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MONARCH IOL Delivery System, Cartridge: medical device reports filed with FDA
220 reports name it, 2002–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Alcon Research - Huntington. Product code MSS.
- 220
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 9 a year
- 26
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 21 in the 12 months before
- 50.9%
- classified as malfunction
- 61.8% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
220 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "MONARCH IOL Delivery System, Cartridge" (folders and injectors intraocular lens iol); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Alcon Research - Huntington; received from September 2002 to August 2026. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
26 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 24% from 21 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 malfunction (50.9%), injury (47.7%) and other (1.4%); 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 device damaged by another device (13.6%), lens replacement (13.2%) and lens, damaged by cartridge (12.7%). The patient problems coded most often are surgical incision, enlargement of, lens, replacement of and surgical procedure. 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device damaged by another device | 30 | 13.6% | 15.3% |
| Lens replacement | 29 | 13.2% | 2.9% |
| Lens, damaged by cartridge | 28 | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 16 | 7.3% | 8% |
| Device damaged prior to usethe device was damaged before use | 16 | 7.3% | 0.3% |
| Explanted | 13 | 5.9% | 0.7% |
| Scratched material | 12 | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| Haptic(s), broken | 10 | 4.5% | 1.6% |
| Replace | 10 | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Device, removal of (non-implant) | 8 | 3.6% | 1% |
| Breakthe device broke | 6 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Foreign material | 6 | 2.7% | 0% |
| Material split, cut or torn | 6 | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Sticking | 6 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Device contamination with chemical or other material | 5 | 2.3% | 7.6% |
| Lens (iol), scratch, mark on | 5 | 2.3% | 0.1% |
| Lens, stuck in cartridge | 5 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
| Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) | 5 | 2.3% | 3% |
| Lens (iol), torn, split, cracked | 4 | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Tears, rips, holes in device, device material | 4 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical incision, enlargement of | 51 | 23.2% |
| Lens, replacement of | 23 | 10.5% |
| Surgical procedure | 13 | 5.9% |
| Treatment with medication(s) | 13 | 5.9% |
| Surgical procedure, additional | 12 | 5.5% |
| Endophthalmitisinfection inside the eye | 11 | 5% |
| Capsular bag tear | 10 | 4.5% |
| Inflammationinflammation | 9 | 4.1% |
| Visual impairmentreduced vision | 5 | 2.3% |
| Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional | 4 | 1.8% |
| Vitrectomy | 4 | 1.8% |
| Corneal edema | 3 | 1.4% |
| Eye injury | 3 | 1.4% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 3 | 1.4% |
| Surgical procedure, repeated | 3 | 1.4% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | MONARCH IOL Delivery System, Cartridge | Product code MSS | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 220 | 5,365 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 4.1% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 47.7% | 37.8% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 50.9% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Load Inserter | 600 | 0 | 0% |
| Microstaar Injector | 934 | 0 | 0% |
| Ez-28 Delivery System | 197 | 0 | 0% |
| Microstaar Foam Tip Plunger | 251 | 0 | 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 MONARCH IOL Delivery System, Cartridge reports
How many FDA reports name MONARCH IOL Delivery System, Cartridge?
220 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 26 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (50.9%), injury (47.7%) and other (1.4%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
device damaged by another device (13.6%), lens replacement (13.2%), lens, damaged by cartridge (12.7%), crack (7.3%) and device damaged prior to use (7.3%). 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 MONARCH IOL Delivery System, Cartridge 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.