ACCESS CEA REAGENTS ON THE ACCESS IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER MODEL 33200, 33205, 33206 & 33209
Applicant
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Product Code
DHX · Immunology
Decision Date
Sep 24, 1998
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.6010
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Access® CEA assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in human serum using the ACCESS Immunoassay System. CEA measured by the Access CEA Immunoassay, is used as an aid in the management of cancer patients.
Device Story
ACCESS CEA Assay is a paramagnetic particle chemiluminescent immunoassay for quantitative measurement of CEA in human serum. Used on the ACCESS Immunoassay Analyzer; system performs automated random access processing. Device utilizes monoclonal antibodies specific to CEA epitopes; binding reaction measured via chemiluminescence. Output is quantitative CEA concentration in serum. Used in clinical laboratory settings by trained personnel. Results assist healthcare providers in monitoring cancer patients; longitudinal data compared against clinical assessments to track disease status. Benefits include automated, high-throughput monitoring of CEA levels to aid clinical decision-making in cancer management.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Correlation study (n=146) comparing ACCESS CEA to Abbott IMx showed r=0.97, y=1.02x + 1.76. Expected range established in 234 healthy individuals. Longitudinal monitoring of cancer patients showed high concordance with IMx and clinical assessments. Analytical performance: recovery 99.9%, precision <5% (5-500 ng/ml), analytical sensitivity 0.1 ng/ml. No significant interference from CEA-like antigens, common contaminants, or therapeutic agents. No hook effect up to 100,000 ng/ml.
Technological Characteristics
Paramagnetic particle solid phase; chemiluminescent detection; monoclonal antibody-based immunoassay. Designed for use on the ACCESS Immunoassay Analyzer (fully automated, random access). Measures CEA in human serum. No specific material standards cited.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the quantitative determination of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in human serum as an aid in the management of cancer patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A tumor-associated antigen immunological test system is a device that consists of reagents used to qualitatively or quantitatively measure, by immunochemical techniques, tumor-associated antigens in serum, plasma, urine, or other body fluids. This device is intended as an aid in monitoring patients for disease progress or response to therapy or for the detection of recurrent or residual disease.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). Tumor markers must comply with the following special controls: (1) A guidance document entitled “Guidance Document for the Submission of Tumor Associated Antigen Premarket Notifications (510(k)s) to FDA,” and (2) voluntary assay performance standards issued by the National Committee on Clinical Laboratory Standards.
Predicate Devices
Abbott IMx CEA Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay (P830066)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K 981985
## 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
#### 1. General Information
Device Generic Name:
Device Trade Name:
Applicant's Name and Address:
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Immunological Test System for Management of Cancers
ACCESS® CEA Assay
Beckman Coulter, Inc. 1000 Lake Hazeltine Drive Chaska, MN 55318
Date:
June 4, 1998
#### 2. Predicate Device
Abbott IMx CEA Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay Abbott Laboratories One Abbott Park Road Abbott Park, IL 60064-3500
PMA Number: P830066
#### 3. Device Description
The ACCESS CEA Immunoassay Reagents and the ACCESS Immunoassay Analyzer comprise the ACCESS Immunoassay System for the quantitative determination of CEA in human serum.
#### 4. Indications for Use
The ACCESS CEA Immunoassay is a paramagnetic particle chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in human serum using the ACCESS Immunoassay System. CEA, measured by the ACCESS CEA Immunoassay, is intended for use as an aid in the management of cancer patients.
#### 5. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
Both the ACCESS CEA Immunoassay and the Abbott IMx CEA assay quantitatively measure serum CEA by means of simultaneous immunoassays utilizing the binding of CEA to monoclonal antibodies specific to epitopes on the CEA molecule. Both systems utilize liquid multi-point calibrators.
The ACCESS CEA Immunoassay Reagents are designed for use on the ACCESS Immunoassay Analyzer, a fully automated random access system, with up to 24 different reagents on board. The Abbott IMx Immunoanalyzer is an automated batch mode system in which a single analyte is assaved at one time. The ACCESS Immunoassay Analyzer uses magnetic particle solid phase enzyme immunoassays with chemiluminescent measurement, while the Abbott IMx CEA Immunoassay uses a glass-fiber matrix as the solid phase with a fluorescent detection method.
#### 6. Summary of Studies
Correlation: A comparison of CEA values from 146 samples, ranging from 0 to 1000 ng/ml, run with both the ACCESS CEA Immunoassay and the Abbott IMx CEA Immunoassay demonstrated very good agreement with the following statistical data: r = 0.97; y = 1.02x + 1.76.
Expected Range: In a population of 234 apparently healthy males and females, 98.7% had CEA values of 5.0 ng/ml or less, with the remaining 1.3% having values in the 5.1 to 10.0 nq/ml range.
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Monitoring Data: Longitudinal serum samples from previously diagnosed cancer patients were compared using the ACCESS CEA and IMx CEA assays. The monitoring patient data demonstrate that the Access CEA results are highly concordant to both the IMx CEA results and the concurrent clinical assessments.
Recovery: Linearity studies performed by diluting human serum samples with ACCESS CEA Sample Diluent provided an average recovery of 99.9%, with sample mean recoveries ranging from 91.1 to 109.1%. Recovery of exogenous CEA spiked into serum samples resulted in an overall mean recovery of 103.0%, with mean recoveries ranging from 99.0 to 106.2%.
Precision: Within-run, between-run and total imprecision of the Access CEA immunoassay were less than 5% when tested at concentrations between 5.0 and 500 ng/ml.
Specificity: There was no significant interference from CEA-like antigens (NCA, NCA-2. NCA-50 and NFA-1), potential sample contaminants (albumin, bilirubin, HAMA, hemoglobin, lipemia and rheumatoid factor), and therapeutic agents (bleomycin-, cisplatin, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, fluorouracil, leucovorin, methotrexate, mitomycin, tamoxifen, vinblastine, and vincristine).
Hook Effect: There was no hook effect observed at CEA concentrations up to 100,000 ng/ml.
Analytical Sensitivity: The lowest level of detection of CEA distinguishable from zero (ACCESS CEA Calibrator S0) with 95% confidence is 0.1 ng/ml.
#### 7. Conclusion
The ACCESS CEA Immunoassay Reagents, when used in conjunction with the ACCESS Immunoassay Analyzer, are substantially equivalent to the Abbott IMx CEA Immunoassay. The ACCESS CEA Immunoassay is appropriate for monitoring patients with cancer.
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# SEP 2 1998
Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850
Ms. Ellen Voss Regulatory Affairs Beckman Coulter 1000 Lake Hazeltine Drive Chaska, Minnesota 55318-1084
Re: K981985/S1 Trade Name: ACCESS® CEA Assay Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DHX Dated: July 31, 1998 Received: July 31, 1998
Dear Ms. Voss : .......
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 legally marketed predicate 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 reqistration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions aqainst misbranding and adulteration.
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### Indications For Use:
The Access® CEA assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in human serum using the ACCESS Immunoassay System. CEA measured by the Access CEA Immunoassay, is used as an aid in the management of cancer patients.
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