FOCUS NIGHT & DAY (LOTRAFILCON A) SOFT CONTACT LENSES
P000030 · Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · LPM · Oct 12, 2001 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
P000030
Device Name
FOCUS NIGHT & DAY (LOTRAFILCON A) SOFT CONTACT LENSES
Applicant
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Product Code
LPM · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Oct 12, 2001
Decision
APPR
Regulation
21 CFR 886.5925
Device Class
Class 3
Indications for Use
Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lenses are indicated for the optical correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in phakic or aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with up to approximately 1.5 diopters of astigmatism. The lenses may be prescribed for extended wear for 1 to 7 days between removals for cleaning and disinfection or disposal of the lens, as recommended by the eye care professional. Lenses should be replaced every month and when removed between replacement times must be cleaned and disinfected with a chemical, not heat, disinfection system before reinsertion.
Device Story
Focus Night and Day is a spherical, fluorosilicone hydrogel soft contact lens (24% water, 76% lotrafilcon A) with surface treatment. Designed for extended wear (up to 7 days) and monthly replacement. Prescribed by eye care professionals for refractive ametropia correction. Lens provides high oxygen permeability (Dk 140) to support corneal health during overnight wear. Patients remove lenses for cleaning/disinfection using chemical systems. Clinical benefit includes vision correction with extended wear capability, reducing frequency of lens handling and potential for contamination compared to daily removal. Healthcare providers evaluate fit and ocular health via slit lamp biomicroscopy to monitor for adverse events like infiltrates or corneal ulcers.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective, randomized, controlled, open-label 1-year trial (n=450; 305 test, 145 control). Primary safety endpoint: corneal infiltrates with staining or grade ≥3 infiltrates. Primary efficacy endpoint: maintenance of extended wear schedule. Results: No statistically significant difference in safety or efficacy between test and control. 4.1% of test vs 9.6% of control subjects experienced infiltrates. No adverse device effects reported for test lens. Bench testing confirmed biocompatibility and physical properties (Dk 140).
Technological Characteristics
Material: 76% lotrafilcon A (fluorosilicone hydrogel), 24% water. Surface treated. Oxygen permeability (Dk): 140 x 10^-11 (cm2/sec)(ml O2/ml x mm Hg). Young’s modulus: 1.2 MPa. Refractive index: 1.43. Spherical design. Powers: +20.00 D to -20.00 D. Sterilized, foil-sealed blister packs.
Indications for Use
Indicated for phakic or aphakic persons (age 18+) with non-diseased eyes requiring correction of myopia or hyperopia with up to 1.5D astigmatism. Contraindicated in patients with ocular inflammation, infection, active corneal/conjunctival/eyelid disease, dry eye, corneal hypoesthesia, or systemic diseases interfering with lens 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
Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lens (K970746)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS DATA
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Device Generic Name: lotrafilcon A hydrophilic contact lens
Device Trade Name: Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lens
Applicant’s Name and Address: CIBA Vision Corporation
11460 Johns Creek Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
Date(s) of Panel Recommendation: None
Premarket Approval Application (PMA) Number: P000030
Date of Good Manufacturing Inspection: July 12 and September 27, 2001
Date of Notice of Approval to Applicant: October 12, 2001
II. INDICATIONS FOR USE
Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lenses are indicated for the optical correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in phakic or aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with up to approximately 1.5 diopters of astigmatism.
The lenses may be prescribed for extended wear for 1 to 7 days between removals for cleaning and disinfection or disposal of the lens, as recommended by the eye care professional. Lenses should be replaced every month and when removed between replacement times must be cleaned and disinfected with a chemical, not heat, disinfection system before reinsertion.
(The Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lens was cleared for Daily Wear under K970746 on May 9, 1997).
III. CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lenses when any of the following exists:
- Inflammation or infection of the anterior chamber of the eye
- Active disease, injury or abnormality affecting the cornea, conjunctiva, or eyelids
- Microbial infection of the eye
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- Insufficiency of lacrimal secretion (dry eye) that interferes with contact lens wear
- Corneal hypoesthesia (reduced corneal sensitivity)
- Use of any medication that is contraindicated or interferes with contact lens wear, including eye medications
- Any systemic disease which may be exacerbated by or interferes with contact lens wear
- Allergic reactions of ocular surfaces or adnexa that may be caused by or exaggerated by wearing contact lenses
- Allergy to any ingredient in a solution which must be used to care for the contact lenses
- Patient history of recurring eye or eyelid infections, adverse effects associated with contact lens wear, intolerance or abnormal ocular response to contact lens wear
- If eyes become red or irritated
## IV. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
The warnings and precautions can be found in the Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lens labeling (Attached)
## V. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lenses are available in a spherical lens design. The lens material is approximately 24% water and 76% lotrafilcon A, a fluorosilicone containing hydrogel which is surface treated. The lens may be prescribed for extended wear in powers ranging from +20.00 D to -20.00 D.
