QuikRead go CRP, QuikRead go CRP Verification Set, QuikRead go CRP Control Set, and QuikRead go Instrument
K142993 · Orion Diagnostica, OY · DCK · Mar 10, 2016 · Immunology
Device Facts
Record ID
K142993
Device Name
QuikRead go CRP, QuikRead go CRP Verification Set, QuikRead go CRP Control Set, and QuikRead go Instrument
Applicant
Orion Diagnostica, OY
Product Code
DCK · Immunology
Decision Date
Mar 10, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.5270
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The QuikRead go® CRP test is an immunoturbidimetric assay for the in vitro quantitative determination of C-reactive protein (CRP) in K2-EDTA and lithium heparin whole blood, K2-EDTA and lithium heparin plasma and in serum samples. The test is carried out by means of the QuikRead go® instrument. Measurement of C-reactive protein aids in the evaluation of injury to body tissues, and infection and inflammatory disorders. The instrument and assay are for use by trained professionals in the clinical laboratory. For in vitro diagnostic use only. Not for point-of-care use. The QuikRead go® CRP Control Set is intended for use as assayed quality-control material for monitoring the performance of the quantitative QuikRead go® CRP assay with the QuikRead go® Instrument. For in vitro diagnostic use. The QuikRead go® CRP Verification Set is designed to be used for calibration verification and for method validation of the QuikRead go® CRP system. This assayed verification material is intended for use with the QuikRead go® CRP test and the QuikRead go® instrument. For in vitro diagnostic use. The Orion Diagnostica QuikRead go® is an in vitro diagnostic test system. The QuikRead go® instrument has been designed to measure quantitative test results from patient samples using QuikRead go® reagent kits. Not for point-of-care use.
Device Story
QuikRead go® CRP system is an in vitro diagnostic test system for quantitative CRP measurement. Input: 20 μL patient sample (whole blood, plasma, or serum) collected via capillary and dispensed into a pre-filled cuvette containing buffer. Operation: Immunoturbidimetric assay using microparticles coated with anti-human CRP F(ab)2 fragments; agglutination reaction occurs; QuikRead go® instrument measures turbidity change via photometry. Calibration: Lot-specific calibration curves are encoded in a 2D barcode on the cuvette, read automatically by the instrument. Output: Quantitative CRP concentration (mg/L). Context: Used in clinical laboratories by trained professionals; not for point-of-care. Healthcare providers use results to evaluate tissue injury, infection, and inflammatory disorders, aiding clinical decision-making regarding patient status.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Analytical performance included precision (CVs 1.4–11.6%), linearity (R²=1.00), and LoQ (3.6 mg/L). Method comparison studies against Tina-Quant CRP Gen 3 (n=159) and ABX CRP REA (n=130) showed strong correlation (R²=0.98–1.00). Interference testing confirmed no significant impact from bilirubin, Vitamin C, hemoglobin, triglycerides, or rheumatoid factor. Reference range verified in 143 healthy donors.
Technological Characteristics
Immunoturbidimetric assay using microparticles coated with anti-human CRP F(ab)2 fragments. Photometric detection. Measuring range: 5–120 mg/L (plasma/serum), 5–150 mg/L (whole blood). Connectivity: Built-in barcode reader connection. Calibration: Pre-calibrated via 2D barcode on cuvette. Standards: Traceable to ERM-DA 474. Complies with CLSI EP05-A2, EP6-A, EP07-A2, EP09-A3, EP17-A2, LIS02-A2, LIS01-A2, IEC 61010-1, and IEC 61326-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the quantitative determination of C-reactive protein (CRP) in K2-EDTA/lithium heparin whole blood, K2-EDTA/lithium heparin plasma, and serum to aid in the evaluation of tissue injury, infection, and inflammatory disorders. For use by trained professionals in clinical laboratories; prescription use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A C-reactive protein immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the C-reactive protein in serum and other body fluids. Measurement of C-reactive protein aids in evaluation of the amount of injury to body tissues.
