CONTAFLEX GM3 49% (ACOFILCON B) SPHERICAL SOFT CONTACT LENS FOR DAILY WEAR (CLEAR AND TINTED, LATHE-CUT)
Applicant
Contamac, Ltd.
Product Code
LPL · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Feb 14, 2003
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.5925
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The CONTAFLEX GM3 49 (acofilcon B) Spherical Soft Contact Lenses for daily wear are indicated for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic and not aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia. The lens may be worn by persons who exhibit refractive astigmatism of .75 diopters or less where the astigmatism does not interfere with visual acuity. The lens may be disinfected using a chemical disinfecting system. Evecare practitioners may prescribe the lenses for frequent/planned replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement wear, the lens may be cleaned and disinfected using a chemical (not heat) lens care system.
Device Story
Lathe-cut, hydrophilic soft contact lens fabricated from acofilcon B terpolymer; non-ionic material; clear or blue-tinted. Hydrated state (49% water) conforms to corneal curvature to focus light on retina. Prescribed by eyecare practitioners for daily wear; requires chemical disinfection (no heat). Benefits include visual acuity correction for aphakic/non-aphakic patients with myopia, hyperopia, or low astigmatism.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Preclinical studies included in-vitro cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5, Agarose Overlay Method), systemic toxicity, and acute ocular irritation. Solution compatibility testing performed over 30 cleaning/conditioning cycles showed no significant changes to lens parameters (base curve, power, diameter).
Technological Characteristics
Material: acofilcon B (GMA, NVP, MMA, 2-HEMA cross-linked with DAM). Non-ionic, Group 2 polymer. Lathe-cut fabrication. Hydrated water content: 49%. Refractive index: 1.42 (hydrated). Oxygen permeability: 15.89 x 10^-11 (cm2/sec)(ml O2/ml x hPa).
Indications for Use
Indicated for daily wear correction of visual acuity in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes, including myopia, hyperopia, and refractive astigmatism of 0.75 diopters or less.
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.
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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:
K024045
#### Applicant information:
| Date Prepared: | November 27, 2002 |
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| Name: | CONTAMAC Ltd. |
| Address | Bearwalden Business Park |
| | Saffron Walden<br>Essex England CB11 4JX |
| Contact Person: | Robert McGregor |
| Phone number: | 44-1799 542 000 |
| US Agent: | Medvice Consulting, Inc. |
| | Martin Dalsing |
| Phone number | (970) 243-5490 |
| Fax number | (970) 243-5501 |
#### Device Information:
| Device Classification: | Class II |
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| Classification Number: | LPL |
| Classification Name: | Lenses, Soft Contact, Daily Wear |
| Trade Name: | CONTAFLEX GM3 49% (acofilcon B) Spherical Soft<br>Contact Lens for Daily Wear (clear and tinted, lathe-cut) |
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#### Equivalent Devices:
The CONTAFILEX GM3 49% (acofilcon B) Spherical Soft Contact Lenses are substantially equivalent to the following predicate device
| Predicate devices: | "BENZ-G3X" manufactured/distributed by Benz Research and Development.<br>(hioxifilcon B)<br>510(k) number; K964528 |
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| | "CONTAFLEX GM3 58%" manufactured by Contamac Ltd.<br>(acofilcon A)<br>510(k) number: K023349 |
#### Device Description:
The CONTAFLEX GM3 49% Spherical Soft Contact Lenses are fabricated from acofilcon B, which in the dry (unhydrated) state may be machined and polished. The hydrophilic nature of this material allows the lens to become soft and pliable when immersed in an aqueous solution.
The non-ionic lens material, (acofilcon B) is a terpolymer based on high purity Glycerol Methacrylate 2.3-Dihydroxypropyl Methacrylate (GMA), with N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP), methyl methacrylate (MMA), and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (2-HEMA) and cross-linked with Diallyl Maleate (DAM). It consists of 51% acofilcon B and 49% water by weight when immersed in normal saline solution buffered with sodium bicarbonate. The lens is available in clear and with a blue visibility-handling tint. Color additive 'Reactive Blue 4' 21 CFR part 73.2121. The acofilcon B name has been adopted by the United States Adopted Names Council (USAN).
In the hydrated state, the lens conforms to the curvature of the eye covering the cornea and extending slightly beyond the limbus forming a colorless, transparent optical surface. The (acofilcon B) soft hydrophilic contact lens has a spherical back surface. The hydrophilic properties of the lens require that it be maintained in a fully hydrated state in a solution compatible with the eye. If the lens dries out, it will become hard and appear somewhat warped however, it will return to its proper configuration when completely rehydrated in the proper storage solution.
The hydrophilic characteristics allow aqueous solutions to enter the lens and in its filly hydrated state the lens is approximately 49% water by weight. The physical properties of the lens are:
| Refractive Index | 1.52 (dry) 1.42 (hydrated) |
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| Light Transmission | greater than 96% |
| Water Content | 49 % |
| Specific Gravity | 1.142 (hydrated) |
| Oxygen Permeability | 15.89 X 10-11 (cm2/sec) (ml O₂/ml x hPa @ 35°C), (revised Fatt method). |
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#### Intended Use:
The CONTAFLEX GM3 49 (acofilcon B) Spherical Soft Contact Lenses for daily wear are indicated for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic and not aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia. The lens may be worn by persons who exhibit refractive astigmatism of .75 diopters or less where the astigmatism does not interfere with visual acuity.