## VI. ALTERNATIVE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
The alternative practices and procedures to correcting vision by wearing the Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lens include other daily wear and extended wear contact lenses, rigid gas permeable daily wear and extended wear contact lenses, spectacles, and corrective surgeries such as radial keratotomy, photorefractive keratectomy and LASIK.
## VII. MARKETING HISTORY
### United States
To date, Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lenses have not been marketed in the United States.
### International
Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lenses bear the CE mark and were introduced to the world market in early 1999 for use up to 30 nights extended wear. The lens has over 250,000 users and is marketed in over 40 countries. The Focus® Night and
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Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lens has not been withdrawn from marketing for any reason relating to the safety and effectiveness of the device.
## VIII. POTENTIAL ADVERSE EFFECTS OF THE DEVICE ON HEALTH
Potential adverse effects on health associated with extended wear contact lenses include eye problems such as corneal ulcers, epithelial microcysts, infiltrates and endothelial polymegathism. The risk of corneal ulcer has been shown to be greater among users of extended wear contact lenses than among users of daily wear contact lenses. The risk among extended wear users increases with the number of consecutive days that the lenses are worn between removals, beginning with the first overnight use. In addition, smoking increases the risk of corneal ulcers for contact lens users, especially when lenses are worn overnight or while sleeping. Strict compliance with the proper lens care regimen and wearing schedule is essential in minimizing risk.
## IX. SUMMARY OF PRECLINICAL STUDIES
The objective of the preclinical studies was to provide reasonable assurance of the safety of the Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lens prior to clinical testing.
### Biocompatibility Studies
The following toxicology tests were performed: USP Systemic Injection Test, Primary Ocular Irritation Test, Cytotoxicity Test (USP L929 Agar Overlay, Direct Contact and MEM Elution Assays, and ISO Cell Growth Inhibition Assay), Guinea Pig Maximization Test, 28 Day Ocular Irritation Test, and Leachables Testing. The test results raise no acute toxicological concerns and support the safety of the study lens for its intended use.
### Physical and Chemical Characterization Studies:
| % Water Content | 24 % by weight in normal saline |
| --- | --- |
| Oxygen Permeability (Dk): | 140 X 10^{-11} (cm^{2}/sec)(ml O_{2}/ml x mm Hg)
(measured at 35° C Coulometric method) |
| % Light Transmittance | ≥99% |
| Mechanical Properties: | |
| Young’s modulus of elasticity (Mpa) | 1.2 |
| Stress at break (mpa) | 0.8 |
| % Maximum Elongation | 150 |
| Toughness at break (mJ/cm^{2}) | 764 |
| Refractive Index: | 1.43 |
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Solution Compatibility Studies:
Cycling studies were performed using the following care products: AOSEPT Regimen, Quick Care Regimen, Focus Lens Drops, Optifree and ReNu Preservative Uptake and release studies were performed for polyquad, sorbic acid and PHMB. All lens care systems were compatible with the Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lens.
Shelf-life Stability Studies
An expiration date of 60 months has been established for sterilized lenses packaged in foil sealed blister packs.
Conclusion of Preclinical Studies:
The results of the preclinical studies support the safety of the Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lens for its intended use.
X. SUMMARY OF CLINICAL STUDIES
Objective
The objective of this clinical trial was to determine whether the Focus® Night and Day™ Lens, when worn for up to one week extended wear and replaced on a monthly basis, performed as well as or better than the Control lens, when worn for up to one week extended wear and replaced on a weekly basis.
Study Design
This clinical trial was a prospective, randomized, controlled, open label clinical trial lasting one year. A total of 450 subjects (305 test and 145 control) were enrolled at 20 investigational sites throughout the United States. Approximately fifteen test and eight control subjects were to be enrolled at each site. Subjects were randomized to wear either the test or control lens bilaterally for one year.
