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SilSoft (Elastofilcon A) Contact Lens

by Dow Corning Corp. Healthcare Industries Materials

PMA P800020

Active United States

PMA

Valid until

No expiry

PMA approval is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None found

in data synced 22 Oct 2026

Documents

PMA P800020↗

FDA record

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Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA PMAAPPR Approved 1 supplement NumberP800020 Date1 Sep 1981ApprovedStatusActive

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 PMA Active

Specification

PMA

Generic Name
Lenses, soft contact, daily wear
PMA Number
FDA Product Code
LPL
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 886.5925
Advisory Committee
Ophthalmic
FDA Decision
APPR Approved
PMA Supplement
S001

Overview

AI-generated summary, 18 Sep 2026

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

The SilSoft (Elastofilcon A) Contact Lens is a soft contact lens designed for daily wear, as classified under the generic name 'Lenses, soft contact, daily wear'. These lenses are intended to correct vision for patients, particularly those who have undergone cataract surgery without intraocular lens implantation (aphakia).

These lenses are supplied in single-use vials and are regulated under FDA Premarket Approval (PMA) with the approval number P800020. They are manufactured by Dow Corning Corp. Healthcare Industries Materials and are classified as Class II medical devices under FDA regulations. The product code is LPL, and the device is intended for ophthalmic use.

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Questions

AI-generated answers, 18 Sep 2026

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

  • What is the SilSoft (Elastofilcon A) Contact Lens primarily used for in clinical practice?

    The SilSoft (Elastofilcon A) Contact Lens is designed for daily wear and is specifically intended to correct vision for patients who have undergone cataract surgery without intraocular lens implantation, a condition known as aphakia. It is not intended for other types of vision correction or medical conditions.

  • How is the SilSoft (Elastofilcon A) Contact Lens supplied, and is it single-use?

    The SilSoft (Elastofilcon A) Contact Lens is supplied in single-use vials, meaning each vial contains one lens intended for one-time use only. This design helps ensure hygiene and reduces the risk of contamination.

  • What regulatory pathway was followed for the approval of the SilSoft (Elastofilcon A) Contact Lens?

    The SilSoft (Elastofilcon A) Contact Lens was approved through the FDA’s Premarket Approval (PMA) process, which is a rigorous regulatory pathway for high-risk medical devices. The approval number assigned is P800020, and it is classified as a Class II medical device under FDA regulations.

  • Are there different sizes or models available for the SilSoft (Elastofilcon A) Contact Lens?

    The provided data does not specify individual sizes or models beyond the generic classification of 'Lenses, soft contact, daily wear.' However, the registration numbers and product codes (e.g., LPL) suggest multiple variants may exist, likely tailored to different prescription needs or patient anatomies. For exact sizes or models, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation or catalog.