K990016 · Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. · JJY · May 19, 1999 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
Record ID
K990016
Device Name
VITROS IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS ANEMIA CONTROLS
Applicant
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Product Code
JJY · Clinical Chemistry
Decision Date
May 19, 1999
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.1660
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
Assayed controls for in vitro use in monitoring the performance of the VITROS Immunodiagnostic System when used for the measurement of the analytes listed in this package insert (ferritin, folate, and vitamin B12).
Device Story
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anemia Controls are quality control materials used to monitor the performance of the VITROS Immunodiagnostic System. The system performs semi-quantitative determination of analytes (ferritin, folate, vitamin B12) in human body fluids, typically serum. The controls consist of buffer and horse serum spiked with analytes at low, medium, and high levels. The VITROS System uses these controls to verify the precision of laboratory testing procedures. Healthcare providers, such as laboratory technicians, use the controls to ensure the system is operating within expected parameters before reporting patient results. The controls provide a mean value and standard deviation for each analyte, derived from multiple assays across different laboratories, allowing for lot-specific performance verification.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance was established by comparing the VITROS Anemia Controls to the predicate device. Expected values for each analyte were derived from a minimum of 10 assays and standard deviations were calculated for singleton determinations across different laboratories using various reagent batches.
Technological Characteristics
Quality control material composed of buffer and horse serum spiked with ferritin, folate, and vitamin B12. Provided in low, medium, and high levels. Designed for use with the VITROS Immunodiagnostic System, which utilizes a solid-phase separation immunoassay platform. The system is automated and uses specific reagents (Universal Wash Reagent, Signal Reagent).
Indications for Use
Indicated for in vitro use as assayed quality control material to monitor the performance of the VITROS Immunodiagnostic System for the measurement of ferritin, folate, and vitamin B12.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A quality control material (assayed and unassayed) for clinical chemistry is a device intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to estimate test precision and to detect systematic analytical deviations that may arise from reagent or analytical instrument variation. A quality control material (assayed and unassayed) may be used for proficiency testing in interlaboratory surveys. This generic type of device includes controls (assayed and unassayed) for blood gases, electrolytes, enzymes, multianalytes (all kinds), single (specified) analytes, or urinalysis controls.
Predicate Devices
Bio-Rad Lyphochek® Immunoassay Plus Control Levels 1, 2 and 3 (K981532)
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Total T3 (K964310)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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## Chapter 1 - Summary Information
## 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is heing submitted in accordance with
t accordance of the 1948 - 1 21 CVD 807 92 This summary of 910(K) safety safety safety of CFR 807.92
The assigned 510(k) number is: 49900 12-
## 1. Submitter name, address, contact
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. 100 Indigo Creek Drive Rochester, New York 14626-5101 (716) 453-3790
Contact Person: Anne Zavertnik
Date 510(k) prepared: December 31, 1998
#### Device Name 2.
Trade or Proprietary Name: VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anemia Controls Common Name: Anemia controls Common Name: Anemia controls
Classification Name: 21CFR 862.1660 Quality Control Material (Assayed and Unassayed)..
#### 3. Predicate Device
3. Predicate Device
The VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anemia controls are substantially equivalent to Bio-Rad The VTTROS Immunodiagnestic Production 1, 2 and 3 (K981532).
#### 4. Device Description
4. Device Description The VIIROS Immunodiagnosue System ases in human body fluids, commonly serum.
semi-quantitative determination of selected analytics and statem semi-quantitative determination of hersen in the solid phase separation system.
The system is comprised of three main elements:
- 1. The VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products range of products in this case VITROS The VTROS Immunodiagnostic Products fallge of -propriments Products Calibrators
Immunodiagnostic Products Reagent Pack, VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products assay Immunodiagnostic Products Reagent Fack, PFFNAS stices stic System to perform a VITROS assay.
which are combined by the VITROS Immunodiagnostic System to perform a VITROS ass
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## 510(k) Summary, continued.
- 2. The VITROS Immunodiagnostic System instrumentation, which provides automatical use of The VITROS Immunodiagnostic System - matimemation, Microp
the immunoassay kits. The VITROS Immodiagnostic System was cleared for market by a
reas and the VITROS Imments on 11 the immunoussay komarket notification (K962919).
