AFINION LIPID PANEL AND AFINION LIPID PANEL CONTROL
K132031 · Axis-Shield Poc AS · CHH · Mar 21, 2014 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
Record ID
K132031
Device Name
AFINION LIPID PANEL AND AFINION LIPID PANEL CONTROL
Applicant
Axis-Shield Poc AS
Product Code
CHH · Clinical Chemistry
Decision Date
Mar 21, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.1175
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
The Afinion™ Lipid Panel is an in vitro diagnostic test for quantitative determination of total cholesterol (Chol), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and triglycerides (Trig) in serum. Values for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and Chol/HDL ratio are calculated by the Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer. Chol, HDL cholesterol, Trig, and calculated LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and Chol/HDL ratio are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving excess cholesterol in the blood and lipid and lipoprotein metabolism disorders. Afinion™ Lipid Panel Control has been designed for use with the Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer and Afinion™ Lipid Panel. Afinion™ Lipid Panel Control is intended for use as assayed control material for total cholesterol (Chol), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and triglycerides (Trig). The controls should be used to confirm that the Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer System is working properly and provides reliable results. For use in clinical laboratories and point of care laboratory settings.
Device Story
Afinion™ Lipid Panel is an in vitro diagnostic test system for serum lipid analysis. It utilizes a test cartridge containing reagents and an integrated sampling device, processed by the Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer. The analyzer performs enzymatic colorimetric assays for total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. It automatically calculates LDL cholesterol (via Friedewald formula), non-HDL cholesterol, and Chol/HDL ratio. The system is intended for use in clinical laboratories and point-of-care settings by healthcare professionals. The analyzer reads lot-specific calibration parameters from a barcode on the cartridge. Results are displayed to the clinician to assist in diagnosing and managing lipid metabolism disorders. The system includes assayed control materials to verify analyzer performance.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Precision/reproducibility studies (CLSI EP5-A2) conducted at three POC sites over 20 days showed CVs generally <5%. Linearity studies (CLSI EP6-A) confirmed reportable ranges: Cholesterol 100-500 mg/dL, Triglycerides 45-650 mg/dL, HDL 15-100 mg/dL. Method comparison (CLSI EP09-A2-IR) against predicate devices across four sites demonstrated high correlation (r=0.98-1.00) and acceptable bias at medical decision points. Interference testing (CLSI EP7-A2) evaluated 28 substances; specific limitations identified for calcium dobesilate, methyldopa, acetylcysteine, and levodopa.
Technological Characteristics
Enzymatic colorimetric assay; cartridge-based reagent system; automated analysis via Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer. Calibration via lot-specific barcode on cartridge. Traceable to NRS/CHOL (cholesterol/HDL) and CDC reference methods (triglycerides). Refrigerated storage (2-8°C).
Indications for Use
Indicated for quantitative determination of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides in serum to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of lipid metabolism disorders and conditions involving excess blood cholesterol. For use in clinical laboratories and point-of-care settings by healthcare professionals.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cholesterol (total) test system is a device intended to measure cholesterol in plasma and serum. Cholesterol measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving excess cholesterol in the blood and lipid and lipoprotein metabolism disorders.
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k132031
B. Purpose for Submission:
New submission
C. Measurand:
Total Cholesterol, High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Triglyceride
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative, enzymatic assays
E. Applicant:
Axis-Shield PoC AS
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
Afinion™ Lipid Panel
Afinion™ Lipid Panel Control
G. Regulatory Information:
| Product Code | Classification | Regulation | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CHH- Enzymatic Esterase- Oxidase, Cholesterol | Class I* | 21 CFR 862.1175
Cholesterol (total) test system | 75 Clinical Chemistry (CH) |
| LBR- LDL & VLDR Precipitation, HDL Cholesterol | Class I* | 21 CFR 862.1475
Lipoprotein test system | 75 Clinical Chemistry (CH) |
| JGY- Colorimetric Method, Triglycerides | Class I* | 21 CFR 862.1705
Triglyceride test system | 75 Clinical Chemistry (CH) |
| JJY- Multi-Analyte Controls | Class I, reserved | 21 CFR 862.1660, Quality Control Material (assayed) | 75 Clinical Chemistry (CH) |
*Meets limitations of the exemption as per 21 CFR 862.9(c)(4) and 862.9(c)(9)
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H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
See indications for use (below).
