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Light Adjustable Lens (Lal) And Light Delivery Device (Ldd)

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

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FDA MAUDE adverse event data · 2020–2026

What the Data Shows About Light Adjustable Lens (Lal) And Light Delivery Device (Ldd)

The FDA MAUDE database aggregates 1,092 adverse-event reports for Light Adjustable Lens (Lal) And Light Delivery Device (Ldd) spanning the period from 2020 through 2026. Of these, 0 are classified as death reports, 1,090 as injury reports, and 2 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 2 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 674 reports. Reports are associated with 4 different manufacturers in the MAUDE record, reflecting both OEMs and repackagers of this device category.

Annual reporting volume is tracked across 7 years of MAUDE data, with the peak single-year volume reaching 446 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 3 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.

1,092
Total Reports
0
Death Reports
1,090
Injury Reports
2
Malfunctions

Event Types

Injury 1,090 (99.8%)
Malfunction 2 (0.2%)

Patient Outcomes

Required Intervention 926 (83.2%)
Disability 123 (11.1%)
Other 38 (3.4%)
R 13 (1.2%)
S 5 (0.4%)
3 (0.3%)
O 2 (0.2%)
Hospitalization 2 (0.2%)
H 1 (0.1%)

Top Product Problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 674
Optical Problem 104
Optical Decentration 70
Use of Device Problem 68
Patient-Device Incompatibility 60
Insufficient Information 42
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method 26
Optical Distortion 25
Device Dislodged or Dislocated 9
Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure 5
Patient Device Interaction Problem 4
Malposition of Device 3
Product Quality Problem 3
Device Handling Problem 2
Misfocusing 2
Output Problem 2
Scratched Material 2
Unintended Movement 2
Crack 1
Detachment of Device or Device Component 1

Yearly Trend

20
2020: 18
21
2021: 88
22
2022: 77
23
2023: 121
24
2024: 260
25
2025: 446
26
2026: 82

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Top Manufacturers

Event Locations

1,015 (92.9%)
I 76 (7.0%)
NO INFORMATION 1 (0.1%)

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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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