BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia) in aphakic and non aphakic persons. Also, the lenses may be prescribed in eyes that require a rigid contact lens for the management of irregular corneal conditions such as keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, keratoglobus, post-LASIK ectasia, or following penetrating keratoplasty or refractive surgery. Furthermore, eyes suffering from certain ocular surface disorders may benefit from the physical protection, aqueous hydrated environment and the saline bath provided by scleral lens designs. BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are indicated for therapeutic use for the management of irregular and distorted corneal surfaces where the subject: 1. cannot be adequately corrected with spectacle lenses 2. requires a rigid gas permeable contact lens surface to improve vision 3. is unable to wear a corneal rigid gas permeable lens due to corneal distortion or surface irregularities Common causes of corneal distortion include, but are not limited to, corneal infections, trauma, tractions as a result of scar formation secondary to refractive surgery (e.g. LASIK or radial keratotomy) or corneal transplantation. Causes may also include corneal degeneration (e.g. keratoconus, keratoclobus, pellucid marginal degeneration, Salzmann's nodular degeneration) and corneal dystrophy (e.g., lattice dystrophy, granular corneal dystrophy, Reis-Bucklers dystrophy, Cogan's dystrophy). The BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are also indicated for therapeutic use in eyes with ocular surface disease including, but not limited to, ocular Graft-versus-Host disease, Sjögren's syndrome, dry eye syndrome and Filamentary Keratitis, limbal stem cell deficiency (e.g. Stevens-Johnson syndrome, chemical radiation and thermal burns), disorders of the skin (e.g. atopy, ectodermal dysplasia), neurotrophic keratitis (e.g. Herpes simplex, Herpes zoster, Familial Dysautonomia), and corneal exposure (e.g. anatomic, that might benefit from the presence of an expanded tear reservoir and protection against an adverse environment. When prescribed for therapeutic use for a distorted cornea or ocular surface disease, the BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses may concurrently provide correction of refractive error. The lenses may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection (not heat) system only.
Device Story
Large diameter rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lens; vaults over cornea; rests on conjunctiva/sclera. Lathe-cut from fluoro-silicone acrylate materials (roflufocon D/E, oprifocon A, hexafocon B). Acts as refractive medium to focus light on retina; provides physical protection, aqueous hydrated environment, and saline bath for therapeutic management of ocular surface disorders. Used by patients under clinician prescription. Shipped dry or wet in polypropylene cases with compatible conditioning/cleaning solutions. Benefits include vision correction for irregular corneas and therapeutic relief for ocular surface diseases.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data presented. Safety and effectiveness of the RGP materials (roflufocon D, roflufocon E, oprifocon A, hexafocon B) were established in previous 510(k) submissions.
Technological Characteristics
Lathe-cut RGP contact lens; materials: roflufocon D, roflufocon E, oprifocon A, hexafocon B (Group 3 fluoro-silicone acrylate). Water content <1%. UV-blocking properties included. Dimensions: 5.00-9.00mm base curve, 8.00-26.00mm diameter, -25.00D to +35.00D power. Chemical disinfection only.
Indications for Use
Indicated for correction of refractive ametropia (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia) in aphakic/non-aphakic persons. Also indicated for management of irregular/distorted corneal surfaces (e.g., keratoconus, post-surgical ectasia, corneal dystrophy) and therapeutic management of ocular surface diseases (e.g., dry eye, Sjögren's, Graft-versus-Host, limbal stem cell deficiency, neurotrophic keratitis, corneal exposure) requiring expanded tear reservoir/protection.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A rigid gas permeable contact lens is a device intended to be worn directly against the cornea of the eye to correct vision conditions. The device is made of various materials, such as cellulose acetate butyrate, polyacrylate-silicone, or silicone elastomers, whose main polymer molecules generally do not absorb or attract water.
Predicate Devices
Boston XO (hexafocon A) and Boston XO2 (hexafocon B) Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens (K171404)
OPTIMUM by Lobob Cleaning and Disinfecting Storage solution (K014162)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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January 4, 2019
BostonSight % Bret Andre Principal Consultant EyeReg Consulting, Inc. 6119 Canter Ln West Linn. OR 97068
Re: K183175
Trade/Device Name: BostonSight Scleral Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5916 Regulation Name: Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HOD Dated: November 13, 2018 Received: November 16, 2018
Dear Bret Andre:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmp/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
### 510(k) Number (if known) K183175
Device Name BostonSight Scleral
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myoropia, astigmatism and presbyopia) in aphakic persons. Also, the lenses may be prescribed in eyes that require a rigid contact lens for the management of irregular corneal conditions such as keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, keratoglobus, post-LASIK ectasia, or following penetrating keratoplasty or refractive surgery.
