HITACHI CLINICAL ANALYZER S TEST REAGENT CARTRIDGES FOR LD AND AMY
K130685 · Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Inc. · JFJ · Aug 9, 2013 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
Record ID
K130685
Device Name
HITACHI CLINICAL ANALYZER S TEST REAGENT CARTRIDGES FOR LD AND AMY
Applicant
Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Inc.
Product Code
JFJ · Clinical Chemistry
Decision Date
Aug 9, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.1070
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The S TEST Reagent Cartridge Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) is intended for the quantitative determination of LD in serum and plasma using the HITACHI Clinical Analyzer E40. The S TEST Reagent Cartridge Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) is intended for use in clinical laboratories or physician office laboratories. For in vitro diagnostic use only. Measurements of LD are used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver and cardiac diseases. The S TEST Reagent Cartridge Amylase (AMY) is intended for the quantitative determination of AMY in serum and plasma using the HITACHI Clinical Analyzer E40. The S TEST Reagent Cartridge Amylase (AMY) is intended for use in clinical laboratories or physician office laboratories. For in vitro diagnostic use only. Measurements of AMY are mainly used in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic diseases.
Device Story
The S TEST Reagent Cartridges are plastic, single-use cartridges containing two reagent reservoirs and a reaction cell/photometric cuvette. Designed for use with the Hitachi Clinical Analyzer E40 in clinical or physician office laboratories. The cartridge includes a dot code label containing chemistry parameters and calibration factors. For LD testing, the device measures the conversion of lactic acid to pyruvic acid, reducing NAD to NADH, which increases absorbance. For AMY testing, the device measures the cleavage of Gal-G2-CNP substrate, where the production rate of CNP is proportional to amylase activity. The analyzer reads the barcode to apply lot-specific calibration factors to the change in absorbance, providing a quantitative result. This allows healthcare providers to assess liver, cardiac, or pancreatic function.
Clinical Evidence
Performance evaluated via nonclinical bench testing and clinical method comparison studies at three physician office laboratory (POL) sites. Nonclinical studies followed CLSI guidelines (EP17-A, EP6-A, EP5-A2, EP7-A2) for sensitivity, linearity, precision, and interference. Clinical accuracy was assessed by comparing the Hitachi E40 system against a reference laboratory method using 70-80 serum specimens per site. Regression analysis showed high correlation (r > 0.99) for both LD and AMY across all sites. Precision studies (n=30 replicates per sample) demonstrated total %CVs ranging from 2.7% to 9.3% for LD and 1.0% to 4.6% for AMY.
Technological Characteristics
Plastic reagent cartridges with two reservoirs and a reaction cell. Sensing principle: UV/visible spectrophotometry. Energy source: Hitachi Clinical Analyzer E40. Connectivity: Barcode-based parameter/calibration input. Reagents: LD (L-lactic acid, NAD, citric acid buffer); AMY (NaCl, CaCl2, Good's buffer, Gal-G2-CNP, KSCN).
Indications for Use
Indicated for quantitative determination of Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) and Amylase (AMY) in human serum and plasma. Used in clinical or physician office laboratories for diagnosis and treatment of liver, cardiac, and pancreatic diseases.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An amylase test system is a device intended to measure the activity of the enzyme amylase in serum and urine. Amylase measurements are used primarily for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).
Predicate Devices
Roche cobas c systems (k100853)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION
DECISION SUMMARY
ASSAY ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k130685
B. Purpose for Submission:
New Device
C. Measurand:
Amylase (AMY)
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD)
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative, enzymatic activity
E. Applicant:
Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Inc.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
Hitachi S TEST Reagent Cartridge Amylase (AMY)
Hitachi S TEST Reagent Cartridge Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD)
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR § 862.1070 Amylase (AMY)
21 CFR § 862.1440 Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD)
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2. Classification:
Class II and Class II Exempt, meets limitations of exemption 21 CFR 862.9 (c)(9) respectively
3. Product code:
JFJ, CFJ
4. Panel:
Clinical Chemistry (75)
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
See indications for use below.
