Device brand name · Intraocular lens
AcrySof Multipiece IOL: medical device reports filed with FDA
1,619 reports name it, 2015–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Alcon Research - Huntington. Product code HQL.
- 1,619
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 143 a year
- 298
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 287 in the 12 months before
- 61.5%
- classified as malfunction
- 52.8% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 1,619 reports that name the brand "AcrySof Multipiece IOL" (intraocular lens), received between March 2015 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Alcon Research - Huntington. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
298 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the 287 of the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (61.5%) and injury (38.5%); across all intraocular lens reports (product code HQL) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 52.8%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are break (25.8%), material twisted/bent (10.1%) and defective device (9.1%). The patient problems coded most often are visual impairment, capsular bag tear and blurred vision. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 79,755 reports carrying product code HQL. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthe device broke | 418 | 25.8% | 9.8% |
| Material twisted/bent | 164 | 10.1% | 1.1% |
| Defective devicethe device was defective | 147 | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Scratched material | 99 | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Device dislodged or dislocated | 70 | 4.3% | 1.1% |
| Defective component | 54 | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Material split, cut or torn | 53 | 3.3% | 2.1% |
| Material deformation | 47 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 38 | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Failure to deliverthe device did not deliver the dose or item | 35 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Material opacification | 35 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 31 | 1.9% | 1% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 30 | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Malposition of device | 21 | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Patient-device incompatibilitythe device did not suit the patient | 17 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Product quality problem | 17 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Device damaged by another device | 14 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Failure to eject | 14 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Failure to unfold or unwrap | 14 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Device damaged prior to usethe device was damaged before use | 12 | 0.7% | 1.2% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visual impairmentreduced vision | 77 | 4.8% |
| Capsular bag tear | 74 | 4.6% |
| Blurred vision | 70 | 4.3% |
| Corneal edema | 50 | 3.1% |
| Inflammationinflammation | 37 | 2.3% |
| Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available | 31 | 1.9% |
| Visual disturbances | 31 | 1.9% |
| Failure of implant | 27 | 1.7% |
| Eye injury | 23 | 1.4% |
| Rupturethe device burst | 21 | 1.3% |
| Endophthalmitisinfection inside the eye | 17 | 1.1% |
| Vitrectomy | 17 | 1.1% |
| Loss of vision | 11 | 0.7% |
| Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding | 10 | 0.6% |
| Intraocular pressure increasedraised pressure in the eye | 10 | 0.6% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | AcrySof Multipiece IOL | Product code HQL | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 1,619 | 79,755 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 2% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 38.5% | 42.8% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 61.5% | 52.8% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 98.2% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code HQL
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrysof | 9,161 | 0 | 0% |
| Tecnis Simplicity | 5,310 | 1,217 | 0% |
| Tecnis Iol | 5,901 | 715 | 0% |
| Tecnis | 3,082 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Tecnis Itec Preloaded 1-Piece Iol | 2,435 | 0 | 0% |
| AcrySof IQ Natural Singlepiece IOL | 2,424 | 118 | 0% |
| Clareon IOL with the AutonoME Delivery System | 2,276 | 864 | 0% |
| Tecnis 1-Piece | 2,259 | 0 | 0% |
| enVista Intraocular Lens | 2,163 | 36 | 0% |
| Hydroview Intraocular Lens | 2,067 | 0 | 0% |
| Acrysof Restor | 3,801 | 0 | 0% |
| Acrysof Iq Toric | 1,905 | 0 | 0% |
| Silicone Advanced Optic-Violet Shield | 1,413 | 0 | 0% |
| AcrySof Singlepiece IOL | 1,211 | 131 | 0% |
| Silicone Ultraviolet-Absorbing Posterior Chamber Three Piece Foldable Intraocula | 1,138 | 0 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about AcrySof Multipiece IOL reports
How many FDA reports name AcrySof Multipiece IOL?
1,619 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 298 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (61.5%) and injury (38.5%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
break (25.8%), material twisted/bent (10.1%), defective device (9.1%), scratched material (6.1%) and device dislodged or dislocated (4.3%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that AcrySof Multipiece IOL was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.