COBAS C TINA-QUANT LIPOPROTEIN (A) GEN 2 ASSAY MODEL 05852625190; PRECISET LP (A) GEN 2 CALIFRATOR SET MODEL 05852641160
Applicant
Roche Diagnostics
Product Code
DFC · Immunology
Decision Date
Nov 29, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.5600
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The cobas c Tina-quant Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 assay is an in vitro test intended for the quantitative determination of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] in human serum and plasma on the Roche/Hitachi cobas c systems. The measurement of Lp(a) is useful in evaluation of lipid metabolism disorders and assessing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in specific populations, when used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and other lipoprotein tests. The Preciset Lp(a) calibrator set is intended for use in the calibration of quantitative Roche methods on Roche clinical chemistry analyzers as specified in the value sheets. The PreciControl Lp(a) Gen.2 control set is intended for use in quality control by monitoring accuracy and precision for the quantitative methods as specified in the value sheets.
Device Story
Device is particle-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay for quantitative Lp(a) measurement. Input: human serum or plasma samples. Principle: Lp(a) in sample binds to latex particles coated with polyclonal anti-human Lp(a) antibodies (rabbit); agglutination measured turbidimetrically; signal proportional to Lp(a) concentration. Used in clinical laboratories on Roche/Hitachi cobas c 501 analyzers. Output: quantitative Lp(a) concentration (mg/dL). Healthcare providers use results alongside clinical evaluation to assess lipid metabolism and cardiovascular disease risk. Benefits: provides standardized, automated measurement of Lp(a) to aid in identifying patients at increased cardiovascular risk.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evaluated precision (repeatability and intermediate precision), LoB, LoD, LoQ, high-dose hook effect, cross-reactivity, interfering substances (bilirubin, hemolysis, lipemia, plasminogen, ApoB, Rheumatoid Factor), linearity, and reagent stability. Method comparison performed against predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Latex-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay. Reagents: glycine buffer, BSA, rabbit serum, latex particles coated with polyclonal anti-human Lp(a) antibodies. Calibrators/controls: lyophilized human plasma matrix. Instrument: cobas c 501 analyzer. Software: automated processing on clinical chemistry analyzer. Standards: CLSI EP05-A2, EP6-A, EP07-A2, EP17-A.
Indications for Use
Indicated for quantitative determination of lipoprotein(a) in human serum and plasma to evaluate lipid metabolism disorders and assess atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in specific populations. Used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and other lipoprotein tests.
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.
Diazyme Lp(a) calibrator set, General Atomics (k082488)
Diazyme Lp(a) control set, General Atomics (k082488)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k122722
B. Purpose for Submission:
New device
C. Measurand:
Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)]
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative immunoturbidimetric assay
E. Applicant:
Roche Diagnostics
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
cobas c Tina-quant Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 Test System
Preciset Lp(a) Gen.2 calibrator set
PreciControl Lp(a) Gen.2 control set
G. Regulatory Information:
| Product | Classification | Regulation | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DFC | Class II | 21 CFR 866.5600
Low Density Lipoprotein
Immunological Test System | Clinical Chemistry(75) |
| JIT | Class II | 21 CFR 862.1150
Calibrator, Secondary | Clinical Chemistry (75) |
| JJX | Class I, reserved | 21 CFR 862.1660
Quality control material | Clinical Chemistry(75) |
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
The cobas c Tina-quant Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 assay is an in vitro test intended for
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the quantitative determination of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] in human serum and plasma on the Roche/Hitachi cobas c systems. The measurement of Lp(a) is useful in evaluation of lipid metabolism disorders and assessing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in specific populations, when used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and other lipoprotein tests.
The Preciset Lp(a) calibrator set is intended for use in the calibration of quantitative Roche methods on Roche clinical chemistry analyzers as specified in the value sheets.
The PreciControl Lp(a) Gen.2 control set is intended for use in quality control by monitoring accuracy and precision for the quantitative methods as specified in the value sheets.
2. Indication(s) for use:
See intended use.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For prescription use only.
4. Special instrument requirements:
For use on the cobas c 501 Analyzer
I. Device Description:
The Tina-quant Lp(a) Gen.2 test principle is a particle-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay. Reagents are packaged in two bottles labeled with their instrument positioning, R1 and R3. R1 is glycine buffer solution that contains BSA and 0.1% rabbit serum. R3 is a suspension of latex particles coated with polyclonal anti-human Lp(a) antibodies (rabbit) in glycine buffer.
The Preciset Lp(a) Gen.2 calibrator set consists of five lyophilized calibrators based on a stabilized and lyophilized pool of human plasma. Vials are reconstituted with water to yield approximate concentration values of 6.5, 12.5, 29.0, 62.5, and 90 mg/dL.