2. Indication(s) for use:
The S TEST Reagent Cartridge Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) is intended for the quantitative determination of LD in serum and plasma using the HITACHI Clinical Analyzer E40. The S TEST Reagent Cartridge Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) is intended for use in clinical laboratories or physician office laboratories. For in vitro diagnostic use only.
Measurements of LD are used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver and cardiac diseases.
The S TEST Reagent Cartridge Amylase (AMY) is intended for the quantitative determination of AMY in serum and plasma using the HITACHI Clinical Analyzer E40. The S TEST Reagent Cartridge Amylase (AMY) is intended for use in clinical laboratories or physician office laboratories. For in vitro diagnostic use only.
Measurements of AMY are mainly used in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic diseases.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For prescription and point-of-care use.
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4. Special instrument requirements:
Hitachi Clinical Analyzer E40
I. Device Description:
The S TEST reagent cartridges for the Hitachi Clinical Analyzer E40 are made of plastic and include two small reservoirs capable of holding two separate reagents R1 and R2, separated by a reaction cell/photometric cuvette. The cartridges also include a dot code label that contains all chemistry parameters, calibration factors, and other production-related information, e.g., expiration dating.
The S TEST Reagent Cartridge Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) has the following composition: LD Reagent (1): L-Lactic acid lithium salt, LD Reagent (2): Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide and Citric acid Buffer.
The S TEST Reagent Cartridge Amylase (AMY) has the following composition: AMY Reagent (1): Sodium chloride, Calcium chloride, Good's buffer AMY Reagent (2): alfa-2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl-galactopyranosylmaltoside, Potassium thiocyanate, and Good's buffer.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
Roche cobas c systems
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s):
k100853
3. Comparison with predicate:
| | Hitachi S Test Reagent Cartridge LD
(Candidate Device) | Roche Cobas c systems
(Predicate Device, k100853) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Similarities | | |
| Intended Use | For the in vitro quantitative determination of Lactate Dehydrogenase in human serum and plasma. | Same |
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| Specimen Type | Human serum, lithium heparinized plasma and K3 EDTA plasma | Same |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Claimed measuring range | 10 to 1,000 U/L | Same |
| Detection Limit | 10 U/L | Same |
| Test Principle | LD in the sample catalyzes the conversion of lactic acid to pyruvic acid. NAD is converted to NADH with an increase in absorbance | UV assay- LD catalyzes the conversion of L-lactate to pyruvate (pyruvic acid); NAD is reduced to NADH in the process. |
| Differences | | |
| Testing Environment | Physician office or clinical lab | Clinical lab |
| Detection Wavelength | 340/546 nm | 700/340 nm |
| | Hitachi S Test Reagent Cartridge AMY (Candidate Device) | Roche Cobas c systems (Predicate Device, k100853) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Similarities | | |
| Intended Use | For the in vitro quantitative determination of Amylase in human serum and plasma. | Same |
| Differences | | |
| Test Principle | Alpha amylases in blood samples react with the substrate alfa-2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl-galactopyranosylmaltoside (Gal-G2-CNP), and the substrate is cleaved into 4-galactopyranosylmaltose (Gal-G2) and 2-chloro-4-nitrophenol (CNP). Amylase activity is determined by measuring the production rate of CNP (yellow) | Defined oligosaccharides are cleaved under the catalytic action of alpha amylases. The fragments formed are completely hydrolyzed to p-nitrophenol (p-NP) and glucose by alpha-glucosidase. The color intensity of the p-NP formed is directly proportional to the amylase activity and is determined by measuring the increase in absorbance |
| Testing Environment | Physician office or clinical lab | Clinical lab |
| Detection Wavelength | 405/546 nm | 700/415 nm |
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| Specimen Type | Human serum, lithium heparinized plasma and K3 EDTA plasma | Human serum, plasma, or urine. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Claimed measuring range | 4 to 1,500 U/L | 3 to 1,500 U/L |
| Detection Limit | 4 U/L | 3 U/L |
# K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
CLSI/NCCLS EP5-A2: Evaluation of Precision Performance of Quantitative Measurement Methods; 2004
CLSI/NCCLS EP6-A: Evaluation of Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures, A Statistical Approach; 2003
CLSI EP7-A2: Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry; Approved Guideline, 2005
CLSI EP17-A: Protocols for Determination of Limits of Detection and Limits of Quantitation; 2004
# L. Test Principle:
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) in the sample catalyzes the conversion of lactic acid to pyruvic acid. NAD is converted to NADH with an increase in absorbance. Lactate dehydrogenase concentration is directly determined by multiplying the change in absorbance of the unknown samples by the calibrator factor on the reagent barcode.
