DIMENSION VISTA LG LIGHT CHAINS, TYPE KAPPA, DIMENSION VISTA LG LIGHT CHAINS, TYPE LAMBDA, DIMENSION VISTA PROTEIN 1 CAL
Applicant
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Product Code
DFH · Immunology
Decision Date
Dec 19, 2008
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.5550
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The KAPPA method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of immunoglobulin light chains, type kappa in human serum and plasma on the Dimension Vista® Systems. Measurements of the various amounts of the different types of light chains aid in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (cancer of antibody-forming cells), lymphocytic neoplasms (cancer of lymphoid tissue), Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (increased production of large immunoglobulins), and connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus. The LAMBDA method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of immunoglobulin light chains, type lambda in human serum and plasma on the Dimension Vista® Systems. Measurements of the various amounts of the differant types of light chains aid in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma cancer of antibody-forming cells) lymphocytic neoplasms ( cancer of lymohoid tissue), Waldenstom's macroglobulinemia (increased production of large immunoglobulins), and connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus.
Device Story
Device uses immunonephelometry to quantify kappa and lambda light chains in human serum/plasma. Input: patient sample mixed with rabbit polyclonal antisera; reaction forms immune complexes scattering light. Output: light intensity proportional to protein concentration. Used in clinical labs on Dimension Vista® Systems. Results aid clinicians in diagnosing multiple myeloma, lymphocytic neoplasms, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, and connective tissue diseases. System provides automated quantitative analysis, replacing manual or older platform methods.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Precision evaluated per CLSI EP5-A2; linearity per CLSI EP6-A; LoQ per CLSI EP17-A. Method comparison (n=66-93 samples) against predicate showed high correlation (R² ≥ 0.950). Matrix comparison (serum vs. plasma) confirmed recovery within acceptable limits. No clinical data required.
Technological Characteristics
Immunoturbidimetric assay principle. Reagents contain specific antibodies for light chain detection. Calibrators and controls are liquid human serum-based products. System utilizes light scattering measurement. Designed for use on Dimension Vista Systems.
Indications for Use
Indicated for quantitative measurement of kappa and lambda immunoglobulin light chains in human serum and plasma to aid in diagnosis of multiple myeloma, lymphocytic neoplasms, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, and connective tissue diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An immunoglobulin (light chain specific) immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques both kappa and lambda types of light chain portions of immunoglobulin molecules in serum, other body fluids, and tissues. In some disease states, an excess of light chains are produced by the antibody-forming cells. These free light chains, unassociated with gamma globulin molecules, can be found in a patient's body fluids and tissues. Measurement of the various amounts of the different types of light chains aids in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (cancer of antibody-forming cells), lymphocytic neoplasms (cancer of lymphoid tissue), Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (increased production of large immunoglobulins), and connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus.
Predicate Devices
Dade Behring N Antisera to Human Immunoglobulin/L-chains (K860894)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY
A. 510(k) Number:
k082503
B. Purpose for Submission:
New device
C. Measurand:
Immunoglobulins, Kappa (κ) light chains and Lambda (λ) light chains
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative, Nephelometry
E. Applicant:
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
Dimension Vista® KAPPA Flex® reagent cartridge
Dimension Vista® LAMBDA Flex® reagent cartridge
Dimension Vista® Protein 1 Calibrator
Dimension Vista® Protein 1 Control L
Dimension Vista® Protein 1 Control M and H
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR 866.5550, Immunoglobulin (Light Chain Specific) 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:
DEH - lambda, antigen, antiserum, control
DFH - kappa, antigen, antiserum, control
JIX - Calibrator, multi-analyte mixture
JJY - Multi-analyte controls, all kinds (assayed and unassayed)
4. Panel:
Immunology (82) and Clinical Chemistry (75)
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
Dimension Vista® KAPPA Flex® reagent cartridge:
The KAPPA method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of immunoglobulin light chains, type kappa in human serum and plasma on the Dimension Vista® Systems. Measurements of the various amounts of the different types of light chains aid in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (cancer of antibody-forming cells), lymphocytic neoplasms (cancer of lymphoid tissue), Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (increased production of large immunoglobulins), and connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical
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## Dimension Vista® LAMBDA Flex® reagent cartridge:
The LAMBDA method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of immunoglobulin light chains, type lambda in human serum and plasma on the Dimension Vista® Systems. Measurements of the various amounts of the different types of light chains aid in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (cancer of antibody-forming cells), lymphocytic neoplasms (cancer of lymphoid tissue), Waldenstom's macroglobulinemia (increased production of large immunoglobulins), and connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.