The PreciControl Lp(a) Gen.2 control set contains two lyophilized controls based on a human plasma matrix. Vials are reconstituted with water to yield approximate concentrations of 20 and 48 mg/dL.
All human material should be considered potentially infectious. All products derived from human blood are prepared exclusively from the blood of donors tested individually and shown to be free from HBsAg and antibodies to HCV and HIV using
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testing methods approved by the FDA.
## J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s) and number(s):
cobas c Tina-quant Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 assay is substantially equivalent to Lp(a)-Latex SEIKEN assay, Denka Seiken Co., Ltd. (k013359).
Preciset Lp(a) Gen.2 calibrator set is substantially equivalent to the Diazyme Lp(a) calibrator set, General Atomics (k082488).
PreciControl Lp(a) Gen.2 control is substantially equivalent to the Diazyme Lp(a) control set, General Atomics (k082488).
2. Comparison with predicate:
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Characteristic | New Device
cobas c 501
Tina.quant Lipoprotein(a) assay | Predicate Device
Denka Seiken Lipoprotein(a)
assay (K013359) |
| Intended Use | Same | Immunoturbidimetric
assay for the quantitative in
vitro determination of
Lipoprotein(a) in human
serum or plasma. |
| Principle | Same | Lp(a) in sample binds to specific
anti-Lp(a) antibodies that are
coated on latex particles. Lp(a)
binding causes agglutination of the
latex particles. The amount of
agglutination is measured optically
via sample turbidity and is directly
proportional to the amount of Lp(a)
in the sample. |
| Sample Type | Same | Serum, plasma |
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| Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Characteristic | New Device
cobas c 501
Tina.quant Lipoprotein(a) assay | Predicate Device
Denka Seiken Lipoprotein(a)
assay (K013359) |
| Instrument | cobas c 501 | Hitachi 917 |
| Measuring Range | 6-80 mg/dL | 2-80 mg/dL |
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Characteristic | New Device
Preciset Lp(a) Gen.2
Calibrator set | Predicate Device
Diazyme Lp (a) calibrators
(K082488) |
| Intended Use | Same | for use in calibration of Lp(a) assay |
| Form | Same | Lyophilized |
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Characteristic | New Device
PreciControl Lp(a) Gen.2
Control set | Predicate Device
Diazyme Lp (a) controls
(K082488) |
| Intended Use | Same | For use in quality control of Lp(a) assay. |
| Form | Same | Lyophilized |
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K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
Standard Title CLSI EP05-A2 – Evaluation of Precision Performance of Quantitative Measurement Methods
Standard Title CLSI EP6-A – Evaluation of the Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures: A Statistical Approach
Standard Title CLSI EP07-A2 – Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry
Standard Title CLSI EP17-A – Protocols for Determination of Limits of Detection and Limits of Quantitation
L. Test Principle:
The Roche cobas c Tina-quant Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 test system is based on a latex enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay. Human lipoprotein (a) agglutinates with latex particles coated with anti-Lp(a) antibodies (rabbit). The precipitate is determined turbidimetrically.
M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
All studies were performed on the cobas c 501 Analyzer
1. Analytical performance:
a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Assay within lot precision was determined according to CLSI EP5-A2 with a study that measured pooled human sera samples (7.0, 16.1, 30.9 and 79.4 mg/dL) and plasma-based control samples using one lot of reagent in two aliquots per run and 2 runs per day for 21 days.
The 20 day results for the single site are summarized below as sample overall mean Lp(a) concentration in mg/dL, computed SDs and %CVs for within run precision and total precision between runs and between days.
| Within Run Precision | Mean (mg/dL) | SD (mg/dL) | CV (%) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lp(a) Control level L | 20.3 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| Lp(a) Control level H | 61.5 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Human serum 1 | 7.0 | 0.4 | 5.4 |
| Human serum 2 | 16.1 | 1.0 | 6.2 |
| Human serum 3 | 30.9 | 0.7 | 2.4 |
| Human serum 4 | 79.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Between Day Precision | Mean (mg/dL) | SD (mg/dL) | CV (%) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lp(a) Control level L | 20.3 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Lp(a) Control level H | 61.5 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
| Human serum 1 | 7.0 | 0.5 | 7.6 |
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| Human serum 2 | 16.1 | 1.0 | 6.4 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Human serum 3 | 30.9 | 0.9 | 2.9 |
| Human serum 4 | 79.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Linearity of this Lp(a) assay for pooled human sera and pooled human plasma samples was assessed according to CLSI EP6- A, Evaluation of the Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures: A Statistical Approach, in one run using one lot of reagents with each sample tested in triplicate. Two separate dilution series of 9 samples each from high to low concentration Lp(a) were prepared by adding 0.9% NaCl to pooled human sera and to pooled human plasma that contained Lp(a) at a concentration above the measuring range. This yielded linearity samples with Lp(a) levels that spanned a range from 1.3 to 95 mg/dL.
