ACCESS TROPONIN I REAGENTS ON THE ACCESS IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER
K974075 · Beckman Instruments, Inc. · MMI · Nov 10, 1997 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
Record ID
K974075
Device Name
ACCESS TROPONIN I REAGENTS ON THE ACCESS IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER
Applicant
Beckman Instruments, Inc.
Product Code
MMI · Clinical Chemistry
Decision Date
Nov 10, 1997
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.1215
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The ACCESS® Troponin I assay is a paramagnetic-particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of cardiac troponin I levels in human serum and plasma (EDTA), using the ACCESS® Immunoassay System.
Device Story
The ACCESS® Troponin I assay is an in vitro diagnostic test performed on the ACCESS® Immunoassay System. It utilizes a paramagnetic-particle, chemiluminescent "sandwich" immunoassay principle to measure cardiac troponin I levels in human serum or plasma. The device uses monoclonal antibodies specific to cardiac troponin I and an alkaline phosphatase enzyme conjugate; light production from a dioxetane-based chemiluminescent reaction is measured to quantify the analyte. The assay is intended for use in clinical laboratory settings by trained personnel. Results are provided to clinicians to aid in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). By providing quantitative troponin I levels, the device assists in ruling in or ruling out AMI in patients presenting with chest pain, offering high specificity even in the presence of skeletal muscle injury or renal disease.
Clinical Evidence
A prospective multi-site study of 289 subjects presenting to the emergency department with chest pain. 45 subjects were diagnosed with AMI. The assay demonstrated a clinical sensitivity of 89% and specificity of 91% at a 0.15 ng/ml cutoff. Concordance with the predicate device was 90% (n=201) and with CK-MB was 90% (n=208). Specificity in skeletal injury patients (n=58) was 86% and in renal disease patients (n=81) was 96%. Analytical sensitivity is 0.03 ng/ml.
Technological Characteristics
Paramagnetic-particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay. Utilizes two-site "sandwich" binding with monoclonal antibodies and alkaline phosphatase enzyme conjugate. Dioxetane-based chemiluminescent substrate. Quantitative measurement of light production. Designed for use with the ACCESS® Immunoassay System.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the quantitative determination of cardiac troponin I in human serum and plasma (EDTA) to aid in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A creatine phosphokinase/creatine kinase or isoenzymes test system is a device intended to measure the activity of the enzyme creatine phosphokinase or its isoenzymes (a group of enzymes with similar biological activity) in plasma and serum. Measurements of creatine phosphokinase and its isoenzymes are used in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and muscle diseases such as progressive, Duchenne-type muscular dystrophy.
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### Summary of 510(k) Safety and Effectiveness NOV 10 1997
### 1. General Information
Device Generic Name: Device Trade Name: Applicant's Name and Address:
Enzyme Immunoassay, Troponin I ACCESS® Troponin I assay Sanofi Diagnostics Pasteur, Inc. 1000 Lake Hazeltine Drive Chaska, MN 55318
### 2. Predicate Device
Baxter Stratus® Cardiac Troponin-I Fluorometric Enzyme Immunoassay Baxter Diagnostics, Inc. Deerfield, IL 60015-4633
#### Device Description 3.
The ACCESS® Troponin I assay is a paramagnetic-particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of cardiac troponin I levels in human serum and plasma (EDTA), using the ACCESS® Immunoassay System.
# 4. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The ACCESS® Troponin I test and the Stratus® Cardiac Troponin-I test are for the measurement of cardiac Troponin I in human serum. Both tests utilize the binding of cardiac Troponin I to specific monoclonal antibodies in a two site "sandwich" immunoassay. Both tests utilize alkaline phosphatase enzyme conjugated to monoclonal antibody.
The ACCESS® Troponin I test uses a dioxetane-based chemiluminescent substrate, while the Stratus® Cardiac Troponin I test uses 4-Methylumberlliferyl Phosphate as the substrate. The ACCESS® Troponin I test measures light production from a chemiluminescent reaction while the Stratus® Cardiac Troponin I test measures front surface fluorescence. The ACCESS® Troponin I test uses lyophilized calibrators prepared from buffered human serum matrix with human cardiac troponin I at specified levels, while the Stratus® Cardiac Troponin I test uses liquid calibrators (shipped frozen on dry ice) prepared from buffered bovine protein matrix and human cardiac troponin I at specified levels.
# 5. Summary of Analytical Studies
Precision study: Total imprecision ranges from 5.97% CV (high human serum based control) to 13.53% CV (low human serum based control).
Dilution Recovery: Linearity studies performed by diluting four human serum samples containing Troponin I with Troponin I Diluent gives an average recovery of 93.5%.
Correlation: A comparison of serum Troponin I values from 189 samples run in both the ACCESS® Troponin I assay and the Stratus® Cardiac Troponin I test gives the following statistical data: r = 0.87, y = 0.136x -0.088.
