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Device brand name · Intraocular lens delivery device
Easy Load Inserter: medical device reports filed with FDA
600 reports name it, 2006–2010. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Bausch & Lomb. Product code MSS.
- 600
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 30 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 4.3%
- classified as malfunction
- 61.8% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 600 reports that name the brand "Easy Load Inserter" (intraocular lens delivery device), received between May 2006 and November 2010; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Bausch & Lomb. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in 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 injury (95%), malfunction (4.3%) and other (0.2%); across all folders and injectors, intraocular lens (iol) reports (product code MSS) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 61.8%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are haptic(s), bent (45.7%), lens replacement (18.3%) and failure to deliver (13.5%). The patient problems coded most often are surgical incision, enlargement of, lens, replacement of and foreign body, removal of. 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
No report naming Easy Load Inserter was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in November 2010.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 5,365 reports carrying product code MSS. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haptic(s), bent | 274 | 45.7% | 4.3% |
| Lens replacement | 110 | 18.3% | 2.9% |
| Failure to deliverthe device did not deliver the dose or item | 81 | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| Haptic damaged in delivery system | 68 | 11.3% | 2.3% |
| Replace | 54 | 9% | 1.3% |
| Haptic(s), broken | 53 | 8.8% | 1.6% |
| Device, removal of (non-implant) | 39 | 6.5% | 1% |
| Implant, removal of | 39 | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Device issuea problem with the device | 35 | 5.8% | 0.6% |
| Difficult to insertthe device was hard to insert | 33 | 5.5% | 1.5% |
| Lens damaged in delivery system | 32 | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| Lens stuck in delivery system | 21 | 3.5% | 0.6% |
| Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) | 17 | 2.8% | 3% |
| Explanted | 15 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Device damaged prior to usethe device was damaged before use | 13 | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Lens (iol), torn, split, cracked | 9 | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Delivered as unsterile product | 8 | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Difficult to position | 8 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Lens, malposition of | 6 | 1% | 0% |
| Malfunction | 6 | 1% | 0.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical incision, enlargement of | 119 | 19.8% |
| Lens, replacement of | 53 | 8.8% |
| Foreign body, removal of | 18 | 3% |
| Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional | 16 | 2.7% |
| Vitrectomy | 15 | 2.5% |
| Capsular bag tear | 14 | 2.3% |
| Surgical procedure | 7 | 1.2% |
| Surgical procedure, additional | 6 | 1% |
| Eye injury | 4 | 0.7% |
| Surgical procedure, repeated | 4 | 0.7% |
| No patient involvement | 3 | 0.5% |
| Surgery, prolonged | 3 | 0.5% |
| Surgical procedure, delayed | 3 | 0.5% |
| Endophthalmitisinfection inside the eye | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding | 1 | 0.2% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Easy Load Inserter | Product code MSS | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 600 | 5,365 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 11.2% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 95% | 37.8% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 4.3% | 61.8% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 98.9% | 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 MSS
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microstaar Injector | 934 | 0 | 0% |
| Ez-28 Delivery System | 197 | 0 | 0% |
| Microstaar Foam Tip Plunger | 251 | 0 | 0% |
| MONARCH IOL Delivery System, Cartridge | 220 | 26 | 0% |
| Microstaar Injector Cartridge | 622 | 0 | 0% |
| Crystalens Accommodating Iol | 701 | 0 | 0% |
| Soflex Silicone Square Edge Foldable Lens | 353 | 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 Easy Load Inserter reports
How many FDA reports name Easy Load Inserter?
600 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
injury (95%), malfunction (4.3%) and other (0.2%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
haptic(s), bent (45.7%), lens replacement (18.3%), failure to deliver (13.5%), haptic damaged in delivery system (11.3%) and replace (9%). 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 Easy Load Inserter 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.