Avaira Vitality (fanfilcon A) Soft (Hydrofilic) Contact Lens
Applicant
CooperVision, Inc.
Product Code
LPL · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Jul 13, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.5925
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
AVAIRA VITALITY SPHERE and ASPHERE (fanfilcon A) Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) TORIC Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia or hyperopia with astigmatism) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections from -0.25 to -10.00 diopters. AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL Soft lenses are indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) and emmetropia with presbyopia in aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and with add powers from +0.25 to +4.00 diopters. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL TORIC Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the optic correction of distance and near vision in presbyopic phakic or aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers of -20.00 to +20.00 diopters with add powers from +0.25 to +4.00 diopters and astigmatism corrections from -0.25 to -10.00 diopters. Eye Care Practitioners may prescribe the Avaira Vitality (fanfilcon A) Soft Contact lenses for frequent/planned replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement or for single-use disposable wear. When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement, the Avaira Vitality (fanfilcon A) Soft Contact lens is to be cleaned, rinsed and disinfected each time the lens is removed. The contact lens is to be discarded after the recommended wearing period as prescribed by the Eye Care Professional. When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement wear, the lenses may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection only. When prescribed for single-use disposable wear, the Avaira Vitality (fanfilcon A) Soft Contact lens is to be discarded after each removal.
Device Story
Avaira Vitality (fanfilcon A) are silicone hydrogel soft contact lenses designed for daily wear. Lenses are molded, tinted with Reactive Blue #246 for visibility, and incorporate a Norbloc UV blocker. Supplied sterile in buffered saline. Prescribed by eye care practitioners for either frequent/planned replacement (with chemical disinfection) or single-use disposable wear. Lenses correct ametropia (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism) and presbyopia. Patients benefit from vision correction consistent with standard soft contact lenses. Device is used by the patient after professional fitting.
Clinical Evidence
Three-month, multi-center, randomized, masked, concurrent control study with 90 subjects (60 test, 30 control). Primary endpoints: slit lamp biomicroscopy, adverse event rates, and visual acuity. Results demonstrated test lens safety and efficacy equivalent to control lens.
Technological Characteristics
Silicone hydrogel (fanfilcon A, 45% polymer/55% water). Molded manufacturing. Moist heat sterilization. Visibility tint: Reactive Blue #246. Includes Norbloc UV blocker. Oxygen permeability (Dk) 90. Refractive index 1.40. Specific gravity 1.026.
Indications for Use
Indicated for correction of ametropia (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism) and presbyopia in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. Powers -20.00 to +20.00D; astigmatism -0.25 to -10.00D; add powers +0.25 to +4.00D.
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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July 13, 2016
CooperVision, Inc. Mr. Dan O'Mara Regulatory Affairs Manager 6150 Stoneridge Mall Rd.. Suite 370 Pleasanton, CA 94588
Re: K160803
Trade/Device Name: Avaira Vitality (fanfilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5925 Regulation Name: Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LPL, MVN Dated: June 1, 2016 Received: June 2, 2016
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K160803
#### Device Name
Avaira Vitality (fanfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
#### Sphere/Asphere:
AVAIRA VITALITY SPHERE and ASPHERE (fanfilcon A) Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity.
#### Toric:
AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) TORIC Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia or hyperopia with astigmatism) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections from -0.25 to -10.00 diopters.
Multifocal:
AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL Soft lenses are indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) and emmetropia with presbyopia in aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and with add powers from +0.25 to +4.00 diopters. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. Multifocal Toric:
AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL TORIC Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the optic correction of distance and near vision in presbyopic phakic or aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers of -20.00 to +20.00 diopters with add powers from +0.25 to +4.00 diopters and astigmatism corrections from -0.25 to -10.00 diopters.
Eye Care Practitioners may prescribe the Avaira Vitality (fanfilcon A) Soft Contact lenses for frequent/planned replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement or for single-use disposable wear.
When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement, the Avaira Vitality (fanfilcon A) Soft Contact lens is to be cleaned, rinsed and disinfected each time the lens is removed. The contact lens is to be discarded after the recommended wearing period as prescribed by the Eye Care Professional. When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement wear, the lenses may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection only.
