The CARESIDE™ CKMB cartridge is intended for in vitro diagnostic use in conjunction with the CARESIDE Analyzer™ to quantitatively measure CK-MB activity in anti-coagulated whole blood, serum or plasma.
Device Story
CARESIDE™ CKMB is a single-use disposable cartridge used with the CARESIDE Analyzer™ to measure CK-MB activity in whole blood, serum, or plasma. The user loads the specimen into the cartridge, which contains a multi-layer reagent film. The analyzer scans the barcode, heats the cartridge to 37°C, and spins it to distribute the sample. An immunoinhibitory method is used: anti-CK-M antibody inhibits CK-M subunits; remaining CK-B activity is measured via a coupled enzymatic reaction producing a diformazan dye. A photodiode measures reflectance at 570 nm. The analyzer calculates CK-MB activity using reflectance data and a lot-specific standard curve. Results aid clinicians in diagnosing myocardial infarction and other myopathic conditions. The device is intended for professional laboratory use.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing and method comparison provided. Accuracy: mean recovery 103%. Precision: total CV 10% at 147 U/L. Method comparison against electrophoresis/kinetic spectrophotometric reference method yielded r=0.98. Linearity within acceptable limits. No significant interference observed for ascorbic acid (5 mg/dL) or bilirubin (20 mg/dL).
Technological Characteristics
Dry film immunoinhibitory assay; reflectance photometry (570 nm). Multi-layer reagent film containing goat anti-human CK-M polyclonal antibody. Operates at 37°C. Connectivity via cartridge barcode for lot-specific calibration. Standalone analyzer system. Quantitative measurement range 5-300 U/L.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with myopathic disorders including myocardial infarction, myocarditis, Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, polymyosititis, and rhabdomyolysis.
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.
Predicate Devices
Johnson and Johnson's Vitros CKMB Slides for Vitros DTSC module of the Vitros DT II system (K912844/A)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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**CARESIDE, Inc.**
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R990134
CARESIDE™ CKMB Premarket Notification
January 29, 1999
## 510(K) SUMMARY: CARESIDE™ CKMB SAFETY AND IV. EFFECTIVENESS
#### Applicant Information I.
- Applicant Name A.
- Applicant/Manufacturer Address B.
- Telephone Number C.
- D. Contact Person
- E. FAX Number
- F. e-Mail Address
- Date 510(k) Summary prepared G.
#### II. Device Information
- A. Device Name (Trade)
- Device Name (Classification) B.
- C. Device Classification
## CARESIDE, Inc.
6100 Bristol Parkway Culver City, CA 90230 310-338-6767 Kenneth B. Asarch, Pharm.D., Ph.D. 310-338-6789 AsarchK@CARESIDE.com January 29, 1999
### CARESIDE™ CKMB
CK-MB test system Clinical chemistry panel CK-MB test system Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1215 Regulatory Class II Classification Number: to be assigned None applicable
- D. Special controls and performance standards
#### Substantial Equivalence Claim III.
- A. General equivalency claim
The ability to monitor analyte-specific biochemical reactions in dry film and other formats is widely recognized and has gained widespread acceptance for use in chemistry assays.
CK-MB in vitro diagnostic products, in both dry film and other formats, are already on the U.S. market, including CK-MB products which are based upon immunoinhibition.
#### B. Specific equivalency claim
This CARESIDE™ CKMB test is substantially equivalent in principle, intended use, and clinical performance to the currently marketed Vitros slides for the quantitative measurement of CK-MB on the Vitros DTSC module of the Vitros DT II system.
| Name of Predicate Device: | Johnson and Johnson's (formerly Eastman Kodak, Inc.) Vitros CKMB Slides for Johnson and Johnson's Vitros DTSC module of the Vitros DT II system (formerly Eastman Kodak's DTSC 60 II). |
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| Predicate Device 510K number: | K912844/A |
| Product Code: | unknown |
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#### IV. Device Description
CARESIDE™ CKMB cartridges are used with the CARESIDE, Inc. CARESIDE Analyzer™ to measure CK-MB activity in whole blood, serum or plasma specimens. The CARESIDE™ CKMB cartridge, a single use disposable in vitro diagnostic test cartridge, delivers a measured volume of serum or plasma to a dry film to initiate the measurement of CK-MB activity. The film cartridge (patent pending) contains all reagents necessary to measure CK-MB activity.
