Proclear Multifocal Toric (omafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes that are myopic or hyperopic in powers from -20.00, possess astigmatism to -5.75 diopters, and are presbyopic. The lenses may provide improved comfort for contact lens wearers who experience mild discomfort or symptoms related to dryness during lens wear associated with Evaporative Tear Deficiency or from Aqueous Tear Deficiency (non-Sjogren's only). Proclear Multifocal XR (omafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 that are myopic or hyperopic and are presbyopic. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of 0.75 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. The lenses may provide improved comfort for contact lens wearers who experience mild discomfort or symptoms related to dryness during lens wear associated with Evaporative Tear Deficiency or from Aqueous Tear Deficiency (non-Sjogren's only). Proclear Toric XR (omafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes that are myopic and hyperopic in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatism corrections to -5.75 diopters. The lenses may provide improved comfort for contact lens wearers who experience mild discomfort or symptoms related to dryness during lens wear associated with Evaporative Tear Deficiency or from Aqueous Tear Deficiency (non-Sjogren's only). Daily wear replacement schedules may vary from patient and should be decided by the eye care practitioner in consultation with their patients. The lenses are to be cleaned, rinsed and disinfected each time they are removed from the patients' eye and discarded after the recommended wearing period prescribed by the eye care practitioner. The lenses may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection system.
Device Story
Soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses; omafilcon A material (59% water); daily wear. Corrects myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Designed for patients experiencing mild dryness/discomfort. Prescribed by eye care practitioners; patient self-use for daily wear; requires cleaning, rinsing, and chemical disinfection. Lenses feature aspherical/toric surfaces for visual correction. Benefits include improved comfort and visual acuity.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, ocular irritation, systemic toxicity) and physicochemical testing (ISO 18369-4:2006) performed. Results confirm non-toxic, non-irritating properties and equivalence to predicate devices. No clinical data required due to established material safety and manufacturing equivalence.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Omafilcon A (59% water, 41% polymer); Group II Non-Ionic High Water. Manufacturing: Finished Inside Polymerization System II; Thermal Cure. Sterilization: Moist heat (steam) autoclave. Visibility tint: Vat Blue 6. Dimensions: 8.0-9.3mm base curve, 13.6-15.2mm diameter. Oxygen permeability: 21.05 x 10^-11.
Indications for Use
Indicated for daily wear correction of visual acuity in aphakic/non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes; myopic or hyperopic (-20.00 to +20.00D); presbyopic; astigmatism up to -5.75D (or 0.75D or less for Multifocal XR). Provides comfort for patients with mild discomfort/dryness from Evaporative or Aqueous Tear Deficiency (non-Sjogren's).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A soft (hydrophilic) contact lens is a device intended to be worn directly against the cornea and adjacent limbal and scleral areas of the eye to correct vision conditions or act as a therapeutic bandage. The device is made of various polymer materials the main polymer molecules of which absorb or attract a certain volume (percentage) of water.
Predicate Devices
Proclear Toric XR, Proclear Multifocal XR and Proclear Multifocal Toric (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses for Daily Wear (K081865)
Proclear XC and Proclear 1 day (omafilcon A) Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear (K061948)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K110099
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6150 Stoneridge Mall Road Suite 370 Pleasanton, CA 94588
T 925 621 2480
F 925 621 2487 www.coopervision.com JUN 2 9 2011
CooperVision"
CooperVision: 510(k) Summary (as required by section 807.92(c)). K110099
| Submitted By: | CooperVision Inc.<br>6150 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 370<br>Pleasanton, CA 94588 |
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| Company Contact: | Sarah Harrington MS, MBA<br>Regulatory Affairs<br>925 621-2458: Phone<br>866 491-7424; FAX<br>sharrington@coopervision.com |
| Date Prepared: | May 26 2011 |
| Trade Name: | Proclear Toric XR (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens<br>Proclear Multifocal XR (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens<br>Proclear Multifocal Toric (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens |
| Common Name: | Soft Contact Lens |
| Classification: | Lenses, Soft Contact, Daily Wear<br>Class II: LPL, 21 CFR 886.5925 |
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#### 510(k) Summary
#### Proclear Toric XR, Multifocal and Multifocal XR Daily Wear Soft Contact Lenses
#### Substantially Equivalent Devices:
Proclear Toric XR, Proclear Multifocal XR and Proclear Multifocal Toric (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses for Daily Wear, K081865.
Proclear XC and Proclear 1 day (omafilcon A) Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear, K061948.
# Device
Description:
The Proclear Toric XR, Multifocal XR and Multifocal Toric (omafilcon A) Contact Lenses are made from a material containing 59% water and 41% omafilcon A, a polymer of 2-hydroxy-ethylmethacrylate and 2methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine crosslinked with ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate. The lenses are tinted edge for visibility purposes with Vat Blue 6.
Proclear Toric XR (omafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens is a back surface toric.
Proclear Multifocal XR (omafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are available as a multifocal lens with an aspherical front surface and spherical back surface for the correction of visual acuity in presbyopic persons who are myopic or hyperopic. The Proclear Multifocal XR is designed with two multifocal zones, as well as the edge shape being optimized to provide comfort without sacrificing tensile strength.
