ATAC PAK DIRECT HDL REAGENT AND ATAC DIRECT HDL CALIBRATOR KITS
K013152 · Elan Holdings, Inc. · LBS · Nov 9, 2001 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
Record ID
K013152
Device Name
ATAC PAK DIRECT HDL REAGENT AND ATAC DIRECT HDL CALIBRATOR KITS
Applicant
Elan Holdings, Inc.
Product Code
LBS · Clinical Chemistry
Decision Date
Nov 9, 2001
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.1475
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
The ATAC PAK Direct HDL Reagent Kit, the ATAC Direct HDL Calibrator and the ATAC 8000 Random Access Chemistry System are intended for use as a system for the quantitative determination of HDL-cholesterol in serum and plasma. HDL-cholesterol results are used in the diagnosis and treatment of lipid disorders (such as diabetes mellitus), atherosclerosis, and various liver and renal diseases, and for the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. This reagent is intended to be used by trained personnel in a professional setting and is not intended for home use.
Device Story
System comprises ATAC PAK Direct HDL Reagent Kit, ATAC Direct HDL Calibrator, and ATAC 8000 Random Access Chemistry System. Input: serum or plasma samples. Principle: enzymatic reaction using cholesterol esterase and oxidase; resulting increase in absorbance at ~600 nm proportional to HDL-cholesterol concentration. Used in clinical laboratory settings by trained personnel. Output: quantitative HDL-cholesterol concentration. Healthcare providers use results to diagnose/treat lipid disorders, atherosclerosis, liver/renal diseases, and assess cardiovascular risk. Benefits: provides standardized, automated measurement of HDL-cholesterol to support clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Linearity established from 10 to 140 mg/dL (r=0.995). Precision studies (n=66 per sample) showed within-run CVs of 2.8-3.8% and total CVs of 3.9-7.4%. Method comparison against a competitive reagent (n=156) yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.978. Detection limit documented at 1.5 mg/dL. Stability studies confirmed 30-day on-board reagent stability and 14-day calibration stability.
Technological Characteristics
In vitro diagnostic reagent kit using enzymatic colorimetric assay (cholesterol esterase/oxidase). Measures absorbance at ~600 nm. System includes reagent, calibrator, and ATAC 8000 Random Access Chemistry System. Performance metrics follow NCCLS Guideline EP3-T. No specific materials of construction or software algorithm architecture provided.
Indications for Use
Indicated for quantitative determination of HDL-cholesterol in serum and plasma for adult patients to aid in diagnosis/treatment of lipid disorders (e.g., diabetes mellitus), atherosclerosis, liver/renal diseases, and cardiovascular risk assessment. For professional use only; not for home use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A lipoprotein test system is a device intended to measure lipoprotein in serum and plasma. Lipoprotein measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of lipid disorders (such as diabetes mellitus), atherosclerosis, and various liver and renal diseases.
Predicate Devices
Roche HDL-Cholesterol plus Reagent Kit (product no. 1930672) calibrated with Roche C.f.a.s HDL/LDL-C plus calibrator (product no. 1972235)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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## SUMMARY OF 510(K) SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS INFORMATION
NOV 0 9 2001
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
The ATAC PAK Direct HDL Reagent Kit, the ATAC Direct HDL Calibrator and the ATAC 8000 Random Access THE ATAC PAR DIFOR INDE ROLE AS a system for the quantitative determination of HDL-cholesterol in serum and Chemisty System are intended for ass a a Frientis and treatment of lipid disorders (such as diabetes mellius), plasma. HDL-cholesteros results and renal diseases, and for the assessment of the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
The ATAC PAK Direct HDL Reagent determines HDL-cholesterol through the enzymatic action of cholesterol esterase and The HIAC ITAN Dates 1122 Nother sources of cholesterol inactive. The resulting increase in absorbance at approximately 600 nm is proportional to the HDL-cholesterol concentration in the sample.
The ATAC PAK Direct HDL Reagent Kit, calibrated with the ATAC Direct HDL Calibrator, is substantially equivalent to the Roche HDL-Cholesterol plus Reagent Kit, product no. 1930672, calibrated with Roche C.f.a.s HDL/LDL-C plus calibrator, product no. 1972235, which are currently marketed by Roche Inc. of Indianapolis, IN.