## Dimension Vista® PROT 1 CAL:
PROT1 CAL is an in vitro diagnostic product for the calibration of the Dimension Vista® Systems for: a1-Acid Glycoprotein (A1AG), a1-Antitrypsin (A1AT), a2-macroglobulin (A2MAC), b2-Microglobulin (B2MIC), C3 Complement (C3), C4 Complement (C4), Ceruloplasmin (CER), Haptoglobin (HAPT), Hemopexin (HPX), Homocysteine (HCYS), Immunoglobulin A (IGA), Immunoglobulin E (IGE), Immunoglobulin G (IGG, IGG-C*, IGG-U**), Immunoglobulin G subclass 1 (IGG1), Immunoglobulin G subclass 2 (IGG2), Immunoglobulin G subclass 3 (IGG3), Immunoglobulin G subclass 4 (IGG4), Immunoglobulin light chains type kappa (KAPPA), Immunoglobulin light chains type lambda (LAMBDA), Immunglobulin (IGM), Prealbumin (PREALB), Retinol Binding Protein (RBP), soluble Transferrin Receptor (STFR), Transferrin (TRF)
*For cerebrospinal fluid
** For urine
## Dimension Vista® Protein 1 Control L:
PROT1 CON L is an assayed, low level, intra-laboratory quality control for assessment of precision and analytical bias on the Dimension Vista® Systems in the quantitative determination of: a1-Acid Glycoprotein (A1AG), a1-Antitrypsin (A1AT), a2-Macroglobulin (A2MAC), C3 Complement (C3), C4 Complement (C4), Ceruloplasmin (CER), Haptoglobin (HAPT), Hemopexin (HPX), Homocysteine (HCYS), Immunoglobulin A (IGA), Immunoglobulin E (IGE), Immunoglobulin G (IGG), Immunoglobulin G subclass 1 (IGG1), Immunoglobulin G subclass 2 (IGG2), Immunoglobulin G subclass 3 (IGG3), Immunoglobulin G subclass 4 (IGG4), Immunoglobulin light chains type kappa (KAPPA), Immunoglobulin light chains type lambda (LAMBDA), Immunoglobulin M (IGM), Prealbumin (PREALB), Retinol Binding Protein (RBP), specialty Albumin (sALB*), soluble Transferrin Receptor (STFR) and Transferrin (TRF).
*For serum and plasma
## Dimension Vista® Protein 1 Control M and H:
PROT1 CON M and PROT1 CON H are assayed, mid-level and high level,
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intralaboratory quality controls for assessment of precision and analytical bias on the Dimension Vista® System in the quantitative determination of: a2-Acid Glycoprotein (A1AG), a1 -Antitrypsin (A1AT), a2-Macroglobulin (A2MAC), b2 - Microglobulin (B2MIC), C3 Complement (C3), C4 Complement C4), Ceruloplasmin (CER), Haptoglobin (HAPT), Hemopexin (HPX), Homocysteine (HCYS), immunoglobulin A (IGA), Immunoglobulin E (IGE), Immunoglobulin G (IGG), Immunoglobulin G Subclass 1 (IGG1), Immunoglobulin G subclass 2 (IGG2), Immunoglobulin G subclass 3 (IGG3), Immunoglobulin G subclass 4 (IGG4), Immunoglobulin light chains type kappa (KAPPA), Immunoglobulin light chains type lambda (LAMBDA), Immunoglobulin M (IGM), Prealbumin (PREALB), Retinol Binding Protein (RBP), soluble Transferrin Receptor (STFR), specialty Albumin (sALB) and Transferrin (TRF).
2. Indication(s) for use:
Same as Intended Use.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For prescription only.
