The Element™ V Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood from the finger, palm, hand, upper-arm, forearm, calf, and thigh. The Element™ V Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used by a single patient and should not be shared. The Element™ V Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people with diabetes at home as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. It should not be used for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes and/or for neonatal use. Alternative site testing should be done only during steady-state times (when glucose is not changing rapidly). The Element™ V test strips are for use with the Element™ V meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood. Fresh capillary whole blood samples may be drawn from the fingertips, ventral palm, dorsal hand, upper arm, forearm, calf and/or thigh. The Element™ V control solutions are for use with the Element™ V meter and the Element™ V test strips to check that the meter and test strips are working together properly and the test is performing correctly. This meter contains some speaking functions but has not been validated for use by the visually impaired. By adding the voice function, users can hear test results, setting conditions and warning messages (errors) while performing the test. This added function is intended to aid users for their convenience.
Device Story
System measures capillary whole blood glucose via amperometric assay (glucose oxidase); requires 0.3 μL sample. User applies blood to test strip; meter calculates glucose concentration based on electrical current. Used at home by patients; includes speaking function for result/error reporting. Provides quantitative glucose readout; aids diabetes management. System includes meter, test strips, control solutions, and lancing device. Compatible with GlucoDiary PC software for data management. Benefits patient by providing rapid, convenient glucose monitoring for glycemic control.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical performance evaluation conducted to validate consumer use accuracy. Results demonstrated substantial equivalence to the predicate device. Non-clinical verification and validation testing confirmed performance, functionality, and reliability. Disinfection study validated CaviWipes (EPA 46781-8) for 1,095 cycles (simulating 3 years) with no performance degradation.
Technological Characteristics
In vitro diagnostic glucose test system. Electrical current sensing principle. Includes meter, test strips, and control solutions. Features voice output function. Validated for disinfection with CaviWipes. Operates via electrochemical measurement of capillary blood glucose.
Indications for Use
Indicated for people with diabetes for quantitative measurement of capillary whole blood glucose at home to monitor diabetes control. Not for neonatal use, diagnosis, or screening. Not for critically ill, shock, dehydrated, or hyper-osmolar patients. Alternative site testing only during steady-state glucose levels.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A glucose test system is a device intended to measure glucose quantitatively in blood and other body fluids. Glucose measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate metabolism disorders including diabetes mellitus, neonatal hypoglycemia, and idiopathic hypoglycemia, and of pancreatic islet cell carcinoma.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is solely intended for use as a drink to test glucose tolerance, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 862.9.
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY AND INSTRUMENT COMBINATION TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k132406
B. Purpose for Submission:
Modification to existing device. The following changes have been made: smaller test strip, smaller strip connector and supplement strip holder, test strip cover, desiccant added to the test strip vial cap, test strip quantity in the vial, meter housing design, and addition of an insufficient sample volume alarm.
C. Measurand:
Capillary whole blood glucose from the finger, ventral palm, dorsal hand, upper arm, forearm, calf, and thigh
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative Amperometric Assay (Glucose Oxidase)
E. Applicant:
Infopia Co., Ltd.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
Element V Blood Glucose Monitoring System
G. Regulatory Information:
| Product Code | Classification | Regulation Section | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NBW - Glucose test system | Class II | 862.1345 | Clinical Chemistry (75) |
| CGA – Glucose Oxidase, Glucose | Class II | 862.1345 | Clinical Chemistry (75) |
| JJX – Single (Specified) Quality Control Material (Assayed and Unassayed) | Class I (reserved) | 862.1660 | Clinical Chemistry (75) |
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
See indications for use below
2. Indication(s) for use:
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The Element™ V Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood from the finger, palm, hand, upper-arm, forearm, calf, and thigh. The Element™ V Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used by a single patient and should not be shared.
The Element™ V Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people with diabetes at home as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. It should not be used for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes and/or for neonatal use. Alternative site testing should be done only during steady-state times (when glucose is not changing rapidly).
The Element™ V test strips are for use with the Element™ V meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood. Fresh capillary whole blood samples may be drawn from the fingertips, ventral palm, dorsal hand, upper arm, forearm, calf and/or thigh.