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION MEMORANDUM
A. 510(k) Number:
K142993
B. Purpose for Submission:
New Device and instrument
C. Measurand:
C-reactive protein (CRP)
D. Type of Test:
Particle enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay, Quantitative
E. Applicant:
Orion Diagnostica, Oy
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
QuikRead go® CRP
QuikRead go® CRP Verification Set
QuikRead go® CRP Control Set
QuikRead go® Instrument
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR §866.5270 – C-Reactive Protein Immunological Test System
21 CFR §862.1660 – Quality Control Material (Assayed and Unassayed)
21 CFR §866.2300 – Colorimeter, Photometer, Spectrophotometer for Clinical Use
2. Classification:
Class II – Assay
Class I – Control and Instrument
3. Product code:
DCK – C-Reactive Protein, Antigen, Antiserum, and Control
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JJX – Single (Specified) Analyte Controls (Assayed and Unassayed)
JJQ – Colorimeter, Photometer, Spectrophotometer for Clinical Use
4. Panel:
Immunology (82) (Assay)
Clinical Chemistry (75) (Calibrators and Controls)
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
The QuikRead go® CRP test is an immunoturbidimetric assay for the in vitro quantitative determination of C-reactive protein (CRP) in K2-EDTA and lithium heparin whole blood, K2-EDTA and lithium heparin plasma and in serum samples. The test is carried out by means of the QuikRead go® instrument.
Measurement of C-reactive protein aids in the evaluation of injury to body tissues, and infection and inflammatory disorders. The instrument and assay are for use by trained professionals in the clinical laboratory. For in vitro diagnostic use only. Not for point-of-care use.
The QuikRead go® CRP Control Set is intended for use as assayed quality-control material for monitoring the performance of the quantitative QuikRead go® CRP assay with the QuikRead go® Instrument. For in vitro diagnostic use.
The QuikRead go® CRP Verification Set is designed to be used for calibration verification and for method validation of the QuikRead go® CRP system. This assayed verification material is intended for use with the QuikRead go® CRP test and the QuikRead go® instrument. For in vitro diagnostic use.
The Orion Diagnostica QuikRead go® is an in vitro diagnostic test system. The QuikRead go® instrument has been designed to measure quantitative test results from patient samples using QuikRead go® reagent kits. Not for point-of-care use.
2. Indication(s) for use:
Same as Intended Use above
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For prescription use only
4. Special instrument requirements:
The QuikRead go® Instrument
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I. Device Description:
QuikRead go® CRP System consists of the QuikRead go® Instrument, QuikRead go® CRP kit, QuikRead go® CRP Control Set, and QuikRead go® CRP Verification Set.
- QuikRead go® instrument package contains: instrument, instructions for use, power supply, main cable, and certificate of analysis
- QuikRead go® CRP kit contains CRP reagent caps, buffer, capillaries, plungers, and instructions for use. The collection set (capillaries, plungers and instructions) was cleared under K031607.
- QuikRead go® CRP Control Set contains two vials of controls (1mL/vial): Control Low and Control High. QuikRead go® CRP Control Set can be sold separately.
- QuikRead go® CRP Verification Set contains three vials (1 mL/vial) representing low, medium and high level. QuikRead go® CRP Verification Set can be sold separately.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s) and 510(k) number(s):
Tina-Quant C-Reactive Protein Gen 3, K083444 (Plasma and serum)
ABX CRP REA, K053308 (Whole blood, plasma and serum)
2. Comparison with predicate:
| Similarities | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device QuikRead go® CRP | Predicate Tina-Quant CRP Gen 3 | Predicate ABX CRP REA |
| Intended Use/Indication for Use | Quantitative determination of CRP | Quantitative determination of CRP | Quantitative, for the in vitro diagnostic testing CRP |
| | Aids in the evaluation of injury to body tissues, and infection and inflammatory disorders. | Aids in the evaluation of the amount of injury to body tissues. | Aids in the evaluation of infection, tissue injury and therapy & monitoring of inflammatory disorders |
| Assay analyte | CRP | Same | Same |
| Type of assay | Immunoturbidimetric assay | Same | Same |
| Detection | Photometry | Same | Same |
| Reference interval | < 5 mg/L | Same | Same |
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| Differences | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device QuikRead go® CRP | Predicate Tina-Quant CRP Gen 3 | Predicate ABX CRP REA |
| Test principle | Microparticles | Latex particles | Latex particles |
| Capture antibody | Anti-human CRP F(ab)2 fragment | monoclonal anti-CRP antibodies | anti-CRP polyclonal antibody |
| Sample type | Whole blood (Li-heparin, K2-EDTA) Plasma (Li-Heparin, K2-EDTA), and Serum | Plasma (Li-Heparin, K2-EDTA, K3-EDTA) and serum | Whole blood, plasma and serum |
| Instrument | QuikRead go® Instrument. | Roche/Hitachi cobas c systems. | ABX MICROS CRP 200 |
| Traceability | Traceable to the ERM®-DA 474 reference material | Traceable to CRM 470 | Traceable to CRM 470 |
