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The Lambda light chains assay is an in vitro diagnostic test used for the quantitative determination of Immunoglobulin bound and free Lambda light chains (LAMBDA) in serum and Li-heparin plasma by immunoturbidimetry. It is intended to measure Immunoglobulin Lambda light chains (bound and free) using Synchron LX20 System. Measurement of the different types of light chains aids in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Iymphocytic neoplasms (cancer of lymphoid tissue), Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (increased production of large immunoglobulins) and connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings.
The Lambda light chains assay is an in vitro diagnostic test used for the quantitative determination of Immunoglobulin bound and free Lambda light chains (LAMBDA) in serum and Li-heparin plasma by immunoturbidimetry. It is intended to measure Immunoglobulin Lambda light chains (bound and free) using Synchron LX20 System. The determination of Lambda light chains is based on the specific turbidimetric reaction, which occurs between a polyclonal antiserum against human Immunoglobulin Lambda light chains and its corresponding antigen under optimal pH conditions and in the presence of polyethylene glycol (PEG). The turbidity of the immune complex is proportional to the concentration of the analyte in the sample.
Here's an analysis of the provided text, focusing on the acceptance criteria and the study that proves the device meets them:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
| Performance Metric | Acceptance Criteria | Reported Device Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Method Comparison | Acceptable correlation with predicate device (Beckman IMMAGE Lambda light chain, K964260) | Correlation coefficient (r) = 0.981 |
| Slope = 0.928 | ||
| Y-intercept = 58.59 mg/dL | ||
| Precision (Total CV%) | Not explicitly stated, but typical regulatory expectations for assays of this type are excellent to good precision. | Varies by concentration level: |
| 67.7 mg/dL: 4.7% | ||
| 243.6 mg/dL: 2.9% | ||
| 168.7 mg/dL: 3.4% | ||
| 387.0 mg/dL: 4.3% | ||
| 415.9 mg/dL: 4.3% | ||
| Analytical Measurement Range (AMR) | Not explicitly stated as a numerical criterion for acceptance, but a claimed range is provided. | Lower limit found: 20 mg/dL |
| Upper limit found: 423 mg/dL | ||
| Claimed AMR: 20 to 400 mg/dL |
Study Details:
The primary study conducted was a performance characteristic study for the Lambda light chains assay on the Synchron LX20 System. The goal was to demonstrate substantial equivalence to a predicate device, the Beckman IMMAGE Immunochemistry System Lambda light chain (K964260).
2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance
- Test Set Sample Size: The document does not explicitly state the total number of patient samples used for the method comparison study. It only mentions that precision studies were conducted on "5 levels (N=80 for each level)," totaling 400 precision test samples. For method comparison, it refers to "acceptable correlation," implying a comparison of results from unknown patient samples run on both devices.
- Data Provenance: Not specified. The document does not mention the country of origin of the data or whether the study was retrospective or prospective.
3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications of Those Experts
This type of study (in vitro diagnostic assay verification) does not typically involve human experts establishing "ground truth" in the same way an image analysis or diagnostic AI study would. The ground truth for this assay is the quantitative concentration of Lambda light chains, as determined by the accepted scientific methods and calibration standards.
For the method comparison, the "truth" for the comparison samples would have been the results obtained from the predicate device (Beckman IMMAGE Immunochemistry System Lambda light chain). The predicate device itself (K964260) would have undergone its own validation to establish its accuracy.
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set
Not applicable. As this is an in vitro diagnostic assay comparing quantitative measurements to a predicate device, there is no human adjudication process involved in establishing the "ground truth" for individual test results. The comparison is based on numerical agreement and statistical correlation.
5. If a Multi Reader Multi Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance
Not applicable. This is not an AI-assisted diagnostic study or an imaging study involving human readers. It's an in vitro diagnostic assay.
6. If a standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done
Yes, the device performance described (method comparison, precision, AMR) represents the standalone performance of the Lambda light chains assay on the Synchron LX20 System. It measures the analytical capabilities of the assay itself, independent of a human interpretation loop required for diagnostic imaging or similar applications.
7. The Type of Ground Truth Used
The ground truth for the method comparison was established by the results from the legally marketed predicate device (Beckman IMMAGE Immunochemistry System Lambda light chain, K964260). The predicate device's results are considered the established "truth" for the purpose of demonstrating substantial equivalence of the new device.