Amylase (AMY): Alpha amylases in blood samples react with the substrate alfa-2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl-galactopyranosylmaltoside (Gal-G2-CNP), and the substrate is cleaved into 4-galactopyranosylmaltose (Gal-G2) and 2-chloro-4-nitrophenol (CNP). Amylase activity is determined by measuring the production rate of CNP (yellow). Amylase concentration is directly determined by multiplying the change in absorbance of the unknown samples by the calibrator factor on the reagent barcode.
# M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
# 1. Analytical performance:
# a. Precision/Reproducibility:
A 20-day In-house Precision study for Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) was conducted following CLSI EP5-A2. Three samples (low, middle, and high levels of LD) were tested on the Hitachi E40 Clinical Analyzer in duplicate, twice a day, for 20 days, for a total of 80 results per level. The samples tested were commercial controls (Levels 1 and 2) and a patient serum sample (Level 3).
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LD- Low, Level 1, Summary
| LD | Within-Run | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mean (U/L) | 108.2 | 108.2 |
| SD (U/L) | 5.24 | 6.82 |
| %CV | 4.8% | 6.3% |
LD- Middle, Level 2, Summary
| LD | Within-Run | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mean (U/L) | 159.3 | 159.3 |
| SD (U/L) | 9.15 | 8.85 |
| %CV | 5.7% | 5.6% |
LD- High, Level 3, Summary
| LD | Within-Run | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mean (U/L) | 628.0 | 628.0 |
| SD (U/L) | 20.0 | 33.8 |
| %CV | 3.2% | 5.4% |
A Point-of-Care precision study for Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) was conducted using three levels of samples A (low), B (middle), and C (high) tested by three POL sites, six times a day for five days on the Hitachi E40 Clinical Analyzer. The samples were native (neat) serum specimens (stored frozen). The precision estimates are described below:
| Site # | Sample | LD Mean (U/L) | Within-run Precision | | Total Precision | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | SD (U/L) | %CV | SD (U/L) | %CV |
| 1 | A | 47.3 | 3.83 | 8.1 | 4.42 | 9.3 |
| 2 | A | 49.8 | 3.00 | 6.0 | 3.20 | 6.4 |
| 3 | A | 45.7 | 3.69 | 8.1 | 3.82 | 8.4 |
| 1 | B | 161.9 | 5.60 | 3.5 | 6.45 | 4.0 |
| 2 | B | 161.6 | 6.01 | 3.7 | 6.25 | 3.9 |
| 3 | B | 155.7 | 8.90 | 5.7 | 9.63 | 6.2 |
| 1 | C | 498.1 | 12.70 | 2.6 | 15.10 | 3.0 |
| 2 | C | 488.5 | 20.29 | 4.2 | 35.20 | 7.2 |
| 3 | C | 497.0 | 14.71 | 3.0 | 20.55 | 4.1 |
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A 20-day In-house Precision study was conducted for Amylase (AMY) following CLSI EP5-A2. Three samples (low, middle, and high levels of AMY) were tested on the Hitachi E40 Clinical Analyzer in duplicate, twice a day, for 20 days, for a total of 80 results per level. The samples were natural patient serum samples. The results were as follows:
AMY- Low, Level 1, Summary
| AMY | Within-Run | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mean (U/L) | 54.1 | 54.1 |
| SD (U/L) | 0.94 | 1.45 |
| %CV | 1.7% | 2.7% |
AMY - Middle, Level 2, Summary
| AMY | Within-Run | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mean (U/L) | 188.5 | 188.5 |
| SD (U/L) | 1.5 | 6.99 |
| %CV | 0.8% | 3.7% |
AMY - High, Level 3, Summary
| AMY | Within-Run | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mean (U/L) | 1126.8 | 1126.8 |
| SD (U/L) | 8.85 | 39.5 |
| %CV | 0.8% | 3.5% |
A Point-of-Care Precision study for Amylase (AMY) was conducted using two levels of samples A (low), and B (middle) tested by three POL sites, six times a day for five days on the Hitachi E40 Clinical Analyzer. The samples were native (neat) serum specimens (stored frozen). The precision estimates are described below:
