K161158 · Immunodiagnostic Systems , Ltd. · CEW · Jan 31, 2017 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
Record ID
K161158
Device Name
IDS-iSYS Intact PTHN
Applicant
Immunodiagnostic Systems , Ltd.
Product Code
CEW · Clinical Chemistry
Decision Date
Jan 31, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.1545
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The IDS-iSYS Intact PTHⁿ assay is an in vitro diagnostic device intended for the quantitative determination of intact PTH in human serum or plasma on the IDS-iSYS Multi-Discipline Automated System. Results are to be used in the differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia resulting from disorders of calcium metabolism.
Device Story
IDS-iSYS Intact PTHⁿ assay is a chemiluminescent magnetic particle immunoassay; utilizes polyclonal goat anti-human antibodies; capture antibody recognizes C-terminal region (39-84); detection antibody (acridinium-labeled) recognizes N-terminal region (1-84); system also detects large PTH fragment (7-84). Input: human serum or plasma samples. Process: patient samples incubated with antibodies; streptavidin-coated magnetic particles added; magnet captures antibody-antigen complexes; wash steps performed; reagent added to trigger chemiluminescence. Output: light emission proportional to PTH concentration; measured by IDS-iSYS Multi-Discipline Automated System. Used in clinical laboratory settings; operated by trained laboratory personnel. Healthcare providers use quantitative results to assess calcium metabolism disorders; aids in differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trials performed. Evidence consists of analytical bench testing: precision (n=80 per sample, CV% 1.5-9.9%), linearity (R²=1.00, range 5-3500 pg/mL), LoB/LoD/LoQ (0.9/2.3/4.5 pg/mL), interference/cross-reactivity studies, and method comparison against predicate (n=312, y=1.02x-0.7, r=1.00). Reference interval established using 129 healthy subjects.
Technological Characteristics
Chemiluminescent immunoassay; magnetic particle separation. Reagents: streptavidin-coated magnetic particles, acridinium-labeled anti-PTH (13-34), biotinylated anti-PTH (39-84). Standards: CLSI EP05-A3, EP06-A, EP07-A2, EP09-A3, EP17-A2, EP28-A3, CEN 13640. Form factor: reagent cartridge for IDS-iSYS automated system. Connectivity: integrated with IDS-iSYS analyzer.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the quantitative determination of intact PTH in human serum or plasma to aid in the differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia resulting from disorders of calcium metabolism.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A parathyroid hormone test system is a device intended to measure the levels of parathyroid hormone in serum and plasma. Measurements of parathyroid hormone levels are used in the differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia (abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood) and hypocalcemia (abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood) resulting from disorders of calcium metabolism.
Predicate Devices
IDS-iSYS Intact PTH (k103325)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION
DECISION SUMMARY
ASSAY ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k161158
B. Purpose for Submission:
Modification of antibody source (new goats)
C. Measurand:
Intact Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative, Chemiluminescent Magnetic Particle Immunoassay
E. Applicant:
Immunodiagnostic Systems, LTD
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
IDS-iSYS Intact PTHⁿ assay
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR 862.1545, Parathyroid hormone test system
2. Classification:
Class II
3. Product code:
CEW
4. Panel:
Clinical Chemistry (75)
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H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
See indications for use below.
2. Indication(s) for use:
The IDS-iSYS Intact PTHⁿ assay is an in vitro diagnostic device intended for the quantitative determination of intact PTH in human serum or plasma on the IDS-iSYS Multi-Discipline Automated System. Results are to be used in the differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia resulting from disorders of calcium metabolism.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For prescription use only.
4. Special instrument requirements:
IDS-iSYS Multi-Discipline Automated System
I. Device Description:
IDS-iSYS Intact PTHⁿ Kit consists of a reagent cartridge and kit calibrators.
The reagent cartridge contains the following:
- Magnetic particles coated with streptavidin in a phosphate buffer containing sodium azide as preservative (<0.1%), 1 bottle, 2.7 mL.
- Conjugate: Anti-PTH (13-34) labelled with an acridinium ester derivative, in buffer containing goat serum with sodium azide as preservative (<0.1%), 1 bottle, 7.25 mL.
- Anti-PTH (39-34) labeled with biotin, in buffer containing bovine and goat proteins with sodium azide as preservative (<0.1%), 1 bottle, 13 mL.
