The Urea Nitrogen2 assay is used for the quantitation of urea nitrogen in human serum, plasma, or urine on the ARCHITECT c System. The Urea Nitrogen2 assay is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of certain renal and metabolic diseases.
Device Story
Urea Nitrogen2 assay is a quantitative photometric enzymatic test for use on the ARCHITECT c8000 System. Input: human serum, plasma, or urine samples. Principle: kinetic enzymatic reaction; urease hydrolyzes urea to ammonia and carbon dioxide; glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH) converts ammonia and α-ketoglutarate to glutamate and water, oxidizing NADH to NAD. Output: decrease in absorbance at 340 nm proportional to urea concentration. Used in clinical laboratory settings by trained technicians. Results assist clinicians in diagnosing and monitoring renal and metabolic disease states.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Performance established via bench testing, including precision (CLSI EP5-A3), linearity, interference (CLSI EP07), and method comparison against the predicate device (n=124 serum, n=121 urine). Correlation coefficients were 1.00 for both matrices.
Technological Characteristics
Enzymatic kinetic assay. Reagents: β-NADH, α-ketoglutaric acid, GLDH, urease. Form factor: reagent kit for ARCHITECT c8000 System. Traceability: NIST SRM 912b. Detection: photometric absorbance at 340 nm. Connectivity: integrated with ARCHITECT c8000 analyzer.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the quantitative measurement of urea nitrogen in human serum, plasma, or urine to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of renal and metabolic diseases in pediatric and adult populations.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A urea nitrogen test system is a device intended to measure urea nitrogen (an end-product of nitrogen metabolism) in whole blood, serum, plasma, and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of certain renal and metabolic diseases.
Predicate Devices
Urea Nitrogen (k981918)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY
ASSAY ONLY
## I Background Information:
A 510(k) Number
K203771
B Applicant
Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division
C Proprietary and Established Names
Urea Nitrogen2
D Regulatory Information
| Product Code(s) | Classification | Regulation Section | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CDQ | Class II | 21 CFR 862.1770 - Urea Nitrogen Test System | CH - Clinical Chemistry |
## II Submission/Device Overview:
A Purpose for Submission:
New device
B Measurand:
Urea Nitrogen
C Type of Test:
Quantitative photometric assay
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
www.fda.gov
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# III Intended Use/Indications for Use:
## A Intended Use(s):
See Indications for Use below.
## B Indication(s) for Use:
The Urea Nitrogen2 assay is used for the quantitation of Urea Nitrogen in human serum, plasma, or urine on the ARCHITECT c System.
The Urea Nitrogen2 assay is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of certain renal and metabolic diseases.
## C Special Conditions for Use Statement(s):
Rx - For Prescription Use Only
## D Special Instrument Requirements:
Architect c8000 System
# IV Device/System Characteristics:
## A Device Description:
The Urea Nitrogen2 assay is comprised of a reagent kit that is run on the ARCHITECT c8000 System. The kit has the following reagents:
**Reagent 1 (R1)**
Active ingredient: β-NADH (1.915 g/L). Preservative: sodium azide.
**Reagent 2 (R2)**
Active ingredients: α-ketoglutaric acid (13.149 g/L), GLDH (60.000 KU/L), and urease (10.000 KU/L). Preservative: sodium azide.
## B Principle of Operation:
The Urea Nitrogen2 assay is a modification of a totally enzymatic procedure as a kinetic assay in which the initial rate of the reaction is linear for a limited period of time. Urea in the sample is hydrolyzed by urease to ammonia and carbon dioxide. The second reaction, catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH), converts ammonia and α-ketoglutarate to glutamate and water with the concurrent oxidation of reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). Two moles of NADH are oxidized for each mole of urea present. The initial rate of decrease in absorbance at 340 nm is proportional to the urea concentration in the sample.