2. Indication(s) for use:
The Afinion™ Lipid Panel is an in vitro diagnostic test for quantitative determination of total cholesterol (Chol), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and triglycerides (Trig) in serum. Values for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and Chol/HDL ratio are calculated by the Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer. Chol, HDL cholesterol, Trig, and calculated LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and Chol/HDL ratio are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving excess cholesterol in the blood and lipid and lipoprotein metabolism disorders.
Afinion™ Lipid Panel Control has been designed for use with the Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer and Afinion™ Lipid Panel. Afinion™ Lipid Panel Control is intended for use as assayed control material for total cholesterol (Chol), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and triglycerides (Trig). The controls should be used to confirm that the Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer System is working properly and provides reliable results.
For use in clinical laboratories and point of care laboratory settings.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
Prescription use only.
4. Special instrument requirements:
Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer System (cleared under k050574)
I. Device Description:
Afinion™ Lipid Panel is a fully automated assay for quantitative determination of lipids in serum. The system consists of the Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer and a cartridge for the measurement of Cholesterol, HDL and Triglyceride. (Please note that the Afinion system is not able to measure the HDL level in a sample when the triglyceride level is >650 mg/dL.) LDL, non-HDL and Chol/HDL are calculated by the analyzer.
The Afinion™ Lipid Panel Test Cartridge contains all reagents necessary for determination of cholesterol, HDL and triglyceride concentrations. The operator fills the sampling device (which is integrated in the test cartridge) with either the patient sample or quality control material. The test cartridge is then placed in the Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer. All testing is performed automatically by the analyzer. Results of the measured or calculated indices are printed by the analyzer.
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Additionally, the following indices are calculated:
## LDL cholesterol
LDL is calculated according to the Friedwald formula*:
$$
\text{LDL (mg/dL)} = \text{Chol} - \text{HDL} - \text{Trig}/5
$$
*This equation is not valid for non-fasting specimen, or in patients with type III hyperlipoproteinemia. No LDL result is provided by the analyzer when triglyceride levels are above 400 mg/dL as the Friedwald formula is less accurate at these triglyceride concentrations.
## non-HDL cholesterol
The sum of VLDL (very low density lipoprotein) + LDL is called non-HDL cholesterol.
Non-HDL cholesterol = total cholesterol - HDL cholesterol.
## Chol/HDL ratio
Chol/HDL calculated ratio = Total Cholesterol/ HDL Cholesterol
The Afinion™ Lipid Panel Controls* are serum-based assayed materials. The two levels of control are ready to use and are sold separately.
*Each serum/plasma donor unit used in the manufacture of the control products has been tested by FDA accepted methods and found non-reactive for the presence of HBsAg and antibody to HIV-1/2, HCV and HIV-1 Ag
Materials required but not provided with the kit
- Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer
- Afinion™ Lipid Panel Control
## J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device names:
Total Cholesterol: Roche Diagnostics Corp., COBAS INTEGRA CHOLESTEROL GEN.2
Triglycerides: Roche Diagnostics Corp., ROCHE COBAS INTEGRA REAGENT CASSETTES
HDL Cholesterol: Siemens ADVIA 2400 Direct HDL Cholesterol
Quality Control: Clinica Corp, CLINIQA Liquid QC Lipid Controls Levels 1 and 2
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s):
k031824, k972250, k982341, and k061182, respectively.
3. Comparison with predicate:
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| Characteristic | Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Cholesterol (Predicate) | Afinion™ Lipid Panel
Total Cholesterol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | Same | In vitro diagnostic test for quantitative determination of total cholesterol (Chol). |
| Test principle | Same | Enzymatic colorimetric test. |
| Specimen type | Serum
Plasma | Serum |
| Reporting range | 3.86-800 mg/dL | 100-500 mg/dL |
| Calibration | Calibrated periodically using calibrators supplied by vendor. | No calibration necessary by the user.
