CANTOR & SILVER 5X PROSTHETIC TINTED (HIOXIFILCON A) SOFT DAILY WEAR CONTACT LENS
K992500 · Cantor & Silver , Ltd. · LPL · Aug 18, 1999 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K992500
Device Name
CANTOR & SILVER 5X PROSTHETIC TINTED (HIOXIFILCON A) SOFT DAILY WEAR CONTACT LENS
Applicant
Cantor & Silver , Ltd.
Product Code
LPL · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Aug 18, 1999
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.5925
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The CANTOR & SILVER 5X PROSTHETIC Tinted Soft Contact Lens are indicated for daily wear to enhance or alter the apparent eye color, including ocular masking, either in sighted eyes that require a prosthetic contact lens for cosmetic management of conditions such as corneal, iris or lens abnormalities. The lens may also be prescribed for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism) in aphakic and not aphakic persons or for occlusive therapy for conditions such as diplopia, amblyopia or extreme photophobia. The lens are disinfected using a hydrogen peroxide lens care system only and are available in a frequent replacement program.
Device Story
Prosthetic tinted soft contact lens; hioxifilcon A material; anterior surface tinted with FDA-listed reactive color additives to mask ocular abnormalities or alter eye color. Available in patterns: clear lens with black pupil, black occluder, black annular with clear pupil, or tinted lens with black pupil. Prescribed by eyecare professionals for daily wear; requires hydrogen peroxide disinfection. Lens tinting process does not alter optical or performance characteristics. Benefits include cosmetic restoration of eye appearance and therapeutic occlusion for specific ocular conditions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on descriptive characteristics and comparison of materials and intended use to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Material: hioxifilcon A (poly hydroxyethyl methacrylate). Tinting: reactive color additives (e.g., reactive blue 21, 19, 4, 163; red 11, 180; yellow 15, 86; orange 78) affixed to anterior surface. Form factor: soft contact lens, daily wear. Disinfection: hydrogen peroxide system only. Manufacturing: reactive additives washed to remove unbound material.
Indications for Use
Indicated for daily wear in sighted eyes for cosmetic management of corneal, iris, or lens abnormalities; correction of refractive ametropia (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism) in aphakic/non-aphakic persons; or occlusive therapy for diplopia, amblyopia, or extreme photophobia.
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
Alden Classic Prosthetic Tinted Soft Contact Lens
CANTOR & SILVER 5X Tinted
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510 (k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
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: | K992500 |
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| Applicant information: | |
| Date Prepared: | July 23, 1999 |
| Name: | Cantor & Silver Limited |
| Address | Manor Road, Brackley<br>Northamptonshire<br>England NN13 6ED |
| Contact Person: | Mr. David Cantor<br>Managing Director/President |
| Phone Number: | 011 44 1280 702002 |
| Fax: | 011 44 1280 703003 |
| USA Consultant: | Martin Dalsing,<br>Med-Vice Consulting, Inc.<br>Consultant for Cantor & Silver, Inc.<br>623 Glacier Drive<br>Grand Junction, CO 81503<br>(970) 243-5490<br>Fax #: (970) 243-5501<br>E-mail: mdalsing@gj.net |
# Device Information:
| Device Classification: | Class II |
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| Classification Number: | LPL |
| Trade Name: | Cantor and Silver 5X Prosthetic Tinted<br>(hioxifilcon A) Soft Daily Wear Contact Lens |
| Classification Name: | Lens, Soft Contact, Daily Wear |
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#### Substantially Equivalent Devices:
The "CANTOR & SILVER 5X PROSTHETIC" Tinted Soft Contact Lens is substantially equivalent to the "Alden Classic Prosthetic Tinted Soft Contact Lens" and the Cantor & Silver "CANTOR & SILVER 5X Tinted", the predicate devices.
# Device Descriptive Characteristics:
The CANTOR & SILVER 5X PROSTHETIC Tinted Soft Contact Lens are tinted with FDA "listed" color additives. The color additives are used in amounts not to exceed the minimum reasonably required to accomplish the intended coloring effect. As part of the manufacturing process, the lens containing the color additives are thoroughly washed to remove unbound reactive color additives. The manufacturing process alters and/or changes the specifications to the clear version of a contact lens by affixing a listed reactive color additive on that portion of the anterior (front) surface of the lens that corresponds to the iris. The CANTOR & SILVER 5X PROSTHETIC Tinted Soft Contact Lens are tinted to the eyecare professional instructions.
The prosthetic color additive effect is formed by reacting one or more of the reactive color additives listed in this paragraph with (poly hydroxyethyl methacrylate). The reactive color additives that may be used either alone or in combination are: reactive blue 21, reactive blue 19, reactive blue 19, reactive blue 4. reactive blue 163, reactive red 11, reactive red 180, reactive yellow 15, reactive yellow 86, or reactive orange 78. The color additives used are not removed by lens handling or approved cleaning/disinfecting procedures. The prosthetic lens tinting process does not alter the optical and/or performance characteristics of the finished tinted soft contact lens.
Tint Patterns Available:
- 1. Clear lens with Black Pupil. Pupil sizes available in 2.0 mm to 12.5 mm.
- 2. Black Occluder Lens. A Central Black area that occludes light. Available to full lens diameter in 0.5 mm increments.