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V Substantial Equivalence Information:
A Predicate Device Name(s):
Urea
B Predicate 510(k) Number(s):
K981918
C Comparison with Predicate(s):
| Device & Predicate Device(s): | K203771 | K981918 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Trade Name | Urea Nitrogen2 | Urea |
| General Device Characteristic Similarities | | |
| Intended Use/Indications For Use | The Urea Nitrogen2 assay is used for the quantitation of urea nitrogen in human serum, plasma, or urine on the ARCHITECT c System. | Same |
| Analyte | Urea | Same |
| Sample Type | Human serum, plasma, urine | Same |
| Methodology | Urease | Same |
| Principle of Procedure | Enzymatic | Same |
| Traceability | NIST SRM 912b | Same |
| Tube Types | Serum:
- Serum tubes
- Serum separator tubes
Plasma:
- Lithium heparin tubes
- Lithium heparin separator tubes
- Sodium heparin tubes | Same |
| General Device Characteristic Differences | | |
| Absorbance reading | 340 nm | 340/380 nm |
| Calibration | Gravimetrically | Differential Scanning Calorimetry |
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| Assay Range | Serum/Plasma: Analytical Measuring Interval: 2– 125 mg/dL Extended Measuring Interval: 125 – 625 mg/dL Urine: Analytical Measuring Interval: 16 – 1991 mg/dL | Serum/Plasma: Urea Nitrogen is linear from 2 to 125 mg/dL. Urea Nitrogen urine is linear from 2 to 1991 mg/dL. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lower Limits of Measurement | Serum/Plasma: Limit of Blank: 1 mg/dL Limit of Detection: 2 mg/dL Limit of Quantitation: 2 mg/dL Urine: Limit of Blank: 6 mg/dL Limit of Detection: 11 mg/dL Limit of Quantitation: 16 mg/dL | Serum/Plasma: Limit of Detection: 0.7 mg/dL Limit of Quantitation: 1.4 mg/dL Urine: Limit of Detection: 15.0 mg/dL Limit of Quantitation: 40.0 mg/dL |
VI Standards/Guidance Documents Referenced:
- CLSI - EP05-A3: Evaluation of precision of Qualitative Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline – Third Edition.
- CLSI – EP07: Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry; Approved Guidance -Third Edition.
- CLSI – EP17-A2: Evaluation of detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement procedures; Approved Guidance -Second Edition.
- CLSI – EP34: Establishing and Verifying an Extended Measuring Interval Through Specimen Dilution and Spiking- First Edition
VII Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
A Analytical Performance:
1. Precision/Reproducibility:
Testing was performed according to the CLSI EP5-A3 guideline, on 2 levels of control, 3 contrived human serum and 3 human contrived urine panels (A,B,C). Testing was conducted using 3 lots of the Urea Nitrogen2 reagent, 3 lots of Calibrator, 1 lot of commercially available controls, and 3 ARCHITECT c8000 instruments. The samples were tested in 2 replicates, 2 times per day, for 20 days, for a total of 80 measurements per sample per lot. The performance from a representative combination (1 reagent lot, 1 instrument) along with the Within-Laboratory SD and %CV ranges across all lot/instrument combinations is shown for serum and urine samples in the following tables.
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Serum:
| Sample | n | Mean (g/dL) | Within-Run (Repeatability) | | Within-Laboratory | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | SD | %CV | SD (Range) | %CV (Range**)** |
| Control Level 1 | 80 | 15 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 0.4 (0.2 – 0.4) | 2.4 (1.6 – 2.4) |
| Control Level 2 | 80 | 49 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 (0.8 – 0.9) | 1.7 (1.6 – 1.7) |
| Panel A | 80 | 4 | 0.2 | 4.7 | 0.2 (0.0 – 0.2) | 4.7 (0.0 – 4.7) |
| Panel B | 80 | 22 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 (0.3 – 0.6) | 2.1 (1.4 – 2.7) |
| Panel C | 80 | 102 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.9 (1.2 – 2.5) | 1.8 (1.2 – 2.5) |
Urine:
| Sample | n | Mean (g/dL) | Within-Run (Repeatability) | | Within-Laboratory | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | SD | %CV | SD (Range) | %CV (Range**)** |
| Control Level 1 | 80 | 447 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 7.1 (7.1–11.7) | 1.6 (1.6 – 2.6) |
| Control Level 2 | 80 | 729 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 11.4 (11.2–15.4) | 1.6 (1.6 – 2.1) |
| Panel A | 80 | 55 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 2.7 (2.7-5.6) | 5.0 (5.0 – 10.3) |
| Panel B | 80 | 715 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 10.2 (10.2-15.1) | 1.4 (1.4– 2.1) |
| Panel C | 80 | 1605 | 12.6 | 0.8 | 22.6 (22.6-27.8) | 1.4 (1.4 – 1.8) |
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2. Linearity:
Linearity studies were conducted by using serum and urine samples. Twelve levels of dilutions spanning the measuring range were prepared by mixing different proportions of samples with high and low level Urea Nitrogen analyte concentrations. Samples were analyzed on one Architect c 8000 instrument in duplicate. The mean result for each sample comprised the observed result and was compared to the expected result. The data was analyzed using linear regression; the best-fitting model was quadratic.