#### Explanation of Device Function A.
Each CARESIDE™ CKMB cartridge consists of a CK-MB-specific multi-layer reagent film mounted in a plastic base with a hinged lid. The user introduces the specimen into the cartridge Sample Well, closes the lid and inserts the cartridge into the CARESIDE Analyzer™.
Once loaded, the CARESIDE Analyzer™ scans the cartridge barcode, brings the cartridge and the contained specimen to 37℃, and spins the cartridge to move the sample from the Sample Well into the cartridge channels and chambers. 8.5 uL of sample remains in the metering passage. Any excess sample flows into an overflow well.
The sample is automatically dispensed onto the multi-laver reagent film. The spreading layer distributes the specimen uniformly. In this layer CK-M activity is inhibited by the anti-CK-M subunit antibody contained in the layer. The CK-B subunit is not inhibited by the antibody but rather is activated by N-acetylcysteine. The CK-B activity is stoichometrically related to the CK-MB activty. The CK-B catalyzes the reaction of creatine phosphate with ADP, producing creatine and ATP. ATP reacts with endogenous glucose in a hexokinase-catalyzed reaction to produce glucose-6-phosphate and ADP. G-6-P is then oxidized by glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase producing nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH). NADH reduces nitrotetrazolium blue in a diaphorase catalyzed reaction, producing a diformazan dye. The rate of change of the color intensity of the resulting reddish dye, as measured by the amount of reflected light at 570 nanometers, directly relates to the specimen CK-MB activity.
Test Reaction Sequence:
Anti –CK –M antibody СК-ММ. СК-МВ > CK-B
CK-B Creatine phosphate + ADP Creatine + ATP NAC Mu-2
Hexokinase > ADP + G-6-P ATP + Glucose Mg "
G6PDH G-6-P + NAD* > 6-phosphogluconic acid + NADH + H*
Diaphorase > Diformazan dye + NAD* NTB + NADH -
As the cartridges spin, a photodiode measures reflectance of light emitted by a wavelength-specific light emitting diode (LED) over a fixed time period. The analyzer uses the reflectance measurements and the lot-specific standard curve to calculate CK-MB activity.
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#### B. Test Summary
Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme consisting of two sub-units (termed B and M) that catalyzes the reversible phosphorylation of creatine by adenosine-triphosphate (ATP) to creatine phosphate and adenosine-diphosphate (ADP). Only the CK dimer has enzymatic activity. Thus, active CK occurs as CKBB. CKMB and CKMM isoenzymes. These are also referred to as CK-1, CK-2 and CK-3 respectively, according to their differential mobility on an electrophoretic gel.
Each CK isoenzyme is found in a particular tissue. CKBB (CK-1) is found in the brain, prostate, gut, lung, bladder, uterus, placenta and thyroid. CKMB (CK-2) is found in the heart muscle and CKMM (CK-3) is found in skeletal and cardiac muscle. Thus, the measurement of CK and its various isoenzymes is important in the diagnosis of several diseases, especially in myocardial infarction.
In myocardial infarction, the first 4 to 6 hours are characterized by a rise in the total CK activity. reaching a peak value between 18 and 30 hours and returning to normal by the third day. This rise is followed by a rise of the CKMB (CK-2) fraction, which reaches a maximum about 12-14 hours after a myocardial infarction. It should be noted that CKMB (CK-2) breaks down faster then CKMM (CK-3), and so may return to normal levels 48-72 hours post-infarction. CKMB levels are used as an indication and measure of myocardial damage. Other cardiac conditions such as angina pectoralis, cardiogenic shock, electrical countershock, tachycardia, myocarditits and congestive heart failure have been reported as having a low occurrence of elevated total CK and CKMB (CK-2). Cardiac trauma resulting from heart surgery will cause an elevation in total CK and CKMB (CK-2) so as to mask elevations subsequent to intraoperative myocardial infarction.
#### V. Intended Use
- A. Intended Use
The CARESIDE™ CKMB cartridge is intended for in vitro diagnostic use in conjunction with the CARESIDE Analyzer™ to quantitatively measure CK-MB activity in anti-coagulated whole blood, serum or plasma.