- 3. Common reagents used by the VTROS System in each assay. The VTROS Immundiagnostic
Same of the VTROS System in and in and in Products Universal Wash Rauent Common reagent and VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Universal Wash Reagent
Products Signal Reagent and VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Universal Wash Products Signal Products Signal Reagent and VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Total T3 510(k) pre-market
were cleared as part of the VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Total T3 510(k) pre-marke notification (K964310).
The VITROS System and common reagents are dedicated specifically only for use with the The VITROS System and commond of immunoassay products.
#### 5. Device Intended Use
5. Device Intended Use
The VITROS Anemia Controls are intended for in vitro use in montoring the performance of the The VITROS Anemia Controls are michded for the measurement of selected analytes.
VITROS Immunodiagnostic System when used for the measurement of selected analytes.
### 6. Comparison to Predicate Device
6. Comparison to Predicate Device
The VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anemia Controls is substantially equivalent to Bio-Rad The VTROS Immunodiagnosuc Froducts Anema Comicolor of chared by FDA (K981532)
Lyphochck® Immunoassay Plus Control 1.cvels 1. 2 and 3 which was cleared by FDA (K981532) for IVD use.
Table 1 lists the similarities and differences of the device characteristics between the VITROS Anemia Controls and the predicate device.
Table 1 List of the controls characteristics
| Characteristics | New Device | Predicate Device |
|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended use | For use in monitoring<br>the performance of the<br>VITROS System when<br>used for the<br>measurement of<br>selected analytes | For use as an assayed<br>quality control serum to<br>monitor the precision of<br>laboratory testing<br>procedures |
| Matrix of controls | Composed of buffer<br>and horse serum, spiked<br>with different analytes<br>to achieve the required<br>levels | Human serum with<br>added constituents of<br>human origin and pure<br>chemicals |
| Control levels | Low, medium and high | Low, medium and high |
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## 510(k) Summary, continued.
Table 1, (continued)
| Characteristics | New Device | Predicate Device |
|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Expected values | Each control has quoted<br>for each specific analyte<br>a mean value derived<br>from a minimum of 10<br>assays and a standard<br>deviation anticipated<br>for singleton<br>determinations of each<br>control in a number of<br>different laboratories<br>using different reagent<br>batches. Values are lot<br>specific. | The mean values and<br>acceptable ranges<br>printed in the insert<br>were derived from<br>replicate analyses and<br>are specific for this lot<br>of Bio-Rad<br>Lyphochek®<br>Immunoassay Plus<br>Control Levels 1, 2 and<br>3. The tests listed were<br>performed by the<br>reagent manufacturer<br>and/or independent<br>laboratories using<br>manufacturer supported<br>reagents and a<br>representative sampling<br>of this control lot. |
### 7. Conclusions
The data presented in the pre-market notification demonstrate that the VITROS Anemia The data presented in the pre-marine the predicate device Bio-Rad Lynhochek®
Controls are substantially equivalent to the prodicate device Bio-Rad by EDA (K981532) Controls are substantinly equivatent to the predicate accessed by FDA (K981532) for IVD use.
The data presented in the premarket notification provide a reasonable assurance that the I he uata prescined in the promises
VITROS Anemia Controls are safe and effective for the stated intended use.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850
MAY 21 1999
Ms. Anne Zavertnik Regulatory Affairs Associate Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics A Johnson & Johnson Company 100 Indigo Creek Drive Rochester, New York 14626-5101
K990016 Re: K990016
Trade Name: VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anemia Controls Regulatory Class: I Product Code: JJY Dated: March 26, 1999 Received: March 31, 1999
Dear Ms. Zavertnik:
This corrects the letter dated May 19, 1999 where the incorrect K#, K99016, was referenced I his corrects the referen dated way of intent to market the device referenced We have reviewed your Scellon >10(x) notifically equivalent (for the indications for use above and we nave delemined the devices sedicate devices marketed in interstate commerce stated in the enclosure) to legally marked processor is a local mendments, or to devices that prior to May 26, 1970, the chaement atte of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
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Enclosure
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# Statement of Intended Use
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| Device Name: | VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anemia Controls |
| Indications for Use: | Assayed controls for <i>in vitro</i> use in monitoring the performance of the VITROS Immunodiagnostic System when used for the measurement of the analytes listed in this package insert (ferritin, folate, and vitamin B12). |
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| 510(k) Number | K990016 |
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