ABBOTT ALCYON(TM) 300 (WITHOUT ISE MODULE) AND 300I (WITH ISE MODULE) ANALYZER
Applicant
Abbott Laboratories
Product Code
JJE · Clinical Chemistry
Decision Date
Feb 13, 1998
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.2160
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
The ALCYON Analyzer is a discrete photometric chemistry analyzer for clinical use. The device is intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures by performing various steps such as pipetting, preparing filtrates, heating, and measuring color intensity. This device is intended for use in conjunction with certain materials to measure a variety of analytes. The analyzer with the optional Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) Module measures the concentration of the electrolytes, sodium, potassium, and chloride, in samples using indirect potentiometry.
Device Story
Automated open system for quantitative clinical chemistry analysis; performs kinetic and endpoint determinations. Inputs: patient samples; reagents. Principle: absorbance photometry for analytes/enzymes; indirect potentiometry for electrolytes (via optional ISE module). Transforms inputs by pipetting, heating, and measuring color intensity or potential; calculates concentrations via standard curves. Used in clinical laboratory settings by trained personnel. Output: quantitative results for analytes and electrolytes. Healthcare providers use results for diagnostic assessment. Benefits: automates manual analytical procedures, increasing efficiency and consistency in clinical testing.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Correlation studies performed against Roche Cobas Mira Plus for glucose, total protein, GGTP, sodium, potassium, and chloride. Correlation coefficients ranged from 0.98 to 0.9989. Linearity and precision (CVs 0.5% to 5.6%) were evaluated for representative assays. No clinical patient outcome data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Automated discrete photometric chemistry analyzer. Features optional Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) module for indirect potentiometry. Measures absorbance for kinetic/endpoint assays. System is an open platform. No specific materials or software architecture details provided.
Indications for Use
Indicated for clinical laboratory use to perform quantitative kinetic and endpoint determinations of specific analytes and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride) in patient samples.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A discrete photometric chemistry analyzer for clinical use is a device intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures by performing automatically various steps such as pipetting, preparing filtrates, heating, and measuring color intensity. This device is intended for use in conjunction with certain materials to measure a variety of analytes. Different models of the device incorporate various instrumentation such as micro analysis apparatus, double beam, single, or dual channel photometers, and bichromatic 2-wavelength photometers. Some models of the device may include reagent-containing components that may also serve as reaction units.
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# ド974779
FEB 1 3 1998
Section III
510(k) Summary
ALCYON Analyzer 510(k)
December 19, 1997
10:19 AM Final
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# 510(k) Summary
#### Submitter's name/address
Abbott Laboratories 1920 Hurd Drive M.S. 1-8 Irving, Texas 75038
Contact Person
Andrew Johnson Section Manager Regulatory Affairs (972) 518-7861 Fax (972) 753-3367
Date of Preparation of this Summary: Device Trade or Proprietary Name: Device Common Name:
Classification Numbers/Class:
December 19, 1997
Abbott ALCYON™ Analyzer
Clinical Chemistry Analyzer (with optional ISE Module)
75JJD, Class 1 75JGS, Class II 75CEM. Class II 75CGZ, Class II
### 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is:
#### Description:
The ALCYON Analyzer is an automated open system for quantitative analysis of clinical chemistries. The ALCYON Analyzer has an optional Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) module which measures the concentration of the electrolytes, sodium, potassium, and chloride, in samples using indirect potentiometry.
