(94 days)
The UNICON (etafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear is indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic persons with non-diseased eye who may have 1.00 D or less astigmatism. The UNICON (etafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear are single disposable wear and are to be discarded after each removal. UNICON (etaffilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear helps protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye.
UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear is available as aspherical lenses manufactured by case-molding method. The model illuminated with high water content (58 %). The hydrogel lens' material is a random copolymer composed of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and methacrylic acid (MAA), which was cross-linked with Trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (TMPTMA) and Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate (EGDMA) via UV photo-polymerization. The UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear with visible tint is light tinted blue using Blue 15:3 to make the lens more visible for handling. The lenses also contain a UV absorber { { 2-[ 3-( 2 -( 2 -( 2 -( ) - 4 - h dr ox y p hen y l which is included during the manufacturing process as a monomer to block UV radiation. The average transmittance characteristics are less than 5% in the UVB range of 280 to 315 nm and less than 30% in the UVA range of 316 to 380nm.
With more specific explanation, the "UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear' is 58% water and 42% HEMA/MAA cast-molding aspherical soft contact lens. It is blister packaged and produced from +4.00D to -6.00D in 0.25D per step, from +4.50D to +6.00D in 0.50D per step, and from -6.50D to -13.00D in 0.50D per step.
The document provided is a 510(k) premarket notification for a soft contact lens. It aims to establish substantial equivalence to a predicate device rather than presenting a study proving a device meets specific acceptance criteria in the context of an AI/algorithm-driven medical device.
Therefore, many of the requested elements (like sample size for test set, data provenance, number of experts for ground truth, adjudication method, MRMC comparative effectiveness study, standalone performance, training set sample size, and ground truth establishment for the training set) are not applicable to this type of submission.
However, I can extract the acceptance criteria as defined by the non-clinical testing performed and compare them to the device's reported performance as presented in the "Substantial Equivalence Determination" section.
Here's an interpretation based on the available information:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
The device (UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear) is asserting substantial equivalence to the VISTAKON (Etafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (K051900). The "acceptance criteria" here are effectively the performance characteristics of the predicate device, which the proposed device aims to match or demonstrate equivalency to.
| Metric | Acceptance Criteria (Predicate Device K051900) | Reported Device Performance (UNICON K141917) |
|---|---|---|
| General Characteristics | ||
| Regulatory Number | 886.5925 | 886.5925 |
| Classification | II | II |
| Prescription Use | Yes | Yes |
| Single Use | Yes | Yes |
| Material | Etafilcon A | Etafilcon A |
| Manufacturing Method | Cast Molded | Cast Molded |
| Sterilization Method | Traditional moist heat | Traditional moist heat |
| Primary Packaging | PP container with aluminum foil sealing | PP container with aluminum foil sealing |
| Physical/Optical Properties | ||
| Base Curve | 7.85mm to 10.0mm | 7.85mm to 10.0mm |
| Diameter | 12.0mm to 15.0mm | 12.0mm to 15.0mm |
| Water Content | 58% | 58% |
| UV Transmittance @280~315 nm | Avg < 5% | Avg < 5% |
| UV Transmittance @316~380 nm | Avg < 30% | Avg < 30% |
| UV Absorbing | Benzotriazole | Benzotriazol |
| Refractive Index | 1.40 | 1.399 |
| Power | +20.00D to -20.00D | +6.00D to -13.00D |
| Specific Gravity | 0.98-1.12 | 1.14 |
| Tensile Strength | 2.00 Mpa | 1.66 Mpa |
| Break Elongation | 189% | 393% |
| Secant Modulus | 1.06 Mpa | 0.43 Mpa |
| Oxygen Permeability (edged corrected) @ 35°C | 28 x 10-11 (cm2/sec) (mlO2/ml-mmHg) | 30.8 x 10-11 (cm2/sec) (mlO2/ml-mmHg) |
| Visible Light Transmittance | Minimum 85% | Minimum 90% |
| Color & Tint | Reactive Blue Dye #4 | Blue 15:3 |
| FDA 21 CFR (Color additive) | 73.3121 Poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate)-dye copolymers | 74.3045 [Phthalocyaninato(2-)]copper |
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance:
- Sample Size: Not explicitly stated as a "test set" in the context of an algorithm. For non-clinical tests (sterilization, shelf life, biocompatibility, mechanical properties, etc.), samples of the manufactured contact lenses would have been tested. The exact number of lenses or batches tested for each non-clinical parameter is not provided in this summary.
