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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2005–2026

What the Data Shows About Lens, Intraocular, Phakic

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 21,628 adverse-event reports for Lens, Intraocular, Phakic spanning the period from 2005 through 2026. Of these, 2 are classified as death reports, 17,354 as injury reports, and 4,195 as malfunction reports under FDA adverse-event categorization rules. Report counts do not by themselves indicate a device is unsafe — widely used devices and longer market histories naturally generate larger raw counts, so proportional and comparative reads are more informative than totals alone.

The adverse-event profile breaks down across 5 distinct event types and 14 reported patient-outcome categories, giving a multi-dimensional view that goes beyond a single headline number. A total of 20 distinct product-problem codes appear in the reports, with Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size topping the list at 8,999 reports. Reports are associated with 10 different manufacturers in the MAUDE record, reflecting both OEMs and repackagers of this device category.

Annual reporting volume is tracked across 21 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 2,148 reports — trend shape often reflects changes in device adoption, reporting rules, or FDA enforcement focus rather than underlying device behavior alone. Events are documented across 7 reported care-setting categories (hospital, home, ambulatory surgery center, etc.). All figures reflect the openFDA MAUDE snapshot last refreshed on . This page is informational and is not medical advice — discuss device-safety questions with your healthcare provider.

21,628
Total Reports
2
Death Reports
17,354
Injury Reports
4,195
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 17,354 (80.2%)
Malfunction 4,195 (19.4%)
Other 70 (0.3%)
7 (0.0%)
Death 2 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

Required Intervention 16,237 (74.7%)
4,537 (20.9%)
Other 722 (3.3%)
R 154 (0.7%)
O 20 (0.1%)
Disability 18 (0.1%)
S 16 (0.1%)
Hospitalization 9 (0.0%)
Congenital Anomaly 6 (0.0%)
Life Threatening 3 (0.0%)
C 2 (0.0%)
Death 2 (0.0%)
H 1 (0.0%)
L 1 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size 8,999
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 3,255
Off-Label Use 2,573
No Apparent Adverse Event 1,845
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 1,044
Misfocusing 990
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 917
Device Dislodged or Dislocated 463
Optical Problem 341
Unintended Movement 276
Patient-Device Incompatibility 166
Torn Material 118
Insufficient Information 109
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 68
Positioning Failure 51
Break 31
Patient Device Interaction Problem 19
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material 17
Material Opacification 15
Difficult to Fold, Unfold or Collapse 14

Yearly Trend

05
2005: 1
07
2007: 4
08
2008: 226
09
2009: 601
10
2010: 551
11
2011: 311
12
2012: 500
13
2013: 696
14
2014: 781
15
2015: 1,279
16
2016: 1,456
17
2017: 1,796
18
2018: 1,778
19
2019: 1,236
20
2020: 1,440
21
2021: 2,063
22
2022: 1,917
23
2023: 2,076
24
2024: 2,148
25
2025: 659
26
2026: 109

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Event Locations

11,528 (53.3%)
I 10,073 (46.6%)
NO INFORMATION 23 (0.1%)
HOME 1 (0.0%)
HOSPITAL 1 (0.0%)
OTHER 1 (0.0%)
UNKNOWN 1 (0.0%)

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Data Source

FDA Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database via the openFDA API. Reports are submitted by manufacturers, healthcare facilities, and patients. Report counts do not indicate a device is unsafe — higher-use devices naturally generate more reports.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FDA MAUDE database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.