Lot specific calibration via barcode on the cartridge. Calibration parameters are read by the analyzer from the barcode before each run. |
| Sample volume | Sample is automatically drawn from sample tube with a sample volume of at least 0.5 mL. | 15 μL |
| Test time | 10 minutes
Batch testing | 8 minutes
Single tests |
| Testing environment | For use by health care professionals.
Laboratory testing on automated clinical chemistry analyzers (Hitachi) | For use by health care professionals
Point of care testing using automated analyzer (Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer) |
| Assay reagents | Bottle of Reagent 1 | Ready to use test cartridges |
| Reagents and controls storage conditions | Refrigerated storage, 2-8 °C | Refrigerated storage, 2-8 °C |
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| Characteristic | Roche Diagnostics Corp. Triglycerides (Predicate) | Afinion™ Lipid Panel Analyte: Triglycerides (Trig) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | Same | In vitro diagnostic test for quantitative determination of triglycerides (Trig). |
| Test principle | Same | Enzymatic colorimetric test. |
| Specimen type | Serum
Plasma | Serum |
| Reporting range | 8.85-885 mg/dL | 45-650 mg/dL |
| Calibration | Calibrated periodically using calibrators supplied by vendor. | No calibration necessary by the user.
Lot specific calibration via barcode on the test cartridge.
Calibration parameters are read by the analyzer from the barcode before each run. |
| Sample volume | Sample is automatically drawn from sample tube with a sample volume of at least 0.5 mL. | 15 μL |
| Test time | 5 minutes
Batch testing | 8 minutes
Single tests |
| Testing environment | For use by health care professionals.
Laboratory testing on automated clinical chemistry analyzers (Hitachi) | For use by health care professionals
Point of care testing using automated analyzer (Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer) |
| Assay reagents | Bottle of Reagent 1 | Ready to use test cartridges |
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| Reagents and controls storage conditions | Refrigerated storage, 2-8 °C | Refrigerated storage, 2-8 °C |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Characteristic | Siemens ADVIA 2400
HDL-Cholesterol
(Predicate) | Afinion™ Lipid Panel
Analyte: HDL Cholesterol |
| Intended Use | Same | In vitro diagnostic test for quantitative determination of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. |
| Test principle | Enzymatic colorimetric test.
Direct determination of HDL-cholesterol. Cholesterol from non-HDL particles is eliminated in the first reaction step. I second step cholesterol in HDL particles is released by detergent and measured by a Trinder reaction. | Enzymatic colorimetric test.
Direct determination of HDL by initial antibody blocking of apolipoprotein B (apo-B), which is present on all lipoproteins except HDL cholesterol. |
| Specimen type | Serum
Plasma | Serum |
| Reporting range | 5-115 mg/dL | 15-100 mg/dL |
| Calibration | Calibrated periodically using calibrators supplied by vendor. | No calibration necessary by the user.
Lot specific calibration via barcode on the cartridge.
Calibration parameters are read by the analyzer from the barcode before each run. |
| Sample volume | Sample is automatically drawn from sample tube with a sample volume of at least 0.5 mL. | 15 μL |
| Test time | 10 minutes
Batch testing | 8 minutes
Single tests |
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| Testing environment | For use by health care professionals.
Laboratory testing on automated clinical chemistry analyzers (ADVIA) | For use by health care professionals
Point of care testing using automated analyzer (Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assay reagents | Bottles of Reagent 1 and Reagent 2 | Ready to use test cartridges |
| Storage conditions | Refrigerated storage, 2-8 °C | Refrigerated storage, 2-8 °C |
| Characteristic | Cliniqa Liquid QC Lipid Control (Predicate) | Afinion™ Lipid Panel Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | Same | Intended for use as assayed control material for total cholesterol (Chol), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and triglycerides (Trig). |
| Matrix | Same | Human serum |
| Analyte | Apolipoprotein A-1, Apolipoprotein B, Cholesterol (Total), High Density Lipoprotein, Low Density Lipoprotein and Triglycerides | Total Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides |
| Form | Liquid – ready to use | Liquid – ready to use |
| Levels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage conditions | 2-8°C | 2-8°C |
| Analytes | Target values also available for Apolipoprotein A1 and Apolipoprotein B and LDL Cholesterol. | No target values for Apolipoprotein A1 and Apolipoprotein B as they are not measured by Afinion™ Lipid Panel.