- Data Provenance: The non-clinical tests were performed in "UNICON QC lab and subcontracted test services" (Taiwan, based on submitter address). These are prospective tests on the manufactured device.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts:
This is not applicable to this type of device submission. There is no mention of expert-established ground truth as would be relevant for an AI/algorithm.
4. Adjudication method for the test set:
Not applicable.
5. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:
Not applicable. This is a contact lens, not an AI-assisted diagnostic device.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done:
Not applicable.
7. The type of ground truth used:
For the non-clinical tests, the "ground truth" is defined by the established industry standards and recognized consensus standards (e.g., EN/ISO 17665 for sterilization, FDA guidance for daily wear contact lenses) which specify acceptable ranges or thresholds for each parameter. For example, for sterilization, achievement of a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10^-6 is the "ground truth" or acceptance criterion.
8. The sample size for the training set:
Not applicable. This is a manufactured physical device, not an algorithm that requires a training set.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established:
Not applicable.
Summary of Device Performance against Acceptance Criteria
The submission asserts that "All the test results were met the requirements of products specification" (page 6). The comparative table (pages 7-9) shows that the proposed device is largely identical or very similar to the predicate device across most physical, chemical, and performance characteristics.
Key observations:
- Intended Use, Material, Manufacturing, Sterilization, Water Content, UV Blocking: The proposed device matches the predicate.
- Power Range: The proposed device has a narrower power range (+6.00D to -13.00D) compared to the predicate (+20.00D to -20.00D). This is a difference, but typically a narrower range for a device is not considered a safety or effectiveness concern unless it fails to meet its own stated range.
- Specific Gravity: The proposed device (1.14) is slightly outside the predicate's range (0.98-1.12). The significance of this difference is not discussed in detail other than the general statement of substantial equivalence.
- Tensile Strength, Break Elongation, Secant Modulus: There are differences in these mechanical properties (Tensile Strength: 1.66 MPa vs 2.00 MPa; Break Elongation: 393% vs 189%; Secant Modulus: 0.43 MPa vs 1.06 MPa). The differences are significant in magnitude. The submission implicitly indicates these are acceptable variations for substantial equivalence.
- Oxygen Permeability: The proposed device (30.8 x 10^-11) has slightly higher oxygen permeability than the predicate (28 x 10^-11), which is generally a positive attribute for contact lenses.
- Visible Light Transmittance: The proposed device (Minimum 90%) has a slightly higher minimum transmittance than the predicate (Minimum 85%), also generally a positive attribute.
- Color & Tint / FDA Color Additive: This is identified as the main difference between the devices. The proposed device uses Blue 15:3 (Phthalocyaninato(2-)]copper) which is approved under 21 CFR 874.3045, while the predicate uses Reactive Blue Dye #4 (Poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate)-dye copolymers) approved under 21 CFR 73.3121. The submission explicitly states that "the difference of proposed device and predicate device did not raise any problems of safety or effectiveness" and therefore does not impede substantial equivalence.
Conclusion from the document: The manufacturer concludes, and the FDA agrees by issuing the letter, that the UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear is substantially equivalent to the predicate device based on the non-clinical tests performed and the comparison of characteristics. The clinical safety and effectiveness were established through the predicate device.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 17, 2014
Unicon Optical Co., Ltd. % Mr. Michael Lee President No. 45, Mingsheng Rd., Danshui District New Taipei, 251 TW
Re: K141917
Trade/Device Name: Unicon (Etafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5925 Regulation Name: Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LPL, MVN Dated: July 8, 2014 Received: July 15, 2014
Dear Mr. Lee.
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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.
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Sincerely yours.
Eric A. Mann -S
for Malvina B. 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) K141917
Device Name
Unicon (etafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear
Indications for Use (Describe)
The UNICON (etafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear is indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic persons with non-diseased eye who may have 1.00 D or less astigmatism. The UNICON (etafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear are single disposable wear and are to be discarded after each removal. UNICON (etaffilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear helps protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye.
