POLYVUE, SILVER CHORD AND UNISOFT (METHAFILCON A) SPHERICAL, ASPHERICAL, TORIC AND MULTIFOCAL HYDROPHILIC CONTACT LENSE)
K980818 · Stephen A. Dunn, Inc. · LPL · Mar 30, 1998 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K980818
Device Name
POLYVUE, SILVER CHORD AND UNISOFT (METHAFILCON A) SPHERICAL, ASPHERICAL, TORIC AND MULTIFOCAL HYDROPHILIC CONTACT LENSE)
Applicant
Stephen A. Dunn, Inc.
Product Code
LPL · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Mar 30, 1998
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.5925
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lenses is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia), presbyopia and astigmatism in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. Eyecare practitioners may prescribe the lens for daily wear in a Frequent Replacement Program. The lenses may be disinfected using heat, chemical or hydrogen peroxide disinfection systems.
Device Story
Hydrophilic contact lenses made of methafilcon A; designed to fit over corneal surface to provide refractive correction. Hemispherical shells with varying base curves and optical zones; spherical, aspherical, toric, and multifocal designs available. Used by eyecare practitioners to treat refractive ametropia; prescribed for daily wear, including frequent replacement programs. Patients disinfect lenses using heat, chemical, or hydrogen peroxide systems. Lenses provide corrective power corresponding to eye's refractive needs; multifocal designs include continuous adds up to +3.25D. Manufacturing involves lathing from cast-molded buttons or molded base curves with lathed front surfaces.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on identical material composition, physical/chemical properties, and design characteristics compared to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Material: methafilcon A (HEMA and methacrylic acid crosslinked with EGDMA). Water content: 55%. Dk (35°C): 18.83 x 10^-11. Refractive index: 1.415. Specific gravity: 1.09. Form factor: Hemispherical shell, 14.5 mm diameter, 8.3/8.6 mm base curves. Power range: -20.00 to +20.00 D. Multifocal add: up to +3.25 D. Manufacturing: Lathing from cast-molded buttons or molded base curve with lathed front surface.
Indications for Use
Indicated for daily wear correction of myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism in aphakic and non-aphakic patients with non-diseased eyes.
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
PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, and Toric Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear (K953807)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K980818
# 510 (k) Summary
SUBMITTER:
MAR 30 1998
#### Submitted on behalf of:
| Company Name: | Stephen A. Dunn, Inc. |
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| Address: | 1329 Lusitana Street<br>Honolulu, HI 96813 |
Telephone: Fax:
(808) 599-2742 (808) 521-2823
CONTACT PERSON: Martin S. Knopf
DATE SUMMARY PREPARED: February 27, 1998
TRADE NAME: The PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear (clear and tinted
#### COMMON NAME: contact lens
#### SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT TO:
The PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear (clear and tinted) is equivalent to PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, and Toric Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear which received marketing clearance pursuant to K953807 as currently marketed in the U.S.
The PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear (clear and tinted) are substantially equivalent to Stephen A. Dunn, Inc.'s currently marketed PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, and Toric Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear. PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lens (clear and tinted) is the same lens material that Stephen A. Dunn, Inc. received marketing clearance pursuant to K953807. This lens conforms to and is substantially equivalent to spherical, aspherical, presbyopic and astigmatic lens designs that are currently marketed in the United States. The intended use and target population are substantially equivalent.
This lens is in Group 4 ionic, high water content polymers as established by the FDA and located in the Guidance Document for Daily Wear Contact Lenses, Revised Edition May 1994. The physical, optical, and chemical properties of the PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear (clear and tinted) and the PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, and Toric Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear which received marketing clearance pursuant to K953807 are substantially equivalent.
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#### SIMILARITIES and DIFFERENCES:
| PARAMETER | PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear (clear and tinted) | PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical and Toric Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear |
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| material | methafilcon A | methafilcon A |
| indication for use | myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia and astigmatism | myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia and astigmatism |
| water content | 55% | 55% |
| light transmittance | >95% | >95% |
| Dk (35°C) | $18.83 X 10^{-11}$ | $18.83 X 10^{-11}$ |
| powers | -20.00 to+20.00 D | -20.00 to+20.00 D |
| color | clear and green tinted | clear |
| Color additive used | Phthalocyanine Green | N/A |
| specific gravity | 1.09 | 1.09 |
| refractive index | 1.415 | 1.415 |
#### DISCUSSION OF SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
The PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafficon A) Spherical, Toric and Multificcal Hydrophlic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear (clear and linted) has the same intended use and target population as the company's referenced predicate device.
PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methallicon A) Sohencal, Aspherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear (clear and tirted) differs from some of the predicate devices characteristics with respect to the addition of an approved color additive and the additional, alternative manufacturing process. These issues will now be discussed in turn.
#### 1. Materials
methafilcon A. This is identical for both the subject and predicate device
#### 2. Blocompatibility
Identical, since the material is the same
#### ri Labeling Compared to Predicate Labeling
Labeling for daily wear soft contact lenses has been provided by reference in the predicate application for Stephen A. Durn, Inc., pursuant to K950807. The only modification to this labeling is the inclusion of the color additive, phthalocyanine green to the device description. This labeling follows the recommended labeling which is supplied in the Guidance Document for Daily Wear Soft Contact Lenses issued by FDA May 1994. Each of the labeling elements, the Vial Label, Package Insert, Professional Fitting and Information Guide and Patient Instruction Booklet.
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#### 4. Manufacturing Method
In a standard lathing process for a soft lens, the lenses are fully lathe cut from cast molded buttons. This is the currently cleared manufacturing method for the predicate lens. The subject lens will be either fully lathed from these buttons or may alternatively be manufactured from a molded button, which incorporates a molded base curve. The front surface will then be lathe cut. The process shall be validated to demonstrate that the finished product is equivalent to a standard lathe cut lens. Samples will be periodically taken to continually assure that the finished lens specifications are complied with.
### DESCRIPTION of the DEVICE:
Soft contact lenses are hemispherical shells manufactured of polymerized material of HEMA and methacrylic acid crosslinked with EGDMA, which yield the appearance of lenses, which are designed to fit over the corneal surface of the eye. These lenses are designed with varying base curves which conform to the shape of the radius of the comea and center over the apex of the cornea to provide corrective refraction of functional conditions of the eye including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), presbyopia and astigmatism (multiple foci). Each lens provides corrective power, which is to correspond to the refractive power of the eye to which it is being treated. Each lens is designed with a base curve on the internal side of the lens and an optical zone in the center of the lens which is generally of a diameter greater than 6mm. Spherical and aspheric curves as well as beveled edge configurations are built into the lens for aiding in lens centration and comfort as well as providing additional add power for near and blocking spherical aberration.
### INDICATIONS FOR USE:
### Device Name: PolyVue Silver Chord. Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lens (clear and tinted
The PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lens (clear and tinted) is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia), presbyopia and astigmatism in not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes.
Evecare practitioners may prescribe the lens for daily wear in a Frequent Replacement Program. The lenses may be disinfected using heat, chemical or hydrogen peroxide disinfection systems.
### PARAMETERS AVAILABLE:
### PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lens (clear and tinted
| powers: | 20.00 to -20.00D |
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| Center Thickness: | 0.17 mm |
| Diameter: | 14.5 mm |
| Base Curve: | 8.3 mm and 8.6 mm |
For the Multifocal Design: Add Powers:
Continuous adds to +3.25
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
MAR 3 0 1998
Stephen A. Dunn, Inc. c/o Mr. Martin S. Knopf President and CEO Knopf Associates, Inc. 90 West Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728
Re: K980818
> Trade Name: Poly Vue, Silver Chord and Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear (clear and visibility tint)
Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 86 LPL Dated: February 27, 1998 Received: March 3, 1998
Dear Mr. Knopf:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the devices referenced above and we have determined the devices are 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 devices, 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 devices are 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 devices 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 devices 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 devices as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your devices to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your devices and thus, permits your devices to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your devices 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 devices, 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 Ralph 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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# INDICATIONS STATEMENT
## Device Name: PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear
The PolyVue Silver Chord, Unisoft (methafilcon A) Spherical, Aspherical, Toric and Multifocal Hydrophilic Contact Lenses is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia), presbyopia and astigmatism in aphakic and not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes.
Eyecare practitioners may prescribe the lens for daily wear in a Frequent Replacement Program. The lenses may be disinfected using heat, chemical or hydrogen peroxide disinfection systems.
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| 510(k) Number | K980818 |
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