ACCESS TOTAL BHCG REAGENTS ON THE ACCESS IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER; 33500, 33505
K980173 · Beckman Instruments, Inc. · JHI · Mar 18, 1998 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
Record ID
K980173
Device Name
ACCESS TOTAL BHCG REAGENTS ON THE ACCESS IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER; 33500, 33505
Applicant
Beckman Instruments, Inc.
Product Code
JHI · Clinical Chemistry
Decision Date
Mar 18, 1998
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.1155
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The ACCESS® Total βhCG assay is a paramagnetic-particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of total βhCG in human serum, using the the ACCESS® Immunoassay System.
Device Story
Access Total βhCG assay is a paramagnetic-particle chemiluminescent immunoassay used with the Access Immunoassay System for quantitative measurement of total βhCG in human serum. Device utilizes monoclonal antibodies for capture and polyclonal antibodies for detection; employs dioxetane-based chemiluminescent substrate. System is intended for clinical laboratory use. Healthcare providers use quantitative results to assess pregnancy status or monitor for abnormal conditions like ectopic pregnancy or spontaneous abortion. System provides automated analysis of serum samples, replacing older, less sensitive bioassay or agglutination methods.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Precision studies showed within-run CV of 1.34% and total imprecision of 2.41% to 3.38%. Dilution recovery studies showed mean recoveries of 97% and 98%. Correlation study with 119 human serum samples against the predicate device yielded a slope of 0.914 and r=0.98. Analytical sensitivity is 0.5 mIU/ml. No significant cross-reactivity with hLH, hFSH, or hTSH.
Technological Characteristics
Paramagnetic-particle chemiluminescent immunoassay. Uses monoclonal capture antibodies and polyclonal detection antibodies. Chemiluminescent substrate is dioxetane-based. Analytical range: 0.5 mIU/ml to 1000 mIU/ml. Standardized to WHO 3rd IS 75/537. System includes automated immunoassay analyzer.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the quantitative determination of total βhCG in human serum to aid in the detection of pregnancy. No specific age or gender contraindications provided.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test system is a device intended for the early detection of pregnancy is intended to measure HCG, a placental hormone, in plasma or urine. A human chorionic goadotropin (HCG) test system is a device intended for any uses other than early detection of pregnancy (such as an aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of treatment of persons with certain tumors or carcinomas) is intended to measure HCG, a placental hormone, in plasma or urine.
Predicate Devices
ACS:180 Total hCG B+
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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### APPENDIX 4
Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Information
January 19, 1997
| 1. | General Information<br>Device Generic Name: | Enzyme Immunoassay, hCG | |
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| | Device Trade Name: | Access® Total βhCG assay | |
| | Applicant's Name and Address: | Beckman Instruments, Inc.<br>1000 Lake Hazeltine Drive<br>Chaska, MN 55318 | Contact: Robert McCormack, Ph.D.<br>612-368-1384 |
### Predicate Device 2.
ACS:180 Total hCG B+
#### 3. Device Description
The Access® Total BhCG reagents and the Access® Immunoassay Analyzer comprise the Access® Immunoassay System for the quantitative determination of total βhCG levels in human serum.
#### 4. Indications for Use
The Access® Total ßhCG assay is a paramagnetic particle chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of total ßhCG levels in human serum using the AccEss® Immunoassay System.
### Comparison of Technological Characteristics 5.
The Access® Total BhCG assay and the ACS:180 Total hCG +B assay are for the measurement of total BhCG in human serum. Both tests are two-site immunoassays and utilize monoclonal antibodies for capture and polycloncal antibodies as the second antibody. The Access® Total βhCG assay uses a dioxetane based chemiluminescent substrate while the ACS:180 Total hCG +B Kit uses an acridinium ester as the chemiluminescent substrate. Both assays are standardized to the WHO 3rd IS 75/537 standard and have available on-line dilution protocols. The AccEss® Total βhCG assay range is 0.5 mlU/ml - 1000 mlU/ml while the ACS:180 Total hCG +B assay range is 2 mlU/ml - 1000 mlU/ml. The Access® Total BhCG assay utilizes multi-level calibrators to establish a calibration curve and the ACS:180 Total hCG +B assay utilizes a set of two calibrators to reestablish calibration curves which have been set by the manufacturer and stored on the ACC:180. The Access® Total BhCG assay has no discernible hook effect at 1,000,000 mlUml. In the ACS:180 Total hCG +B assay patient samples as high as 400,000 mlU/ml will assay greater than 1000 mlU/ml.