4. Special instrument requirements:
Dimension Vista® Systems
I. Device Description:
Dimension Vista® System Kappa and Lambda Flex reagent consists of 2 Flex cartridges per carton. Each cartridge consists of reagents contained in 12 segregated wells in a plastic cartridge. Wells 1 through 4 contain buffers and polyethylene glycol. Wells 5 through 10 are empty and available for use by the instrument for other assays, and wells 11 and 12 contain liquid rabbit polyclonal antisera to human Immunoglobulin/L-chains, type kappa or lambda, respectively.
Dimension Vista® System Protein 1 Calibrator, Protein 1 Control L, and Protein 1 Control M and H each consists of six 2.0 ml vials, respectively.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate K numbers and device name(s):
k860894 N Antisera to Human Immunoglobulin/L-chains
k012470 N Protein Standard SL
k012468 N/T Protein Control SL
2. Comparison with predicate:
| Similarities: | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Intended Use: Kappa | In vitro diagnostic reagents for the quantitative measurement of immunoglobulin light chains, type kappa in human serum | Same |
| Intended Use: Lambda | In vitro diagnostic reagents for the quantitative measurement of immunoglobulin light chains, type lambda in human serum | Same |
| Method | Immunonephelometry | Same |
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| Similarities: | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Measurement | Quantitative | Same |
| Capture Antibody | Rabbit Polyclonal | Same |
| Reagents | Reagents are liquid and ready for use | Same |
| Differences: | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Analyzer: | Dimension Vista® Systems | BN Prospec® System |
| Sample type: | Human serum and plasma. | Serum only |
| Stability (On board) | Sealed: 90 days Open: 21 days for wells 1 - 12 | Sealed: 4 weeks (+2 to +8 °C); Open: 5 days at 8 hours each (maximum 40 hours) |
PROT 1 CALIBRATOR
| Similarities: | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Intended Use: Calibrator/standard | Dimension Vista® PROT 1 CAL is an in vitro diagnostic product for the calibration of various protein methods including the KAPPA and LAMBDA methods. | Same |
| Form | Liquid human serum based. | Same |
| Traceability | Protein reference: ERM®- DA470 (CRM470) | Same |
| Composition | Ready-to-use | Same |
| Level | One | Same |
| Storage | 2-8 °C | Same |
| Differences: | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Quantity | Six 2.0 ml vials | Three 1.0 ml vials |
| Stability (opened) | 9 days | 14 days |
| Constituents | Dimension Vista® PROT 1 CAL contains: α1-acid glycoprotein, α1-antrypsin, α2-macroglobulin, β2-microglobulin, C3 complement, C4 complement, ceruloplasmin, haptoglobin, hemopexin, homocysteine, immunoglobulins A, E, G, subclass 1, subclass 2, subclass 3, subclass 4, light chains kappa, light chains lambda, and M, prealbumin, retinol binding protein, soluble transferrin receptor and transferrin. | N Protein Standard SL contains: α1-acid glycoprotein, α1-antrypsin, albumin, α2-macroglobulin, β2-microglobulin, C3 Complement, C4 complement, ceruloplasmin, haptoglobin, hemopexin, homocysteine, immunoglobulins A, E, G, subclass 1, subclass 2, subclass 3, subclass 4, light chains kappa, light chains lambda, and M, prealbumin, retinol binding protein, soluble transferrin receptor and transferrin. |
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PROT 1 CONTROLS (Low, Medium, and High)
| Similarities: | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Intended Use: | Dimension Vista® PROT 1 CON L, M and H are assayed inter-laboratory controls for the assessment of precision and analytical bias on automated systems. | Same |
| Form: | Liquid, human based material ready for use. | Same |
| Storage | 2-8 °C | Same |
| Differences: | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Analyte: | Dimension Vista® PROT 1 CON L, is a low level multianalyte control containing: α1-antrypsin, α2-macroglobulin, albumin, C3 Complement, C4 complement, ceruloplasmin, haptoglobin, hemopexin, homocysteine, immunoglobulins A, E, G, subclass 1, subclass 2, subclass 3, subclass 4, M, prealbumin, retinol binding protein, soluble transferrin receptor and transferrin.
