K964457 · Roche Diagnostic Systems, Inc. · JQB · Jan 13, 1997 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
Record ID
K964457
Device Name
ROCHE COBAS IBTEGRA REAGENT CASSETTES
Applicant
Roche Diagnostic Systems, Inc.
Product Code
JQB · Clinical Chemistry
Decision Date
Jan 13, 1997
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.1360
Device Class
Class 1
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
COBAS INTEGRA Gamma- Glutamyltransferase - IFCC: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the catalytic activity of GGT, (EC 2.3.2.2; γ-glutamyl peptide: amino acid γ-glutamyltransferase) in serum and plasma (test GGTI, 0-562). COBAS INTEGRA Lactate Dehydrogenase - IFCC: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the catalytic activity of LDH (EC 1.1.1.27; L-lactate: NAD⁺ oxidoreductase) in serum and plasma (test LDHI, 0-181). COBAS INTEGRA Total Protein - urine and CSF: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the total protein concentration in urine and cerebrospinal fluid (tests TPU, 0-123 and TPC, 0-223). COBAS INTEGRA Lactate: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the lactate concentration in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (tests LACT, 0-22 and LACTC, 0-122). COBAS INTEGRA Tobramycin: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of tobramycin in serum or heparinized plasma (test TOBR, 0-92). COBAS INTEGRA Immunoglobulin A: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the immunological determination of human immunoglobulin A in serum. In addition to the standard application (test IGA, 0-075), the sensitive application (test IGAP, 0-175) is designed for the quantitative determination of low IgA concentrations in e.g. pediatric samples. COBAS INTEGRA Immunoglobulin G: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the immunological determination of human immunoglobulin G in serum. In addition to the standard application (test IGG, 0-076), the sensitive application (test IGGP, 0-176) is designed for the quantitative determination of low IgG concentrations in e.g. pediatric samples. COBAS INTEGRA Immunoglobulin M: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the immunological determination of human immunoglobulin M in serum. In addition to the standard application (test IGM, 0-077), the sensitive application (test IGMP, 0-177) is designed for the quantitative determination of low IgM concentrations in e.g. pediatric samples.
Device Story
COBAS INTEGRA Reagent Cassettes are preparation-free, barcoded, and stored on-board the COBAS INTEGRA Analyzer. The analyzer uses absorbance, fluorescence polarization, and ion-selective electrodes to measure analytes in serum, plasma, urine, or CSF. Barcodes provide the analyzer with lot numbers, expiration dates, and test counts. The system automates quantitative determination of clinical chemistry and immunoassay analytes. Healthcare providers use these results to assess patient metabolic, hepatic, or immunological status. The device benefits patients by providing rapid, automated diagnostic data for clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated via precision (within-run and total CV%) and accuracy (correlation studies vs. predicate methods). Sample sizes for accuracy studies ranged from n=106 to n=400. Correlation coefficients (r) were consistently >0.95. Precision studies demonstrated low CVs across multiple levels of control sera.
Technological Characteristics
Reagent cassettes are compact, barcoded, and preparation-free. Measuring principles: absorbance, fluorescence polarization, and ion-selective electrodes. Reagents include buffers, enzymes (e.g., lactate oxidase), antibodies (monoclonal mouse, rabbit), and colorimetric complexes (pyrogallol-red). Storage: 2-8°C. Connectivity: barcoded cassettes for automated analyzer input.
Indications for Use
Indicated for quantitative determination of GGT, LDH, Total Protein, Lactate, Tobramycin, IgA, IgG, and IgM in human serum, plasma, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid. Includes sensitive applications for low-concentration IgA, IgG, and IgM, specifically for pediatric populations.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase and isoenzymes test system is a device intended to measure the activity of the enzyme gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGTP) in plasma and serum. Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase and isoenzymes measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases such as alcoholic cirrhosis and primary and secondary liver tumors.
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JAN 13 1997
K964457
Roche Diagnostic Systems
A Member of the Roche Group
Roche Diagnostic Systems, Inc.
Branchburg Township
1080 U.S. Highway 202
Somerville, New Jersey 08876-3771
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# 510(k) Summary
Roche COBAS® INTEGRA Reagent Cassettes
In accordance with the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, a 510(k) summary as outlined in 21 CFR 807.92 is provided herewith.