For the assay's own internal calibration and reference, it is stated that "Both assays are traceable to ERM-DA 470 (European Reference Material) from BCR (EG Community Bureau of Reference), corresponding to RPPHS (Reference Preparation for Protein in Human Serum)." This indicates the use of certified reference materials and established scientific standards to define the quantitative values.
8. The Sample Size for the Training Set
Not applicable in the context of this traditional in vitro diagnostic assay. There isn't a "training set" in the machine learning sense. The assay is developed and validated based on chemical and immunological principles, not by training an algorithm on a dataset. The calibration material used ("calibrator material with assigned Lambda Light chains concentration based on definition of Lambda Light chains as Whole IgG content (MW 150000)") could be considered analogous, but it's not a "training set" in the AI sense.
9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established
Not applicable for a "training set" in the AI sense. For the calibrator material, its "ground truth" or assigned concentration is established by its traceability to ERM-DA 470 and RPPHS (Reference Preparation for Protein in Human Serum), which are internationally recognized reference materials.
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K083601
510(k) Summary
JUN 2 2 2009
Submitter's Name/Address SENTINEL CH. Via Robert Koch. 2 20152 Milan - Italy
Contact Person Fabio Rota Technical Director +39 02 3455.148 Fax: +39 02 34551464
Date of Preparation of this Summary: Device Trade or Proprietary Name:
Classification Name:
Classification Number/Class: Product Code:
June 17th , 2009 Lambda light chains Assay Immunoglobulin (light chain specific) immunological test system. Class II / 866.5550 DEH
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: K083601
Test Description:
The Lambda light chains assay is an in vitro diagnostic test used for the quantitative determination of Immunoglobulin bound and free Lambda light chains (LAMBDA) in serum and Li-heparin plasma by immunoturbidimetry. It is intended to measure Immunoglobulin Lambda light chains (bound and free) using Synchron LX20 System. Measurement of the different types of light chains aids in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Iymphocytic neoplasms (cancer of lymphoid tissue), Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (increased production of large immunoglobulins) and connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings.
The determination of Lambda light chains is based on the specific turbidimetric reaction, which occurs between a polyclonal antiserum against human Immunoglobulin Lambda light chains and its corresponding antigen under optimal pH conditions and in the presence of polyethylene glycol (PEG). The turbidity of the immune complex is proportional to the concentration of the analyte in the sample.
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Substantial Equivalence:
The Lambda light chains assay is substantially equivalent to Beckman IMMAGE Immunochemistry System Lambda light chain (K964260) on the IMMAGE nephelometer Analyzer. Both assays yield similar Performance Characteristics.
Similarities:
- . Both assays are used for the quantitative determination of Lambda light chains (free and bound).
- Both assays are based on immunologic reaction between the Lambda light chains of . human immunoglobulin and a specific polyclonal.
- Both assay detect bound and free Lambda light chains .
- . . ! Both assays utilize reagents in R1 and R2 format.
- Both assays are traceable to ERM-DA 470 (European Reference Material) from BCR (EG Community Bureau of Reference), corresponding to RPPHS (Reference Preparation for Protein in Human Serum).
- Both assays yield similar clinical results.
Differences:
- . The predicate device assay uses serum only as specimens. Sentinel assay uses serum and Li-Heparin plasma.
- The predicate device quantificates Lambda light chains by nephelometry. Sentinel assay quantificates Lambda light chains by immunoturbidimetry.
- In the predicate device, values are given in mg/dL and expressed as "equivalent weight of the intact immunoglobulin molecules (IgG + IgA + IgM = Kappa + Lambda). Thus the Molecular Weight of the Light chains is considered to be 150000 dalton (as the MW of whole IgG).
- In the Sentinel assay, values are given in mg/dL and expressed as content of Immunoglobulin light chains. The Molecular Weight of the Light chains is estimated to be 25000 dalton. Therefore, the results on Beckman Immage are about 3 times higher than results on Synchron LX.
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Intended Use:
The Lambda light chains assay is an in vitro diagnostic test used for the quantitative determination of Immunoglobulin bound and free Lambda light chains (LAMBDA) in serum and Li-heparin plasma by immunoturbidimetry. It is intended to measure Immunoglobulin Lambda light chains (bound and free) using Synchron LX20 System. Measurement of the different types of light chains aids in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Iymphocytic neoplasms (cancer of tissue), Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (increased production of large lymphoid immunoglobulins) and connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings.