| Calibration | The reagents are pre-calibrated. The lot-specific calibration curve is on cuvette | Calibration needed with every reagent lot | Reagent factors for the calibration menu included in the package insert. |
| Control | 2 levels Liquid, Ready to use | Same | Same |
| Measuring range | 5–200 mg/L (plasma and serum) 5–150 mg/L (whole blood) | 0.3–350 mg/L | 0–150 mg/L (plasma) 0–200 mg/L (whole blood) |
QuikRead go® Instrument
| Similarities and Differences | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device QuikRead go® | Predicate Roche/Hitachi cobas c system | Predicate ABX MICROS CRP 200 |
| Intended Use/Indication for Use | In vitro diagnostic test system. The QuikRead go® instrument has been designed to measure quantitative test results from patient samples using | Automated clinical analyzer to quantitative measurement of patient samples. | For the in vitro diagnostic testing of whole blood & plasma specimens. The device operates in complete blood count (CBC) mode or in CBC & C-reactive |
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| Similarities and Differences | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device QuikRead go® | Predicate Roche/Hitachi cobas c system | Predicate ABX MICROS CRP 200 |
| | QuikRead go® reagent kits. | | protein (CRP) mode. |
| Detection | Photometer | Same | Same |
| Sample operation | Manual sample addition and reagent cap insertion | Fully automated | Fully automated |
| Sample volume | 20 μL | 2 μL | 18 μL |
| Calibration frequency for CRP assay | The instrument reads lot-specific barcode from the cuvette label and save the calibrations into the instrument memory | Analyzer-specific calibration needed with C.f.a.s Proteins with every reagent lot change | Package labeling contains the CRP reagent factors for the calibration menu, when replacing CRP reagents |
K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
- CLSI EP05-A2, Evaluation of Precision Performance of Quantitative Measurement Methods; Approved Guideline, Second Edition.
- CLSI EP6-A, Evaluation of Linearity of Quantitative Measurement, Approved Guideline, Second Edition.
- CLSI EP07-A2, Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry, Approved Guideline, Second Edition
- CLSI EP09-A3, Method Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples; Approved Guideline, Second Edition (Interim Revision).
- CLSI EP17-A2, Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline, Second Edition
- CLSI LIS02-A2, Standard Specification for Transferring Information between Clinical Instruments and Computer Systems; Approved Standard-Second Edition
- CLSI LIS01-A2, Standard Specification for Low-Level Protocol to Transfer Messages between Clinical Laboratory Instruments and Computer Systems
- IEC 61010-1, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use – Part 1, 2001.
- IEC 61326-1, Electrical Requirements for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use – EMC Requirements – Part 1: General Requirements, 2005
- Guidance for Industry - Review Criteria for Assessment of C - Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) and Cardiac C-Reactive Protein (cCRP) Assays
- Guidance for Off-the-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices; Final
- General Principles of Software Validation; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff
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- Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices - Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff
## L. Test Principle:
QuikRead go® CRP is an immunoturbidimetric test based on an agglutination reaction. Microparticles are coated with anti-human CRP F(ab)2 fragments, and the CRP present in the sample reacts with the microparticles. The resultant change in the turbidity of the solution is measured by the QuikRead go® instrument.
## M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance: All results presented below were within the sponsor's predetermined acceptance criteria for each study.
### a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Precision: The precision of the QuikRead go® CRP assay was evaluated by testing four K2-EDTA plasma samples containing various concentrations of CRP per CLSI EP05-A3. Each sample was run in duplicate, twice a day, for 20 days with one reagent lot (total of 80 replicates per sample). One additional sample with a CRP concentration level near 5 mg/L was tested with the same protocol but with two different reagent lots. The results are summarized in the table below.
| | | Within-Run | | Between-Run | | Between-Day | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sample | Mean (mg/L) | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) |
| 1 | 5.0 | 0.4 | 8.8 | 0.4 | 7.2 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 11.6 |
| 2 | 10.1 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 3.4 |
| 3 | 19.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.6 |
| 4 | 50.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| 5 | 107.0 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
Reproducibility: To evaluate lot-to-lot reproducibility, three K2-EDTA plasma samples with CRP concentration at low (9.9 mg/L), medium (50.9 mg/L), and high (107.1 mg/L) were tested. Each sample was tested in replicates of five, one run per day for five days using three difference reagent lots. %CV values for between-lot reproducibility were 8.9%, 1.9% and 1.8% for samples with low, medium and high level CRP, respectively.