## I. Identification of 510(k) Sponsor:
Roche Diagnostic Systems, Inc.
a subsidiary of Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc.
Branchburg Township
1080 US Highway 202
Somerville, NJ 08876-3771
510(k) Submission dated November 5, 1996
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## II. Device Name
The device name, including both the trade/proprietary name and the classification name are provided in the table below.
| Proprietary Name | Classification Name | Product Code | CFR Reference Number |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| COBAS INTEGRA... | | | |
| Gamma-Glutamyltransferase - IFCC | Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase Isoenzymes, Kinetic Method | JQB | 862.1360 |
| Lactate Dehydrogenase - IFCC | Lactate Dehydrogenase, NAD Reduction / NADH Oxidation | CFJ | 862.1440 |
| Total Protein - urine and CSF | Total Protein, Biuret (Colorimetric) | CEK | 862.1635 |
| Lactate | Lactic Acid, Enzymatic Method | KHP | 862.1450 |
| Tobramycin | Tobramycin, Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay | LFW | 862.3900 |
| Immunoglobulin A | Immunoglobulins (G, A, M), Nephelometric Method | CFN | 862.1330 |
| Immunoglobulin G | Immunoglobulins (G, A, M), Nephelometric Method | CFN | 862.1330 |
| Immunoglobulin M | Immunoglobulins (G, A, M), Nephelometric Method | CFN | 862.1330 |
## III. Identification of the legally marketed device to which the 510(k) sponsor claims equivalence:
The following table identifies the legally marketed devices to which Roche Diagnostic Systems, Inc. claims equivalence.
| Product Name | Predicate Product Name | K number | date of substantial equivalence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| COBAS INTEGRA... | | | |
| Gamma-Glutamyltransferase - IFCC | Roche COBAS INTEGRA, GGT (TRIS) | K951595 | 9/8/95 |
| Lactate Dehydrogenase - IFCC | Roche COBAS INTEGRA, LD (Lactate - Pyruvate) | K954992 | 1/25/96 |
| Total Protein - urine and CSF | SIGMA Diagnostics, Microprotein-PR | K853681 | 10/28/95 |
| Lactate | Boehringer Mannheim, Lactate | K780563 | 4/18/78 |
| Tobramycin | Abbott Diagnostics, TDX / TDX Flex Tobramycin | K802668 | 11/24/80 |
| Immunoglobulin A | Behring Diagnostics, N and NA Reagents | K860894 | 4/15/86 |
| Immunoglobulin G | BehringDiagnostics, N and NA Reagents | K860894 | 4/15/86 |
| Immunoglobulin M | Behring Diagnostics, N and NA Reagents | K860894 | 4/15/86 |
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# IV. Description of the Device/Statement of Intended Use:
Through this submission it is the intention of Roche to gain clearance of an additional 5 new COBAS INTEGRA Reagent Cassettes and a modified version of 3 previously cleared reagent cassettes. All of the COBAS INTEGRA Reagent Cassettes contained in this submission are intended for use with the COBAS INTEGRA Analyzer.
The new Reagent Cassettes are:
- COBAS INTEGRA Gamma- Glutamyltransferase - IFCC: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the catalytic activity of GGT, (EC 2.3.2.2; γ-glutamyl peptide: amino acid γ-glutamyltransferase) in serum and plasma (test GGTI, 0-562).
- COBAS INTEGRA Lactate Dehydrogenase - IFCC: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the catalytic activity of LDH (EC 1.1.1.27; L-lactate: NAD⁺ oxidoreductase) in serum and plasma (test LDHI, 0-181).
- COBAS INTEGRA Total Protein - urine and CSF: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the total protein concentration in urine and cerebrospinal fluid (tests TPU, 0-123 and TPC, 0-223).
- COBAS INTEGRA Lactate: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the lactate concentration in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (tests LACT, 0-22 and LACTC, 0-122).
- COBAS INTEGRA Tobramycin: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of tobramycin in serum or heparinized plasma (test TOBR, 0-92).
The modified Reagent Cassettes are:
- COBAS INTEGRA Immunoglobulin A: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the immunological determination of human immunoglobulin A in serum. In addition to the standard application (test IGA, 0-075), the sensitive application (test IGAP, 0-175) is designed for the quantitative determination of low IgA concentrations in e.g. pediatric samples.