Dimension Vista® PROT 1 CON M and H are mid and high level controls respectively containing: α1-acid glycoprotein, α1-antrypsin, α2-macroglobulin, albumin, β2-microglobulin, C3 Complement, C4 complement, ceruloplasmin, haptoglobin, hemopexin, ferritin, immunoglobulins A, E, G, subclass 1, subclass 2, subclass 3, subclass 4, light chains kappa, light chains lambda, and M, prealbumin, retinol binding protein, soluble transferrin receptor and transferrin. | N Protein Controls SL L, M and H are low, mid and high level controls respectively. They are multianalyte controls containing α1-acid glycoprotein, α1-antrypsin, α2-macroglobulin, albumin, β2-microglobulin, C3 Complement, C4 complement, ceruloplasmin, haptoglobin, hemopexin, ferritin, immunoglobulins A, E, G, subclass 1, subclass 2, subclass 3, subclass 4, light chains kappa, light chains lambda, and M, prealbumin, retinol binding protein, soluble transferrin receptor and transferrin. |
| Stability (opened) | 9 days | 14 days |
| Quantity | Six 2.0 ml vials | Three 1.0 ml vials |
K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
CLSI EP5-A2: Evaluation of Precision Performance of Clinical Chemistry
CLSI EP6-A: Evaluation of the Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures - A Statistical Approach.
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EP09-A2 Method Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples; Approved Guideline
CLSI EP17-A Protocols for Determination of Limits of Detection and Limits of Quantitation
Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Assayed and Unassayed Quality Control Material
# 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:
Precision testing for the KAPPA and LAMBDA methods were performed using two human serum, two plasma pools, and three levels of Dimension Vista ® Protein 1 Controls, over twenty days according to CLSI/NCCLS EP5-A2, at a single site, using a single instrument, single reagent lot and two operators. On each day of testing, each sample was run in duplicate, in two separate runs. Serum and plasma pools for both methods were established at levels that encompassed approximately $15\% - 85\%$ of the analytical measuring range for each method. The serum and plasma pools with high concentrations were prepared by spiking a native pool with purified antigen.
Precision for serum: Kappa
| Material | Mean | | Standard Deviation mg/dL [g/L] (% CV) | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | mg/dL | [g/L] | Repeatability | | | Within-Lab | | |
| PROT1 CON L | 158 | [1.58] | 2.6 | [0.03] | (1.6) | 4.6 | [0.05] | (2.9) |
| PROT1 CON M | 202 | [2.02] | 4.8 | [0.05] | (2.4) | 6.6 | [0.07] | (3.3) |
| PROT1 CON H | 307 | [3.07] | 5.2 | [0.05] | (1.7) | 8.8 | [0.09] | (2.9) |
| Serum pool | 87 | [0.87] | 1.5 | [0.02] | (1.7) | 2.4 | [0.02] | (2.8) |
| Serum pool | 821 | [8.21] | 14.9 | [0.15] | (1.8) | 23.0 | [0.23] | (2.8) |
| Plasma pool | 197 | [1.97] | 4.5 | [0.05] | (2.3) | 4.8 | [0.05] | (2.4) |
| Plasma pool | 326 | [3.26] | 5.9 | [0.06] | (1.8) | 7.3 | [0.07] | (2.2) |
Precision for serum: Lambda
| Material | Mean | | Standard Deviation mg/dL [g/L] (% CV) | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | mg/dL | [g/L] | Repeatability | | | Within-Lab | | |
| PROT1 CON L | 86 | [0.86] | 4.2 | [0.04] | (4.9) | 5.1 | [0.05] | (5.9) |
| PROT1 CON M | 116 | [1.16] | 6.1 | [0.06] | (5.3) | 6.7 | [0.07] | (5.8) |
| PROT1 CON H | 175 | [1.75] | 8.2 | [0.08] | (4.7) | 9.3 | [0.09] | (5.3) |
| Serum pool | 52 | [0.52] | 2.7 | [0.03] | (5.2) | 3.0 | [0.03] | (5.8) |
| Serum pool | 345 | [3.45] | 13.9 | [0.14] | (4.0) | 15.6 | [0.16] | (4.5) |
| Plasma pool | 126 | [1.26] | 6.8 | [0.07] | (5.4) | 7.3 | [0.07] | (5.8) |
| Plasma pool | 204 | [2.04] | 7.1 | [0.07] | (3.5) | 8.2 | [0.08] | (4.0) |
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Additional performance data for the PROT1 Controls and calibrator are available in the decision summaries for k081249 and k081161.