Analytical Sensitivity: The lowest detectable level of troponin I distinguishable from zero (Troponin Calibrator S0) with 95% confidence is 0.03 ng/ml.
#### Summary of Clinical Performance 6.
The purpose of this multi-site prospective study was to 1) establish the clinical performance characteristics of the ACCESS® Troponin I assay, and 2) demonstrate substantially equivalent performance to a previously cleared troponin I assay and to the current gold standard biochemical marker, CK-MB.
For this study, 289 subjects presenting to the emergency department with chest pain of 20 minutes duration were followed serially to rule-in or rule-out AMI. Each patient contributed a minimum of two serum samples to establish the diagnosis. Forty five (45) subjects ruled-in for AMIs.
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# Summary of 510(k) Safety and Effectiveness (con't)
ROC curve analysis of all subject results demonstrated an optimal cutoff of 0.15 ng/ml for this clinical indication. Using 0.15 ng/ml as a decision level, the ACCESS® Troponin I assay demonstrated a clinical sensitivity of 89% and a clinical specificity of 91%. Results from 201 patients in which both the ACCESS® Troponin I and the Stratus® Troponin I assays were used, demonstrate 90% concordance. ACCESS® Troponin I assay results were 90% concordant with CK-MB results in 208 subjects tested with both devices.
The sensitivity and specificity of the ACCESS® Troponin I assay was similar to both CK-MB and Stratus® Troponin I when analyzed as a function of time. All assays showed peak sensitivity at 5-11 hours after the onset of chest pain. Both troponin I assays demonstrated peak specificity at 12-23 hours after the onset of chest pain.
ACCESS® Troponin I demonstrated a high degree of specificity in subjects with skeletal muscle injuries and renal disease, two clinical groups that can confound the diagnosis of AMI. The specificity of ACCESS® Troponin I in 58 skeletal injury patients was 86%, which is similar to that of Stratus® Troponin I. For renal disease patients, the specificity of ACCESS® Troponin I assay was 96% for 81 subjects tested.
In conclusion the data demonstrate acceptable diagnostic efficiency of the ACCESS® Troponin I assay reagents when utilized with the ACCESS® Immunoassay Analyzer.
#### 7. Conclusion
The ACCESS® Troponin | reagents when utilized with the ACCESS® Immunoassay Analyzer are substantially equivalent to another test currently in commercial distribution for the measurement of cardiac Troponin I.
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NOV 10 1997
· Jan Olsen Supervisor, Regulatory Affairs Beckman Instruments, Inc. 1000 Lake Hazeltine Drive Chaska, MN 55318
Re: K974075
> Trade Name: ACCESS® Troponin I Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MMI Dated: October 28, 1997 Received: October 29, 1997
Dear Ms. Olsen:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal Laws or Regulations.
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Under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA-88), this device may require a CLIA complexity categorization. To determine if it does, you should contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at (770)488-7655.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4588. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll free number (800) 638-2041 or at (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html"
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Steven I. Gutman, M.D., M.B.A. Director Division of Clinical Laboratory Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# 510(k) Number (if known): K97407S
Device Name: ACCESS® Troponin I
# Indications For Use:
The ACCESS® Troponin I assay is a paramagnetic-particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of cardiac troponin I levels in human serum and plasma (EDTA), using the ACCESS® Immunoassay System.
# Summary and Explanation:
Cardiac troponin I (cTnl, molecular weight : 22,500 Da) is a contractile protein exclusively present in the cardiac muscle (1,2). Troponin I is one of three subunits of the troponin complex (I, T, C), which with tropomyosin are bound to actin in the thin filament of the myofibril. Its physiological.role is to inhibit the ATPase activity of the actin-myosin complex in the absence of calcium, and therefore, to prevent muscular contraction (3).
Three tissue isoforms have been identified:
- fast troponin I and slow troponin I with molecular weights of 19,800 Da each, expressed in fast i twitch and slow twitch skeletal muscle fibers, respectively.
- cardiac troponin I with a N-terminal site having an additional chain of 30 amino acid residues. --
Cardiac Troponin I levels in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) exhibit similar rise and fall patterns to those found in CK-MB. Cumulative data from several studies indicate Troponin I levels are detectable (above quoted values for non-AMI samples) 3-6 hours after the onset of chest pain. Troponin I levels peak at approximately 12-16 hours and can remain elevated for 4-9 days post AMI. These same studies noted that the time to peak concentration of cTnl occurred later in patients who did not receive thrombolytic therapy (4,5,6).
Sequencing of cardiac troponin I from mammals has shown important differences between the cardiac (7) and skeletal (8) forms. Skeletal muscle does not express cardiac troponin I, either during development or in response to stimuli (9). No cross reactivity with skeletal troponin I isoforms allows distinction between cardiac and skeletal injuries, and allows diagnosis of myocardial infarction associated with muscle lesions (rhabdomyolysis, polytraumatism) (6,9,10,11).
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Division of Clinical Laboratory Devices
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