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- COBAS INTEGRA Immunoglobulin G: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the immunological determination of human immunoglobulin G in serum. In addition to the standard application (test IGG, 0-076), the sensitive application (test IGGP, 0-176) is designed for the quantitative determination of low IgG concentrations in e.g. pediatric samples.
- COBAS INTEGRA Immunoglobulin M: contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS INTEGRA for the quantitative determination of the immunological determination of human immunoglobulin M in serum. In addition to the standard application (test IGM, 0-077), the sensitive application (test IGMP, 0-177) is designed for the quantitative determination of low IgM concentrations in e.g. pediatric samples.
The Analyzer provides quantitative measurement of these analytes via three measuring principles, i.e., absorbance, fluorescence polarization and ion-selective electrodes. The COBAS INTEGRA Reagent Cassettes are compact and preparation-free. Sixty-eight COBAS INTEGRA Reagent Cassettes can be stored on board, 24 hours a day at 2-8°C. Each cassette is barcoded. This barcode label provides the analyzer with specific reagent information such as the lot number, the expiration date and the number of tests.
V. Summary of the technological characteristics of the new device in comparison to those of the predicate.
Tables 1 through 8 in the following section of this summary outline the technological characteristics (methodologies) of the COBAS INTEGRA Reagent Cassettes in comparison to those of legally marketed products.
V. Brief discussion of the clinical and nonclinical tests relied on for a determination of substantial equivalence:
The following tables 1 through 8 demonstrate the results of clinical and nonclinical studies performed using the COBAS INTEGRA Reagent Cassettes. The significant performance characteristics relied upon for a determination of substantial equivalence are summarized in this chart. This information concludes that the performance of these devices are essentially equivalent to other legally marketed devices of a similar kind.
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Table 1 - Gamma-Glutamyltransferase IFCC
| | COBAS INTEGRA GGT - IFCC | COBAS INTEGRA GGT - (TRIS) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | quantitative determination of the catalytic activity of GGT | quantitative determination of the catalytic activity of GGT |
| Sample type | serum and plasma | serum and plasma |
| Methodology | kinetic method - International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) | kinetic method - Szasz-Persjun |
| Reagents | R1: Buffer granulate
R2: L-γ-glutamyl-3-carboxy-4-nitroanilide granulate with preservative | R1: Buffer granulate
R2: L-γ-glutamyl-3-carboxy-4-nitroanilide granulate with preservative |
| Calibrator | Roche Calibrator (human) | Roche Calibrator (human) |
| Controls | Roche Control Serum N and P (human) | Roche Control Serum N and P (human) |
| Performance Characteristics: | | |
| Assay Range | 0 - 1,200 U/L
0 - 12,000 U/L with post dilution | 0 - 700 U/L
0 - 2,800 U/L with postdilution |
| Precision:
Mean (U/L)
%CV (within run)
%CV (total) | Level 1 Level 2
28 546
1.0 1.1
2.7 2.5 | Level 1 Level 2
37.9 345
0.67 0.46
1.2 1.4 |
| Accuracy | y = 1.27x - 0.9 U/L
r = 0.999 n = 202
vs. COBAS INTEGRA GGT (TRIS) | y = 1.02x + 0 U/L
r = 0.998 n = 238 |
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Table 2 - Lactate Dehydrogenase - IFCC
| | COBAS INTEGRA LDH - IFCC | COBAS INTEGRA LDH - (L - P) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | quantitative determination of the catalytic activity of LDH | quantitative determination of the catalytic activity of LDH |