LDL cholesterol is calculated by Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer, and no |
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| | | target value for LDL is assigned. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Target value assignment | Target values are method dependent, and assigned values are available for a large number of methods/systems. | Target values are assigned for Afinion™ Lipid Panel. |
## K. Standard/Guidance Document referenced (if applicable):
1. CLSI EP09-A2-IR Method Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples; Approved Guideline- 2nd Edition Interim Rev
2. CLSI EP05-A2 Evaluation of Precision Performance of Quantitative Measurement Methods; Approved Guideline- 2nd Edition
3. CLSI EP-17-A Protocols for Determination of Limits of Detection and Limits of Quantitation
4. CLSI EP-6 Evaluation of the Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures: Approved Guideline- First Edition
5. ISO 14971:2007, Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices
6. CLSI EP7-A2 Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry; Approved Guideline - Second Edition
## L. Test Principle:
### Total Cholesterol
Total Cholesterol is measured by an enzymatic colorimetric method. Esterified and free cholesterol are enzymatically converted into cholest-4-en-3-one and hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide is used by hydrogen peroxidase to couple a phenol and 4-aminoantipyrin to a red quinoneimine dye. The color intensity is directly proportional to the concentration of free and esterified cholesterol in the sample.
### Triglycerides
Triglycerides are measured by an enzymatic colorimetric method. Triglycerides are enzymatically converted into glycerol by lipoprotein lipase. Glycerol is then further catalyzed in 2 steps to di-hydroxy-acetone-phosphate and hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide then reacts with 4-aminophenazone and 4-chlorophenol under the action of peroxidase to form a red dyestuff. The color intensity is directly proportional to the concentration of triglycerides.
### HDL Cholesterol
In a first reaction, anti-human apolipoprotein B (apoB) antibody (R1) binds to apoB present on all lipoproteins but HDL (i.e. non-HDL). The antibody protects non-HDL from being degraded by pegylated cholesterol metabolizing enzymes in the second reaction (R2). In the R2 reaction free and esterified cholesterol of HDL are converted into cholest-4-en-3-one and hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide is used by peroxidase to couple 4-aminoantipyrin to F-DAOS and forms a blue color complex. The color intensity is directly proportional to the concentration of free and esterified HDL cholesterol.
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M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance:
a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Repeatability and Within-device (total) precision was determined according to the CLSI Guideline EP5-A2. The precision study was performed at three point-of-care (POC) sites using one lot of Afinion™ Lipid Panel test cartridges and 2-3 analyzers per site.
Two controls and one serum sample were tested over 20 days with a total of 80 replicates at each site. Two replicates of each level were run two times a day. The results are summarized in the tables below. The estimates of repeatability and Within-device precision are presented below. In the tables: N=number of replicates; SD=Standard deviation, and; CV=Coefficient of Variation.