| Site # | Sample | AMY Mean (U/L) | Within-run Precision | | Total Precision | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | SD (U/L) | %CV | SD (U/L) | %CV |
| 1 | A | 53.2 | 2.43 | 4.6 | 2.44 | 4.6 |
| 2 | A | 50.4 | 1.44 | 2.8 | 1.74 | 3.5 |
| 3 | A | 51.2 | 2.08 | 4.1 | 1.93 | 3.8 |
| 1 | B | 116.9 | 1.58 | 1.4 | 1.65 | 1.4 |
| 2 | B | 111.5 | 1.73 | 1.6 | 2.11 | 1.9 |
| 3 | B | 113.3 | 2.29 | 2.0 | 3.51 | 3.1 |
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b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
A linearity study for Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) was conducted based on the CLSI EP6-A guidelines by comparing observed versus expected values for 12 samples. Twelve (12) serial dilutions (1 to 1313 U/L) were prepared and tested. The dilutions were prepared using a commercial linearity/calibration set. The calibration samples were assigned their reference values arithmetically from the labeled values and were tested in duplicate by the Hitachi E40 Clinical Analyzer. The mean Hitachi results (y-axis) were plotted against the expected values (x-axis). The parameters of linear regression are as follows:
$$
y = 0.9441x + 9.6975
$$
$$
R^2 = 0.9962
$$
The results of the study support the sponsor's claim that the Hitachi S Test LD test is linear across the measuring range of 10 to 1,000 U/L.
A linearity study for Amylase (AMY) was conducted based on the CLSI EP6-A guidelines by comparing observed versus expected values for 10 samples. Ten (10) serial dilutions (3.4 to 1858.5 U/L) were prepared and tested. The dilutions were prepared using a commercial linearity/calibration set. The calibration samples were assigned their reference values arithmetically from the labeled values and were tested in duplicate by the Hitachi E40 Clinical Analyzer. The mean Hitachi results (y-axis) were plotted against the expected values (x-axis). The parameters of linear regression are as follows:
$$
y = 1.0109x - 0.8232
$$
$$
R^2 = 0.9987
$$
The results of the study support the sponsor's claim that the Hitachi S Test AMY test is linear across the measuring range of 4 to 1,500 U/L.
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Each lot of HITACHI S TEST LD cartridges and each lot of HITACHI S TEST AMY cartridges is calibrated by the manufacturer prior to shipment using material traceable to Japanese Enzyme Reference Material (JC-ERM). The barcode printed on each cartridge provides the analyzer with lot-specific calibration data. Lactate dehydrogenase and amylase concentrations are directly determined by multiplying the change in absorbance of the unknown sample by the calibrator factor on the barcode. No user calibration is needed. Commercially available controls are required but not provided. The labeling states "Users should follow federal, state, and local regulatory requirements regarding quality control practices."
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# d. Detection limit:
Detection limit studies were performed according to CLSI EP17-A, Protocols for Determination of Limits of Detection and Limits of Quantitation. The blank sample for the reagent system was assayed on the Hitachi Clinical Analyzer E40, 20 times per day for three days for a total of 60 replicate results to determine LOB. Five low samples were assayed on the Hitachi Clinical Analyzer E40, 4 times per day for three days for a total of 60 replicate results with the specific reagent cartridges to determine LOD. Seven samples covering the sample range between 0 and $20\mathrm{U / L}$ were tested for Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD). Seven samples covering the sample range between 0 and $10\mathrm{U / L}$ were tested for Amylase (AMY). All of the low samples were assayed 6 times on one instrument with one lot of cartridges to determine LoQ. The LoQ was determined based on inter-assay precision of $< 20\%$ CV. Results of the LoB, LoD and LoQ are summarized below.
