The SportSight GP (paflufocon C) rigid gas permeable contact lenses are indicated for daily wear as recommended by the eye care practitioner. The SportSight GP (paflufocon C) rigid gas permeable spherical, aspheric and bifocal contact lenses are indicated for the correction of visual acuity in not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who are nearsighted (myopic), farsighted (hyperopic) and who may exhibit corneal astigmatism up to 4.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. SportSight GP (paflufocon C) toric contact lenses are indicated to correct astigmatism of up to 6.00 diopters. SportSight GP bifocal lenses are indicated for presbyopic persons (far or near sighted) including astigmatic corrections up to +4.00 D requiring add power of up to + 4.00 D. SportSight GP (paflufocon C) contact lenses are indicated for the attenuation of bright light and the reduction of glare. SportSight TM GP (paflufocon C) contact lenses help protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye.
Device Story
SportSight GP is an intensely tinted, rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lens made of paflufocon C. Designed for daily wear, it corrects refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia) while providing light attenuation and UV protection. The lens incorporates specific tints (D&C Red #17, D&C Green #6, Perox Yellow #9) to reduce glare and transmission of blue light (<500 nm) and UV radiation (>99% reduction). The device is prescribed by eye care practitioners. Clinical benefit includes improved visual acuity, reduced glare, and protection of the cornea/eye from harmful radiation. The lens must meet ANSI Z80.3-1996 standards for traffic signal recognition; lenses exceeding thickness limits that compromise this are labeled as unsafe for driving.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Biocompatibility and toxicology studies (cytotoxicity, ocular irritation, systemic toxicity, sensitization) were performed on an extreme-case formulation containing maximized tint concentrations. Results showed no signs of toxicity or incompatibility. Light transmittance properties were validated against ANSI Z80.3-1996 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Material: paflufocon C (rigid gas permeable polymer). Tints: D&C Red #17, D&C Green #6, Perox Yellow #9. Oxygen permeability: 30 x 10^-11 Dk at 35°C. Refractive index: 1.466. Hardness: 84 Shore D. Dimensions: 7.0-14.5 mm chord diameter, 6.50-9.00 mm base curve. Power range: -20.00 to +12.00 D. Bifocal add: +0.25 to +4.00 D. Complies with ANSI Z80.3-1996 for traffic signal recognition.
Indications for Use
Indicated for daily wear in non-aphakic, non-diseased eyes for correction of myopia, hyperopia, and corneal astigmatism (up to 6.00D for toric). Also indicated for presbyopia (add power up to +4.00D), attenuation of bright light/glare, and UV protection.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A rigid gas permeable contact lens is a device intended to be worn directly against the cornea of the eye to correct vision conditions. The device is made of various materials, such as cellulose acetate butyrate, polyacrylate-silicone, or silicone elastomers, whose main polymer molecules generally do not absorb or attract water.
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K 993586
## 510(k) Summary
Company Name: Paragon Vision Sciences Submitter. Address: 947 East Impala Ave. Mesa AZ 85204 Phone: 480-892-7602 Fax: 480-892-3226 Registration: Owner Operator # 9024618
Manufacturer:
Company Name: Paragon Vision Sciences Address: 947 East Impala Ave. Mesa AZ 85204 Phone: 480-892-7602 Fax: 480-892-3226: Registration. Site Registration #2020433
Official Correspondent: William E. Meyers, Ph.D. % Paragon Vision Sciences Address: 947 East Impala Ave. Mesa AZ 85204 Phone: 480-507-7606 Fax: 480-892-3226 Reason for 510(k) Submission: Material change
12/10/98 Date of submission
Device Identification:
Trade Name: SportSight GP_TM Common Name: contact lens Classification Name: rigid gas permeable contact lens for daily wear Reference: 21 CFR 886.5916;rigid gas permeable contact lens, Class
II- daily wear
Indications For Use:
The SportSight The GP (paflufocon C) rigid gas permeable contact lenses are indicated for daily wear as recommended by the eye care practitioner. The SportSight ™ GP (paflufocon C) rigid gas permeable spherical, aspheric and bifocal contact lenses are indicated for the correction of visual acuity in not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who are nearsighted (myopic), farsighted (hyperopic) and who may exhibit corneal astigmatism up to 4.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. SportSight ™ GP (paflufocon C) toric contact lenses are Good not morelors with reating of up to 6.00 diopters. SportSight ™ GP (paflufocon C) bifocal lenses are indicated for presbyopic persons (far or near sighted) including astigmatic corrections up to +4.00 D requiring add power of up to + 4.00 D. SportSight ™ GP (paflufocon C) contact lenses are indicated for the attenuation of bright light and the reduction of glare. SportSight ™ GP (paflufocon C) contact lenses help protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to, the cornea and into the eye
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The lenses have the following dimensions:
SPORTSIGHT GP (paflufocon C) Refractive Index .. 1.466(Nd at 25°C) Luminous Transmittance (driving allowed) 8% - 26% ** Luminous Transmittance (driving prohibited) 1% - 8% ** Wetting Angle (Receding Angle) 12.81 1.14 Specific Gravity Hardness (Shore D) 84 <1% Water Content
Oxygen Permeability 30 x 1 0-1 1 Dk* at 35°C *(cm³/sec)(mL 02/mL x mm Hg) Revised method of Irving Fatt, Ph.D. ** harmonic mean transmission over 4mm
## Lens Parameters:
| Chord Diameter | · 7.0 to 14.5 mm |
|---------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Center Thickness (driving allowed) | 0.09 - 0.275 mm |
| Center Thickness (driving prohibited) | 0.275- 0.475 mm |
| Base Curve | 6.50 to 9.00 mm |
| Powers | -20.00 to +12.00 Diopters |
| Bifocal Add Powers | +0.25 to + 4.00 Diopters |
| Concentric Bifocal | |
| Add Diameter | 2.0 to 4.0 mm |
| Monocentric Bifocal | |
| Add Diameter | 4.0 to 9.0 mm |
| Monocentric Bifocal | |
| Prism | 1.0 to 2.5 Diopters |
The SportSight GP (paflufocon C) intensely tinted, rigid gas permeable contact lenses are available in SportSight Gray. The Gray tinted lens contains D&C Red # 17, D & C Green No. 6, and Perox Yellow No. 9.