Cholesterol Repeatability and Within-device Precision (total)
| | Site | N | Mean (mg/dL) | Repeatability | | Within-device | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | | SD (mg/dL) | CV (%) | SD (mg/dL) | CV (%) |
| Control sample | 1 | 80 | 185.8 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 4.3 | 2.3 |
| | 2 | 80 | 186.5 | 5.5 | 2.9 | 6.7 | 3.6 |
| | 3 | 80 | 186.3 | 5.8 | 3.1 | 5.6 | 3.0 |
| Control sample | 1 | 80 | 249.2 | 6.3 | 2.5 | 6.1 | 2.4 |
| | 2 | 80 | 252.4 | 6.2 | 2.4 | 9.8 | 3.9 |
| | 3 | 80 | 249.3 | 8.9 | 3.5 | 8.5 | 3.4 |
| Serum sample | 1 | 80 | 400.0 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 9.4 | 2.3 |
| | 2 | 80 | 401.4 | 10.2 | 2.5 | 12.4 | 3.1 |
| | 3 | 80 | 401.4 | 9.6 | 2.4 | 11.1 | 2.8 |
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HDL Repeatability and Within-device Precision (total)
| | Site | N | Mean (mg/dL) | Repeatability | | Within-device | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | | SD (mg/dL) | CV (%) | SD (mg/dL) | CV (%) |
| Control sample | 1 | 80 | 39.8 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 3.2 |
| | 2 | 80 | 40.6 | 1.6 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 4.9 |
| | 3 | 80 | 40.1 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 3.1 |
| Control sample | 1 | 80 | 57.1 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 2.8 |
| | 2 | 80 | 59.4 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 4.4 |
| | 3 | 80 | 57.9 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 3.6 |
| Serum sample | 1 | 80 | 70.8 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| | 2 | 80 | 72.8 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| | 3 | 80 | 72.0 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
Triglyceride Repeatability and Within-device Precision (total)
| | Site | N | Mean (mg/dL) | Repeatability | | Within-device | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | | SD (mg/dL) | CV (%) | SD (mg/dL) | CV (%) |
| Control sample | 1 | 80 | 153.8 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 4.1 | 2.7 |
| | 2 | 80 | 154.5 | 3.9 | 2.5 | 5.4 | 3.5 |
| | 3 | 80 | 154.8 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 2.9 |
| Control sample | 1 | 80 | 276.2 | 7.1 | 2.6 | 7.1 | 2.6 |
| | 2 | 80 | 279.1 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 10.4 | 3.7 |
| | 3 | 80 | 276.0 | 12.2 | 4.4 | 13.4 | 4.9 |
| Serum sample | 1 | 80 | 343.5 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 7.4 | 2.2 |
| | 2 | 80 | 344.1 | 10.6 | 3.1 | 13.5 | 3.9 |
| | 3 | 80 | 343.3 | 9.3 | 2.7 | 12.3 | 3.6 |
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b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
A linearity study was performed according to NCCLS EP6-A by measuring a dilution series of serum samples of each measurand. One low concentration and one high concentration sample was intermixed to produce 11 concentration levels for each measurand. Each level was measured in 4-6 replicates.
Cholesterol: y=1.000x – 4.5 mg/dL, r2=0.995
Triglycerides: y=1.009x – 2.9 mg/dL, r2=0.999
HDL Cholesterol: y=0.991x – 2.4 mg/dL, r2=0.994
Linearity was demonstrated over the following ranges:
Cholesterol: 77-511 mg/dL (Reportable range 100-500 mg/dL)
Triglycerides: 36-691 mg/dL (Reportable range 45-650 mg/dL)
HDL Cholesterol: 14-111 mg/dL (Reportable range 15-100 mg/dL)
The linearity studies support the reportable ranges claimed by the sponsor:
Cholesterol: 100 to 500 mg/dL; Triglyceride: 45 to 650 mg/dL and HDL: 15 to 100 mg/dL
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Traceability
The cholesterol and HDL assays are traceable to the National Reference System for Cholesterol (NRS/CHOL). The triglyceride assay is traceable to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reference method.
Afinion™ Lipid Panel is CRMLN certified for Total Cholesterol and HDL.
Target value assignment and traceability of Afinion™ Lipid Panel Control
The Afinion™ Lipid Panel is used for target value assignment of the Afinion™ Lipid Panel Control C I and C II. The target values and the corresponding acceptable ranges are derived from replicate analyses (n=18) and are specific for each lot of product. Testing is performed on one operating day using 3 or 6 analyzers. The tests are performed by Axis-Shield using Afinion™ Lipid Panel test cartridges and a representative sampling of the control lot.
Cholesterol and HDL values assigned to the controls are traceable to the National Reference System for Cholesterol (NRS/CHOL). The triglyceride values assigned to the controls are traceable to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) triglyceride reference method.
