K030477 · Diadexus, Inc. · NOE · Jul 18, 2003 · Immunology
Device Facts
Record ID
K030477
Device Name
DIADEXUS PLAC TEST
Applicant
Diadexus, Inc.
Product Code
NOE · Immunology
Decision Date
Jul 18, 2003
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.5600
Device Class
Class 2
AI Performance
Output
Algorithm
Acceptance
Observed
Dev DS
Dev Readers
Test DS
Test Readers
Coronary heart disease risk prediction
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Hazard ratios for CHD risk: 1.49 (310-420 ng/mL) and 2.50 (>420 ng/mL) in univariate analysis
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Case-cohort study: 1348 samples (608 CHD cases and 740 matched controls) from a multi-center epidemiologic study
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Indications for Use
The diaDexus PLAC™ test is an enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative determination of Lp-PLA2 (lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2) in human plasma, to be used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and patient risk assessment as an aid in predicting risk for coronary heart disease.
Device Story
The diaDexus PLAC™ test is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay (EIA) performed in professional laboratory settings. It utilizes human EDTA-plasma samples. The assay employs two monoclonal antibodies: 2C10 immobilized on microtiter stripwells to capture Lp-PLA2 antigen, and 4B4 labeled with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) for detection. Following incubation and washing steps, tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) substrate is added, producing a color change proportional to the Lp-PLA2 concentration. The reaction is stopped with 1N HCl, and absorbance is measured spectrophotometrically at 450 nm using a standard microplate reader. Results are interpolated from a standard curve generated by calibrators. Healthcare providers use these quantitative results alongside clinical evaluation and other prognostic factors to assess a patient's risk for coronary heart disease, potentially guiding clinical decision-making for cardiovascular management.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical evidence derived from the Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities (ARIC) study, a multi-center prospective case-cohort study. Sample size: 1348 participants (608 CHD cases, 740 controls), age 47-69, followed for up to 9 years. Primary endpoint: association between Lp-PLA2 levels and CHD development. Cox regression models (univariate and multivariate adjusted for age, race, gender, smoking, BP, diabetes, HDL, LDL, CRP) demonstrated Lp-PLA2 as a significant predictor of CHD risk. Hazard ratios for highest vs lowest tertile (>420 ng/mL vs <310 ng/mL) were 2.50 (p<0.001) in univariate and 2.12 (p=0.003) in fully adjusted models.
Indicated for use in adults aged 40-70 years to aid in predicting coronary heart disease (CHD) risk. Used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and patient risk assessment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A low-density lipoprotein immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the low-density lipoprotein in serum and other body fluids. Measurement of low-density lipoprotein in serum may aid in the diagnosis of disorders of lipid (fat) metabolism and help to identify young persons at risk from cardiovascular diseases.
Predicate Devices
Lp(a) Test (N Latex Lp(a) Reagent, Dade Behring Inc.) (K013128)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION
DECISION SUMMARY
DEVICE ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k030477
B. Analyte:
Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2)
C. Type of Test:
Quantitative
D. Applicant:
diaDexus,Inc.
E. Proprietary and Established Names:
diaDexus™ PLAC™ Test
F. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR866.5600
2. Classification:
Class II
3. Product Code:
NOE
4. Panel:
82 (Immunological Test Systems)
G. Intended Use
1. Indication(s) for use:
The diaDexus PLAC™ test is an enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative determination of Lp-PLA2 (lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2) in human plasma, to be used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and patient risk assessment as an aid in predicting risk for coronary heart disease (CHD).
2. Special condition for use statement(s):
NA
3. Special instrument Requirements:
Microtiter plate reader with a bandwidth of 10 nm or less and an optical density range of 3 or greater at 450nm
H. Device Description:
The in vitro diagnostic reagent kit contains mouse monoclonal antibody coated microtiter stripwells (96), calibration materials (6), buffers, sample diluent, conjugate, substrate and stopping solution.
I. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
Dade Behring N Latex Lp(a) Reagent Kit
2. Predicate K number(s):
k013128
3. Comparison with predicate:
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| Item | diaDexus PLAC™ Test | Dade Behring N Latex Lp(a) Reagent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intended use | quantitative determination of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) in human EDTA plasma, to be used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and patient risk assessment as an aid in predicting risk for coronary heart disease | quantitative determination of Lp(a) in human serum and heparin plasma as an aid in the identification of individuals at risk from cardiovascular disease in specific populations when used in conjunction with clinical evaluation |
| Type of assay | sandwich enzyme immunoassay | particle enhanced immunonephelometry |
| Calibrator and control materials | 6 calibrator materials included with kit; control materials sold separately | calibrator material sold separately; control materials sold separately |
| Analytical range | analytical range is 1.2 – 2000 ng/mL | analytical range is 0.1 – 1.6 g/L |
| Type of samples to be assayed | for use with EDTA plasma | for use with serum and heparinized plasma |
| Dilution of samples | assay samples diluted x 10 | assay samples diluted automatically x 400 |
| Detection instrument | spectrophotometer at 450 nm | BN Systems Nephelometer |
J. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
NCCLS Guideline C28A, (“How to Define and Determine Reference Intervals in the Clinical Laboratory; Approved Guideline – second edition”).
K. Test Principle:
Sandwich enzyme immunoassay using two specific monoclonal antibodies
L. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance:
a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Three human serum pools with Lp-PLA2 concentrations of 109 ng/mL, 336 ng/mL and 649 ng/mL were assayed in duplicate using a single lot of reagents on two separate stripwells per day, for twenty days. With N=80, the intra-assay %CVs were 6.6, 5.3, 4.9, respectively and the inter-assay %CVs were 8.6, 8.9 and 8.4, respectively.
b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
The calibration materials range in concentration from 0 to 200 ng/mL. Using a times 10 dilution of the sample, allows for detection of Lp-PLA2 of up to 2000 ng/mL. Further dilutions of samples are recommend up to a times 100 for detection up to 20000 ng/mL.
Four EDTA plasma samples containing different levels of endogenous Lp-PLA2 were diluted with sample diluent and assayed (dilution range: 1:5 to 1:20). Percent recovery was
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determined as the observed value divided by the expected value, multiplied by 100. The average recovery of the diluted samples over a range of 133 to 1310 ng/mL Lp-PLA2 was 104%.
c. Traceability (controls, calibrators, or method):
NA
d. Detection limit (analytical sensitivity):
The zero calibrator material was assayed 24 times. The mean plus 2 standard deviation value was calculated as 1.2 mg/dL.
e. Analytical specificity:
Five endogenous substances, hemoglobin, triglycerides, cholesterol, bilirubin and albumin, found in blood were evaluated for interference in the assay. Five Lp-PLA2 plasma samples, ranging in concentration from 92 to 664 ng/mL were spiked with the substances above. Values with spiked samples were compared to the controls for each interfering substance. The acceptance criterion for no interference was recovery of the spiked sample within 15% of the control sample. No interference is claimed, i.e., recovery within the range of 85 – 115% was obtained for the following spiked concentrations: 500 mg/dL hemoglobin, 3000 mg/dL triglycerides, 500 mg/dL cholesterol, 20 mg/dL bilirubin and 6.2 g/dL albumin.
f. Assay cut-off:
NA
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
See results of clinical study. There was no quantitative comparison study performed with the predicate device.
b. Matrix comparison:
NA
3. Clinical studies:
A study was conducted by the manufacturer using 1348 samples from patients who were part of a large multi-center epidemiologic study, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Patients, 47 to 69 years of age, were free from coronary heart disease at the start of the study and followed for the development of coronary heart disease for nine years. This was a case-cohort study where samples from all the CHD cases (608) were tested together with 740 appropriated matched participants without CHD (controls).
Cox regression models were used to evaluate the association of Lp-PLA2 and CHD, using a univariate analysis (Model 1), a univariate analysis adjusted for demographics (Model 2), and a multivariate model adjusted for demographics and other prognostics factors (Model 3). Using high and low cutpoints of Lp-PLA2, generated from the study (420 and 310 ng/mL, the 67th and 33rd percentiles, respectively), the hazard ratios of the Cox regression analyses demonstrated that Lp-PLA2 may be used as a predictor of risk for CHD, for the highest and intermediate levels when compared to the lowest level of Lp-
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PLA2, (see Table 1). It is noted that $5.5\%$ (86) results were excluded from data analysis because they were outside the assay acceptance criteria. The labeling notes that different cut-points may be appropriate for different clinical populations.
