BRAHMS DIAGNOSTICA DYNOTEST TG-PLUS
Device Facts
| Record ID | K021057 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | BRAHMS DIAGNOSTICA DYNOTEST TG-PLUS |
| Applicant | Brahms Diagnostica, LLC |
| Product Code | MSW · Immunology |
| Decision Date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 866.6010 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Indications for Use
DYNOtest Tg-pluS is a immunoradiometric assay (IRMA) for the quantitative determination of thyroglobulin in human serum. It is intended to aid in the monitoring for the presence of local or metastatic thyroid tissue in patients who have had thyroid gland ablation (by surgery with or without radioiodine therapy). DYNOtest Tg-pluS is also indicated for detecting the presence of thyroid tissue in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer when used with radioiodine whole body scans after recombinant thyrotropin (TSH) stimulation or thyroid hormone withdrawal. DYNOtest Tg-pluS includes a recovery test to aid in the detection of interfering anti-thyroglobulin antibodies or other substances.
Device Story
DYNOtest Tg-pluS is a two-step immunoradiometric assay (IRMA) for quantitative thyroglobulin (Tg) measurement in human serum. Input: patient serum sample. Process: two-step coated tube technique; first incubation binds Tg to rabbit anti-human Tg polyclonal antibodies on polystyrene tubes; second incubation adds radioactive (I-125) mouse anti-human Tg monoclonal antibody tracer to form a sandwich complex. Output: radioactivity measured via gamma counter, proportional to Tg concentration. Includes a recovery test (adding known Tg buffer) to detect interfering anti-Tg antibodies or non-specific substances; recovery <70% or >130% indicates invalid results. Used in clinical laboratory settings by trained technicians. Results assist physicians in monitoring differentiated thyroid cancer patients for residual or metastatic disease. Benefits include improved detection of thyroid tissue presence when combined with radioiodine scans.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study of 133 patients with thyroid cancer. Patients categorized into three groups: free of disease (n=51), active metastatic disease (n=35), and residual tissue (n=47). Overall clinical sensitivity 78.1% (64/82); specificity 90.2% (46/51). Sensitivity 100% for metastatic disease, 61.7% for residual tissue. Positive predictive value 92.8%, negative predictive value 71.9%. Interference study of 77 sera positive for Tg auto-antibodies showed 9% (7/77) had disturbed recovery.
Technological Characteristics
Two-step IRMA; polystyrene 12x75 mm tube solid phase; I-125 radioactive tracer; gamma counter detection. Quantitative range 0-250 ng/mL. Analytical sensitivity 0.08 ng/mL; functional sensitivity 0.1 ng/mL. Includes recovery test for interference detection. Manual assay format.
Indications for Use
Indicated for monitoring local or metastatic thyroid tissue in patients post-thyroid gland ablation (surgery/radioiodine) and detecting thyroid tissue in differentiated thyroid cancer patients in conjunction with radioiodine whole body scans following TSH stimulation or hormone withdrawal.
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.
Predicate Devices
- Nichols Institute Diagnostics Chemiluminescence Thyroglobulin (K994140)
Reference Devices
- DYNOtest anti-TGn