Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens, Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lensfor ASTIGMATISM, Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for PRESBYOPIA
K181230 · Largan Medical Co., Ltd. · LPL · Jun 25, 2018 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K181230
Device Name
Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens, Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lensfor ASTIGMATISM, Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for PRESBYOPIA
Applicant
Largan Medical Co., Ltd.
Product Code
LPL · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Jun 25, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.5925
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens is a Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in phakic persons with nondiseased eyes who exhibit refractive astigmatism of 1.00D or less where the astigmatism does not interfere with visual acuity. The Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Astigmatism is indicated daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) with astigmatism in aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes and whose powers are from -10.00 to +3.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections are from -0.25 to -5.00 diopters. The Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Presbyopia is indicated daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) and emmetropia in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes and whose powers are from -10.00 to +3.00 diopters from +0.25 to +3.50 diopters. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of 1.00 diopters or less where the astigmatism does not interfere with visual acuity. Eye care practitioners may prescribe the lens for either single-use disposable wear, or for frequent/planned replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfection, and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for single-use disposable wear, the lens is to be discarded after each removal, therefore no cleaning or disinfecting is required. When prescribed for frequent replacement, the lens may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection system only.
Device Story
Largan 55 is a daily wear, soft (hydrophilic) contact lens; hemispherical flexible shell design. Composed of 45% methafilcon A and 55% water; includes Reactive Blue 246 tint for handling and benzotriazole UV-absorbing monomer. Supplied sterile in buffered saline. Prescribed by eye care practitioners for single-use disposable or frequent/planned replacement wear. If frequent replacement, requires chemical disinfection. Corrects refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia) by altering light refraction on the eye surface. Benefits include improved visual acuity for patients with refractive ametropia.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data is required. Substantial equivalence is supported by physiochemical studies (ISO 18369) and biocompatibility testing confirming the device is non-toxic and acceptable for ocular use.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Methafilcon A (45%) and water (55%). UV blocker: Benzotriazole monomer. Manufacturing: Cast molded. Diameter: 13.0-15.0 mm. Base Curve: 8.0-9.0 mm. Power: +3.00 to -10.00 D. Refractive Index: 1.405. Oxygen Permeability (Dk): 18 (Fatt method). Classification: Group IV (Ionic, High water).
Indications for Use
Indicated for correction of refractive ametropia (myopia, hyperopia) in phakic/aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. Includes variants for astigmatism (-0.25 to -5.00D) and presbyopia (+0.25 to +3.50D add). Powers range -10.00 to +3.00D.
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
Frequency 55, Frequency 55 UV, Frequency 55 Aspheric, Encore, Encore Toric, CooperFlex and Onevue (methafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (K993252)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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June 25, 2018
Largan Medical Co. Ltd. Amy Tien, RA Specialist 2F., No. 14, 23rd Rd., Taichung Industrial Park, Nantun Dist. Taichung, 40850, Taiwan
Re: K181230
Trade/Device Name: Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens, Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Astigmatism, Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Presbyopia Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5925 Regulation Name: Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LPL, MVN Dated: April 16, 2018 Received: May 9, 2018
Dear Amy Tien:
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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(21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
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Sincerely.
J Angelo Green -S
for Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K181230
#### Device Name
Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for ASTIGMATISM Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for PRESBYOPIA
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens is a Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in phakic persons with nondiseased eyes who exhibit refractive astigmatism of 1.00D or less where the astigmatism does not interfere with visual acuity.
The Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Astigmatism is indicated daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) with astigmatism in aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes and whose powers are from -10.00 to +3.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections are from -0.25 to -5.00 diopters.
The Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Presbyopia is indicated daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) and emmetropia in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes and whose powers are from -10.00 to +3.00 diopters from +0.25 to +3.50 diopters. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of 1.00 diopters or less where the astigmatism does not interfere with visual acuity.
Eye care practitioners may prescribe the lens for either single-use disposable wear, or for frequent/planned replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfection, and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for single-use disposable wear, the lens is to be discarded after each removal, therefore no cleaning or disinfecting is required. When prescribed for frequent replacement, the lens may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection system only.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <div> <span> <svg height="16" width="16"> <path d="M2 2 L14 14 M2 14 L14 2" stroke="black" stroke-width="2"></path> </svg> </span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </div> |
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| <div> <span> <svg height="16" width="16"> <rect fill="white" height="16" stroke="black" stroke-width="1" width="16"></rect> </svg> </span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </div> |
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#### 510(k) Summary K181230
## Preparation Date: June 21, 2018
#### 1.1 Establishment Information:
| Name | Largan Medical Co. Ltd. |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Owner | Adam Lin |
| Title | CEO |
| Address | 2F., No. 14, 23rd Rd., Taichung Industrial Park, Nantun Dist.,<br>Taichung, 40850, Taiwan |
| Phone No. | 886-4-3600-0203 |
| Fax No. | 886-4-3601-0203 |
| E-mail | info@larganmed.com.tw |
#### 1.2 Contact Person:
| Phone No. | 886-4-3600-0203 |
|--------------|--------------------------|
| Fax No. | 886-4-3601-0203 |
| Contact Name | Amy Tien |
| E-mail | amytien@larganmed.com.tw |
# 1.3 Device Identification:
| Proprietary Name | Largan 55(Methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft Contact Lens |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses |
| Classification Name | Lenses, Soft Contact, Daily Wear,<br>(21 CFR 886.5925, Product Code LPL)<br>Lenses, Soft Contact, Daily Wear (Disposable),<br>(21 CFR 886.5925, Product Code MVN) |
| Classification | II |
| Regulation Number | CFR 886.5925 |
| Review Panel | Ophthalmic |
| Product Code | LPL/MVN |
#### 1.4 Legally Marketed Equivalent Device:
| Predicate Device Name | Frequency 55, Frequency 55 UV,<br>Frequency 55 Aspheric, Encore, Encore<br>Toric, CooperFlex and Onevue<br>(methafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic)<br>Contact Lens |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | CooperVision, Inc. |
| 510(k) Number | K993252 |
| Product Code | MVN; LPL |
## 1.5 Device Description
The Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens is in hemispherical flexible shells for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatisam and presbyopia. The lens is made from HEMA containing UV blocker. The composition of the lens is 45% methafilcon A and 55% water. A light blue color tinted with "reactive
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Blue 246" is for handling visibility purpose. Benzotriazole UV absorbing monomer is used to block UV radiation. The transmittance characteristics are 1.53% (< 0.05Tv) in the UVB range of 280-315nm and 22.36 % (< 0.5Tv) in the UVA range of 316-380nm. It is supplied in a sterile state packaged in a buffered saline solution.