# b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Kappa: The reportable range for the Kappa method [28 - 910 mg/dL (0.28 - 9.10 g/L)] was determined, according to the CLSI EP-6-A, by serially diluting a human serum sample with an original value of 975 mg/dL (9.75 g/L) with System Diluent. Five replicates were run at each level. The observed value represents the mean of six replicates. The bias was determined at each level.
Lambda: The reportable range for the Lambda method [19 - 415 mg/dL (0.19 - 4.15 g/L)] was determined by serially diluting a human serum sample with a value of 446 mg/dL (4.46 g/L) with System Diluent according to the CLSI EP-6-A. Five replicates were run at each level. The observed values represented the mean of six replicates. The bias was determined at each level.
| | Sample Range (mg/dL) | Slope | Y-intercept (mg/dL) | Correlation coefficient (R2) | % Bias (mean absolute) | n |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kappa | 28 – 910 | 1.004 | -3.2 | 0.997 | -5.2 to +6.7% (3.1%) | 14 |
| Lambda | 18.7 - 447 | 0.992 | -2.3 | 0.997 | -3.6 to +7.5% (3.7%) | 13 |
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods): The calibrator and control are traceable to protein reference preparation ERM®-DA470 (CRM 470). The values are assigned based on the process presented by Lievens et al. Medical and Technical Usefulness of Measurement of Kappa and lambda Immunoglobulin Light Chains in Serum with an M-component" J. Clin. Chem. Clin. Biochem. Vol. 27, 1989 pp 519 - 523. The equation to determine the concentrations was developed from the percentage of each IgG subclass vs. the Ig class concentration, the ratio of relative molecular masses of the two Ig light chains vs. the total and the kappa and lambda concentration ratio within each subclass. A master calibrator is value assigned for IgG, IgA, and IgM vs. the ERM®-DA470. Commercial lot values are assigned vs. the master lot and the values are calculated according to the following equations: $\left[\mathrm{kappa}\right] = \left[\mathrm{IgG}\right] * 0.1983 + \left[\mathrm{IgA}\right] * 0.171 + \left[\mathrm{IgM}\right] * 0.0975$ and $\left[\mathrm{lambda}\right] = \left[\mathrm{IgG}\right] * 0.1054 + \left[\mathrm{IgA}\right] * 0.1206 + \left[\mathrm{IgM}\right] * 0.0305$ .
d. Detection limit: Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) was established using a testing protocol outlined in CLSI EP17-A Section 5.1 and a total analytical error of $30\%$ based on precision and recovery performance of the method. Three test samples were tested at each concentration; three replicates per sample were tested per run, for each of five runs. Testing was performed in one day with a single reagent lot, calibrator lot, instrument and operator. The LoQ for Kappa was determined to be $7.0 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}$ ( $0.07 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{L}$ ) and Lambda was determined to be 4.8
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mg/dL (0.048 g/L) using the calculations described previously.
e. Analytical specificity:
Interference Studies:
Test samples were prepared by spiking the potential interferent into serum. Kappa concentrations ranged from 169 to 780 mg/dL (1.69 g/L to 7.80 g/L) and Lambda concentrations ranged from 168 to 368 mg/dL (1.68 to 3.68 g/L). Interference testing was performed according to CLSI/NCCLS EP7-A2 to determine the effect of various endogenous and exogenous substances on the Dimension Vista® KAPPA and LAMBDA assays. For all interferents except RF the percent bias was determined by testing a control sample without the interferent and comparing it to the value obtained from a test sample to which the potential interferent had been added. A percent bias exceeding 10% was considered to be interfering.