#### B. Indications for Use
This product is indicated for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with myopathic disorders including myocardial infarction, myocarditis, Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, polymyosititis, and rhabdomyolysis.
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#### VI. Technological Characteristics
- A. Similarities
| Similarities | | |
|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | CARESIDETM CKMB | Vitros CKMB DT Slides |
| Intended Use | Primarily to aid in the diagnosis<br>and treatment of patients with<br>myopathic disorders including<br>myocardial infarction,<br>myocarditis, Duchenne's<br>muscular dystrophy,<br>polymyosititis, and<br>rhabdomyolysis. | Same |
| Indications | For <i>in vitro</i> diagnostic use.<br>For professional laboratory:<br>not for point of care or<br>physician office laboratory use. | For <i>in vitro</i> diagnostic use. |
| Measurement | Quantitative | Same |
| Method Principle | Dry film immunoinhibitory<br>method using reflectance<br>photometry for signal detection. | Same |
| Specimen dilution | Not required | Same |
| Key Materials | Goat anti-human CK-M<br>polyclonal antibody | Goat anti-human CK-M<br>polyclonal antibody |
| Detector | Reflectance (570 nm) | Reflectance (680 nm) |
| Test time | Approximately 4 minutes<br>warm-up (on-board) plus<br>5 minutes test time. | 15 minutes slide warm-up<br>(off-line) plus 5 minutes test<br>time. |
| Sample Type | Anti-coagulated whole blood,<br>serum, or plasma | Serum and Plasma |
| Specimen volume | 8.5 µl test volume<br>(85 ± 15 µl applied volume) | 10 µl |
| Calibration | Calibration information<br>bar-coded on each cartridge.<br>Calibration information may<br>change with each lot. | Run Vitros DT II calibrators<br>whenever a new slide lot is<br>used or when necessary. |
| Quality Control | 2 levels | Same |
| Reporting Units | U/L | Same |
| Reaction Temp. | 37 °C | Same |
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#### B. Differences
| | CARESIDE™ CKMB | Vitros CKMB DT Slides |
|------------------------|----------------|-----------------------|
| Accurate<br>pipetting | Not required | Required |
| Reagent<br>pre-warming | Not required | Required |
- C. Comparative Performance Characteristics
| | CARESIDE™ CKMB | Vitros CKMB DT Slides |
|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Detection limit | 5 U/L | 1 U/L |
| Reportable range | 5 to 300 U/L | 1 to 300 U/L |
| Accuracy | Mean recovery 103% | Not provided |
| Precision | Total CV, 147 U/L, 10% | Total CV, 105 U/L, 4% |
| Reference Method | Electrophoresis for % CKMB<br>in combination with kinetic<br>spectrophotometric<br>determination of total CK | Not provided |
| Method comparison | CARESIDE™ = 1.00 (Paragon) - 8.9 U/L, r = 0.98 | |
| Linearity | Linearity yielded slope and<br>correlation coefficient within<br>acceptable limits. | Not provided |
| Interference | No significant interference<br>observed at tested<br>concentration of interferent:<br><br>Ascorbic acid 5 mg/dL<br>Bilirubin 20 mg/dL | Various, see package insert |
#### D. Conclusion
The nonclinical and clinical data provided demonstrate that the CARESIDE™ CK-MB product is as safe, effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate device
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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APR 1 9 1999
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Kenneth B. Asarch, Pharm. D., Ph.D. Vice President, Quality Systems/ Regulatory Affairs Careside Inc. 6100 Bristol Parkway Culver City, California 90230
Re: K990434 Trade Name: CARESIDE™ CKMB Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JHS Dated: January 29, 1999 Received: February 11, 1999
Dear Dr. Asarch:
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 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 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/dsma/dsmamain.html"
Sincerely yours,
Steven Putman
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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CARESIDE™ CKMB
Indications for use:
For in vitro diagnostic use with the CARESIDE Analyzer™ to measure CK-MB from whole blood, serum or plasma specimens to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with myopathic disorders including myocardial infarction, myocarditis, Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, polymyosititis, and rhabdomyolysis.
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