Proclear Multifocal Toric (omafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens front surface is aspherical, with the anterior surface having a toric generated surface for the purpose of correcting vision in an eye that is astigmatic.
#### Indication for Use:
Proclear Multifocal Toric (omafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes that are myopic or hyperopic in powers from -20.00 to +20.00, possess astigmatism to -5.75 diopters or less, and are presbyopic. The lenses may provide improved comfort for contact lens wearers who experience mild discomfort or symptoms related to dryness during lens wear associated with Evaporative Tear Deficiency or from Aqueous Tear Deficiency (non-Sjogren's only).
Proclear Multifocal XR (omafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 that are myopic or hyperopic and are presbyopic. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of 0.75 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. The lenses may provide improved comfort for contact lens wearers who experience mild discomfort or symptoms related to dryness during lens wear associated with Evaporative Tear Deficiency or from Aqueous Tear Deficiency (non-Sjogren's only).
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#### 510(k) Summary
#### Proclear Toric XR, Multifocal and Multifocal XR Daily Wear Soft Contact Lenses
Proclear Toric XR (omafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are Indication for Use indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic and (continued) not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes that are myopic or hyperopic in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatism corrections to -5.75 diopters. The lenses may provide improved comfort for contact lens wearers who experience mild discomfort or symptoms related to dryness during lens wear associated with Evaporative Tear Deficiency or from Aqueous Tear Deficiency (non- Sjogren's only).
> Daily wear replacement schedules may vary from patient to patient and should be decided by the eye care practitioner in consultation with their patients. The lenses are to be cleaned, rinsed and disinfected each time they are removed from the patients' eye and discarded after the recommended wearing period prescribed by the eye care practitioner. The lenses may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection system.
#### Technological The technological characteristics of the subject lens and the predicate lenses Characteristics are compared in the following tables. The Subject device has the same technological characteristics (i.e., design, material, package, parameters) as the predicate devices.
| Material Comparison | | | |
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| | Subject Device | Predicate<br>Device | Predicate<br>Device |
| Product name | Proclear Toric XR<br>Proclear<br>Multifocal XR<br>Proclear<br>Multifocal Toric | Proclear Toric XR<br>Proclear<br>Multifocal XR<br>Proclear<br>Multifocal Toric | Proclear XC<br>Proclear 1 day |
| Material USAN<br>Name | Omafilcon A | Omafilcon A | Omafilcon A |
| 510(k) number | This submission | K081865 | K061948 |
| FDA Category<br>(Group) | Group II Non-lonic<br>High Water | Group II Non-lonic<br>High Water | Group II Non-Ionic<br>High Water |
| Manufacturing<br>method | Finished Inside<br>Polymerization<br>System II | Finished Inside<br>Polymerization<br>System II | Cast molded |
| Curing | Thermal Cure | UV Cure | Thermal cure |
| Sterilization | Moist Heat (steam) in<br>validated Autoclave | Moist Heat (steam)<br>in validated<br>Autoclave | Moist Heat (steam)<br>in validated<br>Autoclave |
| Packaging | Blister Pack | Blister Pack | Blister Pack |
| Visibility tint | VAT Blue 6 | VAT Blue 6 | VAT Blue 6 |
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## 510(k) Summary
| Parameter Comparison | | | |
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| | Subject Device | Predicate<br>Device | Predicate<br>Device |
| Product name | Proclear Toric XR | Proclear Toric XR | Proclear XC |
| | Proclear<br>Multifocal XR | Proclear<br>Multifocal XR | Proclear 1 day |
| | Proclear<br>Multifocal Toric | Proclear<br>Multifocal Toric | |
| Water Content | 59% ± 2% | 59% ± 2% | 60% ± 2% |
| Refractive<br>Index | 1.395 ± 0.005 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Oxygen<br>Permeability x<br>10-11 | 21.05 | 21.05 | 21.00 |
| Light<br>Transmission | >90% | >90% | >90% |
| Base Curve | 8.0 to .9.3 mm | 8.0 to .9.3 mm | 8.0 to .9.5 mm |
| Diameter | 13.6 to 15.2 mm | 13.6 to 15.2 mm | 13.0 to 15.5 mm |
| Power | -20.00 to +20.00 | -20.00 to +20.00 | -20.00 to +20.00 |
#### Proclear Toric XR, Multifocal and Multifocal XR Daily Wear Soft Contact Lenses
#### Non-Clinical Testing
A series of in-vitro and in-vivo preclincal toxicology and biocompatibility tests were performed to assess the safety and effectiveness of the contact lens. All tests were conducted in accordance with the GLP regulation (21 CFR Part 56) or according to valid scientific protocols.