Furthermore, eyes suffering from certain ocular surface disorders may benefit from the physical protection, aqueous hydrated environment and the saline bath provided by scleral lens designs.
BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are indicated for the management of irregular and distorted corneal surfaces where the subject:
- 1. cannot be adequately corrected with spectacle lenses
- 2. requires a rigid gas permeable contact lens surface to improve vision
- 3. is unable to wear a corneal rigid gas permeable lens due to corneal distortion or surface irregularities
Common causes of corneal distortion include, but are not limited to, corneal infections as a result of scar formation secondary to refractive surgery (e.g. LASIK or radial keratotomy) or corneal transplantation. Causes may also include corneal degeneration (e.g. keratoconus, keratoglobus, pellucid marginal degeneration, Salzmann's nodular degeneration) and corneal dystrophy (e.g., lattice dystrophy, granular corneal dystrophy, Reis-Bucklers dystrophy, Cogan's dystrophy).
The BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are also indicated for therapeutic use in eyes with ocular surface disease including, but not limited to, ocular Graft-versus-Host disease, Sjögren's syndrome, dry eye syndrome and Filamentary Keratitis, limbal stem cell deficiency (e.g. Stevens-Johnson syndrome, chemical radiation and thermal burns), disorders of the skin (e.g. atopy, ectodermal dysplasia), neurotrophic keratitis (e.g. Herpes simplex, Herpes zoster, Familial Dysautonomia), and corneal exposure (e.g. anatomic, paralytic) that might benefit from the presence of an expanded tear reservoir and protection against an adverse environment. When prescribed for therapeutic use for a distorted cornea or ocular surface disease, the BostonSight Scheral daily wear contact lenses may concurrently provide correction of refractive error.
The lenses may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection (not heat) system only.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510 (k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
# The assigned 510(k) number is: 183175
#### I. SUBMITTER
| Date Prepared: | November 13th, 2018 |
|----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name:<br>Address: | BostonSight<br>464 Hillside Avenue, Suite 205<br>Needham, MA 02494 |
| Contact Person:<br>Phone number: | Gene P. Guselli<br>President and CEO<br>781-726-7337 |
| Consultant:<br>Phone number: | Bret Andre<br>EyeReg Consulting, Inc.<br>6119 Canter Ln.<br>West Linn, OR 97068<br>(503) 372-5226 |
#### II. DEVICE
| Trade Name: | BostonSight Scleral |
|-------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| Common<br>Name: | Daily wear rigid gas permeable contact lens |
| Classification<br>Name: | Rigid gas permeable contact lens. (21 CFR 886.5916) |
| Regulatory<br>Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | HOD |
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~Reason for Submission~ Labeling Changes - Expanded Indications for Use
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices:
- 트 "Boston XO® (hexafocon A) and Boston XO2® (hexafocon B) Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens" By Bausch + Lomb Inc. 510(k) number; K171404
- 트 "OPTIMUM GP (Roflufocon D, Roflurocon E) Daily Wear Contact Lens" By Contamac Ltd. 510(k) number: K180616
- 트 "BostonSight PD Prosthetic Device" By BostonSight 510(k) number; K161461
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are manufactured with a large diameter RGP lens design that vaults over the cornea and rests on the conjunctiva overlying the sclera. The BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are lathe cut and fabricated from one of the following fluoro-silicone acrylate rigid gas permeable (RGP) lens materials:
- · roflufocon D supplied by Contamac Ltd.
- · roflufocon E supplied by Contamac Ltd.
- · oprifocon A supplied by Bausch and Lomb, Inc.
- · hexafocon B supplied by Bausch and Lomb, Inc.
The BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses may be shipped "dry" or "wet" in a polypropylene contact lens case. The primary container for shipping the BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses is the Bausch & Lomb Frequent Replacement Contact Lens Case, with clearance under 510(k) K896685.
When shipped "wet", The BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses manufactured from material supplied by Bausch & Lomb, inc. may be packaged and shipped in Boston Advance Comfort Formula Conditioning Solution (K974466) or Boston SIMPLUS Multi-Action solution (K024289). The BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses manufactured from material supplied by Contamac, Ltd. may be packaged and shipped "wet" in in the OPTIMUM by Lobob Cleaning and Disinfecting Storage solution, with clearance under 510(k) K014162.
