K180209 · Diazyme Laboratories, Inc. · NOZ · Oct 4, 2018 · Hematology
Device Facts
Record ID
K180209
Device Name
Diazyme 1,5-AG Assay
Applicant
Diazyme Laboratories, Inc.
Product Code
NOZ · Hematology
Decision Date
Oct 4, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 864.7470
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Diazyme 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) Assay is an enzymatic method intended for the quantitative determination of 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) in serum or plasma. The 1,5-AG Assay is for the intermediate term (preceding 1-2 weeks) monitoring of glycemic control in people with diabetes. For in vitro diagnostic use only.
Device Story
The Diazyme 1,5-AG Assay is an in vitro diagnostic enzymatic test for measuring 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) levels in human serum or plasma. The device is used in clinical laboratory settings to monitor glycemic control over the preceding 1-2 weeks in diabetic patients. The assay utilizes a two-reagent system: first, glucose in the sample is eliminated via enzymatic pretreatment using hexokinase and pyruvate kinase (PK) to convert glucose into non-reactive glucose-6-phosphate; second, the enzyme pyranose oxidase (PROD) oxidizes the 2nd position hydroxyl group of 1,5-AG, generating hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide is detected colorimetrically using peroxidase (POD). Healthcare providers use the resulting quantitative concentration to assess glycemic status. The assay provides an alternative to traditional markers for intermediate-term monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validated via precision studies (n=240, 20x2x2 design), linearity (R²=0.9998), and limit of quantitation (0.6 ug/mL). Method comparison against predicate (n=102) yielded y = 1.0164x - 0.2042 (R²=0.9995). Interference testing confirmed no significant bias for common substances up to specified limits, with a noted limitation for bilirubin >5 mg/dL. Reference intervals established using 280 healthy adults.
Technological Characteristics
Enzymatic colorimetric assay; liquid stable two-reagent system. Sensing principle: Pyranose oxidase (PROD) oxidation of 1,5-AG coupled with peroxidase (POD) colorimetric detection. Pretreatment: Hexokinase/pyruvate kinase enzymatic glucose elimination. Connectivity: Designed for use on automated clinical chemistry analyzers (e.g., Beckman AU680).
Indications for Use
Indicated for the quantitative determination of 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) in serum or plasma for the intermediate-term (1-2 weeks) monitoring of glycemic control in patients with diabetes.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A glycosylated hemoglobin assay is a device used to measure the glycosylated hemoglobins (A1a , A1b , and A1c ) in a patient's blood by a column chromatographic procedure. Measurement of glycosylated hemoglobin is used to assess the level of control of a patient's diabetes and to determine the proper insulin dosage for a patient. Elevated levels of glycosylated hemoglobin indicate uncontrolled diabetes in a patient.
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510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION
DECISION SUMMARY
ASSAY ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k180209
B. Purpose for Submission:
New Device
C. Measurand:
1,5-Anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG)
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative, colorometric, pyranose oxidase (PROD)
E. Applicant:
Diazyme Laboratories Inc.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
Diazyme 1,5-AG Assay
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR 864.7470; Glycosylated hemoglobin assay
2. Classification:
Class II
3. Product code:
NOZ; Assay, 1,5-Anhydroglucitol
4. Panel:
Hematology (81)
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H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
See indications for use below.
2. Indication(s) for use:
Diazyme 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) Assay is an enzymatic method intended for the quantitative determination of 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) in serum or plasma. The 1,5-AG Assay is for the intermediate term (preceding 1-2 weeks) monitoring of glycemic control in people with diabetes. For in vitro diagnostic use only.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
- For in vitro diagnostic use only
- Prescription use only
4. Special instrument requirements:
Beckman AU680
I. Device Description:
Diazyme’s 1,5-AG Assay is an enzymatic method consisting of a two-reagent test kit (Reagent 1 and Reagent 2) and is to be used with a fully automated chemistry analyzer. The test system also includes a calibration standard and a two-level control set, both of which are purchased separately.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
GlycoMark
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s):
k031604
3. Comparison with predicate:
| Similarities/Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Diazyme 1,5-AG Assay | GlycoMark™ (K031604) |
| Indications for use | The intermediate term monitoring of glycemic | Same |
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| Similarities/Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Diazyme 1,5-AG Assay | GlycoMark™
(K031604) |
| | control in people with diabetes | |
| Sample | Serum or plasma | Same |
| Test principle | Pyranose oxidase (PROD) | Same |
| Linearity | 0.5-110 ug/mL | Same |
| Methodology | Colorimetric | Same |
| Instruments | Beckman AU680 | Roche Hitachi 917 |
## K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute EP5-A2 – Evaluation of Precision Performance of Clinical Chemistry Devices-Approved Guideline-Second Edition
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute EP6-A – Evaluation of the Linearity of Quantitative Analytical Methods; Approved (2003)
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute EP7-A2 – Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry; Approved Guideline (2002)
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute EP17-A2: Protocols for Determination of Limits of Detection and Limits of Quantitation; Approved Guideline
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute C28-A3 – Defining, Establishing, and Verifying Reference Intervals in the Clinical Laboratory; Approved Guideline, Third Edition
## L. Test Principle:
Diazyme’s 1,5-AG assay uses the enzyme pyranose oxidase (PROD) to oxidize the 2nd position hydroxyl group of 1,5-AG and to detect the generated hydrogen peroxide by colorimetry using peroxidase (POD). To eliminate reactive glucose in sample, it is pretreated by enzymatic reactions using hexokinase and pyruvate kinase (PK). Hexokinase uses adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to convert glucose into non-reactive glucose-6-phosphate (G-6-P), generating adenosine diphosphate (ADP). The reaction is driven to completion with PK, as ADP is phosphorylated to ATP during the conversion of phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) into pyruvate.