| Sample type | serum and plasma | serum |
| Methodology | kinetic method - lactate to pyruvate International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) | kinetic method - lactate to pyruvate Gay, McComb, and Bowers |
| Reagents | R1: Substrate
R2: Coenzyme - NADH in TRIS buffer with preservatives and stabilizer | R1: Substrate
R2: Coenzyme - NAD |
| Calibrator | Roche Calibrator (human) | Roche Calibrator (human) |
| Controls | Roche Control Serum N and P (human) | Roche Control Serum N and P (human) |
| Performance Characteristics: | | |
| Assay Range | 0 - 1,200 U/L
0 - 12,000 U/L with post dilution | 0 - 1,000 U/L
0 - 10,000 U/L with postdilution |
| Precision:
Mean (U/L)
%CV (within run)
%CV (total) | Level 1 Level 2
214 339
0.65 0.65
2.6 1.9 | Level 1 Level 2
141 439
1.3 0.99
2.8 1.5 |
| Accuracy | y = 1.07x + 0.4 U/L
r = 0.999 n = 106
vs. COBAS INTEGRA LD (L - P) | y = 0.95x - 14.3 U/L
r = 0.999 n = 190
vs. Boehringer Mannheim |
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Table 3 Total Protein - Urine and CSF
| | COBAS INTEGRA Total Protein - Urine / CSF | | | Sigma Diagnostics Microprotein - PR | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | quantitative determination of total protein | | | quantitative determination of total protein | | |
| Sample type | urine and cerebrospinal fluid | | | urine and cerebrospinal fluid | | |
| Methodology | colorimetric method using pyrogallol-red molybdate complex | | | colorimetric method using pyrogallol-red molybdate complex | | |
| Reagents | R1: Pyrogallol red and sodium molybdate in buffer with detergents and stabilizer | | | 1. Pyrogallol red and sodium molybdate in buffer with chelating agent, stabilizer, surfactant and preservative | | |
| Calibrator | Roche Calibrator (human) | | | Sigma Protein Standard Solution | | |
| Controls | recommended : Biorad Lyphocheck Urine Controls | | | Sigma urine and CSF Controls | | |
| Performance Characteristics: | | | | | | |
| Assay Range | 1 - 250 mg/dL
1 - 250 mg/dL with post dilution | | | 1 - 200 mg/dL | | |
| Precision ( Urine):
Mean (mg/dL)
%CV (total) | Level 1
17.4
8.2 | Level 2
57.4
2.9 | Level 3
107.6
2.4 | Level 1
7.69
9.37 | Level 2
26.96
6.42 | Level 3
135.49
2.57 |
| Precision ( CSF):
Mean (mg/dL)
%CV (total) | Level 1
28.9
1.3 | Level 2
951
0.80 | | Level 1
37.87
3.47 | Level 2
69.86
2.65 | Level 3
121.25
2.29 |
| Accuracy (Urine) | y = 0.89x + 0 mg/L
r = 0.992 n = 274
vs. Sigma | | | y = 1.005x +0.458
r = 0.997 n = 95
vs. similar commercially available method | | |
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Table 4 - Lactate
| | COBAS INTEGRA Lactate | Boehringer Mannheim Lactate - on Hitachi 911 Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | quantitative determination of lactate | quantitative determination of lactate |
| Sample type | plasma and cerebrospinal fluid | plasma and cerebrospinal fluid |
| Methodology | colorimetric (LOX/PAP) with lactate oxidase and 4-aminoantipyrine | colorimetric - lactate to pyruvate (NAD Reduction/NADH Oxidation) |
| Reagents | R1: Lactate oxidase (microbial) in TRIS buffer with stabilizer and preservative | R1: NAD in carbonate buffer with preservatives
R2: LD (porcine muscle) and ALT (porcine heart) |
| Calibrator | Roche Calibrator (human) | BM Standard 1 |
| Controls | Roche Control Serum N and P (human) | Precitrol - N and A Control Serum |
| Performance Characteristics: | | |
| Assay Range | 0 - 180 mmol/L
0 - 1,800 mmol/L with post dilution | Up to 100 mg/dL
Up to 199 mg/dL with postdilution |
| Precision (Control Sera):
Mean (mg/dL)
%CV (within run)
%CV (total) | Level 1 Level 2
12.6 47.7
0.92 0.62
1.2 1.1 | Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
7.7 23.5 55.1
2.7 1.1 0.7
3.8 1.3 0.9 |
| Precision (CSF):
Mean (mg/dL)
%CV (within run) | Level 1 Level 2
20.7 74.7
