K014202 · Allergan, Inc. · LPN · Feb 20, 2002 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K014202
Device Name
COMPLETE BRAND MULTI-PURPOSE SOLUTION
Applicant
Allergan, Inc.
Product Code
LPN · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Feb 20, 2002
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.5928
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
TRADE NAME Multi-Purpose Solution is indicated for the care of soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses. Use this product, as recommended by your eye care practitioner, to: - Chemically (NOT HEAT) Disinfect - Clean - Rinse - Store - Remove Protein
Device Story
TRADE NAME Multi-Purpose Solution is a sterile, isotonic, buffered aqueous solution for soft (hydrophilic) contact lens care. It contains sodium chloride, potassium chloride, phosphate buffer, edetate disodium, and Poloxamer 237, with polyhexamethylene biguanide 0.0001% as a preservative. The solution is used by patients at home to chemically disinfect, clean, rinse, store, and remove protein from lenses. It is packaged in plastic bottles with controlled dropper tips. The solution functions by chemical action to maintain lens cleanliness and hygiene, replacing the need for heat disinfection. It is a modification of a predicate device, specifically removing the lubricant HPMC.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Nonclinical evidence includes: lens compatibility studies (Group I and IV lenses, 30-day/30-cycle), cleaning efficacy studies, passive protein removal studies (lysozyme), microbiological antimicrobial efficacy testing, in-vitro cytotoxicity testing, and a 21-day rabbit ocular toxicity study. Results showed the device is comparable to the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Sterile, isotonic, buffered aqueous solution. Ingredients: sodium chloride, potassium chloride, phosphate buffer, edetate disodium, Poloxamer 237, polyhexamethylene biguanide (0.0001% preservative). Form factor: plastic bottle with controlled dropper tip. Chemical disinfection principle. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the care of soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses. Used for chemical disinfection, cleaning, rinsing, storage, and protein removal as recommended by an eye care practitioner.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A soft (hydrophilic) contact lens care product is a device intended for use in the cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting, lubricating/rewetting, or storing of a soft (hydrophilic) contact lens. This includes all solutions and tablets used together with soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses and heat disinfecting units intended to disinfect a soft (hydrophilic) contact lens by means of heat.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (Special Controls) Guidance Document: “Guidance for Industry Premarket Notification (510(k)) Guidance Document for Contact Lens Care Products.”
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## ALLERGAN
2525 Dupont Drive, P.O. Box 19534, Irvine, California, USA 92623-9534 Telephone: (714) 246-4500 Website: www.allergan.c

FEB 2 0 2002
K014202
# 510(k) SUMMARY TRADE NAME Multipurpose Solution
This summary uses the format provided in 21 CFR 807.92:
Submitter: (a)(1)
Paul J. Nowacki Manager Requlatory Affairs Allergan 2525 Dupont Drive Invine CA 92612
Phone: (714) 246-6761 Fax: (714) 246-4272
Summary Prepared:
February 7, 2002
- TRADE NAME Multi-Purpose Solution Device Trade Name: (a)(2)
Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens Solution Device Common Name:
Device Classification Names: Accessories to Contact Lens Solution (86LPN)
- Identification of Predicate Device: TRADE NAME Multipurpose Solution is (a)(3) substantially equivalent, in terms of disinfecting, cleaning, rinsing, storing and removing protein, to COMPLETE® brand Multi-Purpose Solution cleared for marketing under 510(k) K003252 and 510(k) K013479.
TRADE NAME Multipurpose Solution meets the guidelines set forth in FDA's May 1, 1997 Guidance for Industry; Premarket Notification 510(k) Guidance Document for Contact Lens Care Products.
- Device Description: TRADE NAME Multipurpose Solution is a sterile, isotonic, (a)(4) buffered, aqueous solution containing sodium chloride, potassium chloride, phosphate buffer, edetate disodium, and Poloxamer 237 with polyhexamethylene biguanide 0.0001% as a preservative.
As with COMPLETE® brand Multi-Purpose Solution, this product is a clear, coloriess solution, packaged in the same plastic bottles with controlled dropper tips.
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510(k) SUMMARY TRADE NAME Multipurpose Solution February 7, 2002 Page 2 of 3
- Intended Use (Indications for Use): TRADE NAME Multi-Purpose Solution is (a)(5) indicated for the care of soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses. Use this product, as recommended by your eye care practitioner, to:
- Chemically (NOT HEAT) Disinfect �
- Clean ତା
- � Rinse
- Store �
- Remove Protein �
These Indications for Use are the same as for COMPLETE® brand Multi-Purpose Solution except for the conditioning claim, which was deleted due to the removal of Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) from the formulation.