For the purposes of this study, extended wear meant that lenses were to be applied and worn around the clock, including during sleep. Weekly extended wear meant at the end of any six (6) nights of extended wear, the patient had to remove the lens for one night prior to beginning a new cycle of lens wear. All subjects used the AOSEPT® system as the primary care regimen when lenses were removed.
Baseline characteristics and demographics were summarized using descriptive statistics such as means, proportions, and standard deviations. The primary safety endpoint analysis was based on the proportion of subjects in each group who developed corneal infiltrates with overlying fluorescein staining and/or grade 3.0 corneal infiltrates if no overlying staining was present. To guard against bias, the dropout rates for each group
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were compared. A Cox Model was used to consider all data from all subjects (including dropouts). The Cox Model involves using life table methods to incorporate the exposure time of the discontinued subjects. The primary efficacy endpoint analysis was based on the proportion of subjects in each group able to successfully maintain the extended wearing schedule. This was calculated using the percent of participants that reported at least 6 consecutive nights of lens wear at the 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 month visits.
Other primary safety data collected during the study included:
- Adverse events
- Discontinuations
- Biomicroscopy
- Subjective symptoms and problems
- Keratometric and refractive changes
- Best-corrected acuity
The primary efficacy data collected during the study included:
- Wearing time and temporary interruptions of lens wear
- Contact lens visual acuities (Snellen)
Subjects were eligible for study participation if they were at least 18 years old, signed informed consent, and complied with inclusion and exclusion criteria specified in the protocol. These criteria permitted inclusion of subjects who needed correction in both eyes that was correctable to a distance visual acuity (VA) of 20/40 or better in each eye with spherical hydrogel contact lenses and excluded subjects with conditions that would interfere with efficacy and safety assessments or expose the subject to an unacceptable risk. Pregnant or lactating women were included in the study as these individuals comprise a significant portion of the contact lens wearing population.
The study population consisted of subjects representative of the general population attending offices for contact lens care. Of the subjects enrolled, 290 test and 145 Control subjects were dispensed lenses. The study population ranged in age from 18 to 61 years (Test mean=34 years, Control mean = 33 years). Lens power ranged from $-1.00\mathrm{D}$ to $-6.50\mathrm{D}$ (Test mean = -3.23 D, Control mean = -3.41 D). Only 26 subjects were neophyte lens wearers. Previous experience was considered to be successful for 404/409 (98.8%) of subjects who reported prior lens wear.
Gender distribution consisted of 66% (191) females in the Focus® Night and Day™ group and 76% (111) females in the Control group. Although each distribution can be considered representative of the contact lens wearing population, the difference is statistically significant. The statistical difference would be lost if just 3 more male subjects and 3 fewer females were enrolled in the Control group. The randomization was done within site and there were no significant differences in the gender distribution by site. However, 15 of the 20 sites had a higher proportion of females in the Control group
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compared to the Focus Night and Day group. There was no evidence of any violation in the randomization process that would explain this difference.
## Subject Assessments
At each study visit, subjects were given enough lenses to last until the next study visit, allowing for scheduled and unscheduled lens replacements. All other visits for any reason were recorded as Unscheduled Visits. Whenever possible, subjects were evaluated toward the end of the lens replacement cycle. Subjects were allowed to use their Focus Night and Day lenses for up to 35 days before replacement to assure that this was possible. Follow-up visits were scheduled for 24 hours, 1 week, and 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after starting extended wear.
Adverse events were defined as any undesirable clinical occurrence in a subject whether it was considered to be device related or not. Adverse events were classified as adverse device effects, undesirable side effects, or other serious adverse events according to criteria specified in the protocol.
Discontinuations could be due to a variety of reasons such as best interest of the patient, voluntary withdrawal by the subject, protocol deviations, lack of follow-up (lost-to-follow-up = 2 consecutive visits missed), relocation, neophytes who had not initiated extended wear within 45 days of enrollment, and if subjects switched from extended to daily wear indefinitely. Completion was defined as wearing the test or control lenses for 12 months after initiation of extended wear and the subject had the required evaluations performed.
## Demographic Data
The dispensed study population ranged in age from 18 to 61 years (mean = 33-34 years. Gender distribution consisted of 66% (191) females in the Focus Night and Day group and 76% (111) females in the Control group.