Performance Characteristics:
Comparative performance studies were conducted using the Synchron LX20 System. Sentinel Lambda light chains on Synchron LX20 System method comparison yielded acceptable correlation with the Beckman Lambda light chain (K964260) on IMMAGE nephelometer Analyzer.
Method comparison:
Lambda light chains assay on Synchron LX20 System was calibrated with a calibrator material with assigned Lambda Light chains concentration based on definition of Lambda Light chains as Whole lgG content (MW 150000).
This comparison showed a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.981, slope of 0.928 and Y-intercept of 58.59 mg/dL.
Conclusion:
Data generated demonstrated an acceptable correlation between the Lambda Light chains assay on the Synchron LX20 System vs. the IMMAGE Immunochemistry System Lambda light chains (K964260) on IMMAGE nephelometer Analyzer.
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Precision:
Precision studies were conducted using Lambda light chains on the Synchron LX20 System. The found %CV values for 20x2x2 test (day x run x rep) on 5 levels (N=80 for each level) were:
| Mean(mg/dL) | Total Imprecision | Between days | Within run | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD(mg/dL) | CV% | SD(mg/dL) | CV% | SD(mg/dL) | CV% | ||
| 67.7 | 3.19 | 4.7 | 1.78 | 2.6 | 2.35 | 3.5 | |
| 243.6 | 7.05 | 2.9 | 6.04 | 2.5 | 3.64 | 1.5 | |
| 168.7 | 5.77 | 3.4 | 4.62 | 2.7 | 2.68 | 1.6 | |
| 387.0 | 16.56 | 4.3 | 11.94 | 3.1 | 4.27 | 1.1 | |
| 415.9 | 17.89 | 4.3 | 14.08 | 3.4 | 6.19 | 1.5 |
Analytical Measurement Range (AMR):
The found lower limit of the AMR of Lambda light chains on the Synchron LX20 System was 20mg/dL. The found upper limit of the AMR was 423 mg/dL. The claimed AMR will be 20 to 400 mg/dL.
Conclusion for 510(k) Summary:
These method comparison, precision and AMR data demonstrate that the analytical performance of the Lambda light chains on the Synchron LX20 System is substantially equivalent to IMMAGE Immunochemistry System Lambda light chain (K964260) on the IM MAGE nephelometer Analyzer.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Public Health Service
JUN 22 2009
Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850
SENTINEL CH SpA c/o Dr. Yangtse Portelles Regulatory Affairs Via Robert Koch, 2 20152 Milan Italy
Re: K083601
Trade/Device Name: Lambda Light Chains Assay Regulation Number: 21 CFR §866.5550 Regulation Name: Immunoglobulin (light chain specific) immunological test Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DEH Dated: June 5th, 2009 Received: June 10th, 2009
Dear Dr. Portelles:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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 (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 800 to 895. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Parts 801 and 809); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); and good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820): This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket
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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), please contact the Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety at (240) 276-0450. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at (240) 276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at (240) 276-3464. For more information regarding the reporting of adverse events, please go to http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mdr/.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
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Maria M. Chan, Ph.D. Director Division of Immunology and Hematology Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): Device Name: Lambda light chains
Indications for Use:
The Lambda light chains assay is an in vitro diagnostic test used for the quantitative determination of Immunoglobulin bound and free Lambda light chains (LAMBDA) in serum and Li-heparin plasma by immunoturbidimetry. It is intended to measure Immunoglobulin Lambda light chains (bound and free) using Synchron LX20 System. Measurement of various amounts of the different types of light chains aids in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma, lymphocytic neoplasms (cancer of lymphoid tissue), Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (increased production of large immunoglobulins) and connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings.
Prescription Use AND/OR (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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§ 866.5550 Immunoglobulin (light chain specific) immunological test system.
(a)
Identification. An immunoglobulin (light chain specific) immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques both kappa and lambda types of light chain portions of immunoglobulin molecules in serum, other body fluids, and tissues. In some disease states, an excess of light chains are produced by the antibody-forming cells. These free light chains, unassociated with gamma globulin molecules, can be found in a patient's body fluids and tissues. Measurement of the various amounts of the different types of light chains aids in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (cancer of antibody-forming cells), lymphocytic neoplasms (cancer of lymphoid tissue), Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (increased production of large immunoglobulins), and connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).