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 which, possess astigmatism to -5.75 diopters or less, and are presbyopic. 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 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. 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 or hyperopic which possess astigmatism corrections to -5.75 diopters. Proclear Sphere and Asphere: (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes that are myopic or hyperopic and exhibit astigmatism of 2.00D or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. Proclear Toric: (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes that are myopic or hyperopic The lens may be worn by persons who have astigmatism of 5.00D or less. Proclear Multifocal: (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia, and astigmatism) and presbyopia in non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. The lens may be worn by persons who have astigmatism of 2.00D or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. Proclear (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact 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 eyecare practitioners in consultation with their patients.
Device Story
Proclear (omafilcon A) soft contact lenses are hemispherical hydrophilic shells; composed of 2-hydroxy-ethylmethacrylate and 2-metacryloloyoxyethyl phosphorylcholine cross-linked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate. Lenses are tinted blue for visibility. Available in sphere, asphere, toric, and multifocal designs for vision correction. Used by patients for daily wear; prescribed by eye care practitioners. Lenses are cleaned/disinfected or discarded after removal depending on replacement schedule. Provides vision correction and potential comfort for patients with mild dry eye symptoms. No change to physical/optical properties from predicate devices.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data required. Equivalence established via non-clinical bench testing including physicochemical properties (ISO 18369-4:2006) and biocompatibility/toxicology studies (ISO 10993-5, 10, 11; ISO 9394).
Technological Characteristics
Material: Omafilcon A (Group II Non-Ionic High Water Content). Water content: 59% ± 2%. Refractive index: 1.395 ± 0.005. Oxygen permeability (Dk): 21.05 x 10^-11. Manufacturing: Finished Inside Polymerization System II (FIPSII) with thermal cure. Sterilization: Moist heat (steam) autoclave. Packaging: Blister pack with phosphate buffers, PEG200, and Tween 80.
Indications for Use
Indicated for daily wear in aphakic/non-aphakic patients with non-diseased eyes for correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism (up to -5.75D), and presbyopia. Also indicated for patients with mild discomfort/dryness symptoms related to 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 Multifocal, Toric and Multifocal Toric (Omafilcon A) Soft Contact Lenses (K110099)
Proclear Sphere, Asphere, Toric, Multifocal and Multifocal Toric (Omafilcon A) Soft Contact Lenses (K061948)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# DEC 2 1 2011
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# 510(k) Summary K112302
| 1.<br>Applicant Name and<br>Address | CooperVision, Inc.<br>6150 Stoneridge Mall Drive<br>Suite 370<br>Pleasanton CA 94588 | |
|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2. Contact | Lisa Hahn<br>Global Regulatory Affairs<br>585-385-6810 ext 4221<br>Ihahn@coopervision.com | |
| 3. Date Prepared | October 17, 2011 | |
| 4. Device Identification | Trade Name: | Proclear |
| | Common Name: | Scheduled Replacement Soft Contact<br>Lenses for Daily wear or Daily<br>Disposable Soft Contact Lenses |
| | Classification<br>Name: | Daily Wear, Soft (hydrophilic) Contact<br>Lenses |
| | Device<br>Classification: | Class II (21 CFR 886.5925) |
| | FDA Material<br>Class: | FDA Group II Non-Ionic High Water<br>Content |
| | Product Code: | LPL and MVN |
#### 5. Device Description
The Proclear lens is composed of polymer of 2-hydroxy-ethylmethacrylate and 2-metacryloloyoxyethyl phosphorylcholine cross linked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate. The lenses are tinted blue from edge to edge for visibility purposes. The Proclear (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses are a hemispherical shell. The physical properties and available dimensions are unchanged from predicate 510ks.
Proclear Toric and Proclear Toric XR (omafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are back surface toric.
Proclear Multifocal and 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
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visual acuity in presbyopic persons who are myopic or hyperopic. The multifocal lens has 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 eve that is astigmatic.
Proclear Sphere and Asphere: (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses. The sphere lenses have spherical optical zone and asphere lens have an aspherical optical zone. This aspheric optical zone design (front surface) controls and limits the amount of longitudinal spherical aberration generated by the lens across the power range
#### 6. Intended 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 which, possess astigmatism to -5.75 diopters or less, and are presbyopic.
