The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) SPHERICAL Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic and not aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia. The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) TORIC Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic and not aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia and/or possesses refractive astigmatism not exceeding 10.00 diopters. The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) MULTIFOCAL/BIFOCAL Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic and not aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia and/or possesses refractive astigmatism not exceeding 4 diopters and are presbyopic requiring add power of up to +4.00 diopters. The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) IRREGULAR CORNEA Daily Wear Contact Lens may be prescribed in otherwise non-diseased eyes that require a rigid gas permeable lens for the management of irregular corneal conditions such as; keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration or following penetrating keratoplasty or refractive (e.g. LASIK) surgery. Eye care 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
ENFLU 18 is a lathe-cut, rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lens made of siloxanyl fluoroitaconate copolymer (enflufocon A). Lenses are tinted for handling and optionally include a benzophenone UV-blocking monomer. Lenses may be optionally treated with Tangible Hydra-PEG, a covalently bonded polyethylene glycol (PEG) polymer layer (~30nm thick) to improve wettability. Lenses are prescribed by eye care practitioners for daily wear to correct refractive errors or manage irregular corneas. Patients clean and disinfect lenses using chemical (non-heat) systems. The device acts as a refractive medium, focusing light on the retina. Benefits include vision correction and management of corneal irregularities; risks are consistent with standard RGP lens use.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Safety and effectiveness established via non-clinical testing, including GLP-compliant toxicology, biocompatibility, microbiology, and shelf-life stability studies. Physicochemical, mechanical, and optical properties were compared to predicates.
Indicated for daily wear for correction of refractive error (myopia, hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. Also indicated for refractive astigmatism (up to 10.00D for toric, up to 4.00D for multifocal/bifocal), presbyopia (add power up to +4.00D), and management of irregular corneal conditions (keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, post-penetrating keratoplasty, or post-refractive surgery).
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.
Predicate Devices
Boston ES (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens (K943177)
Optimum GP with HPT (roflufocon C, D, and E) Daily Wear Contact Lenses (K161100)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 24, 2017
CONTAMAC Ltd. % Bret Andre Principal Consultant EyeReg Consulting, Inc. 6119 Canter Ln West Linn, OR 97068
Re: K171575
Trade/Device Name: ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5916 Regulation Name: Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HOD Dated: September 11, 2017 Received: September 14, 2017
Dear Bret Andre:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you; however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Sincerely,
## Denise L. Hampton -S
for Malvina Eydelman, 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
510(k) Number (if known) K171575
Device Name
ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) SPHERICAL Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia.
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) TORIC Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia and/or possesses refractive astigmatism not exceeding 10.00 diopters.
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) MULTIFOCAL/BIFOCAL Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia and/or possesses refractive astigmatism not exceeding 4 diopters and are presbyopic requiring add power of up to +4.00 diopters.
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) IRREGULAR CORNEA Daily Wear Contact Lens may be prescribed in otherwise nondiseased eyes that require a rigid gas permeable lens for the management of irregular corneal conditions such as; keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration or following penetrating keratoplasty or refractive (e.g. LASIK) surgery.
Eye care practitioners may prescribe the lenses for frequent/planned replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for frequent wear, the lens may be cleaned and disinfected using a chemical (not heat) lens care system.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span style="font-size:100%;"><b></b></span> | <span style="font-size:100%;">Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</span> |
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| <span style="font-size:100%;"><b></b></span> | <span style="font-size:100%;">Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> |
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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: | K171575 |
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| Applicant information: | |
| Date Prepared: | May 22nd, 2017 |
| Name: | Contamac Ltd. |
| Address | Carlton House<br>Shire Hill<br>Saffron Walden<br>Essex CB11 3AU |
| Contact Person: | Robert McGregor<br>Managing Director |
| Phone number: | 44-1799 542 000 |
| Consultant: | Bret Andre<br>EyeReg Consulting, Inc<br>6119 Canter Ln.<br>West Linn, OR 97068 |
| Phone number | (503) 372-5226 |
## Device Information:
| Device Classification: | Class II |
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| Product Code: | HQD |
| Classification Name: | Daily Wear Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens<br>(21 CFR 886.5916) |
| Common Name: | Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens |
| Trade Name: | ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens |
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Purpose of 510(k) Submission: ~ New Device ~
## Predicate Devices:
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lenses are substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices:
"Boston ES (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens" By Bausch & Lomb, Inc. 510(k) number; K943177 -primary predicate
"Optimum GP with HPT (roflufocon C, D, and E) Daily Wear Contact Lenses" by Contamac Ltd. 510(k) number; K161100 -reference predicate
## Device Description:
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens is manufactured from a machine latheable rigid gas permeable material composed of siloxanyl fluoroitaconate copolymer that is tinted for visibility and available with or without an ultraviolet (UV) light absorber.
