Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens
Applicant
Unicon Optical Co., Ltd.
Product Code
LPL · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Jan 18, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.5925
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens is indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes and 1.00 diopter (D) or less of astigmatism. Eye Care Professionals may prescribe the lenses either for single-use disposable wear or frequent/planned replacement wear with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for daily disposable wear, the lens is to be discarded after each removal. When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement wear, the lens may be cleaned and disinfected using a chemical disinfection system only.
Device Story
Qualis is a soft, daily-wear contact lens fabricated from linofilcon A (silicone-containing monomer/hydrophilic monomer copolymer). It acts as a refractive medium to focus light on the retina. The lens is a hemispherical shell with a molded spherical base curve and front surface. It contains a blue handling tint and a benzotriazole UV-blocking monomer. It is prescribed by eye care professionals for either single-use disposable wear or frequent/planned replacement wear (requiring chemical disinfection). The device benefits patients by providing optical correction for ametropia. It is used by the patient in a daily-wear context.
Clinical Evidence
Open-label, multi-center, randomized concurrent-control study with 91-day follow-up. 75 subjects enrolled (50 test, 25 control). Primary endpoints included biomicroscopy findings, symptoms, and vision safety measures. 73 subjects completed the study. No serious adverse events reported. Results established substantial equivalence in clinical performance between Qualis and Acuvue Vita.
Indicated for correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes and ≤ 1.00 D astigmatism.
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
ACUVUE® VITA™ (senofilcon C) Brand (Soft) Contact Lens (K160212)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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January 18, 2022
Unicon Optical Co., Ltd. % Bret Andre Principal Consultant EyeReg Consulting, Inc. 6119 Canter Lane West Linn, OR 97068
Re: K213216
Trade/Device Name: Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5925 Regulation Name: Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LPL, MVN Dated: December 6, 2021 Received: December 9, 2021
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/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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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 Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) not yet assigned
### Device Name
Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens is indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes and 1.00 diopter (D) or less of astigmatism.
Eye Care Professionals may prescribe the for single-use disposable wear or frequent/planned replacement wear with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for daily disposable wear, the lens is to be discarded after each removal. When prescribed for frequent wear, the lens may be cleaned and disinfected using a chemical disinfection 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) Premarket Notification
# 510 (k) SUMMARY
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:
### SUBMITTER I.
| Date Prepared: | September 24th, 2021 |
|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name: | UNICON OPTICAL CO., LTD. |
| Address: | No.16, Gongye E. 9th Rd.<br>Hsinchu Science Park, Baoshan Township<br>Hsinchu County Hsinchu – District,<br>TAIWAN 30075 |
| Contact Person: | Nick Liao<br>Director |
| Phone number: | +886-4-23551233 |
| Consultant: | Bret Andre<br>EyeReg Consulting, Inc.<br>6119 Canter Ln.<br>West Linn, OR 97068 |
(503) 372-5226
### II. DEVICE
Phone number:
| Trade Name: | Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens |
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| Common<br>Name: | Contact Lens, Daily Wear |
| Classification<br>Name: | Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (21 CFR 886.5925) |
| Regulatory<br>Class: | Class II |
| Product Codes: | LPL; MVN |
## Purpose of 510(k) Submission:
~ New Device ~
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#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
The Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens is substantially equivalent to the following predicate device(s):
- "ACUVUE® VITA™ (senofilcon C) Brand (Soft) Contact Lens" I By Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 510(k) number; K160212 Primary Predicate
### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens is a hemispherical shell with a molded spherical base curve and a molded front surface. The hydrophilic characteristics allow aqueous solutions to enter the lens. The lenses are fabricated from linofilcon A, which is a random co-polymer of silicone containing monomers and hydrophilic monomers. The lens consists of 62.0% linofilcon A and 38.0% water by weight when immersed in saline solution. The linofilcon A name has been adopted by the United States Adopted Names Council (USAN).
The Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens contains C.I. Reactive Blue No. 19 (21 CFR Part 73.3127) for visibility and handling. The Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens incorporates a benzotriazole UV blocking monomer to help protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation. The lens blocks >95% in the UVB range (280mm -315nm), and >70% in the UVA range (316nm - 380nm).
The Oualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens is manufactured in a spherical design configuration. The material properties and available parameters of the finished lenses are as follows:
| Parameter | Range | Tolerance |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Chord Diameter | 13.00 mm to 15.00 mm | ±0.20 mm |
| Center Thickness | 0.080 mm @ -3.00 D | When ≤ 0.10 mm → ±0.010 mm + 10%<br>When > 0.10 mm → ±0.015 mm + 5% |
| Base Curve | 8.00 mm to 9.50 mm | ±0.20 mm |
| Back Vertex Power (F'v) | +20.00D to -20.00D | When 0.00 < F'v ≤ 10.00 D → ±0.25 D<br>When 10.00 < F'v ≤ 20.00 D → ±0.50 D |
| Surface Appearance | - | Lenses should be clear with no surface defect |
| Oxygen Permeability<br>(x 10-11(cm²/sec)(mlO2)/(ml x mmHg)) | 100 | ±20% |
| Light Transmittance - Tinted<br>(@ 380-780nm) | 95% | ±5% |
| Ultraviolet Radiation Transmittance | < 5 % TUVB<br>< 30 % TUVA | TUVB (280 to 315 nm) < 0.05TV<br>TUVA (316 to 380 nm) < 0.50TV |
| Water Content | 38% | ±2% |
| Refractive Index | 1.415 (hydrated) | ±0.005 |
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### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens is indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes and 1.00 diopter (D) or less of astigmatism.
Eye Care Professionals may prescribe the lenses either for single-use disposable wear or frequent/planned replacement wear with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for daily disposable wear, the lens is to be discarded after each removal. When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement wear, the lens may be cleaned and disinfected using a chemical disinfection system only.
### COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH PREDICATE VI. DEVICE
The Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate device identified (K160212) regarding the following features:
- ' FDA category - Group V
- I FDA classification - Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (21 CFR 886.5925)
- I Intended use - daily wear contact lenses
- 트 Actions
- I Indications for use
- 트 Design configurations available (spherical)
- I Cast molded production method
- I Injection molded polypropylene blister packaging
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510(k) Premarket Notification
The following matrix illustrates the production method, lens function and material characteristics of the Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens, as well as the predicate device.
| | Unicon<br>Qualis<br>(Subject Device) | Johnson & Johnson<br>Vision Care<br>Acuvue Vita<br>(K160212) |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Daily wear,<br>Soft (hydrophilic) contact lens | Daily wear,<br>Soft (hydrophilic) contact lens |
| Actions | In its hydrated state, the contact lens, when<br>placed on the cornea, acts as a refracting<br>medium to focus light rays on the retina | In its hydrated state, the contact lens, when<br>placed on the cornea, acts as a refracting medium<br>to focus light rays on the retina |
| FDA Classification | Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (21 CFR<br>886.5925) | Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (21 CFR<br>886.5925) |
| FDA Group | FDA Group V | FDA Group V |
| Production Method | Fully molded | Fully molded |
| USAN name | linofilcon A | senofilcon C |
| Water Content (%) | 38±2% | 41±2% |
| Oxygen Permeability<br>x 10-11 (cm²/sec)(mlO2)/(ml x mmHg @<br>35°C)) (revised Fatt method) | 100 (edge-corrected) | 103 (edge-corrected) |
| Refractive Index<br>(hydrated) | 1.415 | 1.420 |
| UV Blocker | Yes - benzotriazole | Yes - benzotriazole |
| Manufacturing | Cast-Molded | Cast-Molded |
| Color | Blue Handling Tint<br>C.I. Reactive Blue No. 19 | Blue Handling Tint<br>Reactive Blue Dye #4 |
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The following matrix compares the indications for use of the Qualis (Linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens with the predicate device.
| | Indications for Use |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Unicon<br>Qualis<br>(Subject<br>Device) | The Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens is indicated for the<br>correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-<br>diseased eyes and 1.00 diopter (D) or less of astigmatism.<br><br>Eye Care Professionals may prescribe the lenses either for single-use disposable wear or<br>frequent/planned replacement wear with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement.<br>When prescribed for daily disposable wear, the lens is to be discarded after each removal.<br>When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement wear, the lens may be cleaned and<br>disinfected using a chemical disinfection system only. |
| Johnson &<br>Johnson<br>Vision Care<br>Acuvue Vita<br>(K160212) | ACUVUE® (senofilcon C) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (spherical) is indicated for daily<br>wear for the optical correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in phakic or<br>aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have 1.00D or less of astigmatism.<br><br>ACUVUE® (senofilcon C) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens – TORIC is indicated for daily<br>wear for the optical correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in phakic or<br>aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have 10.00D or less of astigmatism.<br><br>ACUVUE® (senofilcon C) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens – MULTIFOCAL is indicated for<br>daily wear for the optical correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) and/or<br>presbyopia in phakic or aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may need up to 4.00D of<br>ADD power and may have 0.75D or less of astigmatism.<br><br>ACUVUE® (senofilcon C) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens – MULTIFOCAL-TORIC is<br>indicated for daily wear for the optical correction of refractive ametropia (myopia, hyperopia<br>and/or astigmatism) and presbyopia in phakic or aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who<br>may need up to 4.00D of ADD power and may have 10.00D or less of astigmatism.<br><br>These lenses contain a UV Blocker to help protect against transmission of harmful UV<br>radiation to the cornea and into the eye.<br><br>Eye Care Professionals may prescribe the lenses either for daily disposable wear or<br>frequent/planned replacement wear with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement.<br>When prescribed for daily disposable wear, lenses should be discarded upon removal. When<br>prescribed for frequent/planned replacement wear, the lenses may be disinfected using a<br>chemical disinfection system only. The contact lens is to be discarded after the recommended<br>wearing period as prescribed by the Eye Care Professional. |
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### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
## Non-Clinical Performance Testing
A series of non-clinical performance tests were performed to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens. The results support the claim that the Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed predicate device. A summary of the results from the non-clinical studies is presented below.
