuryMar 2, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    AN EMAIL WAS RECEIVED STATING "HAZE ON THE IOL".

    Patient problems: Visual Impairment

    MAUDE report 7310964 ↗

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