The Element™ V control solutions are for use with the Element™ V meter and the Element™ V test strips to check that the meter and test strips are working together properly and the test is performing correctly.
This meter contains some speaking functions but has not been validated for use by the visually impaired. By adding the voice function, users can hear test results, setting conditions and warning messages (errors) while performing the test. This added function is intended to aid users for their convenience.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
- For over-the-counter use
- Not for neonatal use
- Not for screening or diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
- Not for use on critically ill patients, patients in shock, dehydrated patients or hyper-osmolar patients
- For single-patient use only
- Alternative site testing (AST) testing should only be done during steady-state times (when glucose is not changing rapidly).
- AST should not be used to calibrate continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
- AST should not be used for insulin dose calculations.
4. Special instrument requirements: Element V Blood Glucose Meter
I. Device Description:
The proposed Element™ V Blood Glucose Monitoring System consists of a Element™ V Blood glucose meter, Element™ V test strips, Element™ V control solutions, Level 1, 2 and 3, a reusable lancing device and lancets. The components will be marketed in the
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following package options. The users can buy a system kit which includes all the components (meter, strips, 1 level of control solution, manual, log book, warranty card, quick reference guide, carrying bag, lancing device, and lancet), the meter package (meter, manual, warranty card) strip package (strips, manual, quick reference guide), control solution package (control solution, manual) and also, the meter, the strips and the control solutions can be purchased separately. The system can be used with GlucoDiary (k130181) a PC-based diabetes management system.
Element V glucose control solution was previously cleared under k130181, as GluNeo Control Solutions. There are 3 levels of controls with glucose concentrations of level 1 - 50 mg/dL, level 2 - 100 mg/dL, and 300 mg/dL. Control solutions contain known concentrations of glucose, stabilizers, buffers, preservatives and dyes.
## Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s): Element Plus Blood Glucose Test System
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s): k103021
3. Comparison with predicate:
| | Candidate Device | Predicate (k103021) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Element V Blood Glucose Monitoring System | Element Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System |
| Indications for Use/Intended Use | Intended for use in the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood by people with diabetes mellitus at home as an aid in monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes control program. | Same |
| Detection Method | Amperometry | Same |
| Sample Type | Capillary whole blood | Same |
| Sample Sites | Finger, palm, dorsal hand, forearm, upper-arm, calf, thigh | Same |
| Sample Volume | 0.3 μL | Same |
| Measurement Range | 20 - 600 mg/dL | Same |
| Test Strip | Auto-coding | Same |
| Speaking Function | Yes | Same |
| Reaction Time | 3 sec | Same |
| Reagent Enzyme | Glucose Oxidase | Same |
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| Altitude | 10,000 feet above sea level | Same |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strip storage | 36 - 86 °F | Same |
| Hematocrit Range (%) | 20 - 60% | Same |
| Test strip dimensions | 5 x 27 x 0.6 (mm) | 6 x 33 x 0.6 (mm) |
| Meter dimensions | 52 x 85 x 25 (mm) | 54 x 82 x 24 (mm) |
| Control levels | 3 | Same |
J. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
ISO 15197:2003: In Vitro Diagnostic Test Systems-Requirements for Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems for Self-Testing in Managing Diabetes
NCCLS EP9-A2 IR:2004, Method Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples; Approved Guidelines – Second Addition
CLSI EP07-A2, Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry, Approved Guideline – Second Edition
CLSI EP6-A:2005, Estimation of Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures: A statistical approach; approved guideline
NCCLS EP5-A2: Evaluation of Precision Performance of Quantitative Measurement Methods; Approved Guideline – Second Edition
EN 13640, Stability Testing of in vitro Diagnostic Reagents
ISO 14971:2007, Medical Devices – Application of risk management to medical devices
K. Test Principle:
The test is based on the measurement of electrical current generated by the reaction of capillary whole blood glucose with glucose oxidase of the test strip. The meter measures the strength of the current which is proportional to the concentration of glucose present and displays the corresponding blood glucose level.
L. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance:
a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Repeatability (Within-run)
The sponsor performed within-run precision studies using venous whole blood samples adjusted to give the following five glucose concentrations (30 - 50, 51 - 110, 111 - 150, 151 - 250, and 251 – 400 mg/dL). Each glucose level was analyzed in replicates of 10, using three test strip lots, and 10 meters (N =300). The results are summarized below:
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| Lot 1 | Interval 1 | Interval 2 | Interval 3 | Interval 4 | Interval 5 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | 30-50 mg/dL | 51-110 mg/dL | 111-150 mg/dL | 151-250 mg/dL | 251-400 mg/dL |
| YSI | 40 | 79 | 130 | 207 | 340 |
| Mean | 43 | 77 | 133 | 209 | 333 |
| SD | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| %CV | 2.1 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| n | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Lot 2 | Interval 1 | Interval 2 | Interval 3 | Interval 4 | Interval 5 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | 30-50 mg/dL | 51-110 mg/dL | 111-150 mg/dL | 151-250 mg/dL | 251-400 mg/dL |
| YSI | 40 | 79 | 130 | 207 | 340 |
| Mean | 42 | 75 | 134 | 208 | 339 |
| SD | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| %CV | 3.1 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| n | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Lot 3 | Interval 1 | Interval 2 | Interval 3 | Interval 4 | Interval 5 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | 30-50 mg/dL | 51-110 mg/dL | 111-150 mg/dL | 151-250 mg/dL | 251-400 mg/dL |
| YSI | 40 | 79 | 130 | 207 | 340 |
| Mean | 45 | 79 | 132 | 205 | 340 |
| SD | 1.3 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 5.5 |
| %CV | 2.2 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.7 |
| n | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
The combined within-run precision data for all three lots is described in the table below:
| | Interval 1 | Interval 2 | Interval 3 | Interval 4 | Interval 5 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Conc.] | 30-50 mg/dL | 51-110 mg/dL | 111-150 mg/dL | 151-250 mg/dL | 251-400 mg/dL |
| Grand Mean (mg/dL) | 44 | 78 | 133 | 206 | 338 |
| Pooled SD (mg/dL) | 1.8 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 5.3 |
| Pooled %CV | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| n | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
Intermediate Precision (Between Run)
Between Run imprecision was evaluated by testing 3 levels of control solutions
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using 3 test strip lots, 10 replicates per day for 20 days. The results are summarized below.
| Lot 1 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Conc. | 30 - 50 | 96 - 144 | 280 - 420 |
| YSI | 50 | 103 | 308 |
| Mean | 49 | 104 | 308 |
| SD | 1.4 | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| %CV | 2.1 | 3.1 | 1.3 |
| n | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Lot 2 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Conc. | 30 - 50 | 96 - 144 | 280 - 420 |
| YSI | 50 | 103 | 308 |
| Mean | 48 | 105 | 308 |
| SD | 1.5 | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| %CV | 3.1 | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| n | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Lot 3 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Conc. | 30 - 50 | 96 - 144 | 280 - 420 |
| YSI | 50 | 103 | 308 |
| Mean | 48 | 106 | 309 |
| SD | 1.2 | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| %CV | 2.4 | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| n | 200 | 200 | 200 |
The combined intermediate precision data for all three lots is described in the table below:
| Control Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | n |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Conc.] mg/dL | 50 | 103 | 308 | |
| Grand Mean (mg/dL) | 49 | 104 | 311 | 600 |
| Pooled SD (mg/dL) | 1.3 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 600 |
| Pooled %CV | 2.8 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 600 |
# b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Linearity was evaluated using 15 meters, three test strip lots and 14 glucose
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venous blood samples ranging in glucose concentrations (as measured by YSI) of 19, 29, 48, 57, 69, 85, 95, 165, 235, 302, 387, 469, 543, and 606 mg/dL. Each level was measured in 5 replicates per lot for a total of 210 samples. Pooled and per lot data is below.
