K-ASSAY® CRP (Ver.2) is intended to be used for the quantitative determination of C-reactive protein (CRP) in human serum and plasma (potassium-EDTA or lithium-heparin) by immunoturbidimetric assay. Measurement of CRP aids in the detection and evaluation of infection, tissue injury, inflammatory disorders and associated diseases. FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE.
Device Story
K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) is an in vitro diagnostic reagent kit for quantitative CRP measurement in human serum/plasma. It utilizes latex-enhanced immunoturbidimetry; latex particles coated with goat anti-human CRP polyclonal antibodies aggregate in the presence of sample CRP. This aggregation increases light scattering, measured at 570 nm on an Abbott Architect c8000 analyzer. The device is operated by laboratory technicians in clinical settings. Output is a CRP concentration value derived from a multi-point calibration curve. Clinicians use these results to detect and evaluate infection, tissue injury, and inflammatory conditions. The device provides a standardized, automated method for assessing systemic inflammation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validated using 175 clinical native serum samples compared to the predicate, yielding y = 1.005x - 0.002 (r=0.999). Precision evaluated via CLSI EP05-A3 (single-site and multi-site), showing reproducibility CVs of 1.1-2.5%. Linearity confirmed across 4.6-441.2 mg/L (r=0.999). Interference testing (CLSI EP07) showed no significant interference from common endogenous/exogenous substances. Reference interval verification performed on 168 healthy samples.
Technological Characteristics
Latex-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay. Reagents: Buffer (R1) and latex particles coated with goat anti-human CRP polyclonal antibody (R2). Energy source: Optical (570 nm absorbance). Form factor: Liquid reagents for automated clinical chemistry analyzers (Abbott Architect c8000). Traceability: ERM-DA474. Analytical measuring interval: 5.0–400.0 mg/L. Stability: 18 months shelf-life at 2–8°C; 14 days opened/on-board stability.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the quantitative determination of C-reactive protein (CRP) in human serum and plasma to aid in the detection and evaluation of infection, tissue injury, inflammatory disorders, and associated diseases in patients.
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.
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY
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## I Background Information:
A 510(k) Number
K242170
B Applicant
Kamiya Biomedical Company, LLC
C Proprietary and Established Names
K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2)
D Regulatory Information
| Product Code(s) | Classification | Regulation Section | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DCK | Class II | 21 CFR 866.5270 - C-Reactive Protein Immunological Test System | IM - Immunology |
## II Submission/Device Overview:
A Purpose for Submission:
New device
B Measurand:
C-reactive protein (CRP)
C Type of Test:
Latex-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay, quantitative
## III Intended Use/Indications for Use:
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
www.fda.gov
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A Intended Use(s):
See Indications for Use below.
B Indication(s) for Use:
K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) is intended to be used for the quantitative determination of C-reactive protein (CRP) in human serum and plasma (potassium-EDTA or lithium-heparin) by immunoturbidimetric assay. Measurement of CRP aids in the detection and evaluation of infection, tissue injury, inflammatory disorders and associated diseases. FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE.
C Special Conditions for Use Statement(s):
Rx - For Prescription Use Only
D Special Instrument Requirements:
Abbott Architect c8000 analyzer
IV Device/System Characteristics:
A Device Description:
The device consists of two liquid reagents (ready to use):
Reagent 1 (R1): 1 x 20 mL, Buffer reagent
Reagent 2 (R2): 1 x 20 mL, Latex suspension (Latex particles coated with goat anti-human CRP polyclonal antibody)
Materials required but not supplied
K-ASSAY CRP Calibrator (Ver.2): Calibrator A-F Human CRP (6 x 2 mL), pooled human serum with assigned values for the specific serum protein CRP (0.0, 10.0, 50.0, 150.0, 300.0 and 400.0 mg/L), ready to use.
B Principle of Operation:
The K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) assay uses immunoturbidimetry techniques to quantify CRP. Latex particles coated with polyclonal antibody specific to human CRP aggregate in the presence of CRP from the sample, forming immune complexes. The immune complexes cause an increase in light scattering, which is in proportion to the concentration of CRP in the sample. The light scattering is measured by reading turbidity at 570 nm. The sample CRP concentration is determined based on the calibration curve prepared using a series of CRP calibrators of known CRP concentrations.