| Test | Acceptance Criteria | Result | |
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| Cytotoxicity Test ISO 10993 - 5:<br>1999: Biological Evaluation of<br>Medical Devices - Part 5: Tests for<br>In Vitro Cytotoxicity | All 3 monolayers exposed to<br>the test article show no grade<br>greater than grade 2 (reactivity<br>mild) | Pass | |
| ISO Ocular Irritation<br>ISO 10993 - 10:2002: Biological<br>Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part<br>10: Tests for Irritation and Delayed<br>Hypersensitivity | Test extract shows no<br>significant irritation over the<br>reagent control during the<br>observation period. | Pass | |
| Systemic Toxicity Study<br>ISO 10993 - 11: 1996: Biological<br>Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part<br>11: Tests for Systemic Toxicity. | During the observation period,<br>none of the animals treated<br>with the individual test extract<br>exhibit a significantly greater<br>reaction that the control<br>animals. | Pass | |
| (continued) | Test | Acceptance Criteria | Result |
| | ISO Contact Lens 22 Day Ocular<br>Irritation Study<br>ISO 9394 Ophthalmic Optics - Contact<br>Lenses and Contact Lens Care Products<br>The determination of Biocompatibility | Scores from macroscopic<br>and microscopic ocular<br>examinations equivalent<br>between test and control<br>eyes. | Pass |
| | by Ocular Study with Rabbit Eyes.<br>Total Extractables , Water content, Dk,<br>Light Transmittance, refractive index<br>tested per ISO 18369-4:2006<br>Ophthalmic optics - Contact lenses -<br>Part 4: Physicochemical properties of<br>contact lens materials:<br>section 4.2 | Equivalent to predicate<br>lens | Pass |
| | The results for the non-clinical testing demonstrate:<br>· The lens material and lens material extracts are non-toxic, non-irritating<br>under the experimental conditions.<br>· The lens physical and material properties are consistent with currently<br>marketed soft contact lenses.<br>· No evidence of unsafe amounts of residue in the extractables.<br>· Physicochemical testing of the subject lenses demonstrated equivalency to<br>the predicate devices. | | |
| Clinical | · Lens remains sterile and stable in the package, for the established shelf life.<br>The technical characteristics, manufacturing and sterilization process of the subject<br>lens are equivalent to omafilcon A soft contact lenses currently marketed by<br>CooperVision, therefore no clinical data is required. | | |
| | Conclusion Drawn from Studies: | | |
| Validity of<br>Scientific<br>Data | Contract laboratories under Good Manufacturing Practice regulations conducted<br>toxicological and microbiology studies.<br>Chemistry, shelf-life and leachablility studies were conducted by CooperVision<br>and followed scientific protocols. The data were determined to be scientifically<br>valid under 21 CFR 860.7 | | |
| Substantial<br>Equivalence | Information presented in this Premarket Notification establishes that the<br>Cooper Vision (omafilcon A) Proclear Toric XR, Proclear Multifocal and Proclear<br>Multifocal XR contact lens is as safe and effective as the predicate devices when<br>used in accordance with the labeled directions for use and for the requested<br>indications. | | |
| Risk and | The risks of the subject lens are the same as those normally attributed to the<br>wearing of soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses on a daily wear basis. The benefits to<br>the patient are the same as those for other soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses. | | |
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# 510(k) Summary
# Proclear Toric XR, Multifocal and Multifocal XR
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CooperVision Inc. c/o Ms. Lisa Hahn Global Regulatory Affairs Manager 6150 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 370 Pleasanton, CA 94588
JUN 2 9 2011
Re: K110099
Trade/Device Name:
Proclear Toric XR (Omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens Proclear Multifocal XR (Omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens Proclear Multifocal Toric (Omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5925 Regulation Name: Soft (hydrophilic) contact lens Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LPL Dated: May 27, 2011 Received: May 31, 2011
Dear Ms. Hahn:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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# Indications for Use
## 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Proclear Toric XR, Multifocal XR and Multifocal Toric (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses for Daily Wear
# Indications for Use:
Proclear Multifocal Toric (omafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eves that are myopic or hyperopic in powers from -20.00, possess astigmatism to -5.75 diopters, and are presbyopic. The lenses may provide improved comfort for contact lens wearers who experience mild discomfort or symptoms related to dryness during lens wear associated with Evaporative Tear Deficiency or from Aqueous Tear Deficiency (non-Sjogren's only),
Proclear Multifocal XR (omafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 that are myopic or hyperopic and are presbyonic. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of 0.75 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. The lenses may provide improved comfort for contact lens wearers who experience mild discomfort or symptoms related to dryness during lens wear associated with Evaporative Tear Deficiency or from Aqueous Tear Deficiency (non-Sjogren's only).
Proclear Toric XR (omafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes that are myopic and hyperopic in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatism corrections to -5.75 diopters. The lenses may provide improved comfort for contact lens wearers who experience mild discomfort or symptoms related to dryness during lens wear associated with Evaporative Tear Deficiency or from Aqueous Tear Deficiency (non-Sjogren's only).
Daily wear replacement schedules may vary from patient and should be decided by the eye care practitioner in consultation with their patients. The lenses are to be cleaned, rinsed and disinfected each time they are removed from the patients' eye and discarded after the recommended wearing period prescribed by the eye care practitioner. The lenses may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection system.
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Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.