| Lot | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| N | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Slope | 1.0461 | 0.9728 | 0.9807 |
| y-intercept (mg/dL) | -4.6989 | 2.0376 | 1.5344 |
| r² | 0.9993 | 0.9996 | 0.9996 |
| Pooled | |
| --- | --- |
| N | 210 |
| Slope | 0.9999 |
| y-intercept (mg/dL) | -0.3757 |
| r² | 0.9995 |
The results of the study support the sponsor's claimed glucose measurement range of 20 - 600 mg/dL.
c. Traceability, Stability (21 CFR § 211.166), Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
**Test Strip Stability:**
The sponsor provided a real-time testing protocol and acceptance criteria to verify the closed- (shelf life) and open-vial stability of the test strips. The stability protocols and acceptance criteria were reviewed and found to be acceptable. The sponsor claims a closed-vial (shelf life) of 24 months and open-vial stability of 6 months when stored at 35.6 – 86 °F and 20 - 60 percent relative humidity.
**Traceability:** The assay is traceable to NIST SRM 917b reference material.
**Glucose control value assignment and stability:** The glucose controls are the same as the controls in k130181, except in product name. Value assignment and stability were established in k051285. Unopened controls have a 24 month shelf life and are stable for 3 months after first use when stored at 46 – 86 °F.
d. Detection limit:
See section M.1.b (linearity)
The reportable range is 20 to 600 mg/dL based on linearity/reportable range studies above. The low and high detection limits for this device have been set at 20 and 600 mg/dL. Readings below 20 mg/dL and above 600 mg/dL will indicate a "Lo" and "Hi" on the meter display, respectively.
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# e. Analytical specificity:
# Interference
An interference study was performed to evaluate the effects of endogenous and exogenous substances on the glucose test results generated by the Element V Blood Glucose Monitoring System. Three glucose levels were achieved (53, 149, and $306\mathrm{mg / dL}$ ) by collecting venous blood samples into tubes containing EDTA. Four levels of potential interferents were aliquotted into samples. The control pool (without an interfering compound) and 4 test pools were measured on five meters using one test strip lot. The bias was calculated by subtracting the mean control value from the interferent level mean value. The results are summarized below to show the highest concentration without significant interference (defined by the sponsor as $\pm 10$ $\mathrm{mg / dL} < 75\mathrm{mg / dL}$ and $\pm 10\% \geq 75\mathrm{mg / dL}$ ).
| Substance | Highest concentration without interference (mg/dL) |
| --- | --- |
| Acetaminophen | 20 |
| Ascorbic Acid | 6 |
| Bilirubin | 40 |
| Cholesterol | 500 |
| Creatinine | 5 |
| Dopamine | 0.09 |
| Galactose | 50 |
| Gentisic Acid | 1.8 |
| Glutathione | 3 |
| Ibuprofen | 50 |
| L-dopa | 13 |
| Maltose | 300 |
| Methyl dopa | 1.5 |
| Salicylic acid | 60 |
| Tolazamide | 5 |
| Tolbutamide | 65 |
| Triglycerides | 3000 |
| Uric Acid | 23 |
| Tetracycline | 1.5 |
| Urea | 260 |
| Ethanol | 400 |
| Hemoglobin | 200 |
| Warfarin | 10 |
| Xylose | 200 |
-Acetaminophen, uric acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), and other reducing substances (when occurring in normal blood or normal therapeutic concentration) do not significantly affect results. However, abnormally high concentration in blood may cause inaccurately high results
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f. Assay cut-off:
Not applicable
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
# System Accuracy
To assess system accuracy, results from the Element V Blood Glucose Monitoring System were compared to a reference method, YSI. Finger capillary samples collected by healthcare professionals from 100 participants with glucose concentrations ranging from $27 - 592\mathrm{mg / dL}$ (according to reference) were tested using three test strip lots. To obtain blood glucose concentrations $< 50\mathrm{mg / dL}$ and $>400\mathrm{mg / dL}$ , samples were allowed to glycolize or were spiked to achieve the desired glucose concentration. Ten samples were altered (5 glycolyzed, 5 spiked). The results relative to YSI are summarized in the tables below:
Finger
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | | within ± 10 mg/dL | | within ± 15 mg/dL |
| 8/17 (47.1%) | | 16/17 (94.1%) | | 17/17 (100%) |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | | within ± 15 % | |
| 44/83 (53.0%) | 75/83 (90.4%) | | 81/83 (97.6%) | |
| Accuracy of Element V (healthcare professional) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (fingerstick) | | | | |
| | | | n | 100 |
| | | | Slope (95% CI) | 0.9998 (0.979 – 1.021) |
| | | | y-int. (mg/dL) (95% CI) | -2.6328 (-7.294 – 2.2028) |
| | | | r² | 0.9890 |
| | | | Range (mg/dL) | 27 - 592 |
To assess system accuracy of alternative sites, results from the Element V Blood Glucose Monitoring System (alternative site) were compared to a reference method, YSI (finger). Dorsal hand, ventral palm, upper-arm, forearm, thigh and calf capillary samples were collected by healthcare professionals from 250 participants with glucose concentrations ranging from $65 - 400\mathrm{mg / dL}$ (according to reference) were tested using three test strip lots. The results relative to YSI are summarized in the tables below:
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Dorsal Hand
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | within ± 10 mg/dL | within ± 15 mg/dL | |
| 18/29 (62.1%) | 29/29 (100%) | 29/29 (100%) | |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | within ± 15 % | within ± 20 % |
| 137/221 (62.0%) | 198/221 (89.6%) | 218/221 (98.6%) | 221/221 (100%) |
| Accuracy of Element V (healthcare professional) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (Dorsal Hand) | | | |
| | | n | 250 |
| | | Slope (95% CI) | 1.0035 (0.993 – 1.014) |
| | | y-int. (mg/dL) (95% CI) | 7.4735 (4.037 – 10.910) |
| | | r² | 0.9901 |
| | | Range (mg/dL) | 67 – 400 |
Ventral Palm
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | | within ± 10 mg/dL | | within ± 15 mg/dL |
| 18/28 (64.3%) | | 28/28 (100%) | | 28/28 (100%) |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | | within ± 15 % | |
| 141/222 (63.5%) | 194/222 (87.4%) | | 218/222 (98.2%) | |
| Accuracy of Element V (healthcare professional)) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (Ventral Palm) | | | | |
| | | | n | 250 |
| | | | Slope (95% CI) | 1.0040 (0.993 – 1.015) |
| | | | y-int. (mg/dL) (95% CI) | 5.6858 (2.625 – 8.747) |
| | | | r² | 0.9929 |
| | | | Range (mg/dL) | 65 – 395 |
Upper-arm
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | | within ± 10 mg/dL | | within ± 15 mg/dL |
| 18/29 (62.1%) | | 29/29 (100%) | | 29/29 (100%) |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | | within ± 15 % | |
| 134/221 (60.6%) | 188/221 (85.1%) | | 213/221 (96.4%) | |
| Accuracy of Element V (healthcare professional)) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (Upper-arm) | | | | |
| | | | n | 250 |
| | | | Slope (95% CI) | 1.0050 (0.993 - 1.017) |
| | | | y-int. (mg/dL) | 5.3194 (1.821 – |
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| | (95% CI) | 8.818) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | r² | 0.9909 |
| | Range (mg/dL) | 70 – 400 |
Forearm
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | | within ± 10 mg/dL | | within ± 15 mg/dL |
| 19/29 (65.5%) | | 28/29 (96.6%) | | 29/29 (100%) |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | | within ± 15 % | |
| 142/221 (64.3%) | 190/221 (86.0%) | | 216/221 (97.7%) | |
| Accuracy of Element V (healthcare professional)) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (Forearm) | | | | |
| | | | n | 250 |
| | | | Slope (95% CI) | 0.9998 (0.989 – 1.011) |
| | | | y-int. (mg/dL) (95% CI) | 5.9269 (2.691 – 9.163) |
| | | | r² | 0.9920 |
| | | | Range (mg/dL) | 65 – 398 |
Thigh
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | | within ± 10 mg/dL | | within ± 15 mg/dL |
