YDRON Hydrophilic Contact Lenses (Polymacon)
PMA P910029
Active
Valid until
No expiry
FDA recalls
None foundDocuments
Trust
Unverified
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA PMAAPPR | NumberP910029 | Date23 Nov 1993 | StatusActive |
Recalls
No FDA recalls found in the data synced 6 Oct 2026.
Coverage
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- Expiring
- Withdrawn
- Listed
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United States — FDA PMA Active
Specification
- Full name
- \ydron(R) (Polymacon) Hydrophilic Contact Lenses
- 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
- S002 (Normal 180 Day Track)
Overview
AI-generated summary, 18 Sep 2026
This device is a Lens, Soft Contact, Daily Wear, designed for ophthalmic use. It consists of hydrophilic polymacon material, intended for correction or modification of refractive errors, providing clear vision while maintaining comfort for daily wear.
The lenses are supplied as single-use, non-sterile items, intended for professional fitting and dispensing by eye care practitioners. They are regulated under FDA Premarket Approval (PMA P910029) and fall under device class II (product code LPL). Storage and handling must comply with ophthalmic best practices to ensure safety and efficacy.
Questions
AI-generated answers, 18 Sep 2026
Are these contact lenses intended for overnight wear or only daily use?
The YDRON® (POLYMACON) HYDROPHILIC CONTACT LENSES are explicitly designed for daily wear only, as stated in the device description. They are not approved or intended for extended or overnight use, which requires specialized materials and regulatory pathways not applicable here.
How should these lenses be stored before use, and are they sterile?
The lenses are non-sterile and supplied for single-use only, meaning they must be handled and stored according to ophthalmic best practices to ensure safety. Since they are not sterile, they require professional fitting and dispensing by eye care practitioners, who will provide appropriate storage and handling instructions (e.g., sealed packaging until use).
What regulatory pathway was followed for approval, and what class does this device fall under?
The YDRON® (POLYMACON) HYDROPHILIC CONTACT LENSES underwent FDA Premarket Approval (PMA P910029), which is the highest regulatory standard for medical devices in the U.S. This device is classified under FDA Class II (product code LPL), indicating it poses moderate risk and requires special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Are these lenses reusable, or are they intended for one-time use?
These lenses are intended for single-use only, as explicitly stated in the device description. They are not designed for reuse, which aligns with daily-wear contact lens standards to minimize infection risks and ensure patient safety.