- 3. Black Annular with clear pupil. Black Annular diameter range 7.5 mm to full lens diameter in 0.5 mm increments. Clear Pupil diameter range 2.0 mm to 7.5 mm in 0.5 mm increments.
- 4. Tinted lens with Black Pupil. Uses the CANTOR & SILVER 5X PROSTHETIC Tinted Soft Contact Lens with black pupil. Pupil sizes available in 2.0 mm to 12.5 mm diameter.
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The CANTOR & SILVER 5X PROSTHETIC Tinted Soft Contact Lens are indicated for daily wear to enhance or alter the apparent eye color, including ocular masking, either in sighted eyes that require a prosthetic contact lens for cosmetic management of conditions such as corneal, iris or lens abnormalities. The lens may also be prescribed for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism) in aphakic and not aphakic persons or for occlusive therapy for conditions such as diplopia, amblyopia or extreme photophobia. The lens are disinfected using a hydrogen peroxide lens care system only and are available in a frequent replacement program.
The following table summarizes Cantor & Silver Limited claim of substantial equivalency in terms of safety and efficacy to the predicate devices previously mentioned.
| Characteristic | CANTOR & SILVER 5X<br>PROSTHETIC<br>(Cantor & Silver) | ALDEN CLASSIC PROSTHETIC<br>(Predicate Device) | |
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| 1.) | INTENDED<br>USE | Cosmetic Management of conditions such as<br>corneal, iris, or lens abnormalities | Cosmetic Management of conditions such as<br>corneal, iris, or lens abnormalities. |
| 2.) | INDICATION | The CANTOR & SILVER 5X<br>PROSTHETIC Tinted Soft Contact Lens are<br>indicated for daily wear to enhance or alter<br>the apparent eye color, including ocular<br>masking, either in sighted or non-sighted<br>eyes that require a prosthetic contact lens<br>for cosmetic management of conditions such<br>as corneal, iris or lens abnormalities. The<br>lens may also be prescribed for the<br>correction of refractive ametropia (myopia,<br>hyperopia and astigmatism) in aphakic and<br>not aphakic persons or for occlusive therapy<br>for conditions such as diplopia, amblyopia<br>or extreme photophobia. The lens are<br>disinfected using a hydrogen peroxide lens<br>care system only and are available in a<br>frequent replacement program. | The ALDEN CLASSIC PROSTHETIC<br>(polymacon) Tinted, Soft Contact Lens is<br>indicated for daily wear to enhance or alter<br>the apparent eye color, including ocular<br>masking, either in sighted or non-sighted<br>eyes that require a prosthetic contact lenses<br>for cosmetic management of conditions such<br>as corneal, iris or lens abnormalities. The<br>lens may also be prescribed for the<br>correction of refractive ametropia (myopia,<br>hyperopia and astigmatism) in aphakic and<br>not aphakic persons or for occlusive therapy<br>for conditions such as diplopia, amblyopia<br>or extreme photophobia. The lens may be<br>disinfected with either a chemical or a heat<br>disinfection system. |
| 3.) | FDA "listed"<br>colored additives | The reactive colored additives consist of<br>reactive black 5, reactive blue 4, reactive<br>blue 19, reactive 21, reactive blue 163,<br>reactive yellow 15, reactive yellow 86,<br>reactive orange 78, reactive red 11 and<br>reactive red 180. | Vat Green 1, Vat Brown 1,<br>Vat Blue 6, |
| 4.) | Uses and<br>restrictions | The color additives listed above may be used<br>to color contact lenses in amounts not to<br>exceed the minimum reasonably required to<br>accomplish the intended prosthetic effect. | The color additives listed above may be used<br>to color contact lenses in amounts not to<br>exceed the minimum reasonably required to<br>accomplish the intended prosthetic effect. |
| 5.) | Color Additive<br>Characteristics | The color additives used are not removed by<br>lens handling and approved<br>cleaning/disinfecting procedures. The<br>optical and performance characteristics are<br>not altered by the lens coloring process. | The color additives used are not removed by<br>lens handling and approved<br>cleaning/disinfecting procedures. The<br>optical and performance characteristics are<br>not altered by the lens coloring process. |
Table #1 - Substantial Equivalence
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AUG 1 8 1999
Cantor Silver Limited c/o Mr. Martin Dalsing MED-VICE CONSULTING, INC. 623 Glacier Drive Grand Junction, CO 81503
Re: K992500
Trade Name: CANTOR & SILVER 5X Prosthetic Tinted (hioxifilcon A) Soft Daily Wear Contact Lens
Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 86 LPL Dated: July 23, 1999 Received: July 26, 1999
Dear Mr. Dalsing:
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.
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Sincerely yours,
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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 FOR USE STATEMENT
Device Name:
#### CANTOR & SILVER 5X PROSTHETIC Tinted Soft Contact lens
INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The CANTOR & SILVER 5X PROSTHETIC Tinted Soft Contact Lens are indicated for daily wear to enhance or alter the apparent eye color, including ocular masking, either in sighted eyes that require a prosthetic contact lens for cosmetic management of conditions such as corneal, iris or lens abnormalities. The lens may also be prescribed for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism) in aphakic and not aphakic persons or for occlusive therapy for conditions such as diplopia, amblyopia or extreme photophobia. The lens are disinfected using a hydrogen peroxide lens care system only and are available in a frequent replacement program.
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