| 18/29 (62.1%) | | 28/29 (96.6%) | | 29/29 (100%) |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | | within ± 15 % | |
| 176/221 (79.6%) | 206/221 (93.2%) | | 217/221 (98.2%) | |
| Accuracy of Element V (healthcare professional)) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (Thigh) | | | | |
| | | | n | 250 |
| | | | Slope (95% CI) | 0.9757 (0.965 – 0.987) |
| | | | y-int. (mg/dL) (95% CI) | 4.1431 (1.014 – 7.272) |
| | | | r² | 0.9921 |
| | | | Range (mg/dL) | 65 – 398 |
Calf
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | | within ± 10 mg/dL | | within ± 15 mg/dL |
| 18/28 (64.3%) | | 28/28 (100%) | | 28/28 (100%) |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | | within ± 15 % | |
| 143/222 (64.4%) | 194/222 (87.4%) | | 218/222 (98.2%) | |
| Accuracy of Element V (healthcare) | | | | |
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| professional)) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (Calf) | n | 250 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | Slope (95% CI) | 1.0055 (0.996 – 1.015) |
| | y-int. (mg/dL) (95% CI) | 5.3809 (2.517 – 8.245) |
| | r² | 0.9938 |
| | Range (mg/dL) | 68 – 388 |
b. Matrix comparison:
Not applicable
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):
User Performance Study
To assess the performance of the Element V Blood Glucose Monitoring System in the hands of the lay-users, the sponsor performed a study with 231 lay-user participants, who collected 231 finger capillary samples using only English-written labeling materials with no other instructions or coaching. Results from two test strip lots and 6 meters were analyzed by comparing blood glucose results from the Element V meter obtained by the lay-user against the YSI reference value. The glucose concentration of the samples ranged from 57 to $417\mathrm{mg / dL}$ as measured by YSI. The results are summarized in the tables below:
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Finger
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | | within ± 10 mg/dL | | within ± 15 mg/dL |
| 29/40 (72.5%) | | 38/40 (95.0%) | | 39/40 (97.5%) |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | | within ± 15 % | |
| 138/191 (72.3%) | 186/191 (97.4%) | | 191/191 (100%) | |
| Accuracy of Element V (lay-user) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (fingerstick) | | | | |
| | | | n | 231 |
| | | | Slope (95% CI) | 0.9969 (0.983 – 1.011) |
| | | | y-int. (mg/dL) (95% CI) | 0.0258 (-3.713 – 3.764) |
| | | | r² | 0.9889 |
| | | | Range (mg/dL) | 57 - 417 |
To assess system accuracy of alternative sites, results from the Element V Blood Glucose Monitoring System (alternative site) in the hands of lay-users the sponsor performed a study with 230 lay-user participants, who collected 230 capillary samples from the dorsal hand, ventral palm, upper-arm, forearm, thigh and calf using only English-written labeling materials with no other instructions or coaching. Glucose concentrations ranging from $65 - 400\mathrm{mg / dL}$ (according to reference) were tested using six test strip lots. The results relative to YSI are summarized in the tables below:
Dorsal Hand
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | | within ± 10 mg/dL | | within ± 15 mg/dL |
| 20/29 (69%) | | 29/29 (100%) | | 29/29 (100%) |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | | within ± 15 % | |
| 123/201 (61.2%) | 166/201 (82.6%) | | 193/201 (96%) | |
| Accuracy of Element V (lay-user) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (Dorsal Hand) | | | | |
| | | | n | 230 |
| | | | Slope (95% CI) | 0.9988 (0.986 – 1.012) |
| | | | y-int. (mg/dL) (95% CI) | 7.4735 (4.037 – 10.910) |
| | | | r² | 0.9901 |
| | | | Range (mg/dL) | 67 – 400 |
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Ventral Palm
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | | within ± 10 mg/dL | | within ± 15 mg/dL |
| 21/28 (75%) | | 26/28 (92.9%) | | 28/28 (100%) |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | | within ± 15 % | |
