The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0468-2024·Announced 2023-12-13

EVO VISIAN intraocular lens recalled for potential specification non-compliance

Staar Surgical recalls EVO VISIAN implantable intraocular lenses because they may not meet specifications. Patients with these implants should contact their ophthalmologist.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II medical device recall involving implants that may not meet specifications. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, implantable devices that deviate from specifications pose potential risks to patient vision and eye health. Per the rubric, recalled products where injury has not yet been reported receive a score of at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Staar Surgical Company is recalling the EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, model REF: VICMO12.1, a phakic intraocular lens used for vision correction. The FDA and the manufacturer identified that the implant devices may not meet specifications.

The recalled devices were distributed nationwide across the United States. Patients who have received this implant should consult with their ophthalmologist regarding their specific device and any necessary follow-up.

The recalled product

Product
EVO VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VICMO12.1. Phakic Intraocular lens.
Manufacturer
Staar Surgical Company
Hazard
  • specification-non-compliance

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UDI:(01)00841542121972/ Serial Number: S1734493

Distribution

Distributed in 38 states:

  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI