DIMENSION VISTA IGM FLEX REAGENT CARTRIDGE AND PROTEIN 1 CALIBRATOR AND CONTROL L, M AND H
K061845 · Dade Behring, Inc. · CFN · Aug 24, 2006 · Immunology
Device Facts
Record ID
K061845
Device Name
DIMENSION VISTA IGM FLEX REAGENT CARTRIDGE AND PROTEIN 1 CALIBRATOR AND CONTROL L, M AND H
Applicant
Dade Behring, Inc.
Product Code
CFN · Immunology
Decision Date
Aug 24, 2006
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.5510
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Dimension Vista™ IgM Flex® reagent cartridge: The IgM method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative determination of immunoglobulin M in human serum and heparinized plasma on the Dimension Vista™ System. Measurements of IgM aid in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body’s lack of ability to resist infectious agents. Dimension Vista™ IgM Protein 1 Calibrator: Protein 1 Calibrator is an in vitro diagnostic product for the calibration of the Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin M (IgM) methods on the Dimension Vista™ System. Dimension Vista™ IgM Protein 1 Control L: PROT1 CON L is an assayed intralaboratory quality controls for assessment of precision and analytical bias in the determination of Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin M (IgM) on the Dimension Vista™ System. Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Control M: PROT1 CON M is an assayed intralaboratory quality controls for assessment of precision and analytical bias in the determination of Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin M (IgM) on the Dimension Vista™ System. Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Control H: PROT1 CON H is an assayed intralaboratory quality controls for assessment of precision and analytical bias in the determination of Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin M (IgM) on the Dimension Vista™ System.
Device Story
Device performs quantitative determination of IgM in human serum/heparinized plasma; utilizes immunonephelometry. Input: patient sample; reagent cartridge containing rabbit polyclonal antiserum to human IgM, phosphate buffer, polyethylene glycol. Principle: proteins form immune complexes with specific antibodies; complexes scatter light beam; scattered light intensity proportional to protein concentration. Output: IgM concentration value. Used in clinical laboratory settings; operated by trained laboratory personnel. Healthcare providers use output to assess protein metabolism and immune function. Benefits: aids diagnosis of infectious agent resistance and metabolic abnormalities.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on bench testing and performance comparison to predicate assays.
Technological Characteristics
Particle-enhanced immunonephelometry; liquid human serum-based calibrators and controls; automated system-based analysis; quantitative measurement of IgM.
Indications for Use
Indicated for quantitative measurement of Immunoglobulin M (IgM) in human serum and heparinized plasma to aid in diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and immune deficiency. Used for calibration and quality control of IgA, IgG, and IgM assays on the Dimension Vista System.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An immunoglobulins A, G, M, D, and E immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the immunoglobulins A, G, M, D, an E (serum antibodies) in serum. Measurement of these immunoglobulins aids in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents.
Predicate Devices
Dade Behring N Antisera to Human Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM) (k042735)
Dade Behring N Protein Standard SL (k012470)
Dade Behring N Protein Controls SL (k012468)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY
A. 510(k) Number:
k061845
B. Purpose for Submission:
New Devices
C. Measurand:
Immunoglobulin IgM
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative, Nephelometry
E. Applicant:
Dade Behring, Inc.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
Dimension Vista™ Immunoglobulin M Flex® reagent cartridge (IgM)
Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Calibrator
Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Control L
Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Control M
Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Control H
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR § 866.5510, Immunoglobulins A, G, M, D, E Immunological Test System
21 CFR § 862.1150, Calibrator
21 CFR § 862.1660, Quality Control Material (Assayed and Unassayed)
2. Classification:
Class II, Devices and Calibrator
Class I, Quality Control Material
3. Product code:
CFN, Method Nephelometric, Immunoglobulins (G, A, M)
JIX, Calibrator, Multi-Analyte Mixture
JJY, Multi-Analyte Controls, All kinds (Assayed and Unassayed)
4. Panel:
Immunology (82)
Chemistry (75)
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
Dimension Vista™ IgM Flex® reagent cartridge:
The IgM method is an *in vitro* diagnostic test for the quantitative determination of immunoglobulin M in human serum and heparinized plasma on the Dimension Vista™ System. Measurements of IgM aid in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body’s lack of ability to resist infectious agents.
Dimension Vista™ IgM Protein 1 Calibrator:
Protein 1 Calibrator is an *in vitro* diagnostic product for the calibration of the Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin M (IgM) methods on the Dimension Vista™ System.
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Dimension Vista™ IgM Protein 1 Control L:
PROT1 CON L is an assayed intralaboratory quality controls for assessment of precision and analytical bias in the determination of Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin M (IgM) on the Dimension Vista™ System.
Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Control M:
PROT1 CON M is an assayed intralaboratory quality controls for assessment of precision and analytical bias in the determination of Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin M (IgM) on the Dimension Vista™ System.
Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Control H:
PROT1 CON H is an assayed intralaboratory quality controls for assessment of precision and analytical bias in the determination of Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin M (IgM) on the Dimension Vista™ System.
2. Indication(s) for use:
Same as Intended Use.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For prescription use only.
4. Special instrument requirements:
Dimension Vista™ Analyzer (k051087)
I. Device Description:
Dimension Vista™ IgM Flex® reagent cartridge carton contains 2 cartridges (12 wells per cartridge) with rabbit polyclonal antiserum to human IgM, phosphate buffer, and polyethylene glycol. Reagent is in ready-to-use liquid form.
Dimension Vista™ IgM Protein 1 Calibrator carton contains 6 vials with 2 mL per vial, with multi-analyte human serum based product containing Immunoglobulin IgA, IgG, and IgM. Reagent is in ready-to-use liquid form.
Dimension Vista™ IgM Protein 1 Control L, Control M, and Control H cartons contain 6 vials per carton with 2 mL per vial, with multi-analyte human serum based products containing Immunoglobulin IgA, IgG and IgM. Reagents are ready-to-use liquid form.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
Dade Behring N Antisera to Human Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM)
Dade Behring N Protein Standard SL
Dade Behring N Protein Controls SL
2. Predicate 510(k) number:
k042735 (Antisera)
k012470 (Protein Standard)
k012468 (Controls)
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3. Comparison with predicate:
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | New Device | Predicate Device |
| Technology | Nephelometric | Same |
| IgM antisera mammal source | Rabbit polyclonal | Same |
| Calibrator material source | Human serum | Same |
| Control material source | Human serum | Same |
| International Reference standard material | Traceable to IFCC/BCR/CAP CRM 470 | Same |
| Storage conditions | Refrigerate at 2-8°C until expired. | Same |
| Components | Controls and standards are sold separately | Same |
| Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | New Device | Predicate |
| Intended Use/Indication for Use: Reagent IgM Antisera | Dimension Vista™ IgM Flex® reagent cartridge: The IgM method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative determination of Immunoglobulin M in human serum and heparinized plasma on the Dimension Vista™ System. Measurements of IgM aid in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents. | In vitro diagnostic reagents for the quantitative determination of immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM) in human serum, heparinized and EDTA plasma as well as IgG in human urine and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) by means of immunonephelometry on the Dade Behring BN Systems. |
| Calibrator | The PROT 1 CAL is an in vitro diagnostic product for the calibration of the Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin M (IgM) methods on the Dimension Vista™ System. | Establishment of the reference curves for the determination of IgG, IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4, IgA, IgM, IgE, C3c, C4, Transferrin, Albumin, α1-antitrypsin, α2-macroglobulin, haptoglobin, α1-acid glycoprotein, Prealbumin (transthyretin), hemopexin, ceruloplasmin, RbP, IgL- |
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| Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | New Device | Predicate |
