K012357 · Bayer Diagnostics Corp. · MOI · Feb 28, 2002 · Immunology
Device Facts
Record ID
K012357
Device Name
CA 15-3 ASSAY FOR THE ADVIA CENTAUR SYSTEM
Applicant
Bayer Diagnostics Corp.
Product Code
MOI · Immunology
Decision Date
Feb 28, 2002
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.6010
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The ADVIA Centaur CA 15-3 assay is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative serial determination of cancer antigen CA 15-3 in human serum using the ADVIA Centaur® System. When used in conjunction with other clinical and diagnostic procedures, serial testing with the ADVIA Centaur CA 15-3 assay is useful for monitoring the course of disease and therapy in metastatic breast cancer patients, and for detection of recurrence in previously treated patients with Stage II, with greater than two positive lymph nodes, or Stage III breast cancer patients. This assay is not intended for use on any other system.
Device Story
Automated two-step sandwich immunoassay for CA 15-3 antigen in human serum; utilizes ADVIA Centaur system. Input: patient serum sample. Process: sample incubated with monoclonal mouse antibody (115D8) conjugate and paramagnetic particles (capture antibody); washed; incubated with acridinium ester-labeled monoclonal mouse antibody (DF3); washed again. Output: chemiluminescence signal directly proportional to CA 15-3 concentration. Used in clinical laboratory settings by trained personnel. Results assist clinicians in monitoring metastatic breast cancer progression/therapy and detecting recurrence in specific high-risk breast cancer stages.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance established via method comparison study against predicate Immuno-1 CA 15-3 assay using 128 clinical samples ranging from 4.0 to 188.6 U/mL. Correlation demonstrated via Deming regression (slope 1.018, intercept -4.0 U/mL).
Technological Characteristics
Two-step sandwich immunoassay; chemiluminescent detection using acridinium ester. Solid phase: paramagnetic particles with covalently coupled monoclonal mouse capture antibody. Reagents: monoclonal mouse antibody DF3 (Lite Reagent) and 115D8 (Conjugate Reagent). Fully automated system. No specific material standards or software algorithm class provided.
Indications for Use
Indicated for quantitative serial determination of CA 15-3 in human serum to monitor disease course and therapy in metastatic breast cancer patients, and to detect recurrence in previously treated patients with Stage II (>2 positive lymph nodes) or Stage III breast cancer.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A tumor-associated antigen immunological test system is a device that consists of reagents used to qualitatively or quantitatively measure, by immunochemical techniques, tumor-associated antigens in serum, plasma, urine, or other body fluids. This device is intended as an aid in monitoring patients for disease progress or response to therapy or for the detection of recurrent or residual disease.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). Tumor markers must comply with the following special controls: (1) A guidance document entitled “Guidance Document for the Submission of Tumor Associated Antigen Premarket Notifications (510(k)s) to FDA,” and (2) voluntary assay performance standards issued by the National Committee on Clinical Laboratory Standards.
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## Premarket Notification - 510(k)
## FEB 2 8 2002
## ADVIA Centaur CA15-3 Immunoassay
## 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
This summary of safety and effectiveness is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of The Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 (SMDA 1990) and 21 CFR 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: K012357
#### 7.1 General Information
Date of Summary Update: December 11, 2001
| Applicant: | Kenneth T. Edds, Ph.D.<br>Manager, Regulatory Affairs<br>Business Group Diagnostics<br>511 Benedict Ave.<br>Tarrytown, NY 10591<br>Phone: 914-524-2446<br>Fax: 914-524-2500<br>Ken.edds.b@bayer.com |
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| Owner: | Bayer Corporation<br>Business Group Diagnostics<br>511 Benedict Ave.<br>Tarrytown, NY 10591<br>Establishment Registration No: 2432235 |
| Manufacturer: | Bayer Corporation<br>333 Coney Street<br>Walpole, MA 02032<br>Establishment Registration No: 1219913 |
| Device Name: | ADVIA Centaur® CA 15-3 assay |
| Common or Usual Name: | Chemiluminescence immunoassay kit for the<br>determination of CA 15-3 antigen<br>using Bayer Corporation's<br>ADVIA Centaur automated analyzer. |
| Classification:<br>Name:<br>Class:<br>CFR:<br>Product Code: | Bayer ADVIA Centaur CA 15-3 Assay<br>ll<br>21 CFR 866.6010<br>82 MOI |
This submission was prepared in accordance with "Guidance Document for Submission of Tumor Associated Antigen Premarket Notifications".