0.90 0.89 | |
| Accuracy | y = 1.00x - 0.1 mmol/L
r = 0.999 n = 224
vs. Boehringer Mannheim 911 | y = 0.985x - 0.09
r = 0.999 n = 57
vs. Boehringer Mannheim 717 |
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Table 5 - Tobramycin
| | COBAS INTEGRA
Tobramycin | | | Abbott TDX/TDX Flex
Tobramycin | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | quantitative determination of
tobramycin | | | quantitative determination of
tobramycin | | |
| Sample type | serum and heparinized plasma | | | serum and plasma | | |
| Methodology | fluorescence polarization | | | fluorescence polarization | | |
| Calibrators | 0, 1, 2, 4, 7, 10 μg/mL | | | 0, 0.5, 1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 10.0 μg/mL | | |
| Reagents: | R1: Anti-tobramycin monoclonal
antibody (mouse) in buffer
R2: Fluorescein labeled
tobramycin derivative in buffer | | | R1: Tobramycin Antiserum (sheep) in
buffer
R2: Fluorescein tracer in buffer | | |
| Performance Characteristics: | | | | | | |
| Assay Range | 0.04 - 10 μg/mL | | | 0.18 - 10.0 μg/mL | | |
| Precision:
Mean (mg/dL)
%CV (total) | Level 1
1.4
6.0 | Level 2
3.5
4.5 | Level 3
7.5
4.0 | Level 1
0.98
5.18 | Level 2
4.02
4.45 | Level 3
8.15
4.62 |
| Accuracy | y = 0.854 +0.015
r = 0.996 n = 196
vs. Abbott TDX | | | y = 0.934 +0.248 μg/mL
r = 0.951 n = 170
vs. enzyme immunoassay | | |
| Sensitivity | 0.04 μg/mL | | | 0.18 μg/mL | | |
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Table 6 - Immunoglobulin A
| | COBAS INTEGRA IgA (modified) | COBAS INTEGRA IgA (currently marketed) | Behringer N and NA Reagents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | quantitative determination of human IgA, and a sensitive application for quantitative determination of low IgA concentrations (pediatric) | quantitative determination of human IgA | quantitative determination of human serumproteins |
| Sample type | serum | serum | serum, umbilical cord serum or cerebrospinal fluid |
| Methodology | Immunoturbidimetric | Immunoturbidimetric | Immunoturbidimetric |
| Reagents | R1: Anti-IgA T antiserum (rabbit) specific for human IgM in phosphate buffer R2: IgA in diluted serum (human) with stabilizer | R1: Anti-IgA T antiserum (rabbit) specific for human IgM in phosphate buffer R2: IgA in diluted serum (human) with stabilizer | 1. Antiserum to human IgA 2. Phosphate-buffered saline |
| Calibrator | Roche Serumproteins T Standard | Roche Serumproteins T Standard | Behringer N Protein Standard |
| Controls | Roche Serumproteins T Control | Roche Serumproteins T Control | Behringer N/T Protein Control Serum (human) |
| Performance Characteristics: | | | |
| Assay Range | 0.11 - 3.54 g/L 0.04 - 10.6 g/L with rerun | 0.95 - 15.2 g/L 0.32 - 36.5 g/L with rerun | not specified in labeling |
| Precision (standard application: Mean (g/mL) %CV (within run) %CV (total) | Level 1 Level 2 2.3 3.5 1.4 0.81 2.8 1.8 | Level 1 Level 2 2.3 3.5 1.4 0.81 2.8 1.8 | not specified in labeling |
| Precision (Pediatric application): Mean (mg/dL) %CV (within run) %CV (total) | Level 1 Level 2 1.17 3.28 1.1 0.96 3.0 1.0 | not applicable | not specified in labeling |
| Accuracy (standard application) | y = 0.97x -0.05 g/L r = 0.989 n = 400 vs. Behringer | y = 0.97x -0.05 g/L r = 0.989 n = 400 vs. Behringer | not specified in labeling |
| Accuracy (pediatric application) | y = 1.01x + 0.01 g/L r = 0.996 n = 204 vs. Behringer | not applicable | not specified in labeling |
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Table 7 - Immunoglobulin G
| | COBAS INTEGRA IgG (modified) | COBAS INTEGRA IgG (currently marketed) | Behringer N and NA Reagents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | quantitative determination of human IgG, and a sensitive application for quantitative determination of low IgG concentrations (pediatric) | quantitative determination of human IgG | quantitative determination of human serumproteins |
