ALCON MULTI-PURPOSE DISINFECTING SOLUTION ID 90746
Applicant
Alcon Laboratories
Product Code
LPN · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Dec 2, 1997
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.5928
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
For the daily cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting, and storing of soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses as recommended by your eye care practitioner. For use in chemical (not heat) disinfection. Alcon Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution ID 90746 can also be used as a diluent for OPTI-ZYME® Enzymatic Cleaner.
Device Story
Alcon Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution ID 90746 is a sterile, buffered, isotonic, aqueous chemical solution for soft contact lens maintenance. It functions as a cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting, and storage agent. The solution contains preservatives (Polyquad and AL-6289) and surfactants (tetronic 1304) to facilitate lens hygiene. Used by patients at home for daily lens care. The solution is applied directly to lenses to remove deposits and neutralize microorganisms. It provides a chemical disinfection alternative to heat-based methods, enhancing patient convenience and lens longevity. The product is also compatible with enzymatic cleaners for additional protein removal.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study evaluated safety and efficacy in 249 patients (498 eyes) over 3 months, with a subset of 121 patients (242 eyes) extended to 6 months. Results demonstrated safety and efficacy for cleaning, rinsing, disinfection, and storage of soft contact lenses. Supporting non-clinical data included microbiological stand-alone disinfection testing against bacteria, yeast, and mold, and comprehensive preclinical toxicology (acute oral, cytotoxicity, mutagenicity, sensitization, and ocular irritation).
Technological Characteristics
Sterile, buffered, isotonic, aqueous solution. Ingredients: sodium citrate, sodium chloride, boric acid, sorbitol, AMP-95, tetronic 1304, edetate disodium 0.05%, Polyquad (polyquaternium-1) 0.0001%, and AL-6289 0.0005%. Chemical disinfection principle. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for daily cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting, and storage of all soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses (Groups I-IV). For use in chemical disinfection only; not for heat disinfection. Compatible as a diluent for OPTI-ZYME Enzymatic Cleaner.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A soft (hydrophilic) contact lens care product is a device intended for use in the cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting, lubricating/rewetting, or storing of a soft (hydrophilic) contact lens. This includes all solutions and tablets used together with soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses and heat disinfecting units intended to disinfect a soft (hydrophilic) contact lens by means of heat.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (Special Controls) Guidance Document: “Guidance for Industry Premarket Notification (510(k)) Guidance Document for Contact Lens Care Products.”
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November 25, 1997
K973332
# 510(K) SUMMARY
DEC - 2 1997
Submitted by:
Michael E. Pfleger Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Alcon Laboratories, Inc. 6201 South Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76134-2099 (817) 551-4877 (Phone) (817) 551-4630 (Fax)
Device Name:
Contact Lens Care Multi-Purpose Solution Common Name:
Alcon Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution ID 90746 Proprietary Name:
### Indications for Use:
For the daily cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting and storing of soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses. For use in chemical (not heat) disinfection. Alcon Multi-Purpose Solution ID 90746 can also be used as a diluent for OPTI-ZYME® Enzymatic Cleaner.
# Description:
Alcon Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution ID 90746 is a sterile, buffered, isotonic, aqueous solution containing sodium citrate, sodium chloride, boric acid, sorbitol, AMP-95, tetronic 1304, with edetate disodium 0.05%, Polyquad (polyquaternium-1) 0.0001% and AL-6289 0.0005% as preservatives.
#### Substantial Equivalence:
Alcon Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution ID 90746 is substantially equivalent in terms of its actions and indications to Alcon OPTI-FREE® Multi-Purpose Solution and Alcon OPTI-ONE® Multi-Purpose Solution. These two products were cleared for marketing under P830034/S27 and P830034/S26 respectively.
Alcon Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution ID 90746 meets the guidelines set forth in FDA's May 1, 1997 Guidance for Industry - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Guidance Document for Contact Lens Care Products.
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## Safety and Effectiveness:
# A. Non-Clinical Data
## Microbiological Studies
The product was evaluated for microbiological safety and effectiveness using the FDA Guidelines for contact lens solutions.
- The formulation meets the Stand-Alone criteria for disinfection of contact lens against ● bacteria, yeast and mold.
- . The finished product is effectively preserved by FDA standards.
- Finished product conforms to USP sterility requirements. ●
### Preclinical
Preclinical toxicology tests have been conducted to substantiate the safety of the product for use in cleaning, rinsing, chemical disinfection, and overnight storage of all soft (hydrophilic) contact lens (Group I, II, III, and IV). The studies include: (1) acute oral toxicity; (2) cytoxicity (agar overlay); (3) mutagenicity (Ames test); (4) sensitization/allergic potential (guinea pig maximization test); (5) ophthalmic container safety; and (6) ocular safety (irritation) evaluations.
Alcon Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution ID 90746 should not present an ocular hazard to the consumer when used under the recommended treatment regimens for soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses.
# Compatibility/Cleaning Efficacy
Studies were conducted to determine product compatibility with soft contact lenses and its ability to clean laboratory deposited lenses. The studies demonstrated the compatibility and cleaning efficacy of Alcon Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution ID 90746.
#### B. Clinical
A study was conducted to clinically evaluate the safety and efficacy of Alcon Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution ID 90746 for cleaning, rinsing, disinfection and storage of all soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses (249 patients/498 eyes - 3 months) (121 patients/242 eyes - extending to 6 months). This clinical study demonstrated the safety and efficacy of Alcon Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution ID 90746.
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DEC - 2 1997
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Michael E. Pfleger Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Alcon Laboratories, Inc. 6201 South Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76134-2099
Re: K973332
Trade Name: Alcon Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution ID 90746 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 86 LPN Dated: August 29, 1997 Received: September 4, 1997
Dear Mr. Pfleger:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4613. Additionally, for questions on. the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
A. Roerl Rosenthal
A. Ralph Rosenthal, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known):_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Alcon Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution ID 90746 Device Name:
Indications for Use:
For the daily cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting, and storing of soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses as recommended by your eye care practitioner. For use in chemical (not heat) disinfection.
Alcon Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution ID 90746 can also be used as a diluent for OPTI-ZYME® Enzymatic Cleaner.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Myra Smith
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Ophthalmic Devices 510(k) Number _ K 973332
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
OR
Over-The-Counter Use_X__
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