## Data Analysis and Results
Adverse events were defined in the protocol as Adverse Device Effects (ADE) and Undesirable Side Effects (USE). Table 1 shows the number and percentage of adverse reactions, USEs, and any other treatments for each treatment group.
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Table 1: Summary of Adverse Reactions, USEs, and Any Treatment
| | Completed | | | | Discontinued | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Focus N | EW Lens % | Control N | EW Lens % | Focus N | EW Lens % | Control N | EW Lens % |
| Sample Size | | | | | | | | |
| Subjects | 235 | 100% | 130 | 100% | 55 | 100% | 15 | 100% |
| Eyes | 470 | 100% | 260 | 100% | 110 | 100% | 30 | 100% |
| One or More Adverse Reactions | | | | | | | | |
| Subjects | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 6.7% |
| Eyes | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 3.3% |
| One or More USEs | | | | | | | | |
| Subjects | 32 | 13.6% | 19 | 14.6% | 7 | 12.7% | 5 | 33.3% |
| Eyes | 49 | 10.4% | 27 | 10.4% | 13 | 11.8% | 7 | 23.3% |
| Any Treatment | | | | | | | | |
| Subjects | 14 | 6.0% | 8 | 6.2% | 4 | 9.1% | 0 | 0.0% |
| Eyes | 25 | 5.3% | 10 | 3.8% | 6 | 5.4% | 0 | 0.0% |
No Adverse Device Effects were reported for the Focus Night and Day lenses. Two (2) cases of Adverse Device Effect were reported for the Control lens. Subject 15-015 was diagnosed with infiltrative keratitis and secondary iritis in the left eye; subject 17-005 was diagnosed with an infectious ulcer in the left eye. Neither subject had permanent loss of vision. A total of 49 completed eyes in 32 subjects in the Focus Night and Day group experienced one or more USE's (undesirable side effects) as compared to 27 completed eyes in 19 subjects in the Control group.
Although Contact Lens Acute Red Eye (CLARE) was a possible diagnosis in this protocol, many practitioners did not follow the definition of CLARE as outlined in the protocol. Because of the practitioner confusion regarding the definition, CLARE is not used as a diagnosis in the final analysis of the data. CIBA Vision has reclassified subjects diagnosed with CLARE based on the documented signs and symptoms reported on the CRF. If infiltrates were present, the diagnosis of Infiltrative Keratitis was used. If no infiltrates were present, the event was classified based on the most severe biomicroscopy/symptom recorded. Seven out of a total of eleven diagnosed CLARE events did not have the presence of infiltrates as required by the definition. Four of these seven subjects had grade 2 or less limbal and/or bulbar redness with only minimal or moderate symptoms. There were 4 cases of CLARE reported for the Control lens. The test lens, Focus Night and Day, reported 8 cases.
The percentage of completed subjects who received any treatment other than for an ADE or USE (including temporary interruption of lens wear) was similar for Focus Night and Day (6.0%) and Control (6.2%) lens wearers. For discontinued subjects, any treatment was provided to four (9.1%) discontinued Focus Night and Day subjects, but no
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discontinued Control subjects. The types of conditions treated were similar for the two treatment groups.
The percent of subjects discontinued is based on the number of subjects dispensed. Overall, 55 (19.0%) of Focus Night and Day subjects and 15 (10.3%) Control subjects discontinued from the trial. Focus Night and Day had a higher discontinuation rate due to discomfort and fit. The Focus Night and Day lens was only available in one design (8.6/13.8) during this trial. Control was available in two base curves (8.4 and 8.8 mm). Forty-two percent (42%) were dispensed with the 8.4mm base curve and the remaining lenses were dispensed with the 8.8 mm base curve. Although approximately 97.9% of the dispensed Focus Night and Day group achieved an acceptable fit rating by the investigators, an inadequate fit may also be judged by subjective reports of lens awareness or by observation of edge lift. Of the 27 subjects discontinued for discomfort, 23 (85%) discontinued within one week of dispensing. This indicates that the discomfort was present very early in the trial and likely due to a less than optimal fit.
## Slit Lamp Findings:
Slit lamp findings are presented in Table 2 for completed subjects. Grade 0 slit lamp findings were reported for 89.8% of the Focus Night and Day and 88.3% of the Control lens wearers for all subjects and all visits. Completed subjects with Grade ≥3 had a rate of ≤0.2%; whereas, a rate of ≤0.1% was recorded for discontinued subjects. A mild trend was shown for Focus Night and Day to have a higher percentage of Grade 0 biomicroscopy findings for neovascularization, microcysts, and striae. This was attributed to the oxygen permeability profile of the Focus Night and Day material. Focus Night and Day also showed less limbal and bulbar redness.