## M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance:
2. a. Precision/Reproducibility:
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Precision studies were performed using six serum samples containing the following concentrations of 1,5-AG: 3.1, 5.7, 11.6, 23.2, 61.8 and $97.3\mathrm{ug / mL}$ . Two levels of quality control (QC) material (3.6 and $12.3\mathrm{ug / mL}$ ) and one level of calibrator solution $(21.1\mathrm{ug / mL})$ were also tested. Samples were tested in duplicate using three reagent lots over 20 days with two runs per day $(20\times 2\times 2$ design). Samples were analyzed using the Diazyme 1,5-AG Assay run on a Beckman AU680 analyzer. The results of data analysis of the combined three lots $(n = 240)$ are summarized below:
| Sample | Mean | Within-run | | Between- Run | | Between-Day | | Between-Lot | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | SD | % CV | SD | % CV | SD | % CV | SD | % CV | SD | % CV |
| QC1 | 3.6 | 0.07 | 2.0 | 0.05 | 1.4 | 0.03 | 0.7 | 0.09 | 2.5 | 0.09 | 2.5 |
| QC2 | 12.3 | 0.09 | 0.8 | 0.10 | 0.8 | 0.03 | 0.3 | 0.14 | 1.1 | 0.14 | 1.1 |
| Calibrator | 21.2 | 0.12 | 0.6 | 0.11 | 0.5 | 0.09 | 0.4 | 0.18 | 0.9 | 0.19 | 0.9 |
| Serum 1 | 3.1 | 0.07 | 2.3 | 0.07 | 2.3 | 0.11 | 3.5 | 0.14 | 4.7 | 0.15 | 4.8 |
| Serum 2 | 5.7 | 0.07 | 1.3 | 0.08 | 1.4 | 0.07 | 1.2 | 0.13 | 2.2 | 0.13 | 2.2 |
| Serum 3 | 11.6 | 0.09 | 0.8 | 0.11 | 1.0 | 0.05 | 0.5 | 0.15 | 0.3 | 0.15 | 1.3 |
| Serum 4 | 23.2 | 0.14 | 0.6 | 0.15 | 0.6 | 0.07 | 0.3 | 0.22 | 0.9 | 0.22 | 0.9 |
| Serum 5 | 61.8 | 0.32 | 0.5 | 0.36 | 0.6 | 0.42 | 0.7 | 0.63 | 1.0 | 0.64 | 1.0 |
| Serum 6 | 97.3 | 0.48 | 0.5 | 0.51 | 0.5 | 0.62 | 0.6 | 0.93 | 1.0 | 0.94 | 1.0 |
# b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Linearity was evaluated using high and low 1,5-AG serum pools that were mixed to create the following eleven samples containing 1,5-AG concentrations spanning the measuring range: 0.2, 10.9, 22.1, 34.4, 45.3, 58.5, 68.6, 81.1, 92.7, 103.2, and 116.7 ug/mL 1,5-AG. Samples were measured in triplicate using one lot of reagent on a Beckman AU860 analyzer. The results of the linear regression analysis are summarized below:
$$
y = 1. 0 0 1 4 x - 0. 8 3 5 1, R ^ {2} = 0. 9 9 9 8
$$
The results of the linearity study support the claimed measuring range of 0.5 to 110 $\mathrm{ug / mL}$ .
# c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods): Traceability:
The Diazyme 1,5-AG Assay is traceable to an internal standard manufactured using highly purified 1,5-AG, referred to as the Master Calibrator. The Master Calibrator was prepared by spiking the appropriate amount of pure 1,5-AG into a phosphate buffer solution. The Master Calibrator was subsequently value assigned.