Substantial Equivalence To: Bayer Immuno-1 CA 15-3
> K964703 510(k) Number:
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#### 7.2 Intended Use
The ADVIA Centaur CA 15-3 assay is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative serial determination of cancer antigen CA 15-3 in human serum using the ADVIA Centaur® System. When used in conjunction with other clinical and diagnostic procedures, serial testing with the ADVIA Centaur CA 15-3 assay is useful for monitoring the course of disease and therapy in metastatic breast cancer patients, and for detection of recurrence in previously treated patients with Stage II, with greater than two positive lymph nodes, or Stage III breast cancer patients. This assay is not intended for use on any other system.
#### 7.3 Device Description
The ADVIA Centaur CA 15-3 assay is a fully automated, two-step sandwich immunoassay using direct, chemiluminescent technology. The Lite Reagent is composed of the monoclonal mouse antibody, DF3, specific for CA 15-3, labeled with acridinium ester. The Conjugate Reagent is composed of the monoclonal mouse antibody 115D8, specific for CA 15-3, labeled with fluorescein. The Solid Phase is composed of purified monoclonal mouse capture antibody, which is covalently coupled to paramagnetic particles. The sample is incubated with both Conjugate Reagent and Solid Phase simultaneously for 20 minutes. After incubation, the immuno-complex is washed and the Lite Reagent is added, incubated for an additional 20 minutes and then washed again. The measured chemiluminescence is directly proportional to the quantity of CA 15-3 antigen in the sample.
#### 7.4 Comparison to the Predicate Device
The ADVIA Centaur CA 15-3 immunoassay kit is similar to the Immuno-1 CA15-3 kit in the indications for use, format, performance characteristics, and results. The ADVIA Centaur tests differ mainly in their signal system as compared to the Immuno-1 principle. In the ADVIA Centaur method, a chemiluminogenic molecule (acridinium ester) is used to replace the Alkaline Phosphatase signal used in the Immuno-1 assay.
#### 7.5 Equivalence to Predicate Device
For 128 samples in the range of 4.0 to 188.6 U/mL, the relationship of the ADVIA Centaur CA 15-3 assay to the Immuno 1™ CA 15-3 assay is described by the following equation (calculated using Deming Regression):
ADVIA Centaur CA 15-3 = 1.018 (Immuno 1) – 4.0 U/mL
The data demonstrate substantial equivalence of the ADVIA Centaur CA 15-3 assay to the FDA-cleared Baver Immuno-1 CA 15-3 assay as an adjunctive test for use in the management (monitoring) of metastatic breast cancer patients during the course of disease and therapy and for the detection of disease recurrence in Stage II, with greater than two positive lymph nodes, or Stage III breast cancer patients.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850
FEB 2 8 2002
Kenneth T. Edds, Ph.D. Manager, Regulatory Affairs Bayer Diagnostics Corporation 511 Benedict Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591
k012357 Re: Trade/Device Name: ADVIA Centaur® CA 15-3™ Assay Regulation Number: 21 CFR 866.6010 Regulation Name: Tumor Associated Antigen Immunological Test System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MOI Dated: December 12, 2001 Received: December 14, 2001
Dear Dr. Edds:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and ' additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4588. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/odrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Steven Sutman
Steven I. Gutman, M.D., M.B.A. Director Division of Clinical Laboratory Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# 510(k) Number: Kol 2357
Device Name: CA 15-3 Assay for the Advia Centaur
### Indications for Use:
The ADVIA Centaur CA 15-3 assay is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative serial determination of cancer antigen CA 15-3 in human serum using the ADVIA Centaur® System. When used in conjunction with other clinical and diagnostic procedures, serial testing with the ADVIA Centaur CA 15-3 assay is useful for monitoring the course of disease and therapy in metastatic breast cancer patients, and for detection of recurrence in previously treated patients with Stage II, with greater than two positive lymph nodes, or Stage III breast cancer patients. This assay is not intended for use on any other system.
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510(k) Number K012357
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