The Kit Calibrators, CAL A and CAL B, consists of a lyophilized porcine serum matrix buffer containing PTH at 2 concentration levels and sodium azide as preservative >1% (w/w%), 1 mL. The Kit Calibrators were cleared in k103325.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
IDS-iSYS Intact PTH
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s): k103325
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3. Comparison with predicate:
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Candidate Device IDS-iSYS Intact PTHN | Predicate Device IDS-iSYS Intact PTH (k103325) |
| Intended Use | For the quantitative determination of PTH in human serum or plasma. | Same |
| Assay method | Chemiluminescence immunoassay | Same |
| Antibody | Goat polyclonal Anti-PTH (39-84) Anti-PTH (13-34) | Same |
| Sample matrix | Serum and Plasma (K2-EDTA, lithium heparin) | Same |
| Calibrator | 2 levels included in kit | Same |
| Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Candidate Device IDS-iSYS Intact PTHN | Predicate Device IDS-iSYS Intact PTH (k103325) |
| Antibody Source | New goats to replace the original (expired) goats as the 1-34 polyclonal antibody source. | Original goats, polyclonal |
| Reference interval | 10.3 to 80.5 pg/mL | 11.5 to 78.4 pg/mL |
| Measuring range | 5 to 3500 pg/mL | 5 to 5000 pg/mL |
| Calibration interval | 15 days | 21 days |
K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
CLSI EP05-A3, Evaluation of Precision of Quantitative Measurement Methods; Approved Guideline-Third Edition.
CLSI EP06-A, Evaluation of Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures; A Statistical Approach, Approved Guideline.
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-Third Edition.
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CLSI EP17-A2, Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline-Second Edition.
CLSI EP28-A3, How to Define and Determine Reference Intervals in the Clinical Laboratory; Approved Guideline-Third Edition.
CEN 13640, In Vitro Diagnostics Medical Devices; Evaluation of Stability of In Vitro Diagnostics Reagent; January 01, 2013.
## L. Test Principle:
A chemiluminescent immunoassay technique is used, in which a polyclonal goat anti-human antibody recognizing the C-terminal region (amino acids 39-84) of human PTH is used as the capture antibody. A polyclonal goat anti-human PTH antibody which recognizes the N-terminal region (amino acids 1-84) of PTH, is conjugated with acridinium for detection. This system also detects the large PTH fragment of amino acid 7-84. Patient samples are incubated with both antibodies followed by the addition of streptavidin coated magnetic particles with further incubation. A magnet is then used to capture the labeled antibody-antigen complexes, and following a wash and the addition of reagent, the concentration of PTH is determined. Concentration of PTH is directly proportional the amount of emitted light from the acridinium labels.
## M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
### 1. Analytical performance:
#### a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Precision was evaluated by testing 1 human serum sample and 6 human K2-EDTA plasma samples using two lots of IDS-iSYS Intact PTH reagent cartridges on two analyzers (one lot per analyzer). Each sample was tested in duplicate, 2 runs per day, for 20 days for a total of 80 results per reagent lot/analyzer. Similar precision results were obtained from both lots. Precision results from one lot are provided below:
| | | | Within-run | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sample | N | Mean (pg/mL) | SD | CV% | SD | CV% |
| Serum 1 | 80 | 15.4 | 0.5 | 6.1 | 1.0 | 6.7 |
| EDTA plasma 1 | 80 | 17.9 | 1.8 | 9.9 | 1.8 | 9.9 |
| EDTA plasma 2 | 80 | 73.7 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| EDTA plasma 3 | 80 | 337.9 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 6.2 | 1.8 |
| EDTA plasma 4 | 80 | 765.1 | 13.7 | 1.8 | 16.4 | 2.1 |
| EDTA plasma 5 | 80 | 1376.6 | 20.4 | 1.5 | 40.7 | 3.0 |
| EDTA plasma 6 | 80 | 2229.1 | 35.2 | 1.6 | 58.6 | 2.6 |
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b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Linearity studies were performed using serum and K2-EDTA plasma samples in accordance with CLSI EP-6A.