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V Substantial Equivalence Information:
A Predicate Device Name(s):
K-ASSAY CRP (3)
B Predicate 510(k) Number(s):
K023828
C Comparison with Predicate(s):
| Device & Predicate Device(s): | K242170 | K023828 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Trade Name | K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) | K-ASSAY CRP (3) |
| General Device Characteristic Similarities | | |
| Intended Use/Indications For Use | K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) is intended to be used for the quantitative determination of C-reactive protein (CRP) in human serum and plasma (potassium-EDTA or lithium-heparin) by immunoturbidimetric assay. Measurement of CRP aids in the detection and evaluation of infection, tissue injury, inflammatory disorders and associated diseases. FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE. | K-ASSAY CRP (3) is intended to be used as a high-sensitive assay for the quantitative determination of CRP in serum and plasma by immunoturbidimetric assay. Measurement of C-Reactive Protein aids in the detection and evaluation of tissue injury, inflammatory disorders, and related diseases. |
| Assay | Latex-enhanced (immuno)turbidimetric assay | Same |
| General Device Characteristic Differences | | |
| Antibody | Goat anti-human CRP antibody | Rabbit anti-human CRP antibody |
| Range | 5 – 400.0 mg/L | 0.2 – 480 mg/L |
| Calibrator Levels | 6 levels (0.0, 10.0, 50.0, 150.0, 300.0, 400.0 mg/L) | Multi-point calibrators E, D and F; 5 levels for each calibrator set |
| Traceability/Standardization | Standardized against the ERM-DA474/IFCC | Standardized against CRM 470 |
VI Standards/Guidance Documents Referenced:
The following Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines and FDA guidance were used:
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- CLSI EP05-A3, Evaluation of Precision of Quantitative Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline – Third Edition
- CLSI EP06-Ed2, Evaluation of the Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures – Second Edition
- CLSI EP07-A3, Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry – Third Edition
- CLSI EP37, Supplemental Tables for Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry – First Edition
- CLSI EP09c, 3rd Ed., Measurement Procedure Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples
- CLSI EP17-A2, Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline – Second Edition
- CLSI EP25- Ed2, Evaluation of Stability of In Vitro Medical Laboratory Test Reagents; Approved Guideline
- CLSI EP28-A3c, Defining, Establishing, and Verifying Reference Intervals in the Clinical Laboratory; Approved Guideline – Third Edition
- Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Review Criteria for Assessment of C-Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) and Cardiac C-Reactive Protein (cCRP) Assays. September 2005.
## VII Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
### A Analytical Performance:
#### 1. Precision/Reproducibility:
Precision of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) was evaluated according to CLSI EP05-A3.
##### a. Within-Laboratory Precision:
Five pooled human serum samples covering the measuring range were analyzed using three lots of reagents on one Architect c8000 analyzer. Each sample was analyzed in two replicates per run, two runs per day for 20 days, resulting N=80 per sample per lot. The repeatability, between-run, within-day, between-day, and within-laboratory were calculated (CV% and SD) for each lot. The results from one representative lot are summarized in the table below:
| Sample | Mean (mg/L) | N | Within-Run | | Between-Run | | Within-Day | | Between-Day | | Within-Laboratory | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | SD | CV % | SD | CV % | SD | CV % | SD | CV % | SD | CV % |
| 1 | 5.4 | 80 | 0.10 | 1.8 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.10 | 1.8 | 0.05 | 0.9 | 0.11 | 2.1 |
| 2 | 11.2 | 80 | 0.10 | 0.9 | 0.09 | 0.8 | 0.14 | 1.2 | 0.07 | 0.6 | 0.15 | 1.4 |
| 3 | 45.0 | 80 | 0.30 | 0.7 | 0.41 | 0.9 | 0.51 | 1.1 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.51 | 1.1 |
| 4 | 196.8 | 80 | 1.66 | 0.8 | 1.65 | 0.8 | 2.34 | 1.2 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 2.34 | 1.2 |
| 5 | 330.7 | 80 | 3.50 | 1.1 | 4.48 | 1.4 | 5.69 | 1.7 | 2.03 | 0.6 | 6.04 | 1.8 |
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b. Lot-to-Lot Precision:
Based on the data generated from the study described above, the lot-to-lot imprecision was evaluated based on the total of 240 datapoints for each sample. The results are presented in the table below:
| Sample | Mean (mg/L) | N | Within-Run | | Between-Run | | Between-Lot | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | SD | CV % | SD | CV % | SD | CV % | SD | CV % |
| 1 | 5.4 | 240 | 0.12 | 2.2 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.06 | 1.2 | 0.12 | 2.3 |
