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Lens, Intraocular, Toric Optics

Adverse-event figures are drawn from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) MAUDE database, refreshed March 2026, see our methodology.

Open-data reference.

FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2008–2026

What the Data Shows About Lens, Intraocular, Toric Optics

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 7,256 adverse-event reports for Lens, Intraocular, Toric Optics spanning the period from 2008 through 2026. Of these, 0 are classified as death reports, 4,097 as injury reports, and 2,869 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 4 distinct event types and 9 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 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem topping the list at 2,026 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 19 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 1,762 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 4 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.

7,256
Total Reports
0
Death Reports
4,097
Injury Reports
2,869
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 4,097 (56.5%)
Malfunction 2,869 (39.5%)
Other 289 (4.0%)
1 (0.0%)

Patient Outcomes

Required Intervention 3,024 (39.4%)
2,772 (36.1%)
Other 1,414 (18.4%)
R 334 (4.4%)
O 91 (1.2%)
Hospitalization 25 (0.3%)
S 7 (0.1%)
Disability 4 (0.1%)
H 3 (0.0%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 2,026
Break 583
Scratched Material 555
Device Dislodged or Dislocated 332
Material Discolored 270
Defective Device 205
Insufficient Information 189
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 187
Crack 159
Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare 154
Material Split, Cut or Torn 154
Malposition of Device 137
Failure to Deliver 135
Device Operates Differently Than Expected 133
Unstable 127
Material Twisted/Bent 103
Failure to Advance 91
Material Opacification 69
Device Damaged by Another Device 66
Product Quality Problem 65

Yearly Trend

08
2008: 87
09
2009: 259
10
2010: 162
11
2011: 1
12
2012: 6
13
2013: 7
14
2014: 86
15
2015: 389
16
2016: 285
17
2017: 311
18
2018: 364
19
2019: 382
20
2020: 211
21
2021: 285
22
2022: 513
23
2023: 748
24
2024: 1,155
25
2025: 1,762
26
2026: 243

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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.

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