The serum samples were prepared by diluting a high serum sample with a low serum sample to obtain 15 evenly spaced intermediate PTH sample concentrations. The expected PTH concentrations were as follows: 3.54, 7.28, 11.02, 22.24, 78.35, 115.75, 227.96, 377.58, 751.62, 1125.67, 1499.71, 1873.76, 2247.80, 2621.84, 2743.98, 2995.89, and 3369.93 pg/mL. Each sample was assayed in replicates of four. The following linear regression analysis for serum was obtained:
$$
y = 1.02 x - 0.2 \text{ pg/mL}, \quad R^2 = 1.00
$$
The K2-EDTA plasma samples were prepared by diluting a high K2-EDTA sample with a low K2-EDTA sample to obtain 15 evenly spaced intermediate PTH sample concentrations. The expected concentrations were as follows: 2.91, 6.31, 9.72, 19.92, 70.96, 104.99, 207.07, 343.18, 683.45, 1023.73, 1364.00, 1704.27, 2044.54, 2384.81, 2725.08, 3065.36, and 3405.63 pg/mL. Each sample was assayed in replicates of four. The following linear regression analysis for K2-EDTA was obtained:
$$
y = 0.96 x - 0.1 \text{ pg/mL}, \quad R^2 = 1.00
$$
The results from the linearity study support the sponsor's claimed measuring range for the IDS iSYS Intact PTH$^{\text{N}}$ assay of 5.0 to 3500 pg/mL.
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Traceability:
Cleared in k103325.
Stability:
Cleared in k103325. The calibrators are stable for 6 months unopened when stored at 2-8° C; for 14 days when open and reconstituted and stored at 2-8° C; and for 2 hours on board the analyzer.
Calibrator Value Assignment:
Cleared in k103325.
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d. Detection limit:
The limit of blank (LoB), limit of detection (LoD), and limit of quantitation (LoQ) were determined in accordance with CLSI EP17-A.
The LoB was determined for three lots of reagent cartridges by testing a zero serum based calibrator in replicates of 10 over 6 assays for a total of 60 measurements per lot. LoB was determined by the parametric method of calculating the concentration corresponding to the 95% probability of detecting a blank sample using the equation $\mathrm{LoB} = \mathrm{mean}_{\mathrm{(blank)}} + 1.65 \times \mathrm{SD}_{\mathrm{(blank)}}$.
The LoD was determined for three cartridge reagent lots by assaying 10 serum samples with very low PTH concentrations in duplicate over 6 assays spanning multiple days for a total of 120 measurements per lot. LoD was calculated using a parametric method to determine the lowest concentration that can be detected 95% of the time.
The LoQ was determined for three reagent cartridge lots by testing 10 low PTH level serum samples in duplicate over 6 assays spanning multiple days for a total of 120 measurements per lot. LoQ was determined as the lowest PTH concentration from the regression curve for which $\% \mathrm{CV}$ is less than $20\%$.
The results of detection limit studies are summarized in the table below:
| Limit of Blank | Limit of Detection | Limit of Quantitation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0.9 pg/mL | 2.3 pg/mL | 4.5 pg/mL |
The claimed measuring range of the assay is 5.0 to $3500\mathrm{pg / mL}$
e. Analytical specificity:
Interference studies were performed in accordance with CLSI EP7-A2. Samples with low and high PTH concentrations were spiked with potential interfering substances. Percent interference was calculated using the following formula:
$$
\frac{\text{mean conc. of spiked sample} - \text{mean conc. of un-spiked sample}}{\text{mean concentration of un-spiked sample}} \times 100
$$
For total cholesterol and Rheumatoid factor (Rf) the interference was evaluated by recovery of Intact PTH from a high pool was spiked into a sample with known interferent substance levels. Percent recovery was calculated using the formula below:
$$
\% \text{Recovery} = \frac{(\text{Recovery value} / \text{Expected recovery value}) \times 100}{}
$$
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The sponsor defines significant interference as a bias in results of $\geq 10\%$.
The interference study results are summarized in the table below:
| Substance | PTH concentrations tested (pg/mL) | Highest concentration tested at which no significant interference was observed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bilirubin, conjugated | 33.7, 1906.7 | 22 mg/dL |
| Bilirubin, unconjugated | 25, 1700 | 40 mg/dL |
| Biotin | 22.5, 1818.9 | 300 nmol/L |
| Cholesterol | 17, 20, 29, 117, 964, 1057 | 395 mg/dL |
| HAMA | 13, 1900 | 1000 ng/mL |
| Hemoglobin | 7.6, 2901.2 | 500 mg/dL |
| Rheumatoid Factor | 445.2, 890.4 | 1836 IU/mL |
| Total Protein | 16.3, 36.2 | 10 g/dL |
| Triglycerides | 24.4, 1889.3 | 3000 mg/dL |
| Acetaminophen | 23.1, 1723.8 | 200 μg/mL |
| Carbamazepine | 24, 1626.2 | 200 μg/mL |
| Ibuprofen | 32.4, 3091.1 | 500 μg/mL |
The labeling includes the following limitations:
"Total cholesterol at concentrations greater than $395\mathrm{mg/dL}$ have been shown to cause falsely elevated Intact PTH results when measured by this assay. Samples that contain high levels of total cholesterol should not be measured using this Intact PTH assay."
