Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear (Daily Wear); Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (Daily Disposable)
Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear (Daily Wear); Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (Daily Disposable)
Applicant
Yung Sheng Optical Co., Ltd.
Product Code
LPL · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Sep 25, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.5925
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear and Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens are indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia or hyperopia) in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. The lens may be worn by person who exhibit astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. The eye care professionals may prescribe the lens for single use daily disposable or reusable daily wear in a Frequent Replacement Program. DISPOSABLE WEAR: When prescribed for Disposable Wear, the Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens is to be discarded after each removal. FREQUENT/PLANNED REPLACEMENT WEAR: When prescribed for Frequent/Planned Replacement Wear, the Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear should be disinfected using a chemical or hydrogen peroxide disinfecting system each time it is removed and should be discarded per the eye care practitioner’s guidance.
Device Story
Otufilcon A silicone hydrogel contact lenses; aspheric design; cast-molded; 44% water content; contains benzotriazole UV-blocking monomer. Lenses feature edge-to-edge tint and '321' orientation mark. Supplied in blister packs with PMB or Cyanocobalamin packaging solution. Prescribed by eye care professionals for daily wear or daily disposable use. Corrects refractive ametropia (myopia/hyperopia) and astigmatism ≤ 2.00D. Benefits include vision correction and UV radiation protection for the cornea/eye.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Safety and effectiveness supported by bench testing and the use of the previously cleared USAN material Otufilcon A.
Indicated for correction of refractive ametropia (myopia or hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes; astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less. Prescribed for daily disposable or frequent/planned replacement wear.
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
Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear (K223585)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
September 25, 2025
Yung Sheng Optical Co., Ltd.
Wen-Han Chen
RA Manager
No.8, Keya 2nd Rd., Daya District
Taichung City, 42881
Taiwan
Re: K244009
Trade/Device Name: Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear (Daily Wear); Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (Daily Disposable)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5925
Regulation Name: Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: LPL, MVN
Dated: December 25, 2024
Received: August 18, 2025
Dear Wen-Han Chen:
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 (the 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 available 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
www.fda.gov
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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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 or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic.
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See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
J Angelo Green -S
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 | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Please type in the marketing application/submission number, if it is known. This
textbox will be left blank for original applications/submissions. | K244009 | ? |
| Please provide the device trade name(s). | | ? |
| Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear (Daily Wear);
Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (Daily Disposable) | | |
| Please provide your Indications for Use below. | | ? |
| The Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear and Pure
Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens are indicated for the
correction of refractive ametropia (myopia or hyperopia) in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with non-
diseased eyes. The lens may be worn by person who exhibit astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less that does
not interfere with visual acuity. The eye care professionals may prescribe the lens for single use daily
disposable or reusable daily wear in a Frequent Replacement Program.
DISPOSABLE WEAR:
When prescribed for Disposable Wear, the Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft
(hydrophilic) Contact Lens is to be discarded after each removal.
FREQUENT/PLANNED REPLACEMENT WEAR:
When prescribed for Frequent/Planned Replacement Wear, the Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A)
Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear should be disinfected using a chemical or hydrogen
peroxide disinfecting system each time it is removed and should be discarded per the eye care
practitioner’s guidance. | | |
| Please select the types of uses (select one or both, as
applicable). | ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | ? |
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YUNG SHENG OPTICAL CO., LTD
No. 8, Keya 2nd Road, Daya District, Taichung City 42881, Taiwan, R.O.C.
+886-4-25658384
# 510(k) Summary
1. **Type of Submission** Traditional 510(k)
2. **Submitter**
Manufacturer: Yung Sheng Optical Co., Ltd.
Address: No.8, Keya 2nd Rd., Daya District, Taichung City 42881, Taiwan
Phone: +886-4-25658384 Ext.3514
Fax: +886-4-25658387
Contact: James Chang
Date prepared: December 25, 2024
Establishment Registration Number: 3004021238
3. **Identification of the Device**
Proprietary/Trade name: Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear, Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens
Common Name: Contact Lens
Classification Name: Lenses, Soft Contact, Daily Wear
Device Classification: II
Regulation Number: 886.5925
Panel: Ophthalmic
Product Code: LPL for Lenses, Soft Contact, Daily Wear MVN for Lens, Contact, (Disposable)
4. **Identification of the Predicate Device**
Predicate Device Name: Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear
Manufacturer: Yung Sheng Optical Co., Ltd.
