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Recently,Suzhou 3n Biological Technology Co., Ltd.(abbreviation "3N Tech, 3N Eyecare") announced publicCytocareElectrophoresis-DissociationElepy® TechnologyDeveloped byWorld's FirstRigid Contact Lens Cleaning and Disinfection Equipment—— “Rigid Contact Lens Care and Disinfection Device"Officially approved for marketing by the National Medical Products Administration", Registration Certificate No.: Z20253160887.The product took 10 years to develop and was launched in January 2024.Entering the special review process for innovative medical devices of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) isThe First Ophthalmic Device Related to Rigid Contact Lens Care to Enter the Green Channel in China.In February 2022, itsHas passed the FDA 510(k) medical device certification and obtained the qualification for listing in the United States.This"MirrorClean GP" Rigid Lens Care Device Used with 0.9% Sterile Sodium Chloride Solution, used for cleaning and disinfecting rigid contact lenses (fluorosilicone acrylate rigid lenses). With only the use of saline solution, it provides simple, safe, and efficient disinfection and protein removal care for special lenses such as orthokeratology lenses and scleral contact lenses.Rigid Contact Lens Care Enters the Powered Era, bringing better options for contact lens wearers in China.'%20fill='%23FFFFFF'%3E%3Crect%20x='249'%20y='126'%20width='1'%20height='1'%3E%3C/rect%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E)
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3N Tech Hard Scope Restorer Full Dimension (Left) and Portable Version (Right)
# Research and Development Background
Corneal hypoxia, corneal epithelial staining, corneal pigment ring, corneal deformation, glare, decreased visual quality, and even corneal pathogenic microbial infections... are allCorneal Complications Possibly Caused by Wearing Contact Lenses。
With the increase in the number of people with myopia, the popularity of orthokeratology lenses (OK lenses), and the market launch of rigid scleral contact lenses, a series of issues arising from wearing rigid contact lens products have gradually begun to attract widespread attention.
Apart from the mechanical friction between the lens and the cornea caused by wearing issues,Protein precipitation is also a major cause of corneal complications.When lens care is poor and they are not cleaned properly, protein deposits accumulate, which not only reduces visual acuity and the oxygen permeability of the lenses, affecting oxygen transmission, but also interferes with the disinfection effectiveness of the lenses.
The registration information of medical enterprises by the National Medical Products Administration shows,The minimum protein removal rate of most contact lens care solutions on the market is 6%.In other words, up to 94% of protein can still remain deposited on the lenses after cleaning with the care solution, which is highly conducive to bacterial growth. When the number of bacterial colonies on the lenses exceeds a certain level, the care solution cannot guarantee its sterilization effect, thereby increasing the risk of eye infections.
The nursing procedures widely used at present mainly include: rubbing and cleaning with nursing solution every day, rinsing with saline, soaking for disinfection and storage, rinsing with sterile saline, applying lubricating eye drops before lens wear, and regular weekly disinfection and protein removal. However, due to the complicated steps, patient compliance is poor. Therefore,Making the care of orthokeratology lenses more convenient and improving patient compliance is also a common goal pursued by the industry.。3N Tech's Rigid Contact Lens Cleaning and Disinfection DeviceFor use only with 0.9% sterile sodium chloride solution, throughElectrophoretic Dissociation(Electrophoresis and electrochemical dissociation) for rigid contact lensesDeproteinization and SterilizationEffect.Place the lens in an electrophoresis dissociation chamber containing 0.9% sterile sodium chloride solution. Apply direct current through the instrument base to the electrodes inside the chamber to form an electric field. Utilizing the characteristic of proteins being charged and movable within an electric field, the tear proteins in the gaps or on the surface of the lens material are made to move directionally in a physical manner, which is a concept in biology."Protein Electrophoresis"The all-new application;"Electrochemical Dissociation"This is achieved by electrolyzing a 0.9% sterile sodium chloride solution to produce a chlorine-containing saline solution capable of efficiently disinfecting microorganisms adhering to the lens.Compared with traditional rigid contact lens care solutions, 3N Tech's Rigid Contact Lens Protein Remover and Sterilization Care Device has "Simple composition, convenient operation, dual effects combined, high safety and acceptability"The characteristics."