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| | roflufocon D | roflufocon E | oprifocon A | hexafocon B |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Refractive Index | 1.4333 | 1.4332 | 1.4230 | 1.4240 |
| Light Transmission<br>(clear) | >97% | >97% | >95% | >95% |
| Light Transmission<br>(tinted) | >90% | >90% | >90% | >83% |
| Specific Gravity | 1.166 | 1.155 | 1.24 | 1.19 |
| Oxygen<br>Permeability<br>(Dk) | $100 \times 10^{-11}$<br>(cm²/sec) (ml O₂/ml x<br>mm Hg @ 35°C) | $125 \times 10^{-11}$<br>(cm²/sec) (ml O₂/ml x<br>mm Hg @ 35°C) | $85 \times 10^{-11}$ (cm²/sec)<br>(ml O₂/ml x mm Hg @<br>35°C) | $141 \times 10^{-11}$<br>(cm²/sec) (ml O₂/ml x<br>mm Hg @ 35°C) |
| Visitint lenses<br>contain one or more<br>of the following<br>color additives<br>conforming to:<br>21 CFR Part 73 &<br>74, Subpart D | D & C Green No.<br>6, FD & C Red<br>No. 17,<br>CI Solvent<br>Yellow 18 | D & C Green No.<br>6, FD & C Red<br>No. 17,<br>CI Solvent<br>Yellow 18 | D&C Green No.6<br>and D&C Yellow<br>No.10 | D&C Green No.<br>6; C.I. Solvent<br>Yellow No. 18;<br>D&C Violet No.<br>2; D&C Red No.<br>17; C.I. Solvent<br>Yellow No.18 |
| UV Light Blocking<br>(UVB - 280nm -<br>315nm; UVA 316nm<br>- 380nm) | >98% UVB<br>>95% UVA | >98% UVB<br>>95% UVA | >95% UVB<br>>97% UVA | >95% UVB<br>>97% UVA |
| Dynamic Receding<br>Contact Angle | 3° | 6° | 56° | 40° |
# The physical properties of the BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are as follows:
## The BostonSight Scheral daily wear contact lenses are available in the following lens parameters:
| Parameter | Range | Tolerance |
|------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Base Curve | 5.00mm to 9.00mm | ± 0.05 mm |
| Center Thickness | 0.05mm to 0.60mm | ± 0.02 mm |
| Diameter | 8.00mm to 26.00mm | ± 0.10mm |
| Spherical Power | -25.00 D to +35.00 D<br>(in 0.25D steps) | ± 0.12 (0 to = 5D)<br ± 0.18 (5 to = 10.0D)<br ± 0.25 (10 to = 15D)<br ± 0.37 (15 to = 20D)<br ± 0.50 (over 20D) |
#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia) in aphakic and non aphakic persons. Also, the lenses may be prescribed in eyes that require a rigid contact lens for the management of irregular corneal conditions such as keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, keratoglobus, post-LASIK ectasia, or following penetrating keratoplasty or refractive surgery.
BostonSight Scleral
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Furthermore, eves suffering from certain ocular surface disorders may benefit from the physical protection, aqueous hydrated environment and the saline bath provided by scleral lens designs. BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are indicated for therapeutic use for the management of irregular and distorted corneal surfaces where the subject:
- 1. cannot be adequately corrected with spectacle lenses
- 2. requires a rigid gas permeable contact lens surface to improve vision
- 3. is unable to wear a corneal rigid gas permeable lens due to corneal distortion or surface irregularities
Common causes of corneal distortion include, but are not limited to, corneal infections, trauma, tractions as a result of scar formation secondary to refractive surgery (e.g. LASIK or radial keratotomy) or corneal transplantation. Causes may also include corneal degeneration (e.g. keratoconus, keratoclobus, pellucid marginal degeneration, Salzmann's nodular degeneration) and corneal dystrophy (e.g., lattice dystrophy, granular corneal dystrophy, Reis-Bucklers dystrophy, Cogan's dystrophy).
The BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are also indicated for therapeutic use in eyes with ocular surface disease including, but not limited to, ocular Graft-versus-Host disease, Sjögren's syndrome, dry eye syndrome and Filamentary Keratitis, limbal stem cell deficiency (e.g. Stevens-Johnson syndrome, chemical radiation and thermal burns), disorders of the skin (e.g. atopy, ectodermal dysplasia), neurotrophic keratitis (e.g. Herpes simplex, Herpes zoster, Familial Dysautonomia), and corneal exposure (e.g. anatomic, that might benefit from the presence of an expanded tear reservoir and protection against an adverse environment. When prescribed for therapeutic use for a distorted cornea or ocular surface disease, the BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses may concurrently provide correction of refractive error.