When prescribed for single-use disposable wear, the Avaira Vitality (fanfilcon A) Soft Contact lens is to be discarded after each removal.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| Date: | 6 July 2016 | |
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| Submitter Information: | CooperVision, Inc.<br>6150 Stoneridge Mall Road<br>Suite 370<br>Pleasanton, CA 94588<br>USA<br>(800) 972-6724 | |
| Contact: | Dan O'Mara<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>domara@coopervision.com<br>(585) 756-9589 | |
| Device Identification: | Common Name:<br>Trade Name:<br>Class. Name: | Soft Contact Lens<br>AVAIRA VITALITY<br>(fanfilcon A) Soft Contact Lens<br>Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens –<br>Daily Wear |
| | Classification: | Class II [21 CFR 886.5925 (b) (1)] |
| | Product Code: | LPL, MVN |
| Predicate Device(s): | Primary (Indication, Wear Schedule and Material) | |
| | CooperVision AVAIRA (enfilcon A)<br>K113759<br>(Silicone Hydrogel, Daily wear - frequent replacement) | |
| | Secondary (Indication, Wear schedule and Material) | |
| | CooperVision MyDay (stenfilcon A)<br>K131378<br>(Silicone Hydrogel, Daily wear - single use) | |
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## Description of Device
- . The AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) Contact Lens visibility tinted with UV blocker is available as a sphere/asphere lens, toric lens, multifocal lens, and multifocal toric lens.
- . The lenses are made of a silicone hydrogel material which is not surface treated and is characterized by high oxygen permeability (Dk).
- . The AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A)) Contact Lens is tinted blue using Reactive Blue #246 to make the lens more visible for handling.
- . A Norbloc UV blocker is used to reduce the amount of ultraviolet light transmitted into the eye.
- . The AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) lens is supplied sterile, packaged in a buffered saline solution.
- . The composition of the lens is 45% fanfilcon A and 55% water by weight when hydrated and stored in buffered saline solution.
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# Indications for Use
| Lens Design | Indication |
|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sphere/Asphere | AVAIRA SPHERE and ASPHERE (fanfilcon A) Soft<br>Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia<br>and hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-<br>diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters. The lenses<br>may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of 2.00 diopters<br>or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. |
| Toric | AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) TORIC Soft Contact lenses are<br>indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia or hyperopia with<br>astigmatism) in aphakic and non- aphakic persons with non-diseased<br>eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic<br>corrections from -0.25 to -10.00 diopters. |
| Multifocal | AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL Soft lenses<br>are indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia<br>(myopia and hyperopia) and emmetropia with presbyopia in<br>aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in<br>powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and with add powers from<br>+0.25 to +4.00 diopters. The lenses may be worn by persons who<br>exhibit astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere<br>with visual acuity. |
| Multifocal Toric | AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) MULTIFOCAL TORIC Soft<br>Contact lenses are indicated for the optic correction of distance and<br>near vision in presbyopic phakic or aphakic persons with non-<br>diseased eyes in powers of -20.00 to +20.00 diopters with add<br>powers from +0.25 to +4.00 diopters and astigmatism corrections<br>from -0.25 to -10.00 diopters. |
- Eye Care Practitioners may prescribe the Avaira Vitality (fanfilcon A) Soft Contact lenses for frequent/planned replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement or for single-use disposable wear.
When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement, the Avaira Vitality (fanfilcon A) Soft Contact lens is to be cleaned, rinsed and disinfected each time the lens is removed. The contact lens is to be discarded after the recommended wearing period as prescribed by the Eye Care Professional. When prescribed for frequent/ planned replacement wear, the lenses may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection only.
When prescribed for single-use disposable wear, the Avaira Vitality (fanfilcon A) Soft Contact lens is to be discarded after each removal.
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# Technological Characteristics:
The technological characteristics of the AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) Contact Lenses are compared to the characteristics of the predicate device, CooperVision AVAIRA (enfilcon A) Contact Lens, in the following tables.