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The results of the regression analysis are shown below and support the claimed analytical measuring interval of the device:
| Analyte | Matrix | Slope | Intercept | R² | Range Conc. Tested (mg/dL) | Claimed analytical measuring interval (mg/dL) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Urea Nitrogen | Serum | 1.0352 | 0 | 0.996 | 0-128 | 2-125 |
| | Urine | 1.0058 | 3 | 1.000 | 2-2373 | 16-1991 |
## Sample Dilution Study:
To support the claimed extended measuring interval (EMI) for serum samples, five human serum samples were prepared to target concentration values of 150, 214, 278, 342 and 405 mg/dL. Samples were tested using the automated and manual dilution labeling instructions on the ARCHITECT c8000 System with one reagent lot for a total of 30 replicates (2 instruments x 3 runs/instrument x 5 replicates/run). The % dilution recovery values for serum ranged from 99.7% to 101.5% for the auto-diluted samples and from 101.6% to 103.5% for the manually diluted samples, when compared to expected values. The total % CV ranged from 1.1% to 1.7% for auto-diluted samples and 0.8% to 1.7% for manually diluted samples. The study results support that serum samples with concentrations above 125 mg/dL may be diluted 1:5 either manually or on-board the analyzer to obtain results up to 625 mg/dL.
Automated or manual sample dilutions have not been evaluated for the Urea Nitrogen2 assay urine application.
## 3. Analytical Specificity/Interference:
Interference studies were performed based on guidance from the CLSI document EP07 3rd ed. Specimens consisted of human serum and urine representing low and high concentrations of the analyte, with and without the substance tested for interference. Each sample was divided into 2 aliquots: one aliquot for the test sample and one aliquot for the reference sample and tested in 10 replicates on one Architect c8000 analyzer with one reagent lot. Serum samples were tested at urea nitrogen concentrations of approximately 10 and 30 mg/dL, and urine samples were tested at urea nitrogen concentrations of 700 and 1500 mg/dL. The sponsor stated that interference was considered to be non-significant if the difference between the samples with and without interferent was less or equal to ± 10%. The following tables list the highest concentration of each substance at which no significant interference was found.
Serum:
| Substance | Highest concentration tested at which no interference was observed |
| --- | --- |
| Endogenous | |
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| Substance | Highest concentration tested at which no interference was observed |
| --- | --- |
| Conjugated Bilirubin | 60 mg/dL |
| Unconjugated Bilirubin | 60 mg/dL |
| Hemoglobin | 2000 mg/dL |
| Triglycerides | 1500 mg/dL |
| Total Protein | 10 g/dL |
| **Exogenous** | |
| 3-methyl-(triazen-1-yl)imidazole-4-carboxamide (MTIC) | 0.6 mg/L |
| 4-methylamino-antipyrine | 3.3 g/dL |
| 5-amino-4-imidazolecarboxamide (AIC) | 3 g/L |
| Acetaminophen | 160 mg/L |
| Acetylcysteine | 150 mg/L |
| Acetylsalicylic acid | 30 mg/L |
| Ampicillin-Na | 80 mg/L |
| Ascorbic acid | 60 mg/L |
| Biotin | 4250 ng/mL |
| Ca-dobesilate | 60 mg/L |
| Cefoxitin | 6287 mg/L |
| Cyclosporine | 2 mg/L |
| Dipyrone (metamizole) | 45 mg/dL |
| Doxycycline | 20 mg/L |
| Ibuprofen | 220 mg/L |
| Levodopa | 8 mg/L |
| Methyldopa | 25 mg/L |
| Metronidazole | 130 mg/L |
| Phenylbutazone | 330 mg/L |
| Rifampicin | 50 mg/L |