Site-to-site reproducibility was tested with three K2-EDTA plasma samples at three sites using one reagent lot. At each site, samples were run in replicates of five, once a day, for five days, to generate 25 data points for each sample. Data were analyzed for repeatability, within-laboratory precision and site-to-site reproducibility. The results are summarized in the table below:
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| Sample | N | Mean (mg/L) | Repeatability | | Within-Lab Precision | | Site-to-Site Reproducibility | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) |
| 1 | 75 | 10.8 | 0.5 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 7.8 | 0.8 | 7.8 |
| 2 | 75 | 52.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| 3 | 75 | 100.9 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Linearity: The linearity across the measuring range of the assay was evaluated by a study according to CLSI EP6-A. Eleven serially diluted samples were prepared by diluting a high positive K2-EDTA plasma sample (148.5 mg/L) with a low K2-EDTA plasma sample (4.0 mg/L). Each dilution sample was tested in replicate of four. The linearity study was also performed with the same protocol using a dilution series prepared with a high positive K2-EDTA whole blood sample (246.8 mg/L) and a low K2-EDTA whole blood sample (4.5 mg/L). The results of % recovery and linear regression analysis are shown below:
| Test Range (mg/L) | Slope (95% CI) | Intercept (95% CI) | R2 | % Recovery |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| K2-EDTA plasma sample | | | | |
| 4.0–148.5 | 1.03 (1.02–1.05) | -1.18 (-2.64–0.29) | 1.00 | 94–105% |
| K2-EDTA whole blood sample | | | | |
| 4.5–246.8 | 1.04 (1.02–1.06) | -1.39 (-4.15–1.38) | 1.00 | 95–105% |
The claimed measuring range for the QuikRead go® CRP is 5–120 mg/L when using K2-EDTA plasma sample and 5–150 mg/L when using whole blood sample.
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Traceability:
The calibrators used to calibrate the QuikRead go® CRP test are traceable to the ERM®-DA 474 reference material.
Controls and Verification Set:
The calibrator materials are traceable to the ERM-DA 474 reference material and are used to generate the standard curve for QuikRead go® CRP kit. The value assignment for each level of the verification set and control set is done by testing each manufacturing material 10 runs per day for two days on two QuikRead go® Instruments using a minimum of three lots of QuikRead go® CRP kit with two operators. The mean of results is assigned to each level of the QuikRead go® CRP verification set and controls. The target value and range for QuikRead go® CRP calibrators and controls are shown below:
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| | Target Value (mg/L) | Target Range (mg/L) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuikRead go® CRP Verification Set | | |
| Calibrator 1 | 10 | 9–13 |
| Calibrator 2 | 50 | 45–50 |
| Calibrator 3 | 90 | 85–95 |
| QuikRead go® CRP Controls | | |
| Control Low | 30 | 25–35 |
| Control High | 80 | 70–100 |
# Stability:
Kit stability: Real-time stability was tested for unopened and opened QuikRead go® CRP kit reagent, controls and verification set respectively. The stability results are as follows:
| Kit component | | Storage 2–8°C | Storage 18–25°C |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CRP Reagent caps | Opened | 15 months | 1 month (24 hour/day)3 month (7.5 hour/day) |
| | Unopened | 15 months | 1 month (24 hour/day)3 month (7.5 hour/day |
| Pre-filled cuvettes | Unopened with the foil pouches | 15 months | 15 months |
| | Unopened without the foil pouches | 6 months | 3 months |
| | Opened | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Verification Sets | Unopened | 24 months | N/A |
| | Opened | 21 days | N/A |
| Controls | Unopened | 24 months | N/A |
| | Opened | 1 month | N/A |
Sample stability: The study was performed for all sample types. For each sample type, three samples with different CRP concentration levels (low, medium, high) were stored at $2 - 8^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ . In addition, the samples were tested for the stability when stored in buffer at $18 - 25^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ . The claimed sample stability is summarized in the table below:
| Sample type | Storage |
| --- | --- |
| Anticoagulated whole blood (K2-EDTA and Li-heparin) | 3 days at 2–8°C |
| Plasma (K2-EDTA and Li-heparin) | 7 days at 2–8°C |
| Serum | 7 days at 2–8°C |
| Sample in buffer | 2 hours at 18–25°C |
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d. Detection limit:
The Limit of Blank (LoB) was determined by assaying six blank samples in 10 replicates per sample over three days with two reagent lots. A total of 60 data points per lot were generated. LoB for each lot was calculated separately at the 95th percentile. The LoB was determined to be $1.1\mathrm{mg / L}$ and $1.2\mathrm{mg / L}$ for each lot respectively. The claimed LoB value is $1.2\mathrm{mg / L}$ .