| Material Comparison | | | |
|----------------------|------------------------|---------------------------------|--|
| | Predicate Device | Subject Device | |
| Product Name | CooperVision<br>AVAIRA | CooperVision<br>AVAIRA VITALITY | |
| Material USAN Name | enfilcon A | fanfilcon A | |
| 510(k) Number | K113759 | TBD - Current Submission | |
| FDA Category (Group) | Silicone Hydrogel | Silicone Hydrogel | |
| Manufacturing Method | Molded | Molded | |
| Sterilization | Moist Heat | Moist Heat | |
| Packaging | Blister | Blister | |
| Visibility Tint | Phthalocyanine Blue | Reactive Blue #246 | |
| Parameter Comparison | | | |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| | Predicate Device | Subject Device | |
| | CooperVision<br>AVAIRA<br>(enfilcon A)<br>K113759 | CooperVision<br>AVAIRA VITALITY<br>(fanfilcon A)<br>TBD - Current Submission | |
| Water Content, % | 46% | 55% | |
| Refractive Index @ 20℃ | 1.40 | 1.40 | |
| Specific Gravity g/mL | 1.06 | 1.026 | |
| Oxygen Permeability<br>(Dk)* | 100 | 90 | |
| Base Curve, mm | 8.5 | 8.4 | |
| Diameter, mm | 14.2 | 14.2 | |
*Dk units: x 10-11 (cm²/sec) x (ml O2)/(ml x mm Hg)
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# Technological Characteristics:
The technological characteristics of the AVAIRA Vitality (fanfilcon A) Contact Lenses are compared to the characteristics of the predicate device, CooperVision MyDay (stenfilcon A) Contact Lens, in the following tables.
| Material Comparison | | | |
|----------------------|-----------------------|---------------------------------|--|
| | Predicate Device | Subject Device | |
| Product Name | CooperVision<br>MyDay | CooperVision<br>AVAIRA VITALITY | |
| Material USAN Name | stenfilcon A | fanfilcon A | |
| 510(k) Number | K131378 | TBD – Current Submission | |
| FDA Category (Group) | Silicone Hydrogel | Silicone Hydrogel | |
| Manufacturing Method | Molded | Molded | |
| Sterilization | Moist Heat | Moist Heat | |
| Packaging | Blister | Blister | |
| Visibility Tint | Reactive Blue #246 | Reactive Blue #246 | |
| Parameter Comparison | | |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Predicate Device | Subject Device |
| | CooperVision<br>MyDay<br>(stenfilcon A)<br>K131378 | CooperVision<br>AVAIRA VITALITY<br>(fanfilcon A)<br>TBD - Current Submission |
| Water Content, % | 54% | 55% |
| Refractive Index @ 20oC | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Specific Gravity g/mL | 1.033 | 1.026 |
| Oxygen Permeability<br>(Dk)* | 80 | 90 |
| Base Curve, mm | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Diameter, mm | 14.2 | 14.2 |
*Dk units: x 10-11 (cm²/sec)x(ml O2)/(ml x mm Hg)
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## Non-clinical Testing
A series of in-vitro and in-vivo preclinical toxicology and biocompatibility tests were performed to assess the safety and effectiveness of the contact lens. All tests were conducted in accordance with the GLP regulation (21 CFR Part 56) or according to valid scientific protocols.
The results of the non-clinical testing/evaluation demonstrate that:
- The lens material and/or extracts are non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing under the experimental conditions; and
- The lens physical and material properties are consistent with currently marketed lenses.
# Clinical Testing
A three-month clinical study was completed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) Contact Lens for daily wear with a replacement schedule of one month (up to 30 days).
The study was a multi-center, randomized, masked, concurrent control study that evaluated ninety (90) male and female subjects who were dispensed lenses in a 2:1 ratio with 60 subjects dispensed into the Test lenses and 30 subjects dispensed into the Control lenses. The primary outcome measures were slit lamp (biomicroscopy) findings and adverse event rates along with lens visual acuity comparisons between the Test and the Control contact lenses. Secondary outcome measures included average lens wearing times and subjective lens comfort assessed by frequency or symptoms.
The Test contact lens was found to be substantially equivalent to the Control contact lens for safety and efficacy.
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## Conclusion Drawn from Studies
Validity of Scientific Data:
A contract laboratory under Good Laboratory Practice Regulations conducted toxicology studies. Microbiology, chemistry, shelf-life stability, and leachability studies were conducted by Cooper Vision laboratories and followed scientific protocols. The data were determined to be scientifically valid under 21 CFR 860.7.
Substantial Equivalence:
Information presented in this Premarket Notification establishes that the AVAIRA VITALITY (fanfilcon A) Contact Lens is as safe and effective as the predicate device when used in accordance with the labeled directions for use and the requested indication.
Risk and Benefits:
The risks of the subject device are the same as those normally attributed to the wearing of soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses on a daily wear basis. The benefits to the patient are the same as those for other soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses.
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