"HAMA at concentrations of $1000\mathrm{ng/mL}$ have been shown to interfere with Intact PTH results when measured by this assay of up to $14.4\%$ bias."
## Cross Reactivity:
Cross-reactivity studies were performed according to CLSI EP-7A2. A serum sample and a zero calibrator matrix was spiked with human PTH fragments and structurally similar proteins at the concentrations listed below. The cross reactivity was determined by the following formula:
$$
\% \text{ cross reactivity} =
$$
Mean conc. of spiked sample – mean conc. of un-spiked sample x100%
Spike concentration
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The cross-reactivity of substances with the IDS iSYS Intact PTH assay are summarized below:
| Potential cross-reactant | Concentration tested (pg/mL) | Cross-reactivity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PTH (1-84) | 2000 | 100% |
| PTH (7-84) | 2000 | 83.6% |
| PTH (1-34) | 100,000 | <0.01% |
| PTH (39-84) | 100,000 | <0.01% |
| PTH (53-84) | 100,000 | <0.01% |
| PTH (39-68) | 100,000 | <0.01% |
| Human Calcitonin | 100,000 | <0.01% |
| CTX-1 (β Cross Laps) | 100,000 | <0.01% |
| Osteocalcin | 100,000 | <0.01% |
## High Dose Hook Effect:
A hook effect study was performed to determine if the IDS-iSYS Intact PTH$^{\text{N}}$ assay is susceptible to produce falsely low results in the presence of very high levels of PTH. One K2-EDTA sample and two serum samples were spiked with the following concentrations of 1-84 PTH: 5,000, 25,000, 50,000, 75,000, and 100,000 pg/mL. Each specimen was measured in replicates of 4 using 3 reagent lots. The study demonstrated that no high dose hook effect was observed for intact PTH concentrations up to 100,000 pg/mL.
## f. Assay cut-off:
Not applicable.
## 2. Comparison studies:
### a. Method comparison with predicate device:
The IDS iSYS Intact PTH$^{\text{N}}$ assay was compared against the previously cleared IDS iSYS Intact PTH (k103325) assay in accordance with CLSI EP-9A2.
A total of 312 serum samples (291 native, 21 spiked) were assayed with the candidate and predicate devices at two external sites. The PTH concentrations as measured by the candidate device ranged from 6.3 to 3378 pg/mL. Three reagent cartridge lots of the candidate device were used in the study. Deming regression analysis of the results yielded the following regression equation:
$$
y = 1.02x - 0.7, r = 1.00 \quad (n = 312)
$$
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b. Matrix comparison:
A matrix comparison study was performed on 52 matched (45 native, 7 spiked) sample sets of serum, serum separator tube (SST) serum, K2-EDTA plasma, and Lithium-heparin plasma. The sample range tested was between 10.6 and 2759.0 pg/mL. Passing-Bablok regression analysis was performed on the comparative data. The following regression analyses were obtained:
| K2-EDTA plasma vs. | Slope | Intercept | r |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Serum | 0.94 | 2.55 | 1.00 |
| SST serum | 0.93 | 2.38 | 1.00 |
| Lithium Heparin | 0.98 | 0.42 | 1.00 |
The results of the matrix comparison study support the sponsor's claim that K2-EDTA plasma, serum, SST serum and Lithium Heparin plasma are acceptable sample types to use with the IDS iSYS Intact PTH$^{\text{N}}$ assay.
3. Clinical studies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not applicable.
b. Clinical specificity:
Not applicable.
c. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable):
4. Clinical cut-off:
Not applicable.
5. Expected values/Reference range:
A reference interval study was performed by testing 129 K2-EDTA plasma samples using the IDS iSYS Intact PTH$^{\text{N}}$ assay. The samples were collected from 62 females and 67 males between the ages of 21 to 89 years of age with normal calcium, phosphate, and TSH values. The following reference range, based on the central 95% interval, was obtained:
Intact PTH reference interval: 10.3 to 80.5 pg/mL.
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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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