| 127/202 (62.9%) | 174/202 (86.1%) | | 201/202 (99.5%) | |
| Accuracy of Element V (lay-user) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (Ventral Palm) | | | | |
| | | | n | 230 |
| | | | Slope (95% CI) | 0.9855 (0.973 – 0.999) |
| | | | y-int. (mg/dL) (95% CI) | 7.0391 (3.618 – 10.460) |
| | | | r² | 0.9899 |
| | | | Range (mg/dL) | 65 – 395 |
Upper-arm
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | | within ± 10 mg/dL | | within ± 15 mg/dL |
| 22/29 (75.9%) | | 29/29 (100%) | | 29/29 (100%) |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | | within ± 15 % | |
| 124/201 (61.7%) | 176/201 (87.6%) | | 193/201 (96.0%) | |
| Accuracy of Element V (lay-user) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (Upper-arm) | | | | |
| | | | n | 230 |
| | | | Slope (95% CI) | 0.9961 (0.982 – 1.010) |
| | | | y-int. (mg/dL) (95% CI) | 6.4301 (2.646 – 10.214) |
| | | | r² | 0.9881 |
| | | | Range (mg/dL) | 70 – 400 |
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Forearm
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | within ± 10 mg/dL | within ± 15 mg/dL | |
| 21/29 (72.4%) | 26/29 (89.7%) | 29/29 (100%) | |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | within ± 15 % | within ± 20 % |
| 130/201 (64.7%) | 173/201 (86.1%) | 195/201 (97.0%) | 201/201 (100%) |
| Accuracy of Element V (lay-user) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (Forearm) | | | |
| | | n | 230 |
| | | Slope (95% CI) | 0.9823 (0.969 – 0.995) |
| | | y-int. (mg/dL) (95% CI) | 7.1191 (3.696 – 10.542) |
| | | r² | 0.9898 |
| | | Range (mg/dL) | 65 – 398 |
Thigh
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | | within ± 10 mg/dL | | within ± 15 mg/dL |
| 22/29 (75.9%) | | 27/29 (93.1%) | | 29/29 (100%) |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | | within ± 15 % | |
| 137/201 (68.2%) | 187/201 (93%) | | 197/201 (98.0%) | |
| Accuracy of Element V (lay-user) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (Thigh) | | | | |
| | | | n | 230 |
| | | | Slope (95% CI) | 1.0254 (1.012 – 1.039) |
| | | | y-int. (mg/dL) (95% CI) | 1.5731 (-5.212 – 2.066) |
| | | | r² | 0.9894 |
| | | | Range (mg/dL) | 65 – 398 |
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Calf
| For glucose concentrations < 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| within ± 5 mg/dL | | within ± 10 mg/dL | | within ± 15 mg/dL |
| 21/28 (75.0%) | | 26/28 (92.9%) | | 28/28 (100%) |
| For glucose concentrations ≥ 75 mg/dL | | | | |
| within ± 5 % | within ± 10 % | | within ± 15 % | |
| 127/202 (62.9%) | 174/202 (86.1%) | | 201/202 (99.5%) | |
| Accuracy of Element V (lay-user) compared to YSI using capillary whole blood (Calf) | | | | |
| | | | n | 230 |
| | | | Slope (95% CI) | 0.9855 (0.973 – 0.999) |
| | | | y-int. (mg/dL) (95% CI) | 7.0391 (3.618 – 10.460) |
| | | | r² | 0.9899 |
| | | | Range (mg/dL) | 68 – 388 |
4. Clinical cut-off:
- Not applicable
5. Expected values/Reference range:
| Status | Range |
| --- | --- |
| Before eating | <100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) |
| 1-2 Hours after meals | <140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) |
American Diabetes Association, Clinical Practice Recommendations (2013)
Diabetes Care, Vol 36, Supplement 1, p S1 - S100
M. Instrument Name:
Element V Meter
N. System Descriptions:
1. Modes of Operation:
Each strip is single use and requires a sample volume of 0.3 μL.
Does the applicant’s device contain the ability to transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device?
Yes ☐ or No ☑
Does the applicant’s device transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device using wireless transmission?
Yes ☐ or No ☑
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2. Software
FDA has reviewed applicant’s Hazard Analysis and software development processes for this line of product types:
Yes ☐ X or No ☐
3. Specimen Identification:
There is no sample identification function with this device. Samples are applied directly to the test strip as they are collected.