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Table 2. Slit Lamp Findings (Completed Subjects)
| | Focus
N&D | Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| limbal Redness | | |
| Grade 0 | 91.3% | 87.0% |
| Grade 1 | 7.9% | 12.0% |
| Grade 2 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Grade 3 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Grade 4 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Bulbar Redness | | |
| Grade 0 | 85.8% | 84.5% |
| Grade 1 | 12.9% | 14.3% |
| Grade 2 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Grade 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Grade 4 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Palpebral Redness | | |
| Grade 0 | 91.9% | 90.2% |
| Grade 1 | 7.2% | 9.5% |
| Grade 2 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Grade 3 | 0.0% | 0.1 |
| Grade 4 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Epithelial Staining | | |
| Grade 0 | 82.2% | 82.2 |
| Grade 1 | 16.2% | 16.0 |
| Grade 2 | 1.3% | 1.3 |
| Grade 3 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Grade 4 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Tarsal Abnormalities | | |
| Grade 0 | 84.8% | 84.9% |
| Grade 1 | 12.5% | 13.5% |
| Grade 2 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Grade 3 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Grade 4 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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| | Focus N&D | Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conjunctival Staining | | |
| Grade 0 | 85.8% | 82.6% |
| Grade 1 | 13.0% | 16.0% |
| Grade 2 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Grade 3 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Grade 4 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Vascularization | | |
| Grade 0 | 91.2% | 87.9% |
| Grade 1 | 8.1% | 11.6% |
| Grade 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Grade 3 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Grade 4 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Microcysts | | |
| Grade 0 | 94.7% | 90.9% |
| Grade 1 | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| Grade 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Grade 3 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Grade 4 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Striae/Edema | | |
| Grade 0 | 98.9% | 95.1% |
| Grade 1 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Grade 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Grade 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Grade 4 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Infiltrates | | |
| Grade 0 | 99.1% | 98.9% |
| Grade 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Grade 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Grade 3 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Grade 4 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other | | |
| Grade 0 | 95.5 % | 96.1% |
| Grade 1 | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Grade 2 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Grade 3 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Grade 4 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
The primary safety endpoint established for this clinical investigation was corneal infiltrates with any overlying staining and/or infiltrates $>\mathrm{Grade}2$ . A total of 12 $(4.1\%)$ Focus Night and Day and 14 $(9.6\%)$ Control subjects had infiltrates throughout the clinical trial. Of these, $3.4\%$ (10) and $5.5\%$ (8) Control subjects had corneal infiltrates $\geq$ Grade 2. A life table analysis revealed that Focus Night and Day had a clinical trend towards being slightly better than the Control; however, this observation could not be proven to be statistically significant. For all infiltrates, with or without overlying staining, the life table analysis showed Focus Night and Day to perform both clinically and statistically better than the Control.
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# Symptoms/Problems/Complaints:
Focus Night and Day and Control performed similarly with respect to subject reported symptoms, problems and complaints. The most frequently reported symptom was dryness with an incidence rate of 21.3% and 14.6% for completed and discontinued subjects respectively in the Focus Night and Day group. The rates for completed and discontinued subjects in the Control group were 25.0% and 23.9% respectively. Discontinued subjects in the Control group had higher rates of complaint regarding dryness (23.9%) as compared to the Focus Night and Day group, 14.6%. Focus Night and Day had higher rates of lens awareness and discomfort that were probably related to the limited range of base curves available as compared to Control.
# Keratometric/Refractive Changes:
Keratometric (K) readings were relatively stable as compared to baseline readings. The mean change was +0.01D. The completed Focus Night and Day eyes had a slight mean reduction (flattening) in corneal curvature of -0.21D. There were 15 (2.6%) Focus Night and Day eyes and 4 (1.4%) Control eyes that exhibited increase in K-readings of >1.0 diopters. The maximum change was <2.0D for both test and control groups. The changes of >1.0D in the test lens all resulted in corneal flattening, not steepening. It appears that the majority of these changes are the results of the correction of corneal warpage observed at baseline in patients that had been wearing low Dk lenses. Review of the keratometric change data does not reveal any clinically measured disparities by primary meridian. Additionally, there were very few K-reading changes greater than 1.0D.