The effectiveness of ATAC PAK Direct HDL Reagent Kit and the ATAC Direct HDL used on the ATAC 8000 Random Access Chemistry System is shown by the following studies.
The recovery of HDL-cholesterol using the ATAC PAK Direct HDL Reagent is linear from 10 to 140 mg/dL as shown by the recovery of linearity standards that span the usable range. Linear regression statistics, with the regression line forced through the origin, compare standard recoveries to standard factors.
(ATAC Recoveries) = 0 mg/dL + 0.9570 x (Standard Factors), sv.x = 4.5 mg/dL, n = 40 r = 0.995.
Precision is demonstrated by the replicate assay of commercially available control serum and a serum pool. Precision statistics, calculated analogous to the method described in NCCLS Guideline EP3-T, are shown below.
| Sample | n | mean | Within Run | | Total | |
|---------|----|------|------------|------|-------|------|
| | | | 1SD | %CV | 1SD | %CV |
| Serum 1 | 66 | 26 | 1.0 | 3.8% | 1.9 | 7.4% |
| Serum 2 | 66 | 55 | 1.5 | 2.8% | 2.8 | 5.1% |
| Serum 3 | 66 | 68 | 2.0 | 2.9% | 2.7 | 3.9% |
Mixed serum and plasma specimens, collected from adult patients, were assayed for HDL-cholesterol using the ATAC 8000 Random Access Chemistry System and another commercially available method. Results were compares regression and the following statistics were obtained.
Serum/Plasma Comparison ATAC 8000 = 2.8 mg/dL + 0.912 x Competitive Reagent range = 4.7 - 123 mg/dL r = 0.978 n = 156
510(k) Notification, ATAC PAK Direct HDL Reagent Kit, 19 Sept., 2001, p 49
Elan Diagnostics 1075 W. Lambert Road · Brea California 92821 Phone: 714.672.3553 · Fax: 714.672.3554
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The detection limit claim of 10 mg/dL is documented through the repetitive assay of a diluted serum pool. The observed detection limit, calculated as two standard deviations of a 30 replicate within run precision study, is 1.5 mg/dL and is below the claimed limit.
The 30 day on board reagent stability and 14 day calibration stability claims are documented through the assay of serum controls over the claimed periods. In all cases, the total imprecision of HDL-cholesterol recoveries over the test periods are less than 3 mg/dL or 6%.
Wynn Storking
Wynn Storking
Wynn Stocking Manager of Regulatory Affairs Elan Diagnostics
510(k) Notification, ATAC PAK Direct HDL Reagent Kit, 19 Sept., 2001, p 50
Elan Diagnostics 1075 W. Lambert Road · Brea California 92821 Phone: 714.672.3553 · Fax: 714.672.3554
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NOV 0 9 2001
Mr. Wynn Stocking Manager, Regulatory Affairs Elan Diagnostics 1075 W. Lambert Road Brea, CA 92821
Re: k013152
Trade/Device Name: ATAC PAK Direct HDL Reagent; ATAC Direct HDL Calibrator Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1150; : 21 CFR 862.1475 Regulation Name: Calibrator; Lipoprotein test system Regulatory Class: Class II; Class I, reserved Product Code: JIS; LBS Dated: September 19, 2001 Received: September 20, 2001
Dear Mr. Stocking:
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.
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Enclosure
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## NOV 0 9 2001
510(k) Number (if known):
ATAC PAK Direct HDL Reagent and ATAC Direct HDL Calibrator
Indications For Use:
Device Name:
The ATAC PAK Direct HDL Reagent Kit, the ATAC Direct HDL Calibrator and the ATAC 8000 Random Access Chemistry System are intended for use as a system for the quantitative determination of HDL-cholesterol in serum and plasma. HDL-cholesterol results are used in the diagnosis and treatment of lipid disorders (such as diabetes mellitus), atherosclerosis, and various liver and renal diseases, and for the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
This reagent is intended to be used by trained personnel in a professional setting and is not intended for home use.
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Respectfully,
Wynn Stocking
Wynn Stocking Regulatory Affairs Manager Elan Diagnostics
19 September, 2001
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