| Analyte | Substance tested | Substance conc. (mg/dL) | Kappa (mg/dL) | Bias (%) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kappa | Hemoglobin | 1000 | 169 | +10 |
| | (hemolysate) | | 779 | +1 |
| | Bilirubin | 60 | 172 | -1 |
| | Unconjugated | | 780 | 0 |
| | Bilirubin | 60 | 17.2 | 0 |
| | Conjugated | | 78.0 | +1 |
| Lambda | Hemoglobin | 1000 | 36.8 | 0 |
| | (hemolysate) | | 16.5 | +6 |
| | Bilirubin | 60 | 16.8 | -1 |
| | Unconjugated | | 36.8 | +3 |
| | Bilirubin | 60 | 16.7 | -1 |
| | Conjugated | | 35.7 | 0 |
To evaluate interference from rheumatoid factors interference, samples which had elevated RF concentrations and samples with no detectable RF concentration were used to prepare samples for the study. For Kappa elevated RF values were in the range 726 - 871.5 IU/mL; for Lambda the RF values were in the range 726 -521.5 IU/mL. 1+1 mixture of samples with high concentrations of RF were prepared and the KAPPA and LAMBDA assays concentrations determined in replicates of five on the Dimension® Vista System. The resulting percent bias was less than 10% indicating no interference was observed. The following substances were determined to not interfere with the kappa and lambda assays.
| Substance | Test Concentration | SI Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acetaminophen | 20 mg/dL | 1328 μmol/L |
| Amikacin | 15 mg/dL | 256 μmol/L |
| Ammonium heparin | 3 U/mL | 3000 U/L |
| Ampicillin | 5.3 mg/dL | 152 μmol/L |
| Ascorbic acid | 5 mg/dL | 284 μmol/L |
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| Caffeine | 6 mg/dL | 308 μmol/L |
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| Carbamazepine | 3 mg/dL | 127 μmol/L |
| Chloramphenicol | 5 mg/dL | 155 μmol/L |
| Chlordiazepoxide | 1 mg/dL | 33.3 μmol/L |
| Chlorpromazine | 0.2 mg/dL | 6.27 μmol/L |
| Cholesterol | 500 mg/dL | 12.9 mmol/L |
| Cimetidine | 2 mg/dL | 79.2 μmol/L |
| Creatinine | 30 mg/dL | 2652 μmol/L |
| Dextran | 6000 mg/dL | 1500 μmol/L |
| Diazepam | 0.5 mg/dL | 17.6 μmol/L |
| Digoxin | 5 ng/mL | 6.15 nmol/L |
| Erythromycin | 6 mg/dL | 81.6 μmol/L |
| Ethanol | 400 mg/dL | 86.8 mmol/L |
| Ethosuximide | 25 mg/dL | 1770 μmol/L |
| Furosemide | 6 mg/dL | 181 μmol/L |
| Gentamicin | 12 mg/dL | 151 μmol/L |
| Ibuprofen | 50 mg/dL | 2425 μmol/L |
| Immunoglobulin G (IgG) | 5 g/dL | 50 g/L |
| Lidocaine | 1.2 mg/dL | 51.2 μmol/L |
| Lithium chloride | 2.3 mg/dL | 3.2 mmol/L |
| Lithium heparin | 3 U/mL | 3000 U/L |
| Nicotine | 0.1 mg/dL | 6.2 μmol/L |
| Penicillin | 5 U/mL | 25000 U/L |
| Pentobarbital | 8 mg/dL | 354 μmol/L |
| Phenobarbital | 10 mg/dL | 431 μmol/L |
| Phenytoin | 5 mg/dL | 198 μmol/L |
| Primidone | 4 mg/dL | 183 μmol/L |
| Propoxyphene | 0.2 mg/dL | 4.91 μmol/L |
| Protein, Albumin | 6 g/dL | 60 g/L |
| Rheumatoid Factors | 726 IU/mL | 726 IU/mL |
| Salicylic acid | 60 mg/dL | 4.34 mmol/L |
| Sodium heparin | 3 U/mL | 3000 U/L |
| Theophylline | 4 mg/dL | 95 μmol/L |
| Urea | 500 mg/dL | 83.3 mmol/L |
| Uric acid | 20 mg/dL | 1190 μmol/L |
| Valproic acid | 50 mg/dL | 3467 μmol/L |
Hook Effect:
No hook effect up to 500 mg/dL (50.00 g/L) and 271.6 mg/dL (27.16 g/L) was observed for kappa and lambda, respectively when using the Dimension Vista® System Kappa and Lambda Flex reagent.
f. Assay cut-off:
Not Applicable.
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
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Method comparison testing was run on each de-identified patient serum samples containing measurable amounts of Ig/L-chain kappa and lambda were used in this study according to CLSI EP9-A2 using single determinations. The only sample criteria were that there was sufficient sample volume for testing and that mentioned above. Aliquots were stored at $-20^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ until tested on the device and the predicate device.