| Sodium Heparin | 4 U/mL |
| Sulfa pyridine | 300 mg/L |
| Sulfasalazine | 300 mg/L |
| Temozolomide | 20 mg/L |
| Theophylline | 60 mg/L |
The sponsor included the following limitations in the product labeling to identify interference with cefoxitin and total protein at the concentrations below:
| Potentially Interfering Substance | Interferent Level | Analyte Level | % Interference (95% CI) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cefoxitin | 6600 mg/L | 10 mg/dL | 10% (6%, 14%) |
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| Potentially Interfering Substance | Interferent Level | Analyte Level | %Interference (95% CI) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total Protein | 11 g/dL | 10 mg/dL | 11% (9%, 14%) |
Urine:
| Substance | Highest concentration tested at which no significant interference was observed |
| --- | --- |
| Endogenous | |
| Ascorbate | 200 mg/dL |
| Glucose | 1000 mg/dL |
| Protein | 50 mg/dL |
| Exogenous | |
| Acetaminophen | 160 mg/L |
| Acetic Acid (8.5N) | 6.25 mL/dL |
| Acetylcysteine | 15 mg/dL |
| Boric Acid | 250 mg/dL |
| Hydrochloric Acid (6N) | 2.5 mL/dL |
| Nitric Acid (6N) | 5.0 mL/dL |
| Sodium Carbonate | 1.25 g/dL |
| Sodium Fluoride | 400 mg/dL |
| Sodium Oxalate | 60 mg/dL |
| Biotin | 4250 ng/mL |
| Ibuprofen | 22 mg/dL |
4. Assay Reportable Range:
Based on the limit of quantitation (LoQ), precision, accuracy, and linearity, the ranges over which results can be reported are provided below according to the definitions from CLSI EP34, 1st ed.
| Serum/Plasma Analytical Measuring Interval (AMI) | 2-125 mg/dL |
| --- | --- |
| Serum/Plasma Extended Measuring Interval (EMI) | 125-625 mg/dL |
| Urine Analytical Measuring Interval (AMI) | 16-1991 mg/dL |
5. Traceability, Stability, Expected Values (Controls, Calibrators, or Methods):
Traceability: The Urea Nitrogen2 assay is traceable to NIST SRM 912b.
(NIST SRM: National Institute of Standards & Technology Standard Reference Material)
6. Detection Limit:
The limit of blank (LoB), limit of detection (LoD), and limit of quantitation (LoQ) studies were performed in accordance with CLSI EP17-A2.
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Limit of Blank (LoB):
The LoB was determined by testing zero-analyte serum and urine samples, 10 replicates, 3 lots of reagent on 2 instruments over three days for a total of 60 measurements per lot. The 95th percentile of the zero-analyte sample concentrations was calculated. Using the parametric approach, LoB was derived from the $95^{\text{th}}$ percentile of a normal distribution from $n \geq 60$ replicates of zero-analyte samples.
Limit of Detection (LoD):
The LoD was determined by testing 12 low analyte samples and 12 low analyte urine samples, in 10 replicates per day using 3 lots of reagent on 2 instruments for three days for a total of 60 measurements per lot. The data was analyzed to calculate the LoD using a parametric analysis. The LoD represents the lowest concentration at which the analyte can be detected with $95\%$ probability based on $n \geq 60$ replicates of low-analyte level samples.
Limit of Quantification (LoQ):
The LoQ was determined by testing five samples in replicates of 10 using 3 lots of reagent on 2 instruments over three days for a total of 60 measurements. The LoQ was considered acceptable if it was $\leq 3\mathrm{mg/dL}$ for the serum/plasma application. The sponsor defined the LoQ as the lowest analyte concentration where the $\% \mathrm{CV}$ was $\leq 20\%$.