#### Substantial Equivalence:
Substantial equivalence has been demonstrated between the ALCYON 300 Analyzer, the Synermed ™ IR 500 Chemistry Analyzer (K935662), and the Roche® Cobas® Mira Plus (K9720402). The ALCYON 300 Analyzer, the Synermed ™ IR 500 Chemistry Analyzer,
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and the Roche® Cobas® Mira Plus systems utilize absorbance photometry to perform and output quantitative results for kinetic and endpoint clinical chemistries. For analytes, all three analyzers determine the concentration of unknown samples from a standard curve generated with known analyte concentrations. For enzymes, all three analyzers determine the activity of unknown samples by measuring change in absorbance per unit of time. Substantial equivalence has also been demonstrated between the ALCYON 300i and the IL943™ Automatic Flame Photometer (K823480), the Buchler Instruments Digital Chloridometer (K791312), and the AVL 9181 Electrolyte Analyzer (K972673). All four analyzers are used to analyze for electrolytes. All analyzers are calibrated with known concentration calibrator material. The ALCYON 300i and the AVL 9181 Electrolyte Analyzer both utilize Ion-Selective Electrodes.
#### Intended Use:
The ALCYON Analyzer is an automated chemistry analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use. The analyzer performs quantitative kinetic and endpoint determinations of specific analytes. The ALCYON 300i Analyzer with the ISE Module additionally measures the concentration of the electrolytes, sodium, potassium, and chloride, in samples, using indirect potentiometry.
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# Performance Characteristics:
A correlation analysis between the ALCYON Analyzer and the Roche® Cobas® Mira Plus yielded the following results:
| Representative<br>Method | Correlation<br>Coefficient | Slope<br>(Least-Squares) | Y-axis intercept |
|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------|------------------|
| Enzymatic<br>Endpoint<br>(Glucose) | 0.9891 | 0.865 | -1.698 mg/dL |
| Non - Enzymatic<br>Endpoint<br>(Total Protein) | 0.98 | 1.02 | -0.035 g/dL |
| Rate Reaction<br>(GGTP) | 0.9989 | 0.90 | -1.467 U/L |
| Sodium | 0.98 | 1.01 | -4.261 mEq/L |
| Potassium | 0.9981 | 1.014 | -01.101 mEq/L |
| Chloride | 0.990 | 0.904 | -10.493 mEq/L |
The linearity test yielded the following results:
| Representative<br>Method | Linearity |
|------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| Enzymatic<br>Endpoint<br>(Glucose) | To 700 mg/dL |
| Non - Enzymatic<br>Endpoint<br>(Total Protein) | To 12 g/dL |
| Rate Reaction<br>(GGTP) | To 800 U/L |
| Sodium | To 200 mEq/L |
| Potassium | To 15.0 mEq/L |
| Chloride | To 140 mEq/L |
The precision of the representative assays was acceptable for both normal and abnormal The precision of the representative assays was abouplace on and abormal controls ranged from 0.7 to 5.6 and 0.5 to 3.1 respectively.
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## Conclusion:
The data demonstrates that the ALCYON Analyzer and the 300i are substantially equivalent to the Synermed ™ IR 500 Chemistry Analyzer, the Roche® Cobas® Mira Plus, the IL943™ Automatic Flame Photometer, the Buchler Instruments Digital Chloridometer, and the AVL 9181 Electrolyte Analyzer.
ALCYON Analyzer 510(k) December 19, 1997 10:19 AM Final
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Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850
FEB 1 3 1998
Andrew Johnson . Section Manager, Regulatory Affairs Abbott Laboratories 1920 Hurd Drive Irving, Texas 75038
Re : K974779 ALCYON™ 300 (without ISE Module) and 300i(with ISE Module) Analyzer Requlatory Class: I & II Product Code: JJE, CEM, CGZ, JGS December 19, 1997 Dated: Received: December 22, 1997
Dear Mr. Johnson:
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 The general controls provisions of the Act 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 requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of "" Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, 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 (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Steven Litman
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):
Device Name: ALCYON™ Analyzer
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Indications For Use:
glaz Per 21 CFR, 682.2160, the ALCYON Analyzer is a discrete photometric chemistry analyzer for clinical use. The device is intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures by performing various steps such as pipetting, preparing filtrates, heating, and measuring color intensity. This device is intended for use in conjunction with certain materials to measure a variety of analytes. The analyzer with the optional Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) Module measures the concentration of the electrolytes, sodium, potassium, and chloride, in samples using indirect potentiometry.
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510(k) Number. K-974779
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