4. Specimen Sampling and Handling:
The glucose test is intended to be used with capillary whole blood from the finger, dorsal hand, ventral palm, forearm, upper-arm, calf and thigh only. The whole blood sample is applied directly to the test strip by capillary action.
5. Calibration:
The meter is an auto-coding meter. No coding is required by the user. The user is required to verify that the code displayed on the meter and read off the test strip accurately reflects the code on the test strip vial.
6. Quality Control:
Three levels of control glucose solution are available. One level is included with the meter as a kit and 3 levels are sold separately. The user has to change the setting on the meter to identify a control sample so that the result is not inappropriately saved as a patient result.
O. Other Supportive Instrument Performance Characteristics Data Not Covered In The “Performance Characteristics” Section above:
1. Hematocrit Study: The effect of different hematocrit levels on the performance of the Element V Blood Glucose System was evaluated using venous whole blood samples with hematocrit levels 20, 30, 42, 50, and 60 %, and spiked or glycolyzed to achieve 6 glucose concentrations ranging from 28 to 568 mg/dL (28, 46, 66, 121, 181, 258, 368, 432, 521, and 568 mg/dL). Each sample was then tested 15 times using 15 Element V meters and one lot of test strips. The meter values were compared with those obtained from average YSI analyzer values. The biases relative to YSI were found to acceptable within the claimed hematocrit range of 20 to 60%.
2. Altitude study: Venous whole blood samples collected and adjusted to obtain 9 glucose concentrations of 44, 67, 118, 229, 268, 345, 402, 451, and 551 mg/dL were tested at the following conditions in an altitude chamber which evaluated both oxygen as well as pressure effects at sea level and 10,000 feet above sea level. The study included 5 meters and 1 test strip lot. Results were compared to YSI values. The results demonstrate acceptable bias and indicate acceptable performance to the claimed altitude of 10,000 ft.
3. Temperature and Humidity studies: The sponsor performed temperature and humidity studies using venous blood samples with glucose concentrations of 40, 116, 326
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mg/dL to evaluate temperatures ranging from 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F) and relative humidity from 10% to 90%. Meter results were compared to YSI values. Four temperature and humidity combinations were tested including low temperature/low humidity, low temperature/high humidity, high temperature/low humidity, and high temperature/high humidity. No significant bias (relative to YSI) was observed with the temperature and humidity combinations tested. The results support a temperature claim of 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F) and relative humidity from 10% to 90%.
4. Sample Volume: The sponsor performed a study to verify the test strip minimum sample volume requirement (0.3 µL) and the test strip fill error requirement established for the Element V Blood Glucose Monitoring System. The sponsor provided adequate software validation for the feature. Blood samples with glucose concentrations of 37, 66, 133, 256, and 464 mg/dL were tested at five sample volumes (0.2, 0.25, 0.3, 0.4, and 0.5 µL). Values obtained were compared to YSI values. Results support the claimed minimum sample volume of 0.3 µL.
5. Readability Evaluation: Flesch-Kincaid readability assessment was conducted and the results demonstrated that the User Manual, test strip package insert and control solution instruction for use were written at the 8th grade level or below.
6. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Testing was performed by SK Tech Co., Ltd. The test report stated conformance to IEC 61326-1:2005, IEC 61326-2-6:2005
7. Infection Control Studies: The system is intended for single-patient use only. CaviWipes (EPA registration #46781-8) were validated through disinfection efficacy studies demonstrating complete inactivation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) using materials comprising the meter. Robustness studies were also performed by the sponsor demonstrating that there was no change in performance or in the external materials of the meter after 1,098 cleaning and disinfection cycles (one cycle includes one cleaning wipe plus one disinfecting wipe) to simulate 3 years of single-patient use. Labeling was reviewed for adequate instructions for the validated cleaning and disinfection procedures.
8. Software documentation was reviewed and demonstrated that the device was developed under appropriate software lifecycle processes. The following documentation related to the software was reviewed and found to be acceptable: level of concern, software description, device hazard analysis, software requirements specifications, software design specification, software development environment description, traceability, and verification and validation testing.
P. Proposed Labeling: The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
Q. Conclusion: The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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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.
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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.
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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.