Product Code: LPL for Lenses, Soft Contact, Daily Wear MVN for Lens, Contact, (Disposable)
510(k) Number: K223585
5. **Intended Use and Indications for Use of the subject device**
The Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear and Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens are indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia or hyperopia) in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. The lens may be worn by person who exhibit
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YUNG SHENG OPTICAL CO., LTD
No. 8, Keya 2nd Road, Daya District, Taichung City 42881, Taiwan, R.O.C.
+886-4-25658384
astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. The eye care professionals may prescribe the lens for single use daily disposable or reusable daily wear in a Frequent Replacement Program.
## DISPOSABLE WEAR:
When prescribed for Disposable Wear, the Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens is to be discarded after each removal.
## FREQUENT/PLANNED REPLACEMENT WEAR:
When prescribed for Frequent/Planned Replacement Wear, the Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear should be disinfected using a chemical or hydrogen peroxide disinfecting system each time it is removed and should be discarded per the eye care practitioner’s guidance.
## 6. Device Description
The Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear and Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens are hydrophilic available with aspheric design manufactured by using Cast Molding method. The soft contact lens material, Otufilcon A, which is a copolymer of silicone-containing monomers and hydrophilic monomers, and has 44% water by weight.
These lenses contain UV blocker, a benzotriazole UV absorbing monomer to block UV radiation. Thus, the lens helps protect against the transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye. The transmittance characteristics are less than 5% in the UVB range of 280 nm to 315 nm and less than 50% in the UVA range of 315 nm to 380 nm. The lenses are tinted from edge to edge for visibility purposes with the color additive. The lens is marked with wording "321" to help user better distinguish the correct side before inserting in eyes.
The lenses are available as aspheric lenses. Each finished lens is supplied in a plastic blister container with A) PMB Packaging Solution, or B) Cyanocobalamin Packaging Solution depends on customer’s requirement.
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YUNG SHENG OPTICAL CO., LTD
No. 8, Keya 2nd Road, Daya District, Taichung City 42881, Taiwan, R.O.C.
+886-4-25658384
# 7. Characteristics of Substantial Equivalence
- Material and Process Comparison Table
| Device Name | Subject Device | Predicate device |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear, Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens | Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear |
| Manufacturer | Yung Sheng Optical Co., Ltd | Yung Sheng Optical Co., Ltd |
| 510(k) Number | This submission | K223585 |
| FDA Category | Group V | Group V |
| Product Code | LPL and MVN | LPL and MVN |
| Intended Use | The Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear and Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens are indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia or hyperopia) in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. The lens may be worn by person who exhibit astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. The eye care professionals may prescribe the lens for single use daily disposable or reusable daily wear in a Frequent Replacement Program.
DISPOSABLE WEAR:
When prescribed for Disposable Wear, the Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens is to be discarded after each removal.
FREQUENT/PLANNED REPLACEMENT WEAR:
When prescribed for Frequent/Planned Replacement Wear, the Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear should be disinfected using a chemical or hydrogen peroxide disinfecting system each time it is removed and should be discarded per the eye care practitioner’s guidance. | The Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia or hyperopia) in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. The lens may be worn by person who exhibit astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity.
The eye care professionals may prescribe the lens for single use daily disposable. The Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear is daily disposable single use and should be discarded after removal. |
| Material
USAN Name | Otufilcon A | Otufilcon A |
| Manufacturing Method | Cast Molded | Cast Molded |
| Curing | Thermal Cure | Thermal Cure |
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YUNG SHENG OPTICAL CO., LTD
No. 8, Keya 2nd Road, Daya District, Taichung City 42881, Taiwan, R.O.C.