| Analyte | LoB (U/L) | LoD (U/L) | LoQ (U/L) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) | 3.0 | 7.9 | 10 |
| Amylase (AMY) | 1.1 | 2.2 | 4 |
The claimed measuring range of Hitachi S Test LD is 10 to $1,000\mathrm{U / L}$ . The claimed measuring range of Hitachi S Test AMY is 4 to $1,500\mathrm{U / L}$ .
# e. Analytical specificity:
Interference studies were performed according to CLSI EP7-A2, (Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry; Approved Guideline) to determine the effects from potential interferents. Two levels of serum samples (LD low and high, approximately $100\mathrm{U / L}$ and $350\mathrm{U / L}$ ) were spiked to six levels with each interferent. Two levels of serum samples (AMY low and high, approximately $150\mathrm{U / L}$ and $300\mathrm{U / L}$ ) were spiked to six levels with each interferent. All seven samples (the 6 spiked samples and unspiked sample) for each analyte, Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) and Amylase (AMY), were tested in replicates of three on the Hitachi E40 Clinical Analyzer. In each case, the spiked sample result mean was compared to its neat control mean result, and recoveries were calculated. The sponsor claims no significant interference as $\leq 10\%$ difference for the substances and concentrations listed in the table below.
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Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD)
| Interferent Compound | Highest Concentration Showing No Interference |
| --- | --- |
| Hemoglobin | 31 mg/dL* |
| Unconjugated bilirubin | 50 mg/dL |
| Lipemia | 1,000 mg/dL |
| Ascorbic acid | 50 mg/dL |
*The labeling states “Positive interference (increase in concentration) from hemolysis occurred at levels as low as 31 mg/dL hemoglobin. Any level of hemolysis may cause interference. Do not use hemolyzed specimens.”
Amylase (AMY)
| Interferent Compound | Highest Concentration Showing No Interference |
| --- | --- |
| Hemoglobin | 500 mg/dL |
| Unconjugated bilirubin | 50 mg/dL |
| Lipemia | 2,000 mg/dL |
| Ascorbic acid | 50 mg/dL |
f. Assay cut-off:
Not Applicable
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
An in-house method comparison study for Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) was conducted using a total of 106 serum specimens (8 diluted and 8 spiked) spanning the dynamic range (13 to 959 U/L), samples were assayed on the Hitachi Clinical Analyzer E40 in singleton on both the Hitachi S Test Reagent and the Roche Cobas c systems (predicate device). The comparative data were analyzed by linear regression and are shown below.
Internal study summary – LD (U/L)
| n | Hitachi Range | Regression Equation | “r” | 95% CI Slope | 95% CI Intercept |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 106 | 13 to 959 U/L | y = 1.013x + 5.428 | 0.991 | (0.99 to 1.04) | (-3.8 to 14.6) |
An external site method comparison study for Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) was conducted using a series of approximately 80 serum specimens (4 diluted and 8 spiked) with LD values ranging from 16 to 938 U/L. The samples were assayed on the Hitachi Clinical Analyzer E40 at three sites using S TEST Reagent Cartridge LD (y) and Roche Cobas c systems (predicate device) as the reference
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method (x). Linear regression analysis yielded the following results:
POL study summary- LD (U/L)
| Site # | n | Sample Range | Regression Equation | “r” | 95% CI Slope | 95% CI Intercept |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 87 | 16 to 938 U/L | y=0.96x +2.5 | 0.99 | 0.94 to 0.97 | -2.3 to 7.4 |
| 2 | 78 | 23 to 877 U/L | y=0.96x +4.7 | 0.99 | 0.94 to 0.97 | 0.6 to 8.9 |
| 3 | 86 | 17 to 914 U/L | y=0.91x +13.5 | 0.99 | 0.90 to 0.93 | 9.6 to 17.4 |
An in-house method comparison study for Amylase (AMY) was conducted using a total of 105 clinical specimens (7 diluted) spanning the dynamic range (5 to $1443\mathrm{U / L}$ ), samples were assayed on the Hitachi Clinical Analyzer E40 in singleton on both the Hitachi S Test Reagent and the Roche cobas c systems (predicate device). The comparative data were analyzed by linear regression and are shown below.