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 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.
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 or hyperopic which possess astigmatism corrections to -5.75 diopters.
Proclear Sphere and Asphere: (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in non-aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes that are myopic or hyperopic and exhibit astigmatism of 2.00D or less that does not interfere with visual acuity.
Proclear Toric: (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes that are myopic or hyperopic The lens may be worn by persons who have astigmatism of 5.00D or less.
Proclear Multifocal: (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia, and astigmatism) and presbyopia in non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. The lens may be worn by persons who have astigmatism of 2.00D or less that does not interfere with visual acuity.
Proclear (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact 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 eyecare practitioners in consultation with their patients.
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#### FREQUENT PLANNED REPLACEMENT WEAR
When prescribed for frequent planned replacement wear 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
#### DISPOSABLE WEAR
When prescribed for Dally Disposable Wear the lens is to be discarded after each removal
#### 7. Predicate Device(s)
Proclear Multifocal, Toric and Multifocal Toric (Omafilcon A) Soft Contact Lenses (K110099)
Proclear Sphere, Asphere, Toric, Multifocal and Multifocal Toric (Omafilcon A) Soft Contact Lenses (K061948)
#### 8. Characteristics of Substantial Equivalence
The soft contact lenses have the following similarities to the predicate lenses which previously received 510(k) concurrence:
- have the same indicated use. .
- incorporate the same design, .
- incorporate the same materials.
- . have the same shelf life, and
- . are packaged and sterilized using the same materials and processes.
The modifications to the hydration and inspection do not change the lens specifications or characteristics.
In summary, the omafilcon A soft contact lenses described in this submission are, substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
#### 9. Physiochemical Studies
Results from physical, optical and chemical properties were performed and indicate no change to physicochemical properties of the lenses. Change does not affect physicochemical properties of the lenses.
| Tested Characteristics Summary | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| 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: section 4.2 | Equivalent to predicate<br>lens and meet<br>tolerances in ISO<br>18369-2:2006 | Pass |
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| Material Comparison | | |
|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
| Product name | Proclear Toric<br>Proclear Toric XR<br>Proclear Multifocal<br>Proclear Multifocal XR<br>Proclear Multifocal Toric<br>Proclear Sphere<br>Proclear Asphere | Proclear Toric<br>Proclear Toric XR<br>Proclear Multifocal<br>Proclear Multifocal XR<br>Proclear Multifocal Toric<br>Proclear Sphere<br>Proclear Asphere |
| Material USAN Name | Omafilcon A | Omafilcon A |
| 510(k) number | This submission | K110099 for material |
| FDA Category (Group) | Group II Non-Ionic<br>High Water | Group II Non-Ionic<br>High Water |
| Manufacturing method | Finished Inside<br>Polymerization System II | Finished Inside<br>Polymerization System II |
| Curing | Thermal Cure | Thermal Cure |
| Sterilization | Moist Heat (steam) in<br>validated Autoclave | Moist Heat (steam) in<br>validated Autoclave |
| Packaging | Blister Pack | Blister Pack |
| Visibility tint | VAT Blue 6 | VAT Blue 6 |
| Package Saline buffers<br>and surfactant | Phosphate buffers<br>PEG200 and Tween 80 | Phosphate buffers<br>Tween 80 |
| Water Content | 59% ± 2% | 59% ± 2% |
| Refractive Index | 1.395 ± 0.005 | 1.395 ± 0.005 |
| Oxygen Permeability x 1011 | 21.05 | 21.05 |
| Light Transmission | >90% | >90% |
| Base Curve | 8.0 to 9.3 mm | 8.0 to 9.3 mm |
| Diameter | 13.6 to 15.2 mm | 13.6 to 15.2 mm |
| Power | -20.00 to +20.00 | -20.00 to +20.00 |
## Table 1: Material characteristics of the omafilcon A lens before and after modification.
Comparison Conclusion: all the material characteristics for the omafilcon A lens are equivalent between the predicate lens and the subject lens is omafilcon A made using FIPSII process with modified wet process).
#### 10. Toxicology Studies
Results from in-vivo and in-vitro studies were performed as support for this modification and indicate no issues of toxicity or biocompatibility with the modified lens. Change will not affect lenses ability to remain non-toxic and biocompatible with the ocular environment.
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.