In the ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens with UV Blocker, a Benzophenone UV blocking monomer is used to block UV radiation. The UV blocking for ENFLU 18 averages > 98% in the UVB range of 280nm - 315nm and >83% in the UVA range of 316 - 380mm.
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens incorporates a visibility tint to make the lens more visible for handling. The tinted lenses contain one or more of the following color additives: D&C Green No. 6, C.I. Solvent Yellow No. 18, D&C Violet No. 2 and D&C red No. 17.
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens may be optionally treated to incorporate Tangible "M Hydra-PEG-which is a thin polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based polymer that is covalently bonded to the surface of the contact lens and is designed to enhance the surface properties of the contact lens while retaining the mechanical properties of the underlying material. When treated with Tangible™ Hydra-PEG, the underlying material (enflufocon A) is encapsulated in a thin layer of polymer that results in measurable improvement of wettability (sessile drop contact angle) compared to untreated lenses. The resulting layer is hydrophilic and approximately 30nm in thickness. The following table depicts the contact angle of the coated vs. uncoated ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens:
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| | ENFLU 18 - Enflufocon A | |
|------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------|
| | Uncoated* | Tangible TM Hydra-PEG Coated* |
| Average Sessile Drop Contact Angle<br>(degrees) n=30 | 86.5 | 48.0 |
| Standard Deviation | 2.85 | 4.20 |
| % Standard Deviation | 3.30 | 8.75 |
*lenses were manufactured and soaked in borate buffered saline for 24 hours prior to contact angle measurement
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens may be packaged and shipped "dry" or "wet" in a polypropylene contact lens case. The primary container for shipping the ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lenses is the PolyVial Contact Lens Case. When shipped "wet", the ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lenses may be packaged and shipped in the Unique pH contact lens care system by Menicon Co., Ltd. The active ingredients in Unique pH solution are Edetate Disodium 0.01% and Polyquaternium 10.0011%.
The physical properties of the ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens are as follows:
| | ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) | ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) with<br>Tangible HydraPEG |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Refractive Index (dry) | 1.4436 | 1.4432 |
| Light Transmission (@380-<br>780nm) | >90% | >90% |
| UVA Transmission (@316-<br>380nm) | <17% | <14% |
| UVB Transmission (@280-<br>315nm) | <2% | <1% |
| Specific Gravity (g/cm³) | 1.221 | 1.221 |
| Oxygen Permeability<br>(Dk)<br>ISO/FATT Method | $21.03 \times 10^{-11}$ (cm²/sec) (ml O₂/ml x mm Hg @ 35 °C) | $23.96 \times 10^{-11}$ (cm²/sec) (ml O₂/ml x mm Hg @ 35 °C) |
| Visitint lenses contain one or<br>more of the following color<br>additives conforming to:<br>21 CFR Part 73 & 74, Subpart D | D&C Green No. 6, C.I. Solvent Yellow<br>No. 18, D&C Violet No. 2 and D&C red<br>No. 17 | D&C Green No. 6, C.I. Solvent Yellow<br>No. 18, D&C Violet No. 2 and D&C red<br>No. 17 |
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens is available in the Spherical, Toric, Multifocal/Bifocal, Irregular Cornea (Scleral) design configurations, within the following lens parameters:
- Chord Diameter: 7.0mm to 22.0mm ●
- Center Thickness: Varies
- Base Curve:
●
- Spherical Powers:
- -20.00 Diopters to +20.00 Diopters up to -10.00 Diopters
5.0mm to 8.0mm
- o Toric Powers: Add Powers: up to +4.00 Diopters ●
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## Intended Use:
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) SPHERICAL Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic and not aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia.
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) TORIC Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic and not aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia and/or possesses refractive astigmatism not exceeding 10.00 diopters.
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) MULTIFOCAL/BIFOCAL Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic and not aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia and/or possesses refractive astigmatism not exceeding 4 diopters and are presbyopic requiring add power of up to +4.00 diopters.
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) IRREGULAR CORNEA Daily Wear Contact Lens may be prescribed in otherwise non-diseased eyes that require a rigid gas permeable lens for the management of irregular corneal conditions such as; keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration or following penetrating keratoplasty or refractive (e.g. LASIK) surgery.
Eye care 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.
