MyDay (Stenfilcon A) ASPHERE, MyDay (Stenfilcon A) TORIC, MyDay (Stenfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL, MyDay (Stenfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL TORIC
K191763 · CooperVision, Inc. · LPL · Mar 23, 2020 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K191763
Device Name
MyDay (Stenfilcon A) ASPHERE, MyDay (Stenfilcon A) TORIC, MyDay (Stenfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL, MyDay (Stenfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL TORIC
Applicant
CooperVision, Inc.
Product Code
LPL · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Mar 23, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.5925
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
MyDay (stenfilcon A) ASPHERE Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of -2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. MyDay (stenfilcon A) TORIC Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia or hyperopia with astigmatism) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections from -0.25 to -10.00 diopters. MyDay (stenfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) and emmetropia with presbyopia in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of -2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. MyDay (stenfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL TORIC Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the optical correction of distance and near vision in presbyopic phakic or aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have -10.00 diopters of astigmatism or less.
Device Story
Daily disposable soft contact lens; material stenfilcon A (copolymer of polydimethylsiloxane methacrylate and vinylmethyl acetamide). Functions as refracting medium on cornea to focus light on retina. Available in Asphere, Toric, Multifocal, and Multifocal Toric designs. Prescribed by eye care professionals for daily wear. Includes 100 ppm Epsilon-Polylysine (e-PL) in blister packaging solution as preservative. Lens features blue visibility tint and UV-absorbing monomer. Benefits include vision correction for ametropia and presbyopia.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing including physicochemical properties (water content, refractive index, light transmittance, mechanical properties per ISO/ANSI standards), biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, systemic toxicity, sensitization, irritation per ISO 10993), and preservative efficacy testing (ISO 14730).
Technological Characteristics
Material: stenfilcon A (silicone hydrogel). Manufacturing: Molded. Sterilization: Moist heat. Packaging: Polypropylene blisters with aluminum foil. Additives: 100 ppm Epsilon-Polylysine (preservative), benzotriazolyl methacrylate (UV blocker), Reactive Blue #246 (tint). Oxygen permeability: 80x10-11 (cm²/sec)x(ml O2)/(ml x mm Hg). Water content: 54%. Refractive index: 1.401.
Indications for Use
Indicated for correction of ametropia (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism) and presbyopia in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. Powers range -20.00 to +20.00D; astigmatic correction up to -10.00D.
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
MyDay (stenfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Disposable Contact Lens (K131378)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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March 23, 2020
CooperVision, Inc. Ms. Marie Dutton Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 5870 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 1 Pleasanton, CA 94588
Re: K191763
Trade/Device Name: MyDay (stenfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Disposable Contact Lens
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5925 Regulation Name: Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LPL, MVN Dated: February 24, 2020 Received: February 25, 2020
Dear Ms. Marie Dutton:
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/cfpmn/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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act
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Sincerely.
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 Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K191763
Device Name
MyDay (stenfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Disposable Contact Lens
### Indications for Use (Describe)
MyDay (stenfilcon A) ASPHERE Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 diopters. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of -2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuty.
MyDay (stenfilcon A) TORIC Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia with astigmatism) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections from -0.25 to -10.00 diopters.
MyDay (stenfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) and emmetropia with presbyopia in aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of -2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity.
MyDay (stenfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL TORIC Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the optical correction of distance and near vision in presbyopic phakic or aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have -10.00 diopters of astigmatism or less.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div> <span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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## 510(k) Summary
#### I. SUBMITTER:
CooperVision, Inc. 6150 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 370 Pleasanton, CA 94588
## Contact Person:
Marie Dutton Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist CooperVision, Inc. 5870 Stoneridge Drive. Suite 1 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Phone: Phone: (925) 251-6645 Fax: (925) 251-6643 MDutton@coopervision.com E-mail:
## Date Prepared:
June 28, 2019
#### II. DEVICE:
Trade Name: MyDay (stenfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Disposable Contact Lens Common Name: Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens Classification Name: Lens, Contact, (Disposable) [21 CFR 886.5925 (b) (1)] Regulatory Class: II LPL, MVN Product Code: Classification Panel: Ophthalmic
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE:
The predicate device is CooperVision's MyDay (stenfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Disposable Contact Lens, submitted as SUS (stenfilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses for Single Use Daily Wear under 510(k) K131378 and received FDA clearance on August 30, 2013.
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The device description for the subject device and the predicate device is identical.
MyDay (stenfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Disposable Contact Lens is available as an Asphere, Toric, Multifocal, and Multifocal Toric lens designs.
The MyDay material, stenfilcon A, is primarily a random copolymer of polydimethylsiloxane methacrylate and vinylmethyl acetamide. The UV blocker used is a benzotriazolyl methacrylate. The lenses have a blue tint which is added to make the lens more visible for handling. The lenses also contain a UV absorbing monomer which is used to block UV radiation.
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When placed on the cornea in its hydrated state, the MyDay Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens acts as a refracting medium to focus light rays on the retina.