A polynomial evaluation of linearity was used for the data analysis that included unweighted regression models. Nonlinearity did not deviate more than 10% from linearity for serum samples. Nonlinearity did not deviate more than 2% from linearity for plasma samples.
A linear regression line and second and third order polynomials were fitted to the data. Sponsor evaluated results and significance of the second and third order polynomials by comparing to in-house acceptance criteria for deviation from linearity.
The fitted linear models are:
Serum: y = 0.0008 + 1.0000x
Plasma: y = -0.2896 + 1.0039x
where y = Lp(a) (mg/dL) and x = theoretical concentration.
The sponsor demonstrated linearity across the claimed measuring range of the device from 6.0 mg/dL to 80 mg/dL (from assay LoQ to upper limit).
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Preciset Lp(a) Gen.2 calibrators are a set of five lyophilized pooled plasma standards that are value assigned to an in-house primary reference standard known as Standard Human Lp(a) and secondary in house standard via a commercially available method. For routine calibrator lots, samples are assayed in triplicate and value assigned according to the secondary in house reference material and checked per value assigned controls.
PreciControl Lp(a) Gen.2 controls are lyophilized pooled human plasma and set to low (20 mg/dL) and high (48 mg/dL) Lp(a) levels. These Lp(a) controls
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are value assigned to the secondary in-house reference material by assaying in triplicate on the cobas c 501 Analyzer.
Stability:
Reagent, calibrator and control stability is based on shelf-life and open on board stability studies and includes studies with storage at 35°C for 150 hrs to mimic transport. The proposed protocol and acceptance criteria were reviewed and found to be adequate.
d. Detection limit:
LoB, LoD and LoQ studies were performed based upon CLSI EP-17A, Protocols for Determination of Limits of Detection and Limits of Quantitation (LoQ).
LoB Test Protocol
One (1) blank sample was tested on two (2) cobas c 501 analyzers with three (3) reagent lots for six runs of 5 replicates each run yielding 60 measurements per lot.
LoB was defined as the concentration at which there is a 95% probability that the sample is analyte-free and was calculated as the 95th percentile of 60 runs which was the average of the 57th and the 58th value.
LoD Test Protocol
Five samples with low analyte concentration (up to 4X LOB) were measured on two (2) cobas c 501 analyzers with three (3) reagent lots for six runs of 5 replicates for each run yielding 60 measurements per lot.
LoD was calculated using equation 3 from CLSI Document EP17-A (page 17) LOD = cβSDs.
LoQ Test Protocol
A low level sample set of six was measured in 501 analyzers for 3 days with 2 runs per day. The LoQ sample was observed to have ≤19.9% total error between the measured value and the calculated value.
LoB = 3.0 mg/dL
LoD = 4.0 mg/dL
LoQ = 6.0 mg/dL
e. Analytical specificity:
i. Interference from endogenous substances/cross reactants.
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Testing was performed to determine whether the presence of endogenous substances such as hemoglobin, lipids (using intralipid as a mimic), rheumatoid factor, conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin may interfere with assay results.
Two human serum samples were used with Lp(a) concentrations of 20 mg/dL and 55 mg/dL. Each sample level was spiked with varying levels of interferent for a total of 11 dilution steps per interferent (8 for RF, 5 for plasminogen and apolipoprotein B). The two sets of samples were tested in triplicate and median values used to calculate % recovery (measured concentration compared to Lp(a) concentration with zero interferent).
Observed maximum interference was 5% at the following levels of interferent:
| Endogenous Substance/Cross Reactant | Highest Tested Concentration |
| --- | --- |
| Hemoglobin | 1000 mg/dL |
| Intralipid | 2000 mg/dL |
| Bilirubin (conj) | 60 mg/dL |
| Bilirubin (unconj) | 60 mg/dL |
| Rheumatoid Factor | 1200 IU/mL |
| Plasminogen | 150 mg/dL |
| Apolipoprotein B | 200 mg/dL |
ii. Interference from common drugs
Two human serum samples were used with Lp(a) concentrations of 20 mg/dL and 45 mg/dL. Each sample pool was divided into 17 aliquots. One aliquot was not spiked with any drugs and was used as the reference sample. The remaining samples were spiked with the respective amount of drug. Then the concentration of Lp(a) was determined in triplicate and compared to the reference aliquot. Lp(a) recovery was within ±5% for the tested analyte concentrations.
No interference was found at therapeutic concentration of any of the following drugs: acetylcysteine, ampicillin-Na, ascorbic acid, cyclosporine, cefoxitin, heparin, levodopa, methyldopa, metronidazole, doxycycline, acetylsalicylic acid, rifampicin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, theophylline.
f. Assay cut-off:
Not applicable
g. Additional studies
Dilution study to validate re-run function.