The SPORTSIGHT 100 GP paflufocon C) Dk 30 contact lens is substantially equivalent to the FluoroPerm 30 (patlufocon C) Dk 30 Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens marketed by Paragon Vision Sciences which is presently approved for daily wear under PMA (P820063). With the exception of light Transmission, the 13 proved for approved for and most f the SportSight TM GP (paflufocon C) contact lens are substantially equivalent to the FluoroPerm 30 (paflufocon C).
The SportSight™GP product is intended to provide vision correction, as does any RGP contact lens and further to provide the attenuation of bright light and glare. In addition, the lens is specifically designed to provide a minimum of 99 % reduction of UVA, and UVB entering the eye, and to reduce the transmission of blue light (< 500 nm) into the eye. The lens will provide these functions without compromising recognition of traffic signals unless labeled to the contrary.
The SportSight™GP product
- . Reduces transmission of UVA and UVB by greater than 99%.
- Reduces overall light transmission to the retina. The minimum overall light attenuation is 74 % and is . 82 % in the recommended design.
- Reduces blue light transmission to the retina. The minimum blue light attenuation is 77 % and is 85% . in the recommended design.
- Meet the ANSI Z80.3-1996 Standard for Nonprescription Sunglasses and Fashion Eyewear (table 4) ● requirements for minimal transmission of red, green and yellow light to assure traffic light recognition unless labeled to the contrary.
It is not recommended that practitioners prescribe lenses that do not meet the ANSI Z80.3-1996 Standard for Nonprescription Sunglasses and Fashion. In the event that such devices are dispensed it is required that they be labeled "CAUTION, NOT FOR USE WHEN DRIVING".
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The light transmittance properties for the SportSight material are summarized in the following table. The description of these measurements is found in the ANSI Z80.3-1996 Standard for Nonprescription Sunglasses and Fashion Eyewear.
| Power<br>[Diopter] | Center<br>Thickness<br>Limits | Luminous<br>Transmittance<br>(%) | UV Mean<br>Transmittance (%) | Solar Blue<br>Transmittance<br>(%)<br>380-500 nm | Traffic Signal<br>Transmittance (%) | | | Chromaticity Coordinates | | |
|--------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|--------|-------|--------------------------|------------------|-------------------------|
| | | | UVB<br>(290-315 nm) | UVA<br>(315-380 nm) | Red | Yellow | Green | Yellow Signal | Green Signal | Average<br>Daylight D65 |
| -20 to +2 | Lower | 26 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 23 | 25 | 21 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.23<br>y 0.41 | x 0.35<br>y 0.35 |
| | Recom | 18 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 16 | 13 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.24<br>y 0.41 | x 0.36<br>y 0.36 |
| | Upper | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.26<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Special* | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | REQUIRES WARNING UNSAFE FOR DRIVING AT ANY TIME | | | | | |
| +3 | Lower | 25 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 22 | 24 | 21 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.23<br>y 0.41 | x 0.35<br>y 0.35 |
| | Recom | 18 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 16 | 13 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.24<br>y 0.41 | x 0.36<br>y 0.36 |
| | Upper | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.26<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Special* | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | REQUIRES WARNING UNSAFE FOR DRIVING AT ANY TIME | | | | | |
| +4 | Lower | 22 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 19 | 21 | 18 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.24<br>y 0.41 | x 0.36<br>y 0.36 |
| | Recom | 18 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 16 | 13 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.24<br>y 0.41 | x 0.36<br>y 0.36 |
| | Upper | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.26<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Special* | | 0.0 | 0.0 | REQUIRES WARNING UNSAFE FOR DRIVING AT ANY TIME | | | | | |
| +5 | Lower | 20 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 17 | 19 | 15 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.24<br>y 0.41 | x 0.36<br>y 0.36 |
| | Recom | 18 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 16 | 13 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.24<br>y 0.41 | x 0.36<br>y 0.36 |
| | Upper | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.26<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Special* | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | REQUIRES WARNING UNSAFE FOR DRIVING AT ANY TIME | | | | | |
| +6 | Lower | 17 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14 | 16 | 13 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.24<br>y 0.41 | x 0.36<br>y 0.36 |
| | Recom | 18 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 16 | 13 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.24<br>y 0.41 | x 0.36<br>y 0.36 |
| | Upper | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.26<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Special* | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | REQUIRES WARNING UNSAFE FOR DRIVING AT ANY TIME | | | | | |
| +7 | Lower | 14 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 14 | 11 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.24<br>y 0.42 | x 0.37<br>y 0.36 |
| | Recom | 14 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 14 | 11 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.24<br>y 0.42 | x 0.37<br>y 0.36 |
| | Upper | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.26<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Special* | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | REQUIRES WARNING UNSAFE FOR DRIVING AT ANY TIME | | | | | |
| +8 | Lower | 13 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 12 | 9 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.25<br>y 0.42 | x 0.37<br>y 0.37 |