# d. Detection limit:
The Limit of Blank (LoB) study was performed with five serum samples, which were dialyzed to removed endogenous 1,5-AG, and two reagent lots. The samples were
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tested in quadruplicate over three days (n=60 samples per reagent lot). The LoB was determined to be 0.3 ug/mL.
The Limit of Detection (LoD) study was performed with five serum samples that were prepared by diluting native serum samples with serum that was dialyzed to removed endogenous 1,5-AG, with two reagent lots. Samples were tested in quadruplicate over three days (n=60 samples per reagent lot). The LoD was calculated as the LoB + (1.653 * SD of LoD samples). The LoD was determined to be 0.45 ug/mL.
The Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) study was performed using five serum samples ranging from approximately 1 to 16 times the claimed LoB. Samples were either native serum or serum diluted with dialyzed serum to obtain the relevant 1,5-AG concentrations. The diluted serum samples were then tested in 8 replicates per day over 5 days using two lots of reagents. The sponsor defines LoQ as the lowest concentration which meets an imprecision (%CV) of <20%. The LoQ was determined to be 0.6 ug/mL.
e. Analytical specificity:
Interference studies were conducted with serum samples adjusted to three levels of 1,5-AG (approximately 5.0, 23.0, and 50 ug/mL). Each sample was divided into a test pool and a control pool, and potentially interfering substances were added to the test pool. Test pool samples with various concentrations of substances were compared to non-spiked controls. The sponsor defines significant interference as greater than ±10% bias between the test and control samples measured using the Diazyme 1,5-AG Assay on a Beckman AU680 analyzer. The following substances were tested up to the levels indicated and demonstrated no significant interference:
| Substance | Highest concentration of substance tested that did not demonstrate significant interference (mg/dL) |
| --- | --- |
| Bilirubin | 5 |
| Conjugated Bilirubin | 5 |
| Hemoglobin | 125 |
| Triglycerides | 1000 |
| Ascorbic Acid | 37.5 |
| Glucose | 1000 |
| Maltose | 500 |
| Uric Acid | 20 |
| Creatinine | 10 |
| Urea | 20 |
Based on the testing completed, the sponsor has included the following limitation in the labeling:
WARNING: Significant negative bias (>10%) was observed at bilirubin levels
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> 5 mg/dL. This should be taken into consideration for patients with conditions that cause hyperbilirubinemia (Gilbert's disease, Jaundice, etc.).
f. Assay cut-off:
Not applicable.
## 3. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
A method comparison study was conducted by comparing the results from the 1,5-AG Assay to the predicate method (GlycoMark 1,5-AG, K031604) on a Beckman AU680 analyzer. Serum samples ranging in 1,5-AG concentration from 1.7 to 36.2 ug/mL were collected from 91 diabetic and non-diabetic subjects. In order to obtain sufficient samples in the high 1,5-AG concentration range, 11 additional samples were spiked to obtain concentrations between 39.0 and 103.7 ug/mL 1,5-AG. Samples were tested in singlet. The results of linear regression analysis are as follows:
$$
y = 1.0164x - 0.2042; R^2 = 0.9995
$$
b. Matrix comparison:
To evaluate anticoagulant effects, paired serum/K₂EDTA plasma and serum/Lithium Heparin plasma samples were tested on the Beckman AU680 analyzer with the Diazyme 1,5-AG Assay. Fifty-two serum vs. K₂EDTA plasma and 52 serum vs. Lithium Heparin plasma paired sample sets were evaluated. The results of the linear regression analysis are presented below:
| Tube Type | Regression | R² | Test range ug/mL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lithium-heparin plasma vs serum | y = 1.0059x + 0.0465 | 0.997 | 0.8 - 109 |
| K₂EDTA plasma vs serum | y = 1.0071x - 0.6457 | 0.994 | 1.7 - 105.6 |
The study data supports the sponsor's claim that the Diazyme 1,5-AG Assay is suitable for use with human specimens consisting of serum, K₂EDTA plasma, and Lithium Heparin plasma.
## 4. Clinical studies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not applicable.
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b. Clinical specificity:
Not applicable.
c. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable):
Not applicable.
5. Clinical cut-off:
Not applicable.
6. Expected values/Reference range:
To establish the reference interval of 1,5-AG for a normal population, serum samples from 280 apparently healthy adults, 140 males and 140 females, were tested using the Diazyme 1,5-AG Assay on the Beckman AU680 analyzer. Using non-parametric 5th-95th percentiles, the reference interval was established to be from 8.19 to 32.19 ug/mL for males and 6.00 to 29.10 ug/mL for females.
N. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Parts 801 and 809, as applicable.
O. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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