+886-4-25658384
| Device Name | Subject Device | Predicate device |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear, Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens | Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear |
| Sterilization | Moist Heat (Steam) in Validated Autoclave | Moist Heat (Steam) in Validated Autoclave |
| Packaging | Blister pack | Blister pack |
| Water Content | 44 % | 44 % |
| Tint | Reactive Blue 246 | Reactive Blue 246 |
| Packaging solution | Sterile A) PMB Packaging Solution, or B) Cyanocobalamin Packaging Solution. | Sterile isotonic phosphate buffered saline containing PMB wetting agents |
- Technological Characteristics Comparison Table
| Device Name | Subject Device | Predicate device |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear, Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens | Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear |
| Base Curve | 7.50 ~ 9.00 mm | 7.50 ~ 9.00 mm |
| Diameter | 12.0 ~ 15.0 mm | 12.0 ~ 15.0 mm |
| Center Thickness | 0.04 ~ 0.14 mm | 0.04 ~ 0.14 mm |
| Refractive Index | 1.417 ± 0.005 n_{d} | 1.417 ± 0.005 n_{d} |
| Oxygen Permeability (Dk) | 120 x 10^{-11} (cm^{2}/sec) (ml O_{2}/ml x mmHg) | 120 x 10^{-11} (cm^{2}/sec) (ml O_{2}/ml x mmHg) |
| Light Transmittance | 95 % | 95 % |
| UV-A | < 50 % | < 50 % |
| UV-B | < 5 % | < 5 % |
| Powers | -20.00 ~ +20.00 D | -20.00 ~ +20.00 D |
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YUNG SHENG OPTICAL CO., LTD
No. 8, Keya 2nd Road, Daya District, Taichung City 42881, Taiwan, R.O.C.
+886-4-25658384
# 8. Non-Clinical Testing
A series of preclinical testing were performed to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear and Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens.
- Physiochemical Studies
The physiochemical studies were conducted according to ISO 18369-4:2017 Ophthalmic Optics-Contact Lenses-Part 4: Physiochemical properties of contact lens materials and ISO 18369-3:2017 Ophthalmic Optic-Contact Lenses-Part 3: Measurement methods. The physical, optical and chemical properties of the lens are within established specifications for the lenses. The following tests were conducted as recommended by the FDA Premarket Notification 510(k) Guidance Document for Daily Wear Contact Lenses, 1994:
- Finished Lens Parameters
- Refractive Index
- Light Transmittance
- Water Content
- Extractables (Leachability)
- Oxygen Permeability
- Mechanical Properties Testing
- Physical Compatibility Test with Packaging Solution
- Shelf-life
- Toxicology Studies
Toxicology studies reports show that the lenses are non-toxic and biocompatible with the ocular environment.
| Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear |
| --- |
| • Cytotoxicity Test (ISO 10993-5) |
| • Ocular Irritation Test (ISO 10993-10, ISO 9394) |
| • Acute Systemic Toxicity Test (ISO 10993-11) |
| • Skin Sensitization Test (ISO 10993-10) |
| Packaging Solution |
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YUNG SHENG OPTICAL CO., LTD
No. 8, Keya 2nd Road, Daya District, Taichung City 42881, Taiwan, R.O.C.
+886-4-25658384
| • Cytotoxicity Test (ISO 10993-5)
• Ocular Irritation Test (ISO 10993-10)
• Acute Systemic Toxicity Test (ISO 10993-11) |
| --- |
| PP blister and aluminum foil |
| • Cytotoxicity Test (ISO 10993-5)
• Ocular Irritation Test (ISO 10993-10)
• Acute Systemic Toxicity Test (ISO 10993-11) |
The results of the non-clinical testing, including physiochemical studies and toxicology studies, demonstrated that Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear and Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens which met all the specifications and are concluded substantially equivalent to the safety and effectiveness of predicate device.
## 9. Summary of Clinical Study
Clinical data was not needed to support the safety and effectiveness of the subject device since Otufilcon A is an existing USAN material that was previously cleared in K223585.
## 10. Conclusion
The Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear and Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) 1-Day Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices, Pure Plus UV Aspheric (Otufilcon A) Silicone Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Daily Wear (K223585) in term of optical property, physiochemical and pre-clinical toxicology. They are produced from the same material (Silicone marcomer), have the same functional and scientific technology, lens characteristics as well as the intended uses are identical. It is concluded that the lenses are as safe, as effective and perform as well as the both predicate devices.
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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.