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Estimated target values for Afinion™ Lipid Panel Control
| Analyte | Target value range (mg/dL) | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | Control CI | Control CII |
| Total cholesterol | 165-210 | 230-280 |
| HDL cholesterol | 34-46 | 52-70 |
| Triglycerides | 130-170 | 250-305 |
## Afinion™ Lipid Panel Control Stability
Real time stability studies to establish unopened vial stability are ongoing. Afinion™ Lipid Panel Control CI and CII are being measured with the Afinion™ Lipid Panel assay. The Afinion™ Lipid Panel Controls are continuously stored at 2-8 °C and are tested monthly for 12 months. All results are compared to the initial baseline results.
Afinion™ Lipid Panel Control CI and CII were subjected to an opened vial stability study. Control vials were stored at 2-8 °C in the periods between the test points. Testing was performed after 7, 14 and 30 days, and thereafter weekly up to 8 weeks. In between these testing points the vials were opened and samples withdrawn twice a week.
The acceptance criteria for these studies was reviewed and found acceptable. Results from the studies support the following conclusions:
Shelf life: 12 months when stored refrigerated (2-8 °C).
Opened vial stability: 8 weeks when stored refrigerated (2–8°C).
## d. Detection limit:
The sponsor performed a detection limit study for the Afinion Lipid Panel according to CLSI guidance document EP17-A.
Five samples with concentration of each measurand near 0 mg/dL were measured in 60 replicates using 3 analyzers and 2 test cartridge lots to determine the LoB. Five low concentration samples were similarly measured in 60 replicates to determine the LoD, i.e., the limits of detection were calculated using the determined LoB value and pooled SD values from the measured LoD samples. Limits of quantitation (LoQ) were based on a determination of limits of the blank (LoB) and Limits of Detection (LoD), i.e., the inter-assay precision of the replicates of low concentration samples
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The following limits of quantitation were established, with each value being significantly lower than the lowest reportable value by the analyzer:
| Measurand | Total Cholesterol | HDL Cholesterol | Triglycerides |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| LoQ (mg/dL) | 13 | 1.3 | 5.9 |
The reportable measuring ranges claimed by the sponsor are Cholesterol: 100 to 500 mg/dL; Triglyceride: 45 to 650 mg/dL and HDL: 15 to 100 mg/dL.
e. Analytical specificity:
Studies were performed according to CLSI guideline EP7-A2 to determine whether 28 substances interfered with the Afinion™ Cholesterol, HDL and Triglyceride assays. Two levels at medical decision concentrations of each lipid were evaluated. No significant interference (defined as <10%) was observed up to the following concentrations:
- Acetaminophen 200 mg/L
- Acetylsalicylic acid 1000 mg/L
- Acetylcysteine 1590 mg/L
- Ampicillin 1000 mg/L
- Ascorbic acid 6 mg/dL
- Atorvastatin 600 µg/L
- Bilirubin (conjugated and unconjugated) 20 mg/dL
- Calcium dobesilate 0.7 mg/dL
- Cefoxitin 2500 mg/L
- Cyclosporine A 5 mg/L
- Cyclosporine C 5 mg/L
- Fluvastatin 2.97 mg/L
- Hemoglobin (hemolysis) 500 mg/dL
- Heparin 3000 U/L
- Ibuprofen 500 mg/L
- Intralipid 1000 mg/dL
- Levodopa 15 mg/L
- Lovastatin 216 µg/L
- Metformin 40 mg/L
- Methyldopa 1.4 mg/dL
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- Metronidazole 200 mg/L
- Pravastatin 7.32 mg/L
- Rifampicin 64.3 mg/L
- Simvastatin 80.4 µg/L
- Theophylline 100 mg/L
- Tetracycline 50 mg/L
## Limitations:
- Calcium dobesilate interferes with Afinion™ Lipid Panel at therapeutic levels and results in falsely low results for all three assays.
- Methyldopa concentrations above 1.4 mg/dL may give falsely low Triglyceride results. This is above toxic levels of Methyldopa and there is no interference at therapeutic levels.
- Acetylcysteine concentrations above 1590 mg/L may give falsely low Triglyceride results.
- Levodopa concentrations above 15 mg/L may give falsely low HDL and Triglyceride results.