In terms of composition, only needs to be used with 0.9% sterile sodium chloride solution, and contains no preservatives.
In operation`, only need`Place the lenses into the device and press the button, follow the instrument's prompts for operation. No manual soaking or rubbing is required. Standard care is completed in 15 minutes, and intensive care in 30 minutes, improving patient compliance.
In terms of effectiveness, granting 0.9% sterile sodium chloride solution the ability to clean and disinfect rigid contact lenses—something it does not inherently possess—with an effectiveness comparable to existing rigid contact lens care solutions.
In terms of safety, has successively carried out pre-market clinical trials in multiple authoritative ophthalmic hospitals in China, and achieved ideal clinical data. The subjects showed a high acceptance of the device and gave positive feedback on its comfort.
Protein Removal Effect
Certified by both U.S. FDA 510K and CNAS National Laboratory, 3N Tech Contact Lens RestorerProtein removal rate reaches over 95%No obvious bands were seen on the electrophoresis gel below. After instrument cleaning, the protein on the lens infrared spectrum disappeared, and no significant residual fluorescence-labeled protein was observed.
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Sterilization Effect
According to a test report provided by 3N Tech, it can be seen that,The bacterial kill rate of this technology is ≥99.999%, and the fungal kill rate is ≥99.99%.`, much higher than the standards of care solutions currently available on the market.`
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Oxygen Permeability Coefficient ChangeProcessed by 3N Tech's Invisible Lens RestorerThe lens can effectively restore the oxygen permeability coefficient., within the allowable range of test error, the oxygen permeability coefficient of the lens can almost reach the level of the original unequipped state.'%20fill='%23FFFFFF'%3E%3Crect%20x='249'%20y='126'%20width='1'%20height='1'%3E%3C/rect%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Led by multiple leading experts in the field of contact lenses, in collaboration with Beijing Tongren Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University Eye Hospital, Central Theater Command General Hospital, Guangzhou Aier Eye Hospital, and Shenyang Aier Eye Hospital.Multicenter real-world clinical study verification conducted in collaboration with five Class III Grade A ophthalmology hospitals:3N Rigid Contact Lens De-Protein and Sterilization Care Device (RigidCare)HasBetter protein removal and sterilization effects。OK lens wearers from five hospitals used trial lenses and personal lenses for disinfection and sterilization evaluation as well as protein removal assessment. The control group used Menicon multipurpose solution and protein remover (Menicon Co., Ltd.).The microbial positive rates detected in the lens samples and trial lens residual solutions before and after cleaning were 4/76 vs 1/74 (P = 0.37), 1/76 vs 0/74 (P = 1.00), and 0/76 vs 8/74 (P = 0.006) in the experimental group and control group, respectively.After protein removal,Experimental Group LensesThe proportion rated as "clean" or "mild sediment" (96.4%, 79/82)Significantly higher thanControl group (85.7%, 66/77),Significantly Different(P < 0.05)。This multicenter study shows that, compared with Menicon multipurpose solution and protein remover,RigidCare has superior efficacy in disinfection, sterilization, and protein removal.。▲Group Analysis Results of Clearance at Different Levels of Protein Deposition(FromCont Lens Anterior Eye)Suzhou 3n Biological Technology Co., Ltd. was established in March 2015 and is located in the Biomedical Industry Park of Suzhou Industrial Park.A biotechnology company that integrates the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of corneal contact lens care technology and products.
The team has深耕ed in the field of contact lens care for 11 years, possessing a comprehensive system for product development, production, and marketing. They successfully developed the world's first active and highly efficient protein removal and sterilization technology for contact lenses — Elepy® electrophoresis-dissociation technology.Based on this technology, more than ten contact lens care products have been developed, including rigid lens care series, soft lens care series, and scleral lens care series. The market covers over 30 countries globally, with more than 100 million users. Currently, it has provided professional and scientific contact lens care services to over 2 million users.Ophthalmology Solutions Case
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