The lenses may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection (not heat) system only.
#### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH PREDICATE DEVICE
The BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices (cleared under K171404, K180616, and K161461) in terms of the following:
- Intended use daily wear contact lenses ■
- 트 Indications for use
- Actions
- Classification - Lenses, Rigid Gas Permeable, Daily Wear (21 CFR 886.5916)
- 트 FDA material group - group # 3 fluoro silicone acrylate
- 트 USAN materials (roflufocon D, roflufocon E, oprifocon A and hexafocon B)
- 트 Production method - lathe cut
- 트 Final packaging and shipping
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The following matrix illustrates the production method, lens function and material characteristics of the BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses, as well as the predicate device.
| | BostonSight<br>Scleral | Boston XO® and<br>Boston XO2® RGP<br>Contact Lenses | OPTIMUM GP<br>Contact Lens | BostonSight PD<br>Prosthetic Device |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Subject<br>Device | Predicate Device<br>(K171404) | Predicate Device<br>(K180616) | Predicate Device<br>(K161461) |
| Classification | Same as<br>predicate | Class II<br>Lenses, Rigid Gas<br>Permeable, Daily Wear<br>21 CFR 886.5916 | Class II<br>Lenses, Rigid Gas<br>Permeable, Daily Wear<br>21 CFR 886.5916 | Class II<br>Lenses, Rigid Gas<br>Permeable, Daily<br>Wear<br>21 CFR 886.5916 |
| Product Code | Same as<br>predicate | HQD | HQD | HQD |
| FDA Group # | Same as<br>predicate | Group # 3 Fluoro<br>Silicone Acrylate | Group # 3 Fluoro<br>Silicone Acrylate | Group # 3 Fluoro<br>Silicone Acrylate |
| USAN | roflufocon D,<br>roflufocon E,<br>oprifocon A,<br>hexafocon B | hexafocon A, hexafocon<br>B | roflufocon D,<br>roflufocon E | roflufocon D,<br>roflufocon E,<br>oprifocon A,<br>hexafocon B |
| Production<br>Method | Same as<br>predicate | Lathe-Cut | Lathe-Cut | Lathe-Cut |
| Actions | Same as<br>predicate | The contact lenses act as<br>a refractive medium that<br>focus light rays from<br>near and distant objects<br>on the retina. When<br>placed on the eye for<br>therapeutic use, the lens<br>replaces or supports<br>impaired ocular surface<br>function. | The contact lenses act<br>as a refractive medium<br>that focus light rays<br>from near and distant<br>objects on the retina.<br>When placed on the eye<br>for therapeutic use, the<br>lens replaces or<br>supports impaired<br>ocular surface function. | The contact lenses act<br>as a refractive medium<br>that focus light rays<br>from near and distant<br>objects on the retina.<br>When placed on the<br>eye for therapeutic<br>use, the lens replaces<br>or supports impaired<br>ocular surface<br>function. |
| Intended Use | Same as<br>predicate | Daily Wear | Daily Wear | Daily Wear |
| Indication for Use | Same as<br>predicate | Therapeutic (Scleral) | Therapeutic (Scleral) | Therapeutic (Scleral) |
| Water Content<br>(%) | <1% | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| UV Absorber<br>Available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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#### VIII. PERFORMANCE DATA
### ~ Non-Clinical Studies ~
The purpose of this application is to modify the labeling of previously FDA cleared RGP contact lenses/materials to include therapeutic indications for use. Non-clinical testing to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of contact lenses manufactured from roflufocon D, roflufocon E. oprifocon A and hexafocon B materials has been addressed in previous applications.
## ~ Clinical Studies ~
Clinical performance data to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of contact lenses manufactured from roflufocon D, roflufocon E, oprifocon A and hexafocon B has been previously addressed.
# VIII. CONCLUSIONS
## Substantial Equivalence
Information presented in this Premarket Notification establishes that BostonSight Scleral daily wear contact lenses are as safe and effective as the predicate device when used in accordance with the labeled directions for use and for the proposed indications.
### Risks and Benefits
The risks of the subject device are the same as those normally attributed to the wearing of rigid gas permeable (RGP) daily wear contact lenses. The benefits to the patient are the same as those for other RGP contact lenses.
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Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
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.