The detection limit results are summarized as follows:
| | Serum | Urine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LoB | 1 mg/dL | 6 mg/dL |
| LoD | 2 mg/dL | 11 mg/dL |
| LoQ | 2 mg/dL | 16 mg/dL |
| Analytical Measuring Interval | 2- 125 mg/dL | 16-1991 mg/dL |
7. Assay Cut-Off:
Not applicable
B Comparison Studies:
1. Method Comparison with Predicate Device:
A method comparison study was conducted by testing 124 serum samples and 121 urine samples $(n = 121 / 124)$ on the candidate and predicate devices. Two of the serum samples and 4 of the urine samples were contrived. For the candidate device, samples were tested internally using 3 lots of reagents and 1 lot each of calibrator and controls across 2 ARCHITECT c8000 instruments. For the predicate device, samples were tested internally using 1 lot each of reagents, calibrator, and controls across 2 ARCHITECT c8000 instruments. Each sample was tested in a minimum of 2 replicates using both methods and testing occurred over a minimum of 3 calendar days.
A Passing-Bablok evaluation was performed by comparing the first replicate result from the candidate device versus the mean result from the predicate device.
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The results are summarized below:
| Urea Nitrogen2 vs Urea on the ARCHITECT c8000 System | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sample type | n | Units | Correlation Coefficient | Intercept | Slope | Concentration Range tested (predicate device) |
| Serum | 124 | mg/dL | 1.00 | 0.74 | 1.02 | 4-123 |
| Urine | 121 | mg/dL | 1.00 | 8.95 | 1.03 | 41-1754 |
## 2. Matrix Comparison:
A matrix comparison study was performed to evaluate the suitability of specific blood collection tube types for use with the Urea Nitrogen2 assay. Donor matched specimens were drawn into tubes of below listed anticoagulant. A total of 64 samples were tested using 1 lot of the Urea Nitrogen2 reagent, 1 lot of the Consolidated Chemistry Calibrator, 1 lot of commercially available controls, and 1 instrument. The first replica result of the test tube type was used for comparison to the mean of the 3 replicas for the control tube type (serum). The results are summarized as follows, and support the claimed use of lithium heparin plasma, lithium heparin (separator tube) plasma, serum (separator tube), and sodium heparin plasma with the Urea Nitrogen2 assay:
The results are shown below:
| Collection Tube | N | Min | Max | r | Intercept (95% CI) | Slope (95% CI) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Plasma (Lithium heparin) | 64 | 7 | 100 | 1.00 | 0.00 (0.00, 0.00) | 1.00 (1.00, 1.00) |
| Plasma (Sodium heparin) | 64 | 7 | 100 | 1.00 | 0.28 (0.00, 0.48) | 0.98 (0.96, 1.00) |
| Plasma (Lithium heparin, separator tube) | 64 | 7 | 100 | 1.00 | 0.00 (0.00, 0.14) | 1.00 (0.99, 1.00) |
| Serum (separator tube) | 64 | 7 | 100 | 1.00 | 0.00 (0.00, 0.00) | 1.00 (1.00, 1.00) |
The study results support the sponsor's claim that serum separator tube (serum) and Lithium heparin (plasma), Lithium heparin separator (plasma), and Sodium heparin (plasma) are acceptable sample types to be used with this assay.
## C Clinical Studies:
### 1. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not applicable.
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2. Clinical Specificity:
Not applicable.
3. Other Clinical Supportive Data (When 1. and 2. Are Not Applicable):
Not applicable.
D Clinical Cut-Off:
Not applicable.
E Expected Values/Reference Range:
The following reference ranges, cited from the scientific literature, were included in the labeling.
Serum/Plasma:
| Age | Range, mg/dL |
| --- | --- |
| Pediatrics | |
| 0 - <14 days | 2.8-23.0 |
| 15 days - <1 year | 3.4-16.8 |
| 1 - <10 years | 9.0-22.1 |
| 10 - <19 years, female | 7.3-19.0 |
| 10 - <19 years, male | 7.3-21.0 |
| Adults | 6-20 |
| Adults >60 years | 8-23 |
Urine 24 hour reference range: 12-20 g/day
Pediatric Source: Colantonio DA, Kyriakopoulou L, Chan MK, et al. Closing the gaps in pediatric laboratory reference intervals: a CALIPER database of 40 biochemical markers in a healthy and multiethnic population of children. Clin Chem 2012;58:854-868.
Adult source for serum and urine : Rifai N, Horvath AR, Wittwer C, editors. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier; 2018:499.
VIII Proposed Labeling:
The labeling supports the finding of substantial equivalence for this device.
IX Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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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.