Recall Z-1480-2026
Staar Surgical AG · initiated January 21, 2026
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
EVO+ Visian Toric Implantable Collamer Lens (TICL), Model: VTICM5
Codes / lots: UDI-DI: 00840311304363. Expiration Date: 2027-11-30 Serial Numbers: T2286964, T2286971, T2286973, T2286979, T2286980, T2286981, T2286988
Reason for recall
Toric Implantable Collamer for correction/reduction of myopia in phakic eyes with astigmatism were labeled as 12.1 mm length but are 12.6 mm length lenses, so there is the potential for excessive vault, which may cause: Significant reduction of irido-corneal angles, Significant shallowing of anterior chamber, Patient discomfort, Elevated IOP/Angle closure, Unreactive pupil, Lens exchange/removal.
FDA-determined cause: Process control
Action taken
On 1/21/2026, a Field Safety Notice was mailed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1. If any of the devices identified in the Field Safety Notice Return Response form have not already been implanted, remove them from your inventory and quarantine the product. 2. Complete the Field Safety Notice Return Response form indicating if each device has been implanted or is in your possession. 3. Complete and email the Field Safety Notice Return Response form to customerservice.ag@staar.com. 5. Return affected devices to the firm. Should you have any questions, contact the firm's Representative or Customer Service at customerservice.ag@staar.com or by phone at +41323328888 Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm CET.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1480-2026
- Initiated
- January 21, 2026
- Posted by FDA
- March 2, 2026
- Product code
- QCB – Phakic Toric Intraocular Lens
- Quantity
- 7
- Distribution
- International distribution to the countries of India, Iran, Korea, Saudi Arabia.
- Recalling firm
- Staar Surgical AG, Nidau