The lens may be disinfected using a chemical disinfecting system.
Evecare practitioners may prescribe the lenses for frequent/planned replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement wear, the lens may be cleaned and disinfected using a chemical (not heat) lens care system.
#### Description of Safety:
A series of preclinical testing were performed to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the CONTAFLEX GM3 49 Soft Contact Lens material. The results of all testing demonstrated that the safety and effectiveness of the CONTAFLEX GM3 49 Soft Contact Lens is equivalent to the currently marketed Benz-G3X contact lens material, as well as the CONTAFLEX GM3 58. A summary of these results from the preclinical studies is presented below.
#### Toxicology:
In-Vitro Cvtotoxicity: ISO 10993-5 was conducted in accordance with standards on test article. The test article meets the requirements of the Agarose Overlay Method.
Systemic Toxicity: The lens material meets the requirements of the systemic injection test and is considered non-toxic.
Acute Ocular Irritation: Acute ocular irritation test was performed and produced no ocular irritation.
#### Shelf Life
Shelf life requirements are satisfied via referencing rights granted to Contamac Ltd. for 510/k) 973597. The data presented supports substantial equivalence of this CONTAFLEX GM3 49 Soft Contact Lens material to the already marketed Benz-G3X.
#### Solution Compatibility
Studies were conducted on blue tinted lens material. Lenses were run through 30 cycles of cleaning and conditioning to establish the compatibility of the lens material with the recommended care regimen. The parameters of the base curve, back vertex power, total diameter and overall lens physical appearance were recorded prior to and upon completion of 30 cycles. Initial and final data were compared. There were no significant changes to lens parameters after 30 complete cvcles.
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### Substantial Equivalence:
The CONTAFLEX GM3 49 Soft Contact Lens is substantial equivalent and does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness than the predicate devices identified previously. The difference between the two devices is the USAN name.
The following table depicts the pre-clinical characteristics of the CONTAFLEX GM3 49 material, as compared to the predicate device.
| | Pre-Clinical<br>equivalency / Device | CONTAFLEX GM3 49%<br>(acofilcon B) | BENZ-G3X<br>(hioxifilcon B) |
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| 1.) | Intended Use | Indicated for daily wear for the<br>correction of visual acuity in<br>aphakic and not aphakic persons<br>with non-diseased eyes with<br>myopia or hyperopia. | Indicated for daily wear for the<br>correction of visual acuity in<br>aphakic and not aphakic persons<br>with non-diseased eyes with<br>myopia or hyperopia. |
| 2.) | Functionality | After machining from the optical<br>blank, the contact lenses act as a<br>refractive medium that focus light<br>rays from near and distant objects<br>on the retina. | After machining from the optical<br>blank, the contact lenses act as a<br>refractive medium that focus light<br>rays from near and distant objects<br>on the retina. |
| 3.) | Indications | Daily wear, Soft (hydrophilic)<br>contact lens | Daily wear, Soft (hydrophilic)<br>contact lens |
| 4.) | Production Method | Lathe-cut | Lathe-cut |
| 5.) | FDA Group # | Group # 2 >50% Water, Nonionic<br>Polymers | Group # 2 >50% Water, Nonionic<br>Polymers |
| 6.) | USAN name | Acoficon B | Hioxifilcon B |
| 7.) | Water Content | 48.0% | 48.0% |
| 8.) | Oxygen Permeability | 15.89 X 10-11 (cm2/sec)<br>(ml O2/ml x mm Hg @ 35 degrees<br>C), (revised Fatt method). | 16.40 X 10-11 (cm2/sec)<br>(ml O2/ml x mm Hg @ 35 degrees<br>C), (revised Fatt method). |
| 9.) | Specific Gravity | 1.142 | 1.137 |
#### Substantial Equivalence table
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FEB 1 4 2003
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Contamac, Ltd C/O Martin Dalsing Medvice Consulting, Inc. 623 Glacier Dr. Grand Junction, CO 81503
Re: K024045 Trade/Device Name: CONTAFLEX GM3 49% (acofilcon B) Soft Contact Lens for Daily Wear (clear and tinted, lathe-cut) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5925 Regulation Name: Soft (hydrophilic) contact lens Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LPL Dated: November 27, 2002 Received: December 6, 2002
Dear Mr. Dalsing:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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 (PMA), 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 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4613. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97) you may obtain. Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer 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,
A, Ralph Rosenthal
A. Ralph Rosenthal, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
#### CONTAFLEX GM3 49% (acofilcon B) Spherical Soft Contact Lens for Daily Device Name: Wear (clear and tinted, lathe-cut)
#### INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The CONTAFLEX GM3 58 (acofilcon B) Spherical Soft Contact Lenses for daily wear are indicated for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic and not aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia. The lens may be worn by persons who exhibit refractive astigmatism of .75 diopters or less where the astigmatism does not interfere with visual acuity.
The lens may be disinfected using a chemical disinfecting system.
Eyecare practitioners may prescribe the lenses for frequent/planned replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement wear, the lens may be cleaned and disinfected using a chemical (not heat) lens care system.
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