OxySoft (olifilcon C) silicone hydrogel soft contact lens
K191397 · Visco Vision, Inc. · LPL · Oct 2, 2019 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K191397
Device Name
OxySoft (olifilcon C) silicone hydrogel soft contact lens
Applicant
Visco Vision, Inc.
Product Code
LPL · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Oct 2, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.5925
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The OxySoft (olifilcon C) Spherical Silicone Hydrogel soft contact lenses are daily wear single use soft contact lens indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in phakic or aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes who exhibit refractive astigmatism of 1.00D or less where the astigmatism does not interfere with visual acuity. The OxySoft (olifileon C) Toric Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact Lenses are indicated as daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) with astigmatism in aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes and whose powers are from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections are from -0.75 to -2.25 diopters. The OxySoft (olifilcon C) Multifocal Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact lenses are indicated as daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) and emmetropia with presbyopia in aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes and whose powers are from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters with add powers from +0.75 to +2.75 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 daily wear disposable use (single use). The lenses are to be discarded upon removal. Therefore, no cleaning or disinfecting is required.
Device Story
OxySoft is a daily disposable silicone hydrogel soft contact lens (olifilcon C, 54% water) containing a UV-blocking benzotriazole monomer and Reactive Blue 19 handling tint. Available in spherical, toric, and multifocal designs. Prescribed by eye care practitioners for daily wear; discarded after single use, requiring no cleaning or disinfection. Device corrects refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia) in phakic or aphakic patients. Benefits include vision correction and convenience of a daily disposable modality. Clinical performance evaluated via visual acuity, slit lamp examination, and symptom monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
One-month prospective clinical study (n=36; 24 trial, 12 control) comparing OxySoft to Si-Hy (olifilcon B). Subjects (22-59 years) wore lenses daily for up to 9 hours. Primary endpoints: visual acuity, slit lamp findings, symptoms, and adverse reactions. Results: Mean VA similar between groups (corrected to 0.1 LogMAR or better); no VA decrease >2 lines; no significant slit lamp findings (Grade 3/4); no adverse events reported.
Technological Characteristics
Material: 46% olifilcon C, 54% water. UV blocker: benzotriazole monomer. Handling tint: Reactive Blue 19. Manufacturing: Molded. Dimensions: 13.0-15.0 mm diameter, 8.0-9.2 mm base curve. Oxygen permeability (Dk): 100 (Fatt method). Refractive index: 1.396. Sterile, buffered saline packaging. Standards: ISO 18369.
Indications for Use
Indicated for phakic or aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes requiring correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism (up to 2.25D), or presbyopia. Age range 22-59 years. Contraindicated in patients with ocular disease.
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
Si-Hy (olifilcon B) Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact Lens (K160344)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 2, 2019
Visco Vision Inc. % Ms. Jennifer Ting Manager Jens Medical Consulting Ltd. 3F, No. 364, Jixian Rd., Luzhou Dist. 247 New Taipei City, Taiwan R.O.C.
Re: K191397
Trade/Device Name: OxySoft (olifilcon C) silicone hydrogel soft contact lens Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5925 Regulation Name: Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LPL, MVN Dated: August 26, 2019 Received: August 27, 2019
Dear Ms. Ting:
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J. Angelo Green, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT1A: Division of Ophthalmic Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K191397
#### Device Name
OxySoft (olifilcon C) Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact Lens
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The OxySoft (olifilcon C) Spherical Silicone Hydrogel soft contact lenses are daily wear single use soft 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 OxySoft (olifileon C) Toric Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact Lenses are indicated as daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) with astigmatism in aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes and whose powers are from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections are from -0.75 to -2.25 diopters.
The OxySoft (olifilcon C) Multifocal Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact lenses are indicated as daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) and emmetropia with presbyopia in aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes and whose powers are from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters with add powers from +0.75 to +2.75 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 daily wear disposable use (single use). The lenses are to be discarded upon removal. Therefore, no cleaning or disinfecting is required.
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# 510(k) Summary
Preparation Date: July 16, 2019
## 5.1 Establishment Information:
| Name | Visco Vision Inc. |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address | No. 1, Xingye St., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City 33341 Taiwan |
| Contact | Ted TT Huang |
| Phone No. | 886-3-3596868 |
| Fax No. | 886-3-3490202 |
## 5.2 Contact Person:
| Name | Evan Huang |
|-----------|-------------------------------|
| Phone No. | 886-3-3596868 |
| Fax No. | 886-3-3490202 |
| e-mail: | evan.huang@viscovision.com.tw |
# 5.3 Device Identification:
| Proprietary Name | OxySoft (olifilcon C) Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact<br>Lens |
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| 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 |
# 5.4 Legally Marketed Equivalent Device:
| Predicate Device Name | Si-Hy (olifilcon B) Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact<br>Lens |
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| Manufacturer | Visco Vision Inc. |
| 510(k) Number | K160344 |
| Product Code | MVN |
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## 5.5 Device Description
The OxySoft (olifilcon C) Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact Lens is made of silicone hydrogel material with UV blocker available as spherical lens, toric lens and multifocal lens. The composition of the lens is 46% olifilcon C and 54 % water. A light blue color tinted with "reactive Blue19" is for handling visibility purpose. A benzotriazole UV absorbing monomer is used to block UV radiation. The transmittance characteristics are 1.9% (< 5%) in the UVB range of 280-315nm and 14.7% (< 50%) in the UVA range of 316-380nm. It is supplied in a sterile state packaged in a buffered saline solution.
### 5.6 Indication for Use:
The OxySoft (olifilcon C) Spherical Silicone Hydrogel soft contact lenses are daily wear single use soft contact lens indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in phakic or aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes who exhibit refractive astigmatism of 1.00D or less where the astigmatism does not interfere with visual acuity.
