21 CFR §886.5919
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- (a)Identification. A hydrophilic re-coating solution is a home use device intended to restore the hydrophilic coating of rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses using reactive coating components.
- (b)Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:
- (1)Clinical performance testing must evaluate device safety as assessed by adverse events, slit lamp findings, and maintenance of visual acuity.
- (2)The patient contacting components of the device and packaging components must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
- (3)Performance testing must demonstrate the sterility of the device.
- (4)Use-related risk analysis must be performed to determine if a self-selection study and human factors validation study must be conducted to demonstrate that users can correctly use the device based solely on reading the directions for use.
- (5)Performance data must support the shelf life of the device by demonstrating continued sterility, package integrity, and device functionality over the identified shelf life.
- (6)Performance testing must demonstrate compatibility with each lens and solution labeled for use with the device.
- (7)Performance testing must demonstrate the ability of the device to restore the coating of compatible lenses.
- (8)Labeling must include the following:
- (i)Instructions on how to correctly use the device, including instructions to use fresh components for each use;
- (ii)Descriptions of compatible contact lenses;
- (iii)Descriptions of compatible care solutions;
- (iv)A warning that if patients are not sure of their lens material, they should contact their health care provider prior to use; and
- (v)A precaution against use with lenses that have not been demonstrated to be compatible with the device.