THE APTUS (AUTOMATED) APPLICATION OF THE SSA ELISA TEST SYSTEM. AN ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY (ELISA) FOR THE DC

{0}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/0/Picture/2 description: The image shows a logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo features a stylized eagle head in profile, with three overlapping faces suggesting a sense of community or collaboration. The text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" is arranged in a circular fashion around the eagle head. NOV 1 8 1998 Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850 Mr. Mark J. Kopnitsky Vice President of Research & Development Zeus Scientific, Inc. 200 Evans Way Branchburg, New Jersey 08876 Re: K983426 Aptus (Automated) Application for the SSA Test Trade Name: System Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLL Dated: September 25, 1998 September 29, 1998 Received: Dear Mr. Kopnitsky: 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 leqally 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 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 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. {1}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 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 requlation 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 {2}------------------------------------------------ Page 11 of of 1 a 510(k) Number (if known): \$98348 Device Name: Aptus (automated) Application for the SSA ELISA Test System Indications for Use: The presence of autoantibodies to a number of nuclear constituents has proven to be useful in the diagnosis of various connective tissue diseases. Although the exact etiology of autoimmune diseases is unknown, and the specific role played by autoantibodies in the onset of various autoimmune connective tissue diseases is obscure, the association and frequency of detection of these antibodies may play a key role in the diagnostic work-up of patients with suspected connective tissue diseases. The SSA ELISA test system is intended for the manual or automated analysis of human serum for the presence or absence of IgG antibodies SSA. Peter E. Maurer (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Prescription Use v OR Over-The-Counter Use (Per 21 CFR 801,109) (Optional Format 1- 2-96)