510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHorizon/Westhin 38 Sofblu (Polymacon) Soft (Spherical & Toric) Daily Wear Contact Lens (Tinted, Lathe-Cut From Lens Blan
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Westcon Contact Lens Co., Inc. · LPL Lenses, Soft Contact, Daily Wear
Cleared on Dec 20, 1996 after an 87-day review. FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 20, 1996
- Review
- 87 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LPL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
7 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK963837 Horizon/Westhin 38 Sofblu (Polymacon) Soft (Spherical & Toric) Daily…Westcon Contact Lens Co., Inc. · 1996
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK031774 Horizon (Methafilcon a) Daily Wear Sphere and Toric Contact LensesWestcon Contact Lens Co., Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK043540 Horizon 59 Oasis (Hioxifilcon a) Daily Wear Contact LensesWestcon Contact Lens Co., Inc. · 2005
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 2 of its ownK070308 Flexlens Multifocal Soft Contact Lens, (Hioxifilcon a) and…X-Cel Contacts · 2007
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 1 of its ownK100443 Definitive, Flexlens - Silicone HydrogelX-Cel Contacts, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · 5 generations on · 0 of its ownK242059 Flexlens Silicone Hydrogel Daily Wear Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact…X-Cel Specialty Contacts, A Walman Optical Company · 2024
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K031774Horizon (Methafilcon a) Daily Wear Sphere and Toric Contact LensesWestcon Contact Lens Co., Inc. · 2004 · cites it directly5descendants
- K043540Horizon 59 Oasis (Hioxifilcon a) Daily Wear Contact LensesWestcon Contact Lens Co., Inc. · 2005 · 2 generations on4descendants
- K070308Flexlens Multifocal Soft Contact Lens, (Hioxifilcon a) and (Hioxifilcon B) for Daily WearX-Cel Contacts · 2007 · 3 generations on2descendants
- K100443Definitive, Flexlens - Silicone HydrogelX-Cel Contacts, Inc. · 2010 · 4 generations on1descendant
- K242059Flexlens Silicone Hydrogel Daily Wear Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens (efrofilcon A)X-Cel Specialty Contacts, A Walman Optical Company · 2024 · 5 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K963837 | Horizon/Westhin 38 Sofblu (Polymacon) Soft (Spherical & Toric) Daily Wear… | Westcon Contact Lens Co., Inc. | 1996 | — |
| +1 | K031774 | Horizon (Methafilcon a) Daily Wear Sphere and Toric Contact Lenses | Westcon Contact Lens Co., Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +2 | K043540 | Horizon 59 Oasis (Hioxifilcon a) Daily Wear Contact Lenses | Westcon Contact Lens Co., Inc. | 2005 | — |
| +3 | K070308 | Flexlens Multifocal Soft Contact Lens, (Hioxifilcon a) and (Hioxifilcon B) for… | X-Cel Contacts | 2007 | — |
| +4 | K100443 | Definitive, Flexlens - Silicone Hydrogel | X-Cel Contacts, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +5 | K242059 | Flexlens Silicone Hydrogel Daily Wear Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens… | X-Cel Specialty Contacts, A Walman Optical Company | 2024 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (7)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K031774 (Westcon Contact Lens Co., Inc., 2004) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LPL devicesLPL Lenses, Soft Contact, Daily Wear: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LPL
12in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LPL
202in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LPL
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LPL
216in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LPL, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 281 | 1 | 280 |
| 2008 | 10 | 104 | 0 | 214 |
| 2009 | 6 | 260 | 1 | 137 |
| 2010 | 9 | 244 | 0 | 222 |
| 2011 | 12 | 170 | 5 | 377 |
| 2012 | 12 | 131 | 1 | 250 |
| 2013 | 17 | 135 | 0 | 151 |
| 2014 | 15 | 102 | 1 | 179 |
| 2015 | 12 | 120 | 1 | 161 |
| 2016 | 21 | 112 | 0 | 193 |
| 2017 | 9 | 98 | 11 | 280 |
| 2018 | 21 | 56 | 0 | 257 |
| 2019 | 11 | 115 | 0 | 205 |
| 2020 | 10 | 158 | 1 | 117 |
| 2021 | 8 | 88 | 0 | 110 |
| 2022 | 9 | 212 | 1 | 126 |
| 2023 | 10 | 167 | 0 | 178 |
| 2024 | 12 | 128 | 0 | 297 |
| 2025 | 12 | 202 | 1 | 216 |
| 2026 | 10 | 90 | 1 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K963837 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K963837: Horizon/Westhin 38 Sofblu (Polymacon) Soft (Spherical & Toric) Daily Wear Contact Lens (Tinted, Lathe-Cut From Lens Blan.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K963837
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026