## Toxicology:
All biocompatibility/toxicology tests were conducted in accordance with the GLP regulation.
- · In-Vitro Cytotoxicity: Cytotoxicity testing was performed in accordance with ISO 10993-5 with results indicating that the finished lenses and packaging materials are non-toxic.
- · Systemic Toxicity: The finished lenses and packaging materials meet the requirements of the systemic injection test in accordance with ISO 10993-11 and are considered nontoxic.
- · Acute Ocular Irritation: Acute ocular irritation testing was performed in accordance with ISO 10993-10, and the extracts from finished lenses and packaging materials produced no ocular irritation.
- · Skin Sensitization Study (Maximization Test): The skin sensitization study was conducted on the finished lenses in accordance with ISO 10993-10, and the contact lens extracts did not produce skin sensitization.
- · 22-Day Ocular Irritation: The 22-day ocular irritation test was conducted in accordance with ISO 9394 on the finished lenses, and the contact lens extracts produced no ocular irritation.
## Shelf Life:
Testing was performed to evaluate the stability, sterility, and package integrity of the Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens over the duration of the labeled expiration date. The data presented supports establishment of the proposed shelf life.
## Solution Compatibility
The physical compatibility of Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lenses with commonly available cleaning and disinfection solutions (peroxide and MPDS) was confirmed following the methodology described in ISO 11981:2017, Ophthalmic optics -Contact lenses and contact lens care products - Determination of physical compatibility of contact lens care products with contact lenses.
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## Preservative Uptake and Release
Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lenses were analyzed for uptake and release of preservatives found in lens care products. Testing was conducted according to ISO 11986:2017, Ophthalmic optics - Contact lenses and contact lens care products - Determination of preservative uptake and release. Uptake and release profiles of linofilcon A contact lenses for polyaminopropyl biguanide (PAPB) and Polyquaternium-1 (PQ-1) demonstrate sub-detection limit amounts of release at each time point evaluated.
## Performance Testing - Bench:
The following bench tests were completed: refractive index, water content, Dk, % transmission (visible & UV), tensile strength, modulus, % elongation to break, specific gravity and quantification of polymerization residuals. Results of physicochemical and mechanical property testing demonstrate consistent material properties between the Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens and the predicate device.
## Clinical Testing
An open-label. multi-center. randomized concurrent-control study with 91-day treatment follow-up was completed. Seventy-five (75) subjects were enrolled in the study-of which 50 subjects wore the test lenses (Qualis (linofilcon A) Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact Lens for Daily Wear) and 25 subjects wore the control lenses (Acuvue Vita (senofilcon C) Monthly Contact Lens). Seventy-three (73) of the 75 enrolled subjects completed the study. No serious adverse events were reported. The study results establish substantially equivalent clinical performance between the test (Qualis) and control (Acuve Vita) lenses with respect to biomicroscopy findings, symptoms and vision safety measures; therefore, this clinical investigation supports the claim of substantial equivalence between the two lens types with regard to clinical safety and effectiveness.
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## VIII. CONCLUSIONS
### Validity of Scientific Data
Laboratories under Good Laboratory Practice regulations conducted toxicology, microbiology, and shelf-life stability studies following scientific protocols. The data were determined to be scientifically valid under 21 CFR 860.7.
### Substantial Equivalence
Information presented in this Premarket Notification establishes that the Qualis (linofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact Lens is as safe and effective as the predicate device when used in accordance with the labeled directions for use and for the proposed indication.
### Risks and Benefits
The risks of the subject device are the same as those normally attributed to the wearing of soft (hydrophilic) daily wear contact lenses. The benefits to the patient are the same as those for other soft (hydrophilic) daily wear contact lenses.
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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.