Control eyes tended to increase in myopia by an average of -0.14D for completed subjects over the one-year trial. Focus Night and Day subjects showed a hyperopic shift of +0.08. Two Control and three Focus Night and Day eyes had refractive error change greater than 1.0D. These changes were -1.75D and -2.50D in Control and approximately +1.25D in the three Focus Night and Day eyes.
# Visual Acuity:
Visual acuity showed that the test and control groups performed similarly. A total of 3 (1.0%) Control and 10 (1.7%) Focus Night and Day eyes had a reduction in acuity of greater than one Snellen line with lenses worn at the final visit. Investigators reported that the reasons for acuity reduction with Focus Night and Day included lens deposits and accommodative problems from beginning presbyopia. None of the subjects had a loss of BSCVA. In contrast, 8 (2.6%) Control and 18 (3.1%) Focus Night and Day eyes had an improvement of more than one Snellen line of acuity with lenses worn at the final visit. Analyses of BSCVA show similar profiles for both test and control lens groups.
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## Wear Time:
The primary effectiveness endpoint was the percentage of subjects in each group able to successfully maintain the extended wear schedule. For Focus Night and Day subjects, 91.8% were able to wear lenses for 6 consecutive nights. For Control subjects, 92.9% were able to wear lenses for 6 consecutive nights. There are no statistically significant differences for wearing time between the two lenses.
The rates for temporary interruption in extended lens wear were similar between the two groups. When subjects had more than one occurrence of interrupted wear; these were counted for each occurrence. There were a total of 27 Control instances of prescribed temporary interruptions to contact lens wear during the trial affecting 26 subjects (17.9%). For the Focus Night and Day lens, there were 52 Focus Night and Day instances affecting 42 (14.5%) of the subjects. These interruptions were temporary, changed to daily wear, or temporary cessation of lens wear altogether.
## Other Issues:
The Control lens was replaced weekly compared to monthly replacement of the Focus Night and Day lens. In the Focus Night and Day group, the fit was described as optimal, acceptably loose or tight for all but 5.2% where the fit was rated as unacceptably loose. Front surface deposits, back surface deposits, and front surface wetting were evaluated using a 9-point scale (0-4 in 0.5 steps) with a score of 3 or 4 representing moderate to severe deposits or deficiency in wetting. The percentage of eyes with a grade of 2.5 or less was 97-99% in both treatment groups for completed eyes and 85-90% in both groups for discontinued eyes.
Subjects' opinions of the lens were rated on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the most favorable outcome. The percentage of subjective ratings of ≥8 was similar for both groups for completed and discontinued subjects, with the smallest percentages for dryness and lens comfort upon awakening. The trend analysis profile also showed similar results between test and control lens groups.
## Conclusions Drawn from the Clinical Studies
The data reported in this PMA application indicate that the performance of the Focus Night and Day 7-Day extended wear lens performs as well as the Control 7-Day extended wear lens with respect to the safety and effectiveness endpoints established for this clinical trial. For the primary safety and efficacy endpoints, there were no statistically significant differences between the treatment and control groups.
## XI CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM STUDY
The results of the preclinical and clinical studies provide reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the Focus® Night and Day™ (lotrafilcon A) soft contact lens for the subject population, refractive conditions and specified duration of wear. Although
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the potential exists for minor differences in physiological response by gender for the target population, minimal number of clinically significant findings does not indicate that gender differences are of clinical importance for this device.
## XII. PANEL RECOMMENDATION
In accordance with the provisions of section 515(c)(2) of the act as amended by the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, this PMA was not referred to the Ophthalmic Devices Panel, an FDA advisory committee, for review and recommendation because the information in the PMA substantially duplicates information previously reviewed by this panel.
## XIII. CDRH DECISION
FDA issued an approval order on October 12, 2001. The applicant’s manufacturing facilities were inspected on July 12 and September 27, 2001 and were found to be in compliance with the device Good Manufacturing Practice regulations.
## XIV. APPROVAL SPECIFICATIONS
Directions for use: See the labeling.
Hazards to Health from Use of the Device: See the Indications, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions and Adverse Events in the labeling.
Postapproval Requirements and Restrictions: See approval order.
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Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
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.