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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UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear
510(k) Summary
| 5.1 | Type of Submission: | Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Preparation Date: | 7th July, 2014 |
| 5.3 | Submitter: | UNICON Optical Co., LTD. |
| Address: | No 16, Gongye E. 9th Rd., Hsinchu Science Park,Baoshan Township, Hsinchu County 30075,Taiwan | |
| Phone: | +886-3-5775586 | |
| Fax: | +886-3-5777868 | |
| Contact: | Robert |
5.4 Identification of the Device:
| Proprietary/Trade name: | UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear |
|---|---|
| Common Name: | Soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses for daily wear |
| Classification Name: | LENS, CONTACT, (DISPOSABLE) |
| Device Classification: | II |
| Regulation Number: | 886.5925 |
| Panel: | Ophthalmic |
| Product Code: | MVN ; LPL |
5.5 Identification of the Predicate Device:
| Predicate DeviceName: | VISTAKON (Etafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic)Contact Lens (spherical), Clear and VisibilityTinted with UV Blocker for Daily DisposableWear |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | VISTAKON |
| Product Code: | MVN ; LPL |
| 510(k) Number: | K051900 |
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5.6 Intended Use and Indications for Use of the subject device.
The UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear is indicated for daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have 1.00D or less astigmatism. The UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear are indicated for single-use disposable wear and are to be discarded after each removal. The UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear helps protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye.
5.7 Device Description
UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear is available as aspherical lenses manufactured by case-molding method. The model illuminated with high water content (58 %). The hydrogel lens' material is a random copolymer composed of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and methacrylic acid (MAA), which was cross-linked with Trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (TMPTMA) and Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate (EGDMA) via UV photo-polymerization. The UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear with visible tint is light tinted blue using Blue 15:3 to make the lens more visible for handling. The lenses also contain a UV absorber { { 2-[ 3-( 2 -( 2 -( 2 -( ) - 4 - h dr ox y p hen y l which is included during the manufacturing process as a monomer to block UV radiation. The average transmittance characteristics are less than 5% in the UVB range of 280 to 315 nm and less than 30% in the UVA range of 316 to 380nm.
With more specific explanation, the "UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic)
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Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear' is 58% water and 42% HEMA/MAA cast-molding aspherical soft contact lens. It is blister packaged and produced from +4.00D to -6.00D in 0.25D per step, from +4.50D to +6.00D in 0.50D per step, and from -6.50D to -13.00D in 0.50D per step.
5.8 Non-clinical Testing
A series of non-clinical studies were completed on this product. The tests and studies were performed in UNICON QC lab and subcontracted test services which were according to the FDA guidance (Premarket Notification (510(k)) Guidance Document for Daily Wear Contact Lenses, February 27, 1997) and related recognized consensus standards. All the test results were met the requirements of products specification.
The following tests were conducted on "UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear'':
- . Sterilization Test
- o Shelf Life Test
- Biocompatibility
- -Cytotoxicity
- Irritation -
- -Acute Systemic toxicity
- Water Content
- . Mechanical Properties of Materials
- . Refractive Index
- Oxygen Permeability
- Transmittance
- Extractables Test
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- . Specific Gravity
The Sterilization Method used on "UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear" is moist heat sterilization and the study for sterilization is based on the EN/ISO 17665 : 2006 Sterilization of health care product-Moist heat-Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices. The overkill method is used as validation method for sterilization and the results demonstrates achievement of the required sterility assurance limit (SAL) of 10 °.
5.9 Clinical Testing
The safety and effectiveness of etafilcon A lenses have been established through previous clinical performance testing. And the pre-clinical testing results are sufficient in establishing substantial equivalence.
5.10 EMC and Electrical safety
The devices do not require EMC/Electrical Safety evaluation.
5.11 Substantial Equivalence Determination
The UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear submitted in this 510(k) file is substantially equivalent in intended use, main materials, design, safety and performance claims to the cleared VISTAKON (Etafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (spherical), Clear and Visibility Tinted with UV Blocker for Daily Disposable Wear which is the subject of K051900. Differences between the devices cited in this section do not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness.