## f. Assay cut-off:
Not applicable
## 2. Comparison studies:
### a. Method comparison with predicate device:
A method comparison study was performed for each measurand at four point-of-care sites according to CLSI guideline EP09-A2-IR. Single replicates of the Afinion™ Lipid Panel measurements were taken. The number of samples was evenly distributed among the POC sites. Pooled Afinion™ Lipid Panel results from all sites were compared by plotting Afinion results on the Y-axis and automated laboratory method results on the x-axis and performing a regression analysis. Results of the analyses are presented in the tables below. The bias at medical decision points and at elevated concentrations of each measurand was also calculated and is presented in the last table.
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Weighted Deming Regression Results of Afinion™ Total Cholesterol Serum Results Compared to Roche Total Cholesterol Serum Results (pooled and per site)
| | All | Site 1 | Site 2 | Site 3 | Site 4 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| N | 348 | 83 | 91 | 88 | 86 |
| Intercept (mg/dL) | -4.5 | 0.0 | -6.1 | -7.2 | -3.8 |
| Slope | 1.04 | 1.02 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Correlation coefficient (r) | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 |
| Range of samples | 105.5-466.0 | 113.5-466.0 | 105.5-433.0 | 111.5-347.5 | 108.5-415.0 |
Weighted Deming Regression Results of Afinion™ HDL Cholesterol Serum Results Compared to Siemens HDL Cholesterol Serum Results (pooled and per site).
| | All | Site 1 | Site 2 | Site 3 | Site 4 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| N | 251 | 66 | 69 | 47 | 69 |
| Intercept (mg/dL) | -2.1 | -2.4 | -0.9 | -2.5 | -3.0 |
| Slope | 1.04 | 1.05 | 1.02 | 1.05 | 1.04 |
| Correlation coefficient (r) | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.99 | 0.98 | 0.99 |
| Range of samples | 23.2-92.7 | 27.0-88.8 | 23.2-88.8 | 30.9-88.8 | 27.0-92.7 |
Weighted Deming Regression Results of Afinion™ Triglyceride Serum Results Compared to Roche Triglyceride Serum Results (pooled and per site)
| | All | Site 1 | Site 2 | Site 3 | Site 4 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| N | 246 | 65 | 69 | 45 | 67 |
| Intercept (mg/dL) | -11.4 | -7.5 | -14.5 | -13.0 | -12.6 |
| Slope | 1.04 | 1.03 | 1.06 | 1.04 | 1.05 |
| Correlation coefficient (r) | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Range of samples | 55.5-616.5 | 55.5-541.0 | 71.5-584.5 | 59.5-616.5 | 59.5-486.5 |
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% Bias of Afinion Results at Medical Decision Points and Elevated Concentrations When Compared to the Predicate Device
| Measurand | 200 mg/dL | 240 mg/dL | 400 mg/dL | 40 mg/dL | 60 mg/dL | 80 mg/dL | 150 mg/dL | 200 mg/dL | 500 mg/dL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cholesterol | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2.4 | | | | | | |
| HDL | | | | -1.6 | 0.1 | 1.0 | | | |
| Triglyceride | | | | | | | -3.3 | -1.4 | 2.0 |
b. Matrix comparison:
Not applicable, serum is the only sample type indicated
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 references the NCEPs recommendations for lipids testing and management (according to the ATP III report) in their labeling.
Reference Values
| | [mg/dL] |
| --- | --- |
| LDL Cholesterol | |
| Optimal | < 100 |
| Near optimal/ above optimal | 100-129 |
| Borderline high | 130-159 |
| High | 160-189 |
| Very high | ≥ 190 |
| Total Cholesterol | |
{16}
| Desirable | < 200 |
| --- | --- |
| Borderline high | 200-239 |
| High | ≥ 240 |
| HDL Cholesterol | |
| Low | < 40 |
| High | ≥ 60 |
| Serum Triglycerides | |
| Normal | < 150 |
| Borderline high | 150-199 |
| High | 200-499 |
| Very high | ≥ 500 |
# 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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Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
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.