## 1.6 Indication for Use:
The Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens is a daily wear soft contact lens indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in phakic or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who exhibit refractive astigmatism of 1.00D or less where the astigmatism does not interfere with visual acuity.
The Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Astigmatism is indicated daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) with astigmatism in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes and whose powers are from -10.00 to +3.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections are from -0.25 to -5.00 diopters.
The Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Presbyopia is indicated daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) and emmetropia with presbyopia in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes and whose powers are from -10.00 to +3.00 diopters with add powers from +0.25 to +3.50 diopters. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of 1.00 diopters or less where the astigmatism does not interfere with visual acuity.
Eye care practitioners may prescribe the lens for either single-use disposable wear, or for frequent/planned replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfection, and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for single-use disposable wear, the lens is to be discarded after each removal, therefore no cleaning or disinfecting is required. When prescribed for frequent replacement, the lens may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection system only.
# 1.7 Technological characteristic
Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens characteristics:
- Diameter Range : 13.0 to 15.0 mm .
- . Base Curve : 8.0 to 9.0 mm
- . Center Thickness : 0.084 mm for -3.00D (varies with power) page2 06/21/2018
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- . Power : +3.00 to -10.00 D
# Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Astigmatism
characteristics:
- . Diameter Range : 13.0 to 15.0 mm
- . Base Curve : 8.0 to 9.0 mm
- . Center Thickness : 0.084 mm for -3.00D (varies with power)
- . Power : +3.00 to -10.00 D
- . Cylinder: -0.25D ~ -5.00 D
- . Axis: 10°to 180°(in 10°increments)
# Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Presbyopia
characteristics:
- . Diameter Range : 13.0 to 15.0 mm
- . Base Curve : 8.0 to 9.0 mm
- . Center Thickness : 0.130 mm for -3.00D (varies with power)
- . Power : +3.00 to -10.00 D
- . Additional Powers: +0.25D ~ +3.50D
#### 1.8 Comparison table:
The characteristic comparison to predicate device is summarized in the following table.
| Similarities and differences | | |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Item | Device | Predicate (K993252) |
| Product Name | Largan 55 (methafilcon A)<br>Daily Wear Soft<br>(hydrophilic) Contact Lens | Frequency 55, Frequency<br>55 UV, Frequency 55<br>Aspheric, Encore, Encore<br>Toric, CooperFlex and<br>Onevue (methafilcon A)<br>Soft (hydrophilic) Contact<br>Lens |
| Manufacturer | Largan Medical Inc. | CooperVision Inc. |
| Intended Use | Myopia, Hyperopia,<br>astigmatism, Presbyopia | Myopia, Hyperopia,<br>astigmatism |
| Lens Design | aspherical, toric, or<br>multifocal | spherical, toric |
| Replacement Schedule | Daily Wear | The same |
| Chemical composition | Methafilcon A | The same |
| Classification | Group IV (Ionic, High<br>water) | The same |
| Water Content | 55 % (>50%) | 55 % (>50%) |
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| Oxygen Permeability<br>(DK, 35°C) | 18<br>(Fatt method) | 19.7<br>(Fatt method) |
|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| Base Curve Range<br>(mm) | 8.0~9.0 | 8.0~9.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 13.0~15.0 | 14.2~15.0 |
| Center Thickness | Varies with design and<br>power<br>(0.084 mm at -3.00D) | Varies with design and<br>power<br>(0.15 mm~0.60mm) |
| Powers | -10.00D to +3.00D | -20.00D to +20.00D |
| Refractive Index | 1.405 | 1.41 |
| Light Transmittance | 90% | >96% |
| Blue handling tint | Reactive Blue 246 | Reactive Blue No.4 |
| Method of<br>Manufacture | Cast Molded | Cast Molded |
#### 1.9 Nonclinical Tests Performed
1.9.1 Physiochemical studies were conducted according to ISO 18369 First edition 2006-08-15, Ophthalmic optics - Contact lenses (Ophthalmic). The physical, optical and chemical properties of the lens are within established specifications for the lenses. 1.9.2 Toxicology studies report shows that the lenses are non-toxic and
biocompatibility result is acceptable in ocular environment.
#### 1.10 Clinical Studies
The technical characteristics, formulation, manufacturing process of the subject device are equivalent to Frequency 55, Frequency 55 UV, Frequency 55 Aspheric, Encore, Encore Toric, CooperFlex and Onevue (methafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (K993252) current marketed by CooperVision Inc., therefore no clinical data is required.
#### 1.11 Conclusion
Comparison to the predicate device for chemical composition, physical and optical properties, it shows that "Largan 55 (methafilcon A) Daily Wear Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens" is as safe, as effective and performs as well as the predicate device.
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