| | | chain Kappa, IgL-chain Lambda, soluble transferrin receptor, ferritin, β_{2}-microglobulin total protein on the Dade Behring Systems, as well as of IgM, C3c, ceruloplasmin, IgL-chains (types kappa, and lambda), by RID using Partigen plates. |
| Control | PROT 1 CON L, CON M, and CON H are assayed intralaboratory quality controls for assessment of precision and analytical bias in the determination of Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin M (IgM) on the Dimension Vista™ System. | The N/T Protein Controls SL/L, M, H are for use as assayed accuracy controls and precision controls in the determination of the following human serum proteins by immunonephelometry with the BN Systems, by immunoturbidimetry with the TurbiTime System and by RID with Partigen plates: IgG, IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4, IgA, IgM, IgE, C3c, C4, Transferrin, Albumin, α_{1}-antitrypsin, α_{2}-macroglobulin, haptoglobin, α_{1}-acid glycoprotein, Prealbumin, hemopexin, ceruloplasmin, RbP, IgL-chain Kappa, IgL-chain Lambda, soluble transferrin receptor, ferritin, β_{2}-microglobulin total protein. |
| Sample type | Serum and plasma (lithium and sodium heparin) | Serum, plasma (EDTA; sodium, lithium and ammonium heparin), urine and CSF |
| Analyzer | Dimension Vista™ System | Dade Behring BN™ Systems |
| Reportable range | 0.20 – 6.40 g/L | 0.21 – 6.40 g/L |
K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
CLSI/NCCLS, EP 7-A: Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry
CLSI/NCCLS, EP 5-A: Evaluation of Precision Performance of Clinical Chemistry
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Devices
# L. Test Principle:
Proteins contained in human body fluids form immune complexes in an immunochemical reaction with specific antibodies. These complexes scatter a beam of light passed through the sample. The intensity of the scattered light is proportional to the concentration of the respective protein in the sample. The result is evaluated by comparison with a standard of known concentration.
# M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
# 1. Analytical performance:
# a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Reproducibility testing was done in accordance with CLSI document EP5-A, 'Approved Guideline for Evaluation of Precision Performance of Clinical Devices'. The intra-assay reproducibility was determined by testing seven samples in duplicate twice a day for 20 days. The samples included the L, M and H controls (IgM concentration of 0.567, 0.682, and $0.894\mathrm{g / L}$ respectively), two serum pools (IgM concentrations of 0.294 and $4.717\mathrm{g / L}$ ) and two plasma pools (IgM concentrations of 0.631 and $1.980\mathrm{g / L}$ ). The controls had $\% \mathrm{CV}$ ranging from $1.8\%$ to $2.9\%$ , the serum pools $3.0\%$ to $4.8\%$ and the plasma pools $2.9\%$ to $3.0\%$ .
The inter-assay reproducibility was determined by testing the same seven samples in duplicate twice a day for 20 days. The $\% \mathrm{CV}$ for the controls ranged from $2.0\%$ to $3.6\%$ , the sera pools $3.6\%$ to $4.8\%$ and the plasma pools $3.3\%$ to $3.8\%$ . The data are summarized below:
| Material | Mean g/L | Intra-assay SD (%CV) | Inter-assay SD (%CV) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| PROT 1 CON L | 0.567 | 0.017 (2.9) | 0.021 (3.6) |
| PROT 1 CON M | 0.682 | 0.016 (2.3) | 0.020 (3.0) |
| PROT 1 CON H | 0.894 | 0.016 (1.8) | 0.018 (2.0) |
| Serum pool | 0.294 | 0.014 (4.8) | 0.014 (4.8) |
| Serum pool | 4.717 | 0.140 (3.0) | 0.172 (3.6) |
| Plasma pool | 0.631 | 0.019 (3.0) | 0.024 (3.8) |
| Plasma pool | 1.980 | 0.058 (2.9) | 0.065 (3.3) |
# b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Linearity across the assay range was confirmed by testing a serum sample with high concentration $(6.7\mathrm{g / L})$ of IgM. This sample was serially diluted 12 times with System Diluent down to the lower measuring range $(0.35\mathrm{g / L})$ . Each dilution was tested in replicates of five. Percent recovery was calculated using the formula: (Mean of test/expected concentration) x 100. All dilutions met the acceptance criteria of 80 to $120\%$ with a mean recovery of $98.1\%$ .
The linear regression analysis was performed. The acceptance criteria of slope between 0.9 and 1.1 and correlation of coefficient $\geq 0.95$ were met. Data showed a regression equation $y = 0.9852x - 0.0203$ , $r^2$ of 0.9986. Linearity
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was observed between 0.33 to 6.70 g/L.