MyDay (stenfilcon A) contact lens parameters are:
| • Chord Diameter: | 13.0 mm to 15.5mm |
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| • Base Curve: | 8.4 ± 0.5 mm and 8.7 ± 0.5 mm |
| • Center Thickness: | 0.08 mm to 0.218 mm (varies with power) |
| • Powers: | -20.00D to +20.00D |
| • Cylinder Powers: | -0.25D to -10.00D |
| • Axis: | 0° to 180° in 10° increments |
| • Add Power Range: | +0.50 to +4.00 |
The physical/optical properties of the lens are:
| • | Specific Gravity: | 1.033 |
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| • | Refractive Index: | 1.401 |
| • | Light Transmittance: | 96% |
| • | Surface Character: | Hydrophilic |
| • | Water Content: | 54% |
| • | Oxygen Permeability: | 80x10-11 [(cm²/sec)x(ml O2)/(ml x mm Hg)] |
#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE:
There is no difference between the subject device and the predicate device with respect to indications and intended use.
MyDay (stenfilcon A) ASPHERE Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of -2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity.
MyDay (stenfilcon A) TORIC Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia or hyperopia with astigmatism) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections from -0.25 to -10.00 diopters.
MyDay (stenfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) and emmetropia with presbyopia in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of -2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity.
MyDay (stenfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL TORIC Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the optical correction of distance and near vision in presbyopic phakic or aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have -10.00 diopters of astigmatism or less.
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### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE:
The technological principle for both the subject and the predicate device is identical. The subject and predicate device are based on the same technological elements. The only technological difference that exists between the subject and predicate device is the addition of 100 ppm Epsilon-Polylysine (also known as epolylysine or e-PL) to the blister packing solution formulation.
The e-PL is being added to the packaging solution as a preservative. Changes to the labeling are being made to reflect the addition of e-PL to the packaging solution.
Technology/Material Comparison Predicate Device Subject Device Product Name MyDay (stenfilcon A) Soft MyDay (stenfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily (Hydrophilic) Daily Disposable Contact Lens Disposable Contact Lens (with e-PL in the packaging solution) Material USAN Name stenfilcon A Same 510(k) Number K131378 TBD - Current Submission FDA Category (Group) Silicone Hydrogel Same Manufacturing Method Molded Same Sterilization Moist Heat Same Packaging Materials Injection molded Same polypropylene blisters covered by aluminum foil laminate; blister strips are packed into printed cartons Packaging Solution Phosphate Buffered Saline Phosphate Buffered Saline Solution with Tween Solution with Tween and 100 ppm e-PL Visibility Tint Reactive Blue #246 (RB246) Same UV Blocker Norbloc Same
The technological characteristics of the subject device and the predicate device are compared in the table below.
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#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA:
Results from non-clinical studies were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
### Performance testing - bench:
In accordance with the Premarket Notification [510(k)] Guidance Document for Daily Wear Contact Lenses, issued on May 12, 1994 and amended June 28, 1994, the following battery of physicochemical testing was performed. All tests were conducted in accordance with the GLP regulation (21 CFR Part 58) or according to valid scientific protocols. Each test was conducted according to the ANSI, ISO, and/or ASTM standard indicated:
- Water content per ISO18369-2:2012 and ISO 18369-4:2006 ●
- Refractive index per ISO 18369-2:2012 and ISO 16369-4:2006 ●
- Light transmittance per ISO 18369-2:2012 and ISO 18369-3:2006
- Non-polymeric residuals in lens and packaging solution per ISO 18369o 4:2006
- Total extractable per ANSI Z80.20-2010 and ISO 18369-4:2006 ●
- o Contact angle per ANSI Z80.20-2010
- Mechanical properties per ANSI Z80.20-2010 and ASTM D1708-02a .
Additionally, preservative efficacy testing (PET) per ISO 14730:2014, analytical testing (uptake and release) per ISO 11986:2010, and in-vitro microbiological testing (lens handling) were performed to support the function of e-PL as that of a preservative.
### Biocompatibility testing:
In accordance with the Premarket Notification [510(k)] Guidance Document for Daily Wear Contact Lenses, issued on May 12, 1994 and amended June 28, 1994 and with the GLP regulation (21 CFR Part 58), the following battery of biocompatibility testing was performed:
- Cytotoxicity per ISO 10993-5:2009 ●
- Systemic Toxicity per ISO 10993-11:2006 ●
- Sensitization per ISO 10993-10:2010 ●
- Irritation per ISO 10993-10:2010 ●
- o Irritation (22 Day) per ISO 9394:2012
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## Clinical testing:
Data provided in this 510(k) is sufficient to adequately characterize the subject device in terms of its physical/mechanical/optical and toxicological performance characteristics when compared to the predicate device. The results are equivalent, determining that additional clinical performance data was not required to complete the substantial equivalence determination. Additionally, the technical characteristics and manufacturing and sterilization processes of the subject lens are equivalent to MyDay (stenfilcon A) contact lens currently marketed by CooperVision; therefore, it was confirmed that no clinical data is required.
#### VIII. CONCLUSIONS:
Conclusive evidence was provided to demonstrate that the subject device lens material is equivalent to the currently marketed predicate device lens material through the statistical analysis of the physical/mechanical/optical properties of the lens. Based on the performance testing and the fact that the subject device has the same manufacturing process as the marketed predicate device lens, clinical performance data was not required to be submitted in this 510(k). The performance testing demonstrates that the subject device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicate device.
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