## Testing:
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 ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens. All non-clinical toxicology tests were conducted in accordance with the GLP regulation. All other testing was conducted according to valid scientific protocols. Test results of the nonclinical testing on the ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens demonstrate that:
- The finished lenses are not toxic and not irritating, ●
- The physicochemical, mechanical, and optical properties of the lenses are ● substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
- . Bioburden levels are below the acceptance criteria (<100 cfu/lens) initially (dry) and following 30 days of storage in Unique pH at ambient temperatures.
- . Physical parameters are stable following 30 days of storage in Menicon Unique pH at ambient temperatures,
- . The surface properties of the lens are stable following 24 days of accelerated aging in Menicon Unique pH.
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Clinical Testing The clinical safety and effectiveness has been previously established for contact lenses manufactured from (enflufocon A) and contact lenses treated with Tangible 114 Hydra-PEG.
## Conclusions Drawn from Studies
## Validity of Scientific Data
Laboratories under Good Laboratory Practice regulations conducted toxicology, microbiology, and shelf-life stability studies following 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 ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens is as safe and effective as the predicate device when used in accordance with the labeled directions for use and for the proposed indication.
#### Risks and Benefits
The risks of the subject device are the same as those normally attributed to the wearing of rigid gas permeable (RGP) daily wear contact lenses. The benefits to the patient are the same as those for other RGP contact lenses.
#### Substantial Equivalence:
Comparison to Predicate Device(s):
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens is substantially equivalent to the Boston ES (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens (cleared under K943177) in terms of the following:
- contact lens material (enflufocon A)
- production method: lathe cut manufacturing process
- functionality
- indications for use (sphere, toric, multifocal, irregular cornea) o
The ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens is substantially equivalent to the Optimum GP with HPT (roflufocon C, D. and E) Daily Wear Contact Lens (cleared under K161100) in terms of the following:
- may optionally incorporate the Tangible™ Hydra-PEG surface coating ●
The following matrix illustrates the production method, lens function and material characteristics of the ENFLU 18 (enflufocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens as well as the predicate devices.
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# Substantial Equivalence Matrix
| | ENFLU 18<br>(enflufocon A)<br>New Device | Boston ES (enflufocon A)<br>Predicate Device | Optimum GP with HPT<br>(roflufocon C, D, E)<br>Predicate Device |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Indicated for daily wear for the<br>correction of visual acuity in aphakic<br>and not aphakic persons with non-<br>diseased eyes with myopia or<br>hyperopia and/or presbyopia. The<br>lens may also be prescribed for<br>management of irregular corneal<br>conditions such as keratoconus and<br>post graft fitting. | Indicated for daily wear for the<br>correction of visual acuity in<br>aphakic and not aphakic persons<br>with non-diseased eyes with myopia<br>or hyperopia and/or presbyopia.<br>The lens may also be prescribed for<br>management of irregular corneal<br>conditions such as keratoconus and<br>post graft fitting. | 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 and/or<br>presbyopia. The lens may also be<br>prescribed for management of<br>irregular corneal conditions such<br>as keratoconus and post graft<br>fitting. |
| Functionality | The contact lenses act as a<br>refractive medium that focus<br>light rays from near and<br>distant objects on the retina | The contact lenses act as a<br>refractive medium that focus<br>light rays from near and<br>distant objects on the retina | The contact lenses act as a<br>refractive medium that<br>focus light rays from near<br>and distant objects on the<br>retina |
| Indications | Daily Wear | Daily Wear | Daily Wear |
| Production Method | Lathe-Cut, custom<br>manufactured | Lathe-Cut, custom<br>manufactured | Lathe-Cut, custom<br>manufactured |
| USAN name | enflufocon A | enflufocon A | roflufocon C, D, E |
| Water Content (%) | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Specific Gravity | 1.221 | 1.220 | Roflufocon C: 1.178<br>Roflufocon D: 1.166<br>Roflufocon E: 1.155 |
| Oxygen Permeability<br>(cm2/sec) (ml O2/ml x mm Hg @<br>35°C) | Uncoated: 21 x 10-11<br>Coated: 24 x 10-11 | 22 x 10-11 | Roflufocon C: 65x10-11<br>Roflufocon D: 100x10-11<br>Roflufocon E: 125x10-11 |
| Wettability<br>(sessile drop contact<br>angle) | Uncoated: 86.5°<br>Coated: 48.0° | 87.5° | Roflufocon C: 40.28°<br>Roflufocon D: 40.40°<br>Roflufocon E: 36.90°<br>(measured by captive bubble<br>advancing contact angle) |
| UV Absorber/Blocker<br>Available | Yes, Optional | Yes | Yes, Optional |
| Includes Hydra-PEG<br>Surface Coating | Yes, Optional | No | Yes |
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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.