Description
Document issued on: August 11, 1998This document supersedes document, "New Procedures for Adding Lens Finishing Laboratories Through Supplements to Approved Premarket Approval Applications for Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses," May 9, 1985
Scope & Applicability
Product Classes
1Subject of the guidance regarding lens finishing laboratories
Stakeholders
4Small, independent laboratories that manufacture and distribute RGP contact lenses
Entity responsible for submitting supplements for approved devices
Entity responsible for submitting NDINs
Must comply with registration if meeting facility/responsible person definitions
Regulatory Context
Attributes
1Cybersecurity is part of device safety and effectiveness
Identified Hazards
Hazards
1Event triggering MDR reporting
Related CFR Sections (5)
- 21CFR814.39§ 814.39 PMA supplements.
(a) After FDA's approval of a PMA, an applicant shall submit a PMA supplement for review and approval by FDA before making a change affecting the safety or effectiveness of the device for which the applicant has an approved PMA, unless the change is of a type for which FDA, under paragraph (e) of thRead full regulation →
- 21CFR820.3§ 820.3 Definitions.
The definitions in ISO 13485 and in Clause 3 of ISO 9000 (incorporated by reference, see § 820.7 ) apply to this part, except as specified in paragraph (b) of this section, and do not affect the meaning of similar terms defined in this title.Read full regulation →
- 21CFR801.109§ 801.109 Prescription devices.
A device which, because of any potentiality for harmful effect, or the method of its use, or the collateral measures necessary to its use is not safe except under the supervision of a practitioner licensed by law to direct the use of such device, and hence for which “adequate directions for use” canRead full regulation →
- 21CFR814.84§ 814.84 Reports.
(a) The holder of an approved PMA shall comply with the requirements of part 803 and with any other requirements applicable to the device by other regulations in this subchapter or by order approving the device.Read full regulation →
- 21CFR803.10§ 803.10 Generally, what are the reporting requirements that apply to me?
(a) If you are a device user facility, you must submit reports (described in subpart C of this part ), as follows:Read full regulation →
Related Warning Letters (2)
- 2023-06-06
Medical Devices/Adulterated/Quality System Regulation (QSR)
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
- 2020-04-21
Medical Device/Adulterated/Misbranded/Lacks PMA and/or 510(k)
Tenderneeds Fertility LLC
See Also (8)
- Considerations for Design, Development, and Analytical Validation of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) - Based In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs) Intended to Aid in the Diagnosis of Suspected Germline Diseases: Guidance for Stakeholders and Food and Drug Administration Staff (Status: Final)
- Pharmacogenetic Tests and Genetic Tests for Heritable Markers: Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff (Status: Final)
- Container and Closure System Integrity Testing in Lieu of Sterility Testing as a Component of the Stability Protocol for Sterile Products: Guidance for Industry (Status: Final)
- Essential Drug Delivery Outputs for Devices Intended to Deliver Drugs and Biological Products: Draft Guidance for Industry (Status: Draft)
- Enforcement Policy for Certain Supplements for Approved Premarket Approval (PMA) or Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) Submissions: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (Status: Final)
- Content of Human Factors Information in Medical Device Marketing Submissions: Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (Status: Draft)
- Procedures for Handling Post-Approval Studies Imposed by PMA Order: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (Status: Final)
- Safer Technologies Program for Medical Devices: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (Status: Final)