| 2 | 11.1 | 240 | 0.14 | 1.2 | 0.06 | 0.5 | 0.03 | 0.3 | 0.15 | 1.3 |
| 3 | 45.0 | 240 | 0.36 | 0.8 | 0.25 | 0.6 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 0.40 | 0.9 |
| 4 | 196.5 | 240 | 1.81 | 0.9 | 0.76 | 0.4 | 0.79 | 0.4 | 1.94 | 1.0 |
| 5 | 330.7 | 240 | 4.56 | 1.4 | 1.34 | 0.4 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 4.67 | 1.4 |
c. Multi-site/Analyzer Precision:
The study was performed using five serum samples using one lot of reagent on three different Architect c8000 analyzers (each analyzer from a different site). Each sample was analyzed in replicates of five per run, one run per day for five days, resulting a total of 75 datapoint per sample. The data was analyzed for within-run, between-run and between-site. The results are summarized in the table below:
| Sample | Mean (mg/L) | N | Within-Run | | Between-Run | | Between-Day | | Between-Site/Analyzer | | Reproducibility | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | SD | CV % | SD | CV % | SD | CV % | SD | CV % | SD | CV % |
| 1 | 5.4 | 75 | 0.07 | 1.2 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.07 | 1.2 | 0.06 | 1.1 | 0.09 | 1.6 |
| 2 | 11.1 | 75 | 0.11 | 1.0 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.11 | 1.0 | 0.20 | 1.8 | 0.23 | 2.0 |
| 3 | 45.0 | 75 | 0.23 | 0.5 | 0.17 | 0.4 | 0.29 | 0.6 | 0.39 | 0.9 | 0.48 | 1.1 |
| 4 | 200.6 | 75 | 1.31 | 0.7 | 1.68 | 0.8 | 2.13 | 1.1 | 1.93 | 1.0 | 2.87 | 1.4 |
| 5 | 344.5 | 75 | 5.08 | 1.5 | 3.69 | 1.1 | 6.28 | 1.8 | 5.83 | 1.7 | 8.57 | 2.5 |
2. Linearity:
The linearity of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) was evaluated in accordance with CLSI EP06-Ed2. A dilution series composed of 17 levels distributed across a range from $4.6\mathrm{mg / L}$ to $441.2\mathrm{mg / L}$ was prepared by mixing a native high serum sample and a CRP-negative serum sample. The series covered a range from $4.6\mathrm{mg / L}$ to $441.2\mathrm{mg / L}$ . Measurements were made in replicates of five per level on Architect c8000 analyzer. The data was analyzed and results are summarized in the following table:
| Dilution Range | Slope (95% CI) | Intercept (95% CI) | R² | % Deviation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4.6 – 441.2 mg/L | 0.971 (0.964 – 0.978) | -1.095 (-2.494 – 0.2755) | 0.999 | -4.09 – 3.83% |
The study supports the linear range of $4.6 - 441.2\mathrm{mg / L}$ for the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2), with a deviation from linearity within $10\%$ . The results support the linearity throughout the analytical measuring interval of $5.0 - 400\mathrm{mg / L}$ .
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3. **Prozone Effect (Hook Effect):**
The prozone effect of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) was evaluated using one serum sample (pooled) with CRP level at 980 mg/L. This high-level sample was serially diluted using either saline or CRP-negative serum. Each dilution was tested in quintuplicate on one Architect c8000 analyzer. All samples with concentrations above 400 mg/L were correctly reported as out of assay range for both saline dilution samples and CRP-negative serum dilution samples. No hook effect or prozone effect was observed up to 980 mg/L.
4. **Analytical Specificity/Interference:**
The effect of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) in the presence of potential interference substances was evaluated per CLSI EP07-A3. Three pooled serum samples with CRP concentrations of approximately 5, 10, and 50 mg/L were used in the study. For each potential interference substance, test sample was prepared by spiking the interferent to the samples, and the corresponding controls were samples without interferents. All samples were tested in replicates of ten. The mean of the test sample was compared to the mean of corresponding control sample. No significant interference (defined as <±10% difference of test samples from the control sample for all three CRP levels) was observed for the tested substances up to the concentration listed in the table below:
| Interfering Substances | Test concentration |
| --- | --- |
| **Endogenous Substances** | |
| Bilirubin C | 40 mg/dL |
| Bilirubin F | 40 mg/dL |
| Cholesterol | 300 mg/dL |
| Hemoglobin | 1,000 mg/dL |
| Intralipids | 500 mg/dL |
| Rheumatoid Factor | 1,000 IU/mL |
| Triglycerides | 1,000 mg/dL |
| **Exogenous Substances** | |
| Acetaminophen | 1.5 mM |
| Amoxicillin | 400 μmol/L |
| Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) | 3.6 mM |
| Cephalexin | 360 μmol/L |
| Fluconazole | 480 μmol/L |
| Ibuprofen | 2.5 mg/dL |
| Methotrexate | 1,400 μmol/L |
| Prednisolone | 2 μmol/L |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 500 mg/L |
5. **Assay Reportable Range:**
The assay reportable range for the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) is the same as the claimed analytical measuring interval (AMI): 5.0 – 400.0 mg/L.