The OxySoft (olifilcon C) Toric Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact Lenses are indicated as 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 -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections are from -0.75 to -2.25 diopters.
The OxySoft (olifilcon C) Multifocal Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact lenses are indicated as daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) and emmetropia with presbyopia in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes and whose powers are from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters with add powers from +0.75 to +2.75 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 daily wear disposable use (single use). The lenses are to be dscarded upon removal. Therefore, no cleaning or disinfecting is required.
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## 5.7 Technological characteristic
OxySoft SPHERICAL Soft Contact Lenses characteristics:
- Diameter Range:13.0 to 15.0 mm .
- Base Curve:8.0 to 9.2 mm .
- . Center Thickness:0.08 mm for -3.00D (varies with power)
- Power:+20.00 to -20.00 D o
OxySoft TORIC Soft Contact Lenses characteristics:
- . Diameter Range:13.0 to 15.0 mm
- . Base Curve:8.0 to 9.2 mm
- Center Thickness:0.08 mm for -3.00D (varies with power) .
- Power:+20.00 to -20.00 D .
- Cylinder: -0.75D ~ -2.25D .
- . Axis: 10° to 180° (in 10° increments)
OxySoft MULTIFOCAL Soft Contact Lenses characteristics:
- Diameter Range:13.0 to 15.0 mm
- . Base Curve:8.0 to 9.2 mm
- Center Thickness:0.08 mm for -3.00D (varies with power) .
- Power:+20.00 to -20.00 D .
- Additional Powers: +0.75D ~ +1.25D (LOW) .
- +1.50D ~ +2.00D (MID)
- +2.25D ~ +2.75D (HIGH)
## 5.8 Comparison table:
The characteristic comparison to predicate device is summarized in the following table.
| Similarities and differences | | |
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| Item | Device | Predicate (K160344) |
| Product Name | OxySoft (olifilcon C) Silicone<br>Hydrogel soft contact lens | Si-Hy (olifilcon B) Silicone<br>Hydrogel soft contact lens |
| Manufacturer | VISCO VISION Inc. | VISCO VISION Inc. |
| Intended Use | Myopia, Hyperopia,<br>astigmatism, Presbyopia | The same |
| Lens Design | Spherical, toric, or multifocal | The same |
| Replacement Schedule | Daily Disposable (Single use) | The same |
| Chemical composition | olifilcon C | olifilcon B |
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| Classification | Group II<br>(Nonionic, High water) | Group I (Nonionic, Low water) |
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| Water Content | 54 % | 47 % (<50%), |
| Oxygen Permeability<br>(DK, 35°C ) | 100<br>(Fatt method) | 120<br>(Fatt method) |
| Base Curve Range (mm) | 8.0~9.2 | 8.0~9.2 |
| Diameter (mm) | 13.0~15.0 | 13.0~15.0 |
| Center Thickness | Varies with design and power<br>(0.08 mm at -3.00D) | Varies with design and power (0.08 mm at -3.00D) |
| Powers | -20.00D to +20.00D | -20.00D to +20.00D |
| Refractive Index | 1.396 | 1.410 |
| Light Transmittance | 94% | 94% |
| Blue handling tint | Reactive Blue19 | Reactive Blue19 |
| Method of Manufacture | Molded | Molded |
#### 5.9 Nonclinical Tests Performed
- Physiochemical studies were conducted according to ISO 18369 First 5.9.1 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.
- 5.9.2 Toxicology studies report shows that the lenses are non-toxic and biocompatibility result is acceptable in ocular environment.
#### 5.10 Clinical Studies
A one-month clinical study was conducted to demonstrate the safety and efffectiveness of the OxySoft (olifilcon C) silicone hydrogel soft contact lens by comparison with Si-Hy (olifilcon B) silicone hydrogel soft contact lens when worn on a daily wear basis. At least 30 evaluable subjects were participated. Parameters measured include visual acuities, slit lamp findings, symptom, problem and complaints, adverse reactions, as well as lens wearing time.
The study evaluated thirty six (36) male and female subjects who were randomized and dispensed lenses in a 2:1 ratio with 24 subjects dispensed into the Trial lenses and 12 Subjects dispensed into the Control lenses. Of the 36 subjects who were enrolled in the study, 35 subjects were female and 1 subject was male. All of them are Asia people. The subject ranged in age from 22 years to 59 years. The gender ratio is 1 male to 35 females. One subject is new contact lens wearer (2.78%) and 35 subjects (97.22%) have successful experience with daily wear soft contact lens.
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In trial group, 24 subjects range in age from 22 years to 59 years with average 33.29±10.02 years. All of the subjects are female. The gender ratio is 24 to 0 (24 female/0 male). In control group, 12 subjects range in age from 25 years to 46 years with average 35.58±7.09 years. One subject is male and 11 subjects female. The gender ratio was 11 to 1 (11 female/1 male).
It was found that the OxySoft silicone hydrogel soft contact lens is safe as a daily disposable single use lens to wear up to 9 hours a day during 30 days follow up by comparing to Si-Hy (olifilcon B) silicone hydrogel soft contact lens. There is no symptom or syndrome that requires treatment for all subjects during study period.
The mean visual acuity (VA) for both lenses was similar at each visit. The visual acuity could be corrected to 0.1 LogMAR or better. None of the subjects had VA decreased more than 2 lines. No significant slit lamp findings (i.e. Grade 3 or Grade 4) were found. No adverse event (AE) occurred.
## 5.11 Conclusion
Comparison to the predicate device for chemical composition, physical and optical properties, it shows that "OxySoft silicone hydrogel soft contact lens" is as safe, as effective and performs as well as the predicate device.
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