- Comparison of Technological Characteristics: The formulation of TRADE (a)(6) NAME Multipurpose Solution is identical to the formulation of COMPLETE® brand Multi-Purpose Solution except it does not contain the lubricant, HPMC. Without this lubricant, the product loses its conditioning qualities, therefore this indication has been removed from the product labeling. There are no other indication nature the technological characteristics of TRADE NAME Multipurpose Solution and the predicate device.
#### Nonclinical Data: (b)(1)
Solution Compatibility: We compared the compatibility of the alternate formulation with the predicate device, COMPLETE® brand Multi-Purpose Solution, using FDA Group I and IV soft contact lenses. Lens diameter, power and basecurve were measured before, during and after completion of 30 and basecares were mity and visual appearance were observed and evaluated. The results for TRADE NAME Multipurpose Solution were comparable to or The results for THOE NAPLETE® brand Multi-Purpose Solution. Therefore, TRADE NAME Multipurpose Solution is compatible with all soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses.
Cleaning Studies: We compared the ability of TRADE NAME Multipurpose Solution to maintain clean soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses with COMPLETE® brand Multi-Purpose Solution. Group I and IV lenses were examined for Surface deposits and general cleanliness over a 30-day/30-cycle period which included a soak in artificial tears. Results show that TRADE NAME included a soak in anilisan tours.
Multipurpose Solution is comparable to the predicate device/regimen and is an effective cleaner for soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses.
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510(k) SUMMARY TRADE NAME Multipurpose Solution February 7, 2002 Page 3 of 3
> We also compared the ability of the proposed and predicate device formulations and one competitive product to passively remove lysozyme protein adsorbed to contact lens surfaces and within the lens matrix. The results of the study show that the proposed formulation was comparable to the predicate device formulation and has significantly (2 times) better passive protein cleaning ability than the competitive product.
Microbiological Studies: Antimicrobial efficacy studies using the same methods submitted under 510(k) K003252 and 510(k) K013479 were conducted for TRADE NAME Multipurpose Solution. All results were satisfactory.
Toxicological Studies: We performed an in-vitro cytotoxicity study. The results show that the alternate formulation is not cytotoxic and is comparable to COMPLETE® brand Multi-Purpose Solution.
Additionally, we performed a 21-day rabbit study in which the ocular effects of hydrophilic contact lenses treated with TRADE NAME Multipurpose Solution were evaluated in regimens with and without weekly enzymatic cleaning. The predicate device/regimen was used as the control. No ocular toxicity was observed and there were no clinically significant regimen-related ocular toxicity findings associated with the modified disinfecting solution.
#### Clinical Data: (b)(2)
Our interpretation of the testing matrices in FDA's May 1, 1997 Premarket Notification [510(k)] Guidance Document for Contact Lens Care Products is that this minor change in formulation does not require clinical testing to show substantial equivalence.
All nonclinical data show that TRADE NAME Multipurpose Solution is comparable to COMPLETE® brand Multi-Purpose Solution for its indicated uses: disinfecting, cleaning, rinsing, storing and removing protein.
- Conclusions Drawn from Data Supporting Equivalence Determination: (b)(3) We conclude that the safety, efficacy and acceptability of TRADE NAME Multi-Purpose Solution is substantially equivalent to COMPLETE® brand Multi-Purpose Solution for disinfecting, cleaning, rinsing, storing and removing protein from all soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses.
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FEB 2 0 2002
Allergan, Inc. C/O Paul J. Nowacki Manager, Regulatory Affairs 2525 Dupont Drive P.O. Box 19534 Irvine, CA 92623-9534
Re: K014202
Trade/Device Name: TRADE NAME Multi-Purpose Solution Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5928 Regulation Name: Soft (hydrophilic) contact lens care products Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LPN Dated: December 20, 2001 Received: December 21, 2001
Dear Mr. Nowacki:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it If your de subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must corply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I his lotter will and by of substantial equivalence of your device of your device to a legally promation notification " results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4613. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Toganaton entired, " information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely yours,
A. Ralph Rosenthal
A. Ralph Rosenthal, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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K014202
510(k) NUMBER: (IF KNOWN):
DEVICE NAME:
### TRADE NAME Multi-Purpose Solution
INDICATIONS FOR USE:
TRADE NAME Multi-Purpose Solution is indicated for the care of soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses. Use this product, as recommended by your eye care practitioner, to:
- Chemically (NOT HEAT) Disinfect .
- Clean
- Rinse .
- . Store
- Remove Protein .
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED.)
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| Prescription Use<br>(Per 21 CFR 801.109 | OR | Over-The-Counter-Use |
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| Division of Ophthalmic Ear,<br>Nose and Throat Devices | | |
| 510(k) Number | K014202 | |
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