Reportable range for the device was set at 0.21 – 6.4 g/L
## Antigen Excess Effect:
The possibility of antigen excess occurring when using the device was evaluated with serum sample above the assay range. The sample was analyzed on both the BN ProSpec® System and the Dimension Vista™ instrument, indicating no antigen excess effect up to 49.558 g/L.
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
The calibrator is traceable to the reference material IFCC/BCR/CAP CRM 470.
## Stability
The expiration date claims for the reagents are as follows:
**Unopened reagent cartridges and closed vials:**
Dimension Vista™ IgM Flex® reagent cartridge (IGM) – 24 month
Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Calibrator – 24 months
Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Control L, M and H – 24 months
**On-board Instrument products:**
Dimension Vista™ IgM Flex® reagent sealed cartridge (IGM) – 90 days
Dimension Vista™ IgM Flex® open well reagent cartridge (IGM) – 21 days
Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Calibrator open vial – 9 days
Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Control L, M and H open vial – 14 days
d. Detection limit:
Detection limit (0.21 g/L) represents the lower limit of the reportable range of IgM.
The analytical sensitivity is defined as the minimal detectable level of analyte, which can be distinguished from zero. The value was calculated as the mean value of twenty replicates of 1:20 dilution of PROT 1 Cal and system diluent plus two standard deviations. It was determined to be 0.02 g/L.
e. Analytical specificity:
Interference testing was performed according to CLSI document EP7A, ‘Interference testing in Clinical Chemistry’ guidance. No significant interference was observed in the presence of the following interferents:
Bilirubin (conjugated and unconjugated) up to 60 mg/dL, Hemoglobin up to 750 mg/dL, Triglycerides up to 924 mg/dL, Creatinine up to 30 mg/dL,
Albumin up to 6 g/L, Immunoglobulin G (IgG) up to 5 g/L, Urea up to 500 mg/dL, Cholesterol up to 500 mg/dL, Uric Acid 20 mg/dL, Rheumatoid factor up to 500 IU/mL, Total Protein up to 12 g/L.
Non-interfering substances section of the device package insert provides a list of drugs and other exogenous substances that do not interfere with the assay.
f. Assay cut-off:
Not Applicable.
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
The table below shows the comparison of 69 serum and 74 plasma samples
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ranging from 0.23 to 6.28 g/L IgM that were tested with the Dimension Vista™ IgM assay and the predicate device BN ProSpec® System. Regression analysis of these samples is summarized below:
| | N | Slope | Intercept | r |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dimension Vista™ vs. BN System (Dade Behring) | 143 | 1.020 | -0.089 | 0.995 |
## b. Matrix comparison:
Sera and plasma (lithium and sodium heparin) samples, covering the IgM assay measuring range (0.41 – 6.20 g/L) were compared to determine if any significant bias existed between matrices. The correlation coefficients were acceptable and no bias was observed. Regression analyses of the comparison results are summarized below:
| | n | Slope | Intercept | r |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lithium heparin plasma vs serum | 10 | 0.98 | 0.11 | 1.00* |
| Sodium heparin plasma vs serum | 10 | 0.97 | 0.14 | 0.99** |
* The range of IgM values in the correlation study was 0.41-6.20 g/L
** The range of IgM values in the correlation study was 0.42-6.19 g/L
3. Clinical studies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity and specificity: Not Applicable
b. Other clinical supportive data: Not Applicable.
4. Clinical cut-off: Not applicable
5. Expected values/Reference range:
The reported expected range for the Immunoglobulin M (IgM) in adults (0.4 – 2.3 g/L) is from literature (Dati F, Schumann G, Thomas L, et al. Consensus of a group of professional societies and diagnostic companies on guidelines for interim reference ranges for 14 proteins in serum based on the standardization against the IFCC/BCR/CAP Reference Material (CRM 470). Eur J Clin Chem Clin Biochem 34: 517-20, 1996).
During childhood and adolescence, reference ranges for IgM are dependent on age and can vary over a wide range.
Each laboratory should establish its own expected values for IgM since values may differ depending on the population studied.
## N. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
## O. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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