Kappa: There were 66 serum samples tested for the initial method comparison testing. In addition, there were 27 serum samples run for the extended range high and 24 serum samples for the extended range low study. Lambda: There were 66 serum samples tested for the initial method comparison testing. In addition, there were 26 serum samples run for the extended range high and 23 serum samples run for the extended range low. The distribution among the sample population in the initial assay range method comparison is as follows:
Sample Distribution Kappa Method Comparison
| Sample range mg/dL (g/L) | % of samples | Representative Population |
| --- | --- | --- |
| <170 (1.70) | 21 | Below expected range |
| ≥170 < 370 (≥1.70 <3.70) | 29 | Expected Range |
| ≥370 < 640 (≥3.70 < 6.40) | 29 | Above expected range |
| ≥640 < 870 (≥6.4 <8.70) | 21 | Upper portion of measuring range |
Sample Distribution Lambda Method Comparison
| Sample range mg/dL (g/L) | % of samples | Representative Population |
| --- | --- | --- |
| <90 (<0.9) | 18 | Below expected range |
| ≥90 < 210 (≥0.9 <2.1) | 36 | Expected Range |
| ≥210 < 310 (≥2.10 < 3.10) | 31 | Above expected range |
| ≥310 < 410 (≥3.1<4.10) | 15 | Upper portion of measuring range |
Passing-Bablok regression analysis was used to analyze the data for the initial measuring range and the extended high and low values.above.
| | Dilution | Approx conc. Range (g/L) | Slope | Y-intercept (mg/dL) | Correlation coefficient (R2) | N = |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kappa | | 0.3 – 9.0 | 1.105 | -4.2 | 0.998 | 66 |
| | 1:5 | 0.08 – 0.28 | 1.102 | -1.0 | 0.986 | 24 |
| | 1:100 | 8.0 – 35.0 | 1.158 | -1.690 | 0.986 | 27 |
| Lambda | | 0.2 – 4.3 | 1.045 | -1.5 | 0.993 | 66 |
| | 1:5 | 0.05 – 0.17 | 1.000 | -0.003 | 0.984 | 23 |
| | 1:100 | 4.0 – 32.0 | 1.059 | -0.729 | 0.950 | 26 |
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b. Matrix comparison:
In addition to the method comparison studies done using serum on the Dimension Vista® System and the BN Prospec® System, a separate study was done using matched serum and plasma samples on the Dimension Vista® System. In this study, matched samples of serum, lithium heparin, sodium heparin and EDTA were tested on the Dimension Vista® System. The % recovery of immunoglobulin light chains kappa type, and the % recovery of immunoglobulin light chains lambda type for each plasma type was determined versus serum and a regression analysis was done for each plasma type versus serum. The acceptance criteria were for a correlation coefficient of ≥ 0.950 and for a median of the normalized differences < 7%.
| | Compared to serum | Slope | Y-intercept (mg/dL) | Correlation coefficient (R²) | n |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kappa | Li. heparin | 0.98 | 0.05 | 0.998 | 13 |
| | Na heparin | 0.98 | 0.04 | 0.998 | 13 |
| | EDTA | 0.99 | -0.04 | 1.000 | 13 |
| Lambda | Li. heparin | 1.02 | -0.02 | 1.000 | 10 |
| | Na heparin | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.000 | 10 |
| | EDTA | 0.98 | 0.00 | 1.000 | 10 |
3. Clinical studies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity: Not Applicable
b. Clinical specificity: Not Applicable
c. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable): Not Applicable
4. Clinical cut-off: Not Applicable
5. Expected values/Reference range:
The concentration of Ig/L-chain kappa and lambda in healthy individuals is below the detection limit for this method (less than 7.0 mg/dL (0.07 g/L) and Lambda was determined to be 4.8 mg/dL (0.048 g/L) and is based on the following literature reference: Dati F., Lammers, M., Adam, A, Sondag, D., and Stienen, L. Referenzwerte fur 18 Plasmaproteine am Berhring- Nephrometer-System. The range was adjusted for standardization to the international reference preparation ERM-DA470 and confirmed by performing a reference interval transference study following the NCCLS/CLSI Guideline C28-A2.
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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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.