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Benz Methafilcon a Optical Blank, Benz Methafilcon a Spherical and Toric Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses for Daily Wer

by Benz Research and Development Corp.

510(k) K980418

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None found

in data synced 22 Oct 2026

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Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK980418 Date27 Feb 1998ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

0 recalls · FDA

No FDA recalls found in the data synced 22 Oct 2026.

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

United States of America
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
LPL
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 886.5925
Advisory Committee
Ophthalmic
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

Overview

AI-generated summary, 19 Sep 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

This device is classified as Lenses, Soft Contact, Daily Wear and consists of Benz Methafilcon A optical blanks and spherical and toric soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses. Designed for daily wear, these lenses are intended to correct visual acuity in aphakic and non-aphakic individuals with non-diseased eyes.

The lenses are supplied as single-use, non-sterile items and are regulated under FDA 510(k) clearance (K980418) as substantially equivalent to predicate devices. They are manufactured by Benz Research and Development Corp. and distributed in various sizes and configurations, as indicated by the listed FEI numbers. No MRI safety or sterility specifications are provided in the data.

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Questions

AI-generated answers, 19 Sep 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

  • Are these contact lenses designed for overnight wear or extended use, or are they strictly for daily wear only?

    These lenses are explicitly labeled for daily wear only, meaning they are intended to be worn for short-term correction of visual acuity and are not designed for continuous or overnight use. The description specifies they are classified under *Lenses, Soft Contact, Daily Wear* and are not marketed for extended wear.

  • How are these lenses supplied, and are they pre-packaged for single-use or reusable?

    The lenses are supplied as single-use items and are non-sterile at the time of distribution. Each lens is intended for one-time wear, after which it should be discarded. There is no indication of a reprocessing or reuse protocol in the provided data.

  • What types of prescriptions do these lenses accommodate, and are there specific models for spherical or toric prescriptions?

    These lenses include both spherical and toric designs, meaning they can correct common refractive errors (spherical prescriptions) as well as astigmatism (toric prescriptions). The device is described as *Benz Methafilcon A spherical and toric soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses*, and the wide range of FEI numbers suggests multiple configurations to match various prescriptions.

  • How should these lenses be stored before use, and are there any special handling instructions?

    The data does not specify storage conditions beyond the fact that they are non-sterile and supplied for single-use. Generally, soft contact lenses should be stored in a clean, dry environment away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Since no sterility or MRI safety specifications are provided, users should follow standard ophthalmic practices for handling non-sterile contact lenses.