Table 1. Risk Ratios of CHD for Subjects Across All LDL Levels
| | Lp-PLA2 Risk Ratio (95% CI, p-value) | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lp-PLA2 (ng/mL) | <310 | 310-420 | >420 |
| Model 1 | 1.0* | 1.49 (1.11-1.99, p=0.008) | 2.50 (1.89-3.31, p<0.001) |
| Model 2 | 1.0 | 1.24 (0.92-1.66, p=0.154**) | 1.76 (1.32=2.36, p<0.001) |
| Model 3 | 1.0 | 1.71 (1.06-2.75, p=0.029) | 2.12 (1.29-3.48, p=0.003) |
*The lowest tertile with Lp-PLA2 values $< 310 \, \mathrm{ng/mL}$ is used as the reference group
**p-value is not significant
Model 1: univariate analysis
Model 2: adjusted for age, race, gender
Model 3: adjusted for age, race, gender, current smoking status, blood pressure, diabetes, HDL, LDL, CRP and Lp-PLA2 - LDL interaction
The interaction between Lp-PLA2 and LDL was evaluated as risk ratios in low LDL subgroups of $< 130\mathrm{mg / dL}$ and high LDL subgroups of $\geq 130\mathrm{mg / dL}$ . The median value of LDL for the cohort population was $130\mathrm{mg / dL}$ . This defined the high and low LDL subgroups. Tables 2a and 2b represent the univariate analysis of the risk ratios in the high and low LDL subgroups. The risk ratios are calculated from Cox regression employing weighted case-cohort method with Barlow adjustment, $n = 1348$ .
Table 2a. Risk Ratios of CHD for Subjects with LDL $< {130}\mathrm{{mg}}/\mathrm{{dL}}$
| | Lp-PLA2 Risk Ratio (95% CI)* | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lp-PLA2 (ng/mL)† | <310 | 310-420 | >420 |
| Risk Ratio | 1.0 | 2.17 (1.41-3.36) | 3.52 (2.25-5.49) |
| #CHD cases/total subjects in category | 51/215 (23.7%) | 75/195 (38.5%) | 77/163 (47.2%) |
*The lowest tertile with Lp-PLA2 values of $< 310 \, \mathrm{ng/mL}$ is used as the reference group
†Lp-PLA2 cutpoints based on the Study Population across all LDL levels
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Table 2b. Risk Ratios of CHD for Subjects with LDL $> {130}\mathrm{{mg}}/\mathrm{{dL}}$
| | Lp-PLA2 Risk Ratio (95% CI)* | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lp-PLA2 (ng/mL)† | <350 | 350-460 | >460 |
| Risk Ratio | 3.15 (2.08 – 4.77) | 3.66 (2.43-5.51) | 5.10 (3.43-7.57) |
| #CHD cases/total subjects in category | 110/234 (47.0%) | 126/247 (51.0%) | 169/294 (57.5%) |
*The lowest tertile for LDL <130 subgroup, with Lp-PLA2 values <310 ng/mL is used as the reference group
†Lp-PLA2 cutpoints based on the ARIC Study population with LDL >130 mg/dL
# 4. Clinical cut-off:
See the clinical study results in tables 2a and 2b above for Lp-PLA2 cutpoints and LDL subgroups.
# 5. Expected values/Reference range:
Samples from apparently healthy males $(n = 251)$ and females $(n = 174)$ in the clinically relevant age range of 40 to 70 years were analyzed for Lp-PLA2. The ethnic backgrounds were as follows: African-American $n = 26$ , Caucasian $n = 390$ , Hispanic $n = 8$ , and not specified $n = 1$ . The resulting central $90\%$ was $120 - 342\mathrm{ng / mL}$ for females and $131 - 376\mathrm{ng / mL}$ for males.
# M. Conclusion:
Based upon the information provided and the reviews from the statistician and medical officer, I recommend that this device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, regulated by 21 CFR866.5600.
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