Internal study summary - AMY (U/L)
| n | Hitachi Range | Regression Equation | “r” | 95% CI Slope | 95% CI Intercept |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 105 | 5 to 1443 U/L | y = 1.0109x -0.8232 | 0.997 | (1.06 to 1.10) | (-8.7 to 2.1) |
An external site method comparison study for Amylase (AMY) was conducted using a series of approximately 70 serum specimens with AMY values ranging from 27 to $1146\mathrm{U / L}$ were assayed on the Hitachi Clinical Analyzer E40 at three sites using S TEST Reagent Cartridge AMY (y) and Roche cobas c systems (predicate device) as the reference method (x). The samples were native serum specimens and no diluted or spiked samples were tested. Linear regression analysis yielded the following results:
POL study summary- AMY (U/L)
| Site # | n | Sample Range | Regression Equation | “r” | 95% CI Slope | 95% CI Intercept |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 76 | 29 to 1134 U/L | y=1.05x -1.2 | 0.999 | 1.04 to 1.06 | -4.6 to 2.2 |
| 2 | 69 | 27 to 1146 U/L | y=1.00x -0.5 | 0.995 | 0.98 to 1.03 | -6.6 to 5.7 |
| 3 | 71 | 29 to 1112 U/L | y=0.98x +3.3 | 0.995 | 0.95 to 1.00 | -3.2 to 9.8 |
# b. Matrix comparison:
A study for Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) was performed to validate the use of two plasma types as an alternative to serum for the Hitachi Clinical Analyzer E40 with S TEST Reagent Cartridge LD. The plasma types were lithium heparin and
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K3-EDTA plasma. Thirty-nine (39) matched serum/plasma samples that spanned the range of the assay (32 to 804 U/L) were assayed in singleton. The study set included five diluted samples and six spiked samples. The results were compared using linear regression (plasma = y-axis, each type).
| | Lithium Heparin Plasma | K3-EDTA Plasma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slope (95% CIs) | 0.99 (0.97 to 1.01) | 0.97 (0.94 to 1.00) |
| y-intercept (95% CIs) | -5.5 (-10.7 to -0.3) | 0.1 (-8.9 to 9.0) |
| r | 0.998 | 0.994 |
The sponsor claims that lithium heparin and K3-EDTA are acceptable anticoagulants to be used with the LD assay.
A study for Amylase (AMY) was performed to validate the use of two plasma types as an alternative to serum for the Hitachi Clinical Analyzer E40 with S TEST Reagent Cartridge AMY. The plasma types were lithium heparin and K3-EDTA plasma. Forty-three (43) matched serum/plasma samples that spanned the range of the assay (5 to 1494 U/L) were assayed in singleton. The study set included seven diluted samples and nine spiked samples. The results were compared using linear regression (plasma = y-axis, each type). The performance characteristics were as follows.
| | Lithium Heparin Plasma | K3-EDTA Plasma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slope (95% CIs) | 1.02 (1.01 to 1.04) | 0.97 (0.95 to 0.99) |
| y-intercept (95%CIs) | -8.4 (-17.2 to -0.3) | -6.6 (-14.3 to -1.0) |
| r | 0.998 | 0.999 |
The sponsor claims that lithium heparin and K3-EDTA are acceptable anticoagulants to be used with the AMY assay.
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):
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Not applicable
4. Clinical cut-off:
Not applicable. Clinical studies are not typically submitted for this device type.
5. Expected values/Reference range:
| Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) Reference Range¹ | 53 to 128 U/L |
| --- | --- |
| Amylase (AMY) Reference Range¹ | 110 to 210 U/L |
¹ Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry, 4ᵗʰ Edition, WB Saunders Company, (1996)
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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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.