| Sample type | serum | serum | serum, umbilical cord serum or cerebrospinal fluid |
| Methodology | Immunoturbidimetric | Immunoturbidimetric | Immunoturbidimetric |
| Reagents | R1: Anti-IgG T antiserum (rabbit) specific for human IgM in phosphate buffer R2: IgG in diluted serum (human) with stabilizer | R1: Anti-IgG T antiserum (rabbit) specific for human IgM in phosphate buffer R2: IgG in diluted serum (human) with stabilizer | 1. Antiserum to human IgG 2. Phosphate-buffered saline |
| Calibrator | Roche Serumproteins T Standard | Roche Serumproteins T Standard | Behringer N Protein Standard |
| Controls | Roche Serumproteins T Control | Roche Serumproteins T Control | Behringer N/T Protein Control Serum (human) |
| Performance Characteristics: | | | |
| Assay Range | 4.0 - 63.8 g/L 1.0 - 153 g/L with rerun | 4.7 - 75 g/L 1.2 - 180 g/L with rerun | not specified in labeling |
| Precision (standard application: Mean (g/mL) %CV (within run) %CV (total) | Level 1 Level 2 12.9 25.5 2.0 1.4 2.9 1.9 | Level 1 Level 2 12.9 25.5 2.0 1.4 2.9 1.9 | not specified in labeling |
| Precision (Pediatric application): Mean (mg/dL) %CV (within run) %CV (total) | Level 1 Level 2 7.1 16.9 0.81 0.83 3.0 1.3 | not applicable | not specified in labeling |
| Accuracy (standard application) | y = 1.02x - 0.9 g/L r = 0.996 n = 244 vs. Behringer | y = 1.02x - 0.9 g/L r = 0.996 n = 244 vs. Behringer | not specified in labeling |
| Accuracy (pediatric application) | y = 0.93x + 0.30 g/L r = 0.986 n = 212 vs. Behringer | not applicable | not specified in labeling |
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Table 8 - Immunoglobulin M
| | COBAS INTEGRA IgA (modified) | COBAS INTEGRA IgA (currently marketed) | Behringer N and NA Reagents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | quantitative determination of human IgM, and a sensitive application for quantitative determination of low IgM concentrations (pediatric) | quantitative determination of human IgM | quantitative determination of human serumproteins |
| Sample type | serum | serum | serum, umbilical cord serum or cerebrospinal fluid |
| Methodology | Immunoturbidimetric | Immunoturbidimetric | Immunoturbidimetric |
| Reagents | R1: Anti-IgM T antiserum (rabbit) specific for human IgM in phosphate buffer
R2: IgM in diluted serum (human) with stabilizer | R1: Anti-IgM T antiserum (rabbit) specific for human IgM in phosphate buffer
R2: IgM in diluted serum (human) with stabilizer | 1. Antiserum to human IgM
2. Phosphate-buffered saline |
| Calibrator | Roche Serumproteins T Standard | Roche Serumproteins T Standard | Behringer N Protein Standard |
| Controls | Roche Serumproteins T Control | Roche Serumproteins T Control | Behringer N/T Protein Control Serum (human) |
| Performance Characteristics: | | | |
| Assay Range | 0.31 - 5.0 g/L
0.11 - 12.1 g/L with rerun | 0.47 - 7.5 g/L
0.16 - 18 g/L with rerun | not specified in labeling |
| Precision (standard application):
Mean (g/mL)
%CV (within run)
%CV (total) | Level 1 Level 2
0.6 1.9
2.6 2.0
3.1 2.2 | Level 1 Level 2
0.6 1.9
2.6 2.0
3.1 2.2 | not specified in labeling |
| Precision (Pediatric application):
Mean (mg/dL)
%CV (within run)
%CV (total) | Level 1 Level 2
0.44 1.08
1.9 1.6
4.9 2.1 | not applicable | not specified in labeling |
| Accuracy (standard application) | y = 1.12x - 0.06 g/L
r = 0.994 n = 400
vs. Behringer | y = 1.12x - 0.06 g/L
r = 0.994 n = 400
vs. Behringer | not specified in labeling |
| Accuracy (pediatric application) | y = 1.17x - 0.03 g/L
r = 0.984 n = 214
vs. Behringer | not applicable | not specified in labeling |
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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.