Limit of Detection (LoD) was determined by assaying six K2-EDTA plasma samples with low CRP level. Each sample was tested in 10 replicates over three days with two reagent lots. LoD value was calculated as the $\mathrm{LoB} + 1.645\mathrm{xSD}$ of the replicates for the low level samples. The LoD for the two lots were determined to be $1.8\mathrm{mg / L}$ and $1.9\mathrm{mg / L}$ , respectively. The claimed LoD for the assay is $1.9\mathrm{mg / L}$ .
Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) was determined based on CLSI EP17-A2 by further testing seven K2-EDTA plasma samples with low level of CRP. Each sample was tested with a replicates of 10 over three days with two reagent lots. The LoQ was determined as the lowest sample concentration that meets the accuracy goal of TE(%) $\leq 20\%$ and was found to be $3.6~\mathrm{mg / L}$ .
The lower limit of the measuring range claimed for QuikRead go® CRP is $5\mathrm{mg / L}$
e. Analytical specificity:
Interference studies were performed according to CLSI EP7-A2 using three K2-EDTA samples with CRP concentrations around 10, 50, and $100\mathrm{mg / L}$ . For rheumatoid factor interference, additional sample with CRP concentration around 20 $\mathrm{mg / L}$ was tested. Each sample was spiked with six different levels of potential interfering substances and tested in replicates of three. The recovery was calculated by comparing to control samples spiked with the same volume of diluents
| Interfering Substances | Concentration | Range of Recovery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bilirubin | 230 mg/L (400 μmol/L) | 99%-106% |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg/L (200 μmol/L) | 97%-104% |
| Hemoglobin | 2000 mg/dL | 98%-109% |
| Triglycerides | 10 g/L (11.5 mmol/L) | 98%-105% |
| Rheumatoid factor | 525 IU/mL | 100%-102% |
f. Assay cut-off:
See the reference range/expected value.
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# 2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
Method comparison with Tina-Quant CRP Gen 3: Two studies were performed. In the first study, 97 clinical K2-EDTA plasma samples were tested with QuikRead go® CRP and the predicate Tina-Quant CRP Gen 3. The second study was similar and tested 62 K2-EDTA plasma clinical samples. The Deming regression analysis was performed for both studies by comparing the results obtained from QuikRead go® CRP and Tina-Quant CRP Gen 3 for these two studies. The results are summarized below:
| | N | Range (mg/L) | Slope (95% CI) | Intercept (95% CI) | R2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Study 1 | 97 | 6.1–110.8 | 1.07 (1.05–1.10) | -1.47 (-2.13– -0.81) | 1.00 |
| Study 2 | 62 | 8.6–120.2 | 1.01 (0.99–1.03) | -0.24 (-0.97–0.50) | 1.00 |
Method comparison with ABX CRP REA on ABX Micros CRP 200: The same 62 K2-EDTA plasma samples from above study 2 were also tested with predicate ABX CRP on ABX Micros CRP 200 instrument. In addition, samples of 68 K2-EDTA whole blood samples were assayed with QuikRead go® CRP and ABX CRP REA to demonstrate the performance of QuikRead go® CRP when using whole blood samples. The Deming regression analysis comparing the results obtained from QuikRead go® CRP and ABX CRP REA for each sample type is summarized below:
| N | Range (mg/L) | Slope (95% CI) | Intercept (95% CI) | R2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| K2-EDTA plasma samples | | | | |
| 62 | 8.0–114.0 | 1.02 (0.98–1.06) | -2.65 (-4.07– -1.24) | 1.00 |
| K2-EDTA whole blood samples | | | | |
| 68 | 7.1–151.8 | 0.90 (0.86–0.95) | -2.98 (-5.10– -0.87) | 0.98 |
b. Matrix comparison:
Potential differences between sample matrices (serum, Li-heparin plasma, K2-EDTA plasma, Li-heparin whole blood, K2-EDTA whole blood) were evaluated by testing 68 patient samples in each of the five matrices from 68 individual subjects (340 total samples) using one lot of QuikRead go® CRP reagent. Sample concentrations spanned the assay ranges. Each set of samples was tested in singlet on QuikRead go® instrument. Among these samples, 62 sets of samples had CRP values within the measuring range of assay and were performed with a Deming regression analysis. The results are presented in the following table:
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| n=62 (QuikRead go®) | Test Range (mg/L) | Slope (95% CI) | Intercept (95% CI) | R2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| K2-EDTA plasma vs. K2-EDTA whole blood | 7.0–118.0 | 0.96 (0.94–0.99) | -1.24 (-2.05– -0.44) | 0.99 |
| K2-EDTA plasma vs. Li-heparin whole blood | 7.0–118.0 | 0.94 (0.91–0.98) | -1.26 (-2.31– -0.21) | 0.99 |
| K2-EDTA plasma vs. Li-heparin plasma | 7.0–118.0 | 0.97 (0.95–0.99) | 0.31 (-0.35–0.98) | 1.00 |
| K2-EDTA plasma vs. Serum | 7.0–118.0 | 0.95 (0.94–0.97) | 0.42 (-0.15–0.99) | 1.00 |
# 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 reference range is $\leq 5\mathrm{mg / L}$ in apparently healthy individuals (Dati F, et al. 1996., Consensus of a group of professional societies and diagnostic companies on guidelines for interim reference ranges for 14 proteins in serum based on the standardization against the IFCC/BCR/CAP reference material (CRM 470). Eur J. Clin Chem Clin Biochem.34:517-520). The clinical cut-off for conventional CRP assays is approximately $\leq 10\mathrm{mg / L}$ per Guidance for Industry, Review Criteria for Assessment of C-Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) and Cardiac C-Reactive Protein (cCRP) Assays.
The reference range in the normal population was verified by analyzing CRP concentration in a cohort of 143 apparently healthy blood donors (59 males and 84 females, ages from 19 to 65 years, with an average age of 42.7 years and median age of 42 years) using QuikRead go® CRP. The results (for K2-EDTA samples) are summarized as follows:
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| | Total (n=143) | Male (n=59) | Female (n=84) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mean | 1.6 mg/L | 1.5 mg/L | 1.6 mg/L |
| Median | 1.4 mg/L | 1.4 mg/L | 1.4 mg/L |
| 95% percentile | 3.7 mg/L | 3.1 mg/L | 3.9 mg/L |
| 99% percentile | 5.9 mg/L | 3.7 mg/L | 5.7 mg/L |
It is recommended that each laboratory establishes its own reference range for the population in its region.
N. Instrument Name:
QuikRead go® Instrument
O. System Descriptions:
1. Modes of Operation:
Does the applicant’s device contain the ability to transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device?
Yes _______ or No ☐ X
Does the applicant’s device transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device using wireless transmission?
Yes _______ or No ☐ X
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:
Samples are identified manually. The instrument has a built-in connection for a barcode reader for future applications.
4. Specimen Sampling and Handling:
Only the capillaries and plungers included in the QuikRead go® CRP kit are recommended for adding the sample to a prefilled cuvette. 20 μL of blood sample taken by a capillary is dispensed into the buffer solution in the cuvette by pressing down the plunger. The cuvette is closed tightly with a CRP Reagent Cap without shaking. The
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cuvette is then placed in the instrument for measurement.
5. Calibration:
The reagents are pre-calibrated. The lot-specific calibration curve is coded into the two-dimensional barcode label on the side of the each pre-filled cuvette. In addition, the barcode contains reagent lot information (reagent cap lot and buffer lot) and expiry date information and parameters (which are not lot-specific) for hematocrit calculation. This barcode is read automatically by QuikRead go® instrument and information is saved into the instrument memory.
6. Quality Control:
Quikread CRP control is made for Orion Diagnostica by Sero AS, Norway. The following information is provided: description of matrix and the manufacturing process, value assignment, stability protocol, certificate of origin, and certificate of analysis.
P. Other Supportive Instrument Performance Characteristics Data Not Covered In The "Performance Characteristics" Section above:
N/A
Q. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
R. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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Learn the FDA Browser
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.