One sample each at the lower end, middle and the upper end of the extended
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measuring range was diluted manually and automatically (1:3). The manually and automatically diluted and the neat samples were measured with 3-fold dilutions. All results were within 10%.
High dose hook effect studies.
Two samples with high concentrations of Lp(a) (higher than the measuring range claim of 80 mg/dL) were diluted with native serum with an Lp(a) concentration of about 1-2 mg/dL Lp(a). These samples are diluted in 11 steps. Each dilution was measured in triplicate.
No hook effect was seen up to 190 mg/dL.
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
To demonstrate substantial equivalence, a method comparison study was performed on 159 human serum samples ranging from 6 to 79.9 mg/dL Lp(a) were tested by the Roche cobas c 501 Tina-quant Lp(a) assay (expressed as mg/dL) and predicate on the Hitachi 917 (expressed as mg/dL). The method comparison study was performed according to CLSI EP9-A2 guideline. Samples were tested in singlicate and no spiked or diluted samples were included.
Lp(a) Passing Bablok Regression (n = 159) with 95% CI indicated in parentheses.
slope = 0.967 (0.948 - .983)
y-intercept = -0.105 (-0.392 to -0.218)
r² = 0.995
The sponsor provided additional method comparison data to support that Roche Tina-Quant Lp(a) assay was not sensitive to the size heterogeneity of protein (a) isoforms. Experiments were done using samples with Lp(a) concentrations that covered the measuring range and compared to an ELISA method that was standardized via Western Blot analysis to known protein(a) isoforms.
Lp(a) Passing Bablok Regression:
slope = 0.981
y-intercept = -0.551
r² = 0.9950
b. Matrix comparison:
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The following sample types can be used for the cobas c Tina-quant Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 assay: Serum, Gel separated Serum, Lithium heparin plasma, K2EDTA Plasma, K3EDTA Plasma. To demonstrate that gel separation serum, lithium heparin plasma, K2EDTA plasma, and K3EDTA plasma are supported for use with this assay, matrix comparison studies were run using serum as the comparator. Samples were tested in singlicate.
Lp(a) Matrix Passing Bablok Regression:
| Matrix | slope | intercept | r2 | Sample range (mg/dL) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gel separation serum | 0.997 | 0.0393 | 1.00 | 6.6 – 77.4 |
| Lithium Heparin Plasma | 0.979 | -0.0660 | 0.999 | 6.6 – 77.4 |
| K2EDTA Plasma | 0.974 | 0.249 | 0.999 | 6.6 – 77.4 |
| K3EDTA Plasma | 0.944 | 0.106 | 1.00 | 6.6 – 77.4 |
# 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 sponsor provides the following information in the package insert.
The defined threshold of Lp(a) concentration at which individuals can be classified as being at increased risk varies greatly among studies, ranging from 20 mg/dL to 40 mg/dL. A Lp(a) concentration of 30 mg/dL, corresponding to the $75^{\text{th}}$ percentile in a male Caucasian reference population is widely used as cut-off
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point or threshold value.¹,²
The European Atherosclerosis Society recommends screening for elevated Lp(a) in those at intermediate or high CVD/CHD risk and defines a desirable Lp(a) level ≤ 50mg/dL.³
Different Lp(a) levels can be found in different racial/ethnicity groups.⁴,⁵
Since Lp(a) levels are largely influenced by hereditary factors, they vary with ethnic populations. Therefore, reference ranges have not been established for this assay for different ethnic populations or disease states. The sponsor states that each laboratory should investigate the transferability of the expected values to its own patient population and if necessary determine its own reference range.
## 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.
¹ Marcovina SM, Koschinsky, ML. A Critical Evaluation of the Role of Lp(a) in Cardiovascular Disease: Can Lp(a) Be Useful in Risk Assessment? Semin Vasc Med 2002 Aug 2(3):335-344.
² Shai, I, Rimm EB, Hankinson SE, et al. Lipoprotein (a) and Coronary Heart Disease Among Women: Beyond a Cholesterol Carrier? Eur Heart J 2005; 26:1633-1639.
³ Nodestgaard BG, Chapman MJ, Ray K, et al. Lipoprotein (a) Levels and Small Apolipoprotein (a) as a cardiovascular risk factor: current satus. Eur Heart J 2010, 31:241-249.
⁴ Wu HD, Berglund L, Dimayuga C, et al. High Lipoprotein (a) Levels and Small Apolipoprotein (a) Sizes Are Associated With Endothelial Dysfunction in a Multiethnic Cohort. J Am Coll Cardiol 2004, 43:1828-1833.
⁵ Virani SS, Brautbar A, Davis BC, et al. Associations Between Lipoprotein (a) Levels and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Black and White Subjects. The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC). Circulation 2012, 125:241-249.
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