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| Test | Acceptance Criteria | Result |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Cytotoxicity Test ISO 10993 - 5:<br>1999: Biological Evaluation of<br>Medical Devices - Part 5: Tests<br>for In Vitro Cytotoxicity | All 3 monolayers exposed<br>to the test article show no<br>grade greater than grade 2<br>(reactivity mild) | Pass |
| ISO Ocular Irritation<br>ISO 10993 - 10:2002: Biological<br>Evaluation of Medical Devices -<br>Part 10: Tests for Irritation and<br>Delayed 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 -<br>Part 11: Tests for Systemic<br>Toxicity. | During the observation<br>period, none of the animals<br>treated with the individual<br>test extract exhibit a<br>significantly greater<br>reaction that the control<br>animals. | Pass |
| ISO Contact Lens 22 Day Ocular<br>Irritation Study<br>ISO 9394 Ophthalmic Optics -<br>Contact Lenses and Contact ·<br>Lens Care Products -<br>The determination of<br>Biocompatibility by Ocular Study<br>with Rabbit Eyes. | Scores from macroscopic<br>and microscopic ocular<br>examinations equivalent<br>between test and control<br>eyes. | Pass |
### 11. Conclusions of Non-Clinical Tests Performed:
#### Physiochemical: .
The physical, optical and chemical properties of this lens remain unchanged from the unmodified device, and are within established specifications for the lenses.
#### Toxicology: ■
Results from in-vivo and in-vitro studies conducted verify that the lenses remain non-toxic and are biocompatible with the ocular environment.
### 12. Clinical Studies
The technical characteristics, formulation, manufacturing, and sterilization processes of this lens are not changing and are equivalent to omafilcon A soft contact lenses currently marketed by CooperVision, therefore no clinical data is required.
#### Conclusion Drawn from Studies:
| Validity of | Contract laboratories under Good Manufacturing Practice regulations |
|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Scientific Data | conducted toxicological and microbiology studies. |
| | Chemistry, shelf-life and leachability studies were conducted by |
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CooperVision and followed scientific protocols. The data were determined to be scientifically valid under 21 CFR 860.7
Information presented in this Premarket Notification establishes that the Substantial CooperVision (omafilcon A) Proclear Toric XR, Proclear Multifocal and Equivalence Proclear Multifocal XR contact lens is as safe and effective as the predicate devices when used in accordance with the labeled directions for use and for the requested indications.
Risk and The risks of the subject lens are the same as those normally attributed to Benefits the wearing of soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses on a daily wear basis. The benefits to the patient are the same as those for other soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
DEC 2 1 2011
CooperVision, Inc. C/O Lisa Hahn Global Regulatory Affairs 6150 Stoneridge Mall Road Pleasanton, CA 94588
Re: K112302
Trade/Device Name: Proclear (omafilcon A) Soft Contact Lenses Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5925 Regulation Name: Soft (hydrophilic) contact lens Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LPL and MVN Dated: November 17, 2011 Received: November 18, 2011
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K112302
Device Name: Proclear (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses
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 nondiseased eyes that are myopic or hyperopic which, possess astigmatism to -5.75 diopters or less, and are presbyopic.
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 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.
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 or hyperopic which possess astigmatism corrections to -5.75 diopters.
Proclear Sphere and Asphere: (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes that are myopic or hyperopic and exhibit astigmatism of 2.00D or less that does not interfere with visual acuity.
Proclear Toric: (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes that are myopic or hyperopic The lens may be worn by persons who have astigmatism of 5.00D or less.
Proclear Multifocal: (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia, and astigmatism) and presbyopia in non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. The lens may be worn by persons who have astigmatism of 2.00D or less that does not interfere with visual acuity.
Proclear (omafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses may provide improved comfort for I round. (only arers 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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Daily wear replacement schedules may vary from patient and should be decided by eyecare practitioners in consultation with their patients.
## FREQUENT PLANNED REPLACEMENT WEAR
When prescribed for frequent planned replacement wear 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
#### DISPOSABLE WEAR
When prescribed for Dally Disposable Wear the lens is to be discarded after each removal
Over-The-Counter Use Prescription Use _X___ AND/OR (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
J. Angelo Green
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Ophthalmic, Neurological and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices
510(k) Number K112302
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8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
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.