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6. Traceability, Stability, Expected Values (Controls, Calibrators, or Methods):
a. Traceability:
The K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) determine the CRP concentration based on a multi-point calibration curve generated by the K-ASSAY CRP Calibrator (Ver.2) which are traceable to the ERM-DA474 reference material.
b. Stability:
The stability of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) under three storage conditions: unopened reagents, opened reagents, and onboard reagents, were evaluated per CLSI EP25-Ed2.
**Reagent Stability (Shelf-Life)**
Three lots of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) reagents were stored at 2–8°C and tested monthly using four clinical serum pools with concentrations of 10, 25, 100, and 300 mg/L. At each testing point, the results were compared to the value from Day 0. The results support that the reagents of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) are stable at least 18 months (i.e., deviation within ±10% of the Day 0 value) if stored at 2–8°C.
**Opened (in-use) Reagent Stability**
Three lots of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) reagents were opened and stored at 2–8°C and tested over time using four levels of clinical serum sample pools of 10, 25, 100, and 300 mg/L. The results from each testing point were compared to the values from Day 0. The results support opened reagents stability of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) up to 14 days (i.e., deviation within ±10% of the Day 0 value) when kept at 2–8°C.
**On-board Stability**
Three lots of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) were stored on the Abbott Architect c8000 analyzer at 2–8°C. Four clinical serum sample pools of 10, 25, 100, and 300 mg/L, and controls were tested in replicates of five at each testing points and the values were compared to the values from Day 0. The results showed the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) is stable (i.e., deviation within ±10% of the Day 0 value) for 14 days when placed on-board of the Architect c8000 analyzer.
7. Detection Limit:
The detection limits of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) assay were evaluated following CLSI EP17-A2.
For the Limit of Blank (LoB) determination, the study used three reagent lots on a single Abbott Architect c8000 analyzer. Five CRP-negative serum samples were tested in quadruplicate per run, one run per day, over three days, resulting in 60 measurements per lot. The LoB was determined to be 0.3 mg/L, which was the highest observed LoB across the three reagent lots.
For the Limit of Detection (LoD) determination, five low-concentration serum samples, diluted with CRP-negative serum, were tested using the same protocol as the LoB on three
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lots of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) reagents. The LoD was determined to be 0.5 mg/L, which was the highest observed LoD across the three reagent lots.
For the Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) determination, five low CRP serum samples, diluted with CRP-negative serum to concentrations between 0.5 mg/L to 5.0 mg/L, were tested in quintuplicate per run, one run per day for over five days using three reagent lots on a single Abbott Architect c8000 instrument, resulting in 75 measurements per sample across all reagent lots. The LoQ was determined as the value meeting the within-laboratory precision ≤ 20% CV for each of the three reagent lots. The maximum observed LoQ value was of 1.0 mg/L. The claimed LoQ for the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) is 5.0 mg/L.
8. Assay Cut-Off:
Not applicable.
B Comparison Studies:
1. Method Comparison with Predicate Device:
A method comparison study was conducted by testing a total of 175 native serum samples using the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) and the predicate device, K-ASSAY CRP (3) on the same Abbott Architect c8000 analyzer. The samples covered measuring ranges for both devices. Weighted Deming regression analysis was performed to assess the equivalency of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) (y) and the predicate device (x). The results are summarized in the table below:
| N | Range (mg/L)* | Slope (95% CI) | Intercept (95% CI) | r |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 175 | 5.4 – 409.5 | 1.01 (0.99 – 1.01) | -0.00 (-0.26 – 0.26) | 0.999 |
*Tested by predicate
2. Matrix Comparison:
The effect on quantitation of CRP in the presence of different anticoagulants (i.e., serum, K2-EDTA plasma, and Li-Heparin plasma) using the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) was determined by testing 42 paired samples on one Abbott Architect c8000 analyzer. Analytical comparison between the results obtained from each plasma sample type (y) and the results from serum (x) was evaluated using linear regression analyses. The results are summarized in the table below:
| | N | Range (mg/L)* | Slope (95% CI) | Intercept (95% CI) | r |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Li-heparin vs. Serum | 42 | 5.1 – 399.1 | 0.97 (0.95 – 0.99) | 0.07 (-0.08 – 0.23) | 0.999 |
| K2-EDTA vs. Serum | 42 | 5.1 – 399.1 | 1.01 (0.99 – 1.02) | -0.14 (-0.32 – 0.03) | 0.999 |
*Measured in serum
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C Clinical Studies:
1. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not applicable.
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 reference range of the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) was verified per CLSI EP28-A3. A total of 168 serum samples taken from apparently healthy individuals in the U.S. were tested using the K-ASSAY CRP (Ver.2) on one Abbott Architect c8000 analyzer. The results showed that 4 out of the 168 samples were >5.0 mg/L (2.4%).
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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