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UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear
| Proposed Device | Predicate Device | |
|---|---|---|
| Device name | UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft(Hydrophilic) Contact Lenswith UV Blocker for DailyWear | VISTAKON (Etafilcon A) Soft(hydrophilic) Contact Lens(spherical), Clear and VisibilityTinted with UV Blocker forDaily Disposable Wear |
| RegulatoryNumber | 886.5925 | 886.5925 |
| Classification | II | II |
| Intended Use | The UNICON (Etafilcon A)Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenswith UV Blocker for DailyWear is indicated for daily wearfor the correction of ametropia(myopia and hyperopia) inaphakic or non-aphakic personswith non-diseased eyes whomay have 1.00D or lessastigmatism. The UNICON(Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic)Contact Lens with UV Blockerfor Daily Wear are indicated forsingle-use disposable wear andare to be discarded after eachremoval. The UNICON(Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic)Contact Lens with UV Blockerfor Daily Wear helps protectagainst transmission of harmfulUV radiation to the cornea andinto the eye. | The VISTAKON (Etafilcon A)Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens(spherical), Clear and VisibilityTinted with UV Blocker for DailyDisposable Wear for thecorrection of refractive ametropia(myopia and hyperopia) inaphakic or not-aphakic personswith not diseased eyes who mayhave 1.00D or less ofastigmatism.VISTAKON (Etafilcon A) Soft(hydrophilic) Contact Lens, Clearand Visibility Tinted with UVBlocker for Daily DisposableWear help protect againsttransmission of harmful UVradiation to the cornea and intothe eye.The VISTAKON (Etafilcon A)Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens,Clear and Visibility Tinted withUV Blocker for Daily DisposableWear is to be prescribed for DailyDisposable Wear and is to bediscarded after each removal. |
| Prescription Use | Yes | Yes |
| Single Use | Yes | Yes |
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| Material | Etafilcon A | Etafilcon A |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curve | 7.85mm to 10.0mm | 7.85mm to 10.0mm |
| Diameter | 12.0mm to 15.0mm | 12.0mm to 15.0mm |
| Water Content | 58% | 58% |
| UVtransmittance@280 | Avg < 5%Avg < 30% | Avg < 5%Avg < 30% |
| UV absorbing | Benzotriazol | Benzotriazole |
| Refractive Index | 1.399 | 1.40 |
| ManufacturingMethod | Cast Molded | Cast Molded |
| Sterilizationmethod | Traditional moist heat | Traditional moist heat |
| Primarypackaging | PP container with aluminumfoil sealing | PP container with aluminumfoil sealing |
| Power | +6.00D to -13.00D | +20.00D to -20.00D |
| Specific Gravity | 1.14 | 0.98-1.12 |
| Tensile Strength | 1.66 Mpa | 2.00 Mpa |
| Break Elongation | 393% | 189% |
| Secant Modulus | 0.43 Mpa | 1.06 Mpa |
| Oxygenpermeability(edged corrected)@ 35°C | 30.8 x 10-11 (cm2/sec)(mlO2/ml-mmHg) | 28 x 10-11 (cm2/sec)(mlO2/ml-mmHg) |
| Visible LightTransmittance | Minimum 90% | Minimum 85% |
| Color & Tint | Blue 15:3 | Reactive Blue Dye #4 |
| FDA 21 CFR(Color additive) | 74.3045[Phthalocyaninato(2-)]copper | 73.3121Poly(hydroxyethylmethacrylate)-dye copolymers |
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5.12 Similarity and differences
The difference between the proposed device and predicate device is color additive. The color additive used on proposed device is Blue 15:3 ([Phthalocyaninato (2-)]copper) which has already been approved by US FDA. According to FDA 21 CFR 874.3045, this color additive may be safely used for coloring contact lenses. Therefore, the difference of proposed device and predicate device did not raise any problems of safety or effectiveness. The proposed device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in intended use, main materials, design, safety and performance claims.
5.13 Conclusion
After analyzing bench tests and clinical test, it can be concluded that UNICON (Etafilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens with UV Blocker for Daily Wear is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
§ 886.5925 Soft (hydrophilic) contact lens.
(a)
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.(b)
Classification. (1) Class II if the device is intended for daily wear only.(2) Class III if the device is intended for extended wear.
(c)
Date PMA or notice of completion of a PDP is required. As of May 28, 1976, an approval under section 515 of the act is required before a device described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be commercially distributed. See § 886.3.