#### Summary of Studies ર.
Precision studies: Within run precision ranges from 1.34% CV. Total imprecision ranges from 2.41% CV to 3.38% CV.
Accuracy: Dilution recovery studies performed by diluting 2 human serum samples from 1:1.2 to 1:32 with Access® Total BhCG Calibrator S0 results in mean recoveries of 97% and 98%.
Correlation: A comparison of hCG values from 119 human serum samples run in both the Access® Total BhCG assay and the ACS:180 Total hCG +B assay gives the following statistical data: slope = 0.914 and r= 0.98.
Analytical Sensitivity: The data supports the lowest detectable level of ßhCG distinguishable from zero (Access® Total BhCG Calibrator S0) is equal to 0.5 mIU/ml.
Analytical Specificity: No significant cross reactivity is observed with hLH; hFSH, or hTSH. The molar percent specificity of free ßhCG subunit (WHO 75/551) is approximately 200%.
#### 7. Conclusion
The Access® Total BhCG reagents when used with the Access® Immunoassay Analyzer are substantially equivalent to another test in commercial distribution for the measurement of total ßhCG in human serum.
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Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850
MAR 18 1998
Sandy Frank Schwartz, Ph.D. . Senior Clinical and Regulatory Specialist Beckman Instruments, Inc. 1000 Lake Hazeltine Drive Chaska, Minnesota 55318-1084
Re : K980173 ACCESS® Total BhCG Assay Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JHI January 19, 1998 Dated: Received: January 20, 1998
Dear Dr. Schwartz:
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, Druq, 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 regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ಗಿ 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 requlation (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 In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Reqister. 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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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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# INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: ACCESS® Total βhCG reagents on the ACCESS® Immunoassay Analyzer
### Indications For Use:
The ACCESS® Total βhCG assay is a paramagnetic-particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of total βhCG in human serum, using the the ACCESS® Immunoassay System.
## SUMMARY AND EXPLANATION
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a glycoprotein hormone, produced by the placenta, with structural similarity to the pituitary hormones FSH, TSH, and LH. The alpha subunit (MW 15,000-20,000 daltons) is common to all of these hormones but the beta subunits differ, and confer immunological and biological specificity. Beta hCG (MW 25,000-30,000 daltons) shares several peptide sequences with beta LH, but has a unique carboxyl terminal region (1-3).
Shortly after implantation of a fertilized ovum into the uterine wall, the trophoblast begins to produce hCG. The hormone maintains steroid secretions of the corpus luteum until the placenta can do so (4). During a normal pregnancy, serum hCG is approximately 50 mlU/ml (IU/I) in the week after conception, and doubles every 1.5-3 days for the first six weeks (5). Levels continue to rise until the end of the first trimester, then gradually fall to a lower level for the remainder of the pregnancy. After delivery, hCG returns to < 5 mlU/ml (IU/I) and is usually undetectable several days postpartum.
The hormone is an excellent marker for pregnancy. Healthy, non-pregnant individuals have low i< 5 mlU/ml (IU/l)] to undetectable hCG in serum. During pregnancy, hCG concentrations increase as noted above and then show a gradual decrease after the first trimester. Unusually low or rapidly declining levels may indicate an abnormal condition such as an ectopic pregnancy or impending spontaneous abortion (6).
Originally bioassay systems measured hCG by measuring gonadal tissue response in various animals. These methods exhibited insufficient sensitivity, were difficult to perform, and required large volumes of sample. Tests to measure urine hCG traditionally employed latex agquatination or agglutination inhibition methods. With the development of radioimmunoassay techniques for the measurement of hCG by Vaitukaitis et al. In 1972, more sensitive and rapid assays for hCG became available (7), Subsequent development of two-site immuno-radiometric assays (IRMA) provided assays with increased sensitivity, specificity, and precision (8).
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