| | Recom | 13 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 12 | 9 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.25<br>y 0.42 | x 0.37<br>y 0.37 |
| | Upper | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.26<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Special* | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | REQUIRES WARNING UNSAFE FOR DRIVING AT ANY TIME | | | | | |
| +9 | Lower | 11 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 10 | 8 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.25<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Recom | 11 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 10 | 8 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.25<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Upper | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.26<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Special* | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | REQUIRES WARNING UNSAFE FOR DRIVING AT ANY TIME | | | | | |
| +10 | Lower | 10 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 9 | 7 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.25<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Recom | 10 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 9 | 7 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.25<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Upper | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.26<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Special* | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | REQUIRES WARNING UNSAFE FOR DRIVING AT ANY TIME | | | | | |
| +11 | Lower | 9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 9 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.25<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Recom | 9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 9 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.25<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Upper | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.26<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Special* | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | REQUIRES WARNING UNSAFE FOR DRIVING AT ANY TIME | | | | | |
| +12 | Lower | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.26<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Recom | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.26<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Upper | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | x 0.58<br>y 0.42 | x 0.26<br>y 0.42 | x 0.38<br>y 0.37 |
| | Special* | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | REQUIRES WARNING UNSAFE FOR DRIVING AT ANY TIME | | | | | |
*Special prescription lenses with thickness beyond safe driving limit (transmission @ 0.475 mm CT)
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In addition to physicochemical comparison, toxicity studies and biocompatibility studies were conducted. SportSight "The GP is composed of the same monomers used in the family of paflufocon products (specifically equivalent to the FluoroPerm 30, paflufocon C formulation). This formulation has been marketed for 10 years by Paragon Vision Sciences. No new components have been added which are not presently in the marketed formulations. Preliminary analysis of batches of each of the colors have not shown the presence of any new residues not previously observed. Paragon Vision Sciences performed a complete battery of toxicology and biocompatibility testing of an extreme case formulation. A batch of polymer having a maximized amount of all three tints used in SportSight ™ GP was tested for Cytotoxicity, Ocular Irritation, Systemic Toxicity, and Sensitization. All tests showed no signs of toxicity or incompatibility. Similarly, final validation batches for each of the products have been tested for Cytotoxicity and Ocular Irritation and Systemic Toxicity.
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Public Health Service
MAY 2 2 2000
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
William E. Meyers, Ph.D. Vice President, Science & Technology Paragon Vision Sciences 947 East Impala Ave. Mesa, Az 85204
Re: K993586
Trade Name: SportSight™ GP (paflufocon C) Intensely Tinted Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses for Daily wear (gray)
Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 86 HQD Dated: April 13, 2000 Received: April 17, 2000
Dear Dr. Meyers:
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) 594-6413. 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" (21CFR 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/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Nancy C. Brogdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Acting Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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Indications Statement
## 510(k) Number (unknown): ドリタ 358 ピ
Device Name: SportSight TMGP (paflufocon C) Contact Lens
Indications For Use:
The SportSight GP (paflufocon C) rigid gas permeable contact lenses are indicated for daily wear as recommended by the eye care practitioner. The SportSight GP (paflufocon C) rigid gas permeable spherical, aspheric and bifocal contact lenses are indicated for the correction of visual acuity in not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who are nearsighted (myopic), farsighted (hyperopic) and who may exhibit corneal astigmatism up to 4.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. SportSight GP (paflufocon C) toric contact lenses are indicated to correct astigmatism of up to 6.00 diopters. SportSight GP bifocal lenses are indicated for presbyopic persons (far or near sighted) including astigmatic corrections up to +4.00 D requiring add power of up to + 4.00 D. SportSight GP (paflufocon C) contact lenses are indicated for the attenuation of bright light and the reduction of glare. SportSight TM GP (paflufocon C) contact lenses help protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye.
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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.