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The ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzer is an in vitro diagnostic, portable, automated analyser that quantitatively measures, pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate and oximetry in heparinized whole blood, and neonatal bilirubin in heparinized capillary whole blood.
The ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzer is intended for use by trained technologists, nurses, physicians and therapists.
It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point-of-care setting.
These tests are only performed under a physician's order.
Bilirubin measurements on the ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzer are intended to aid in assessing the risk of kernicterus in neonates.
pH, pO2 and pCO2: pH, pCO2 and pO2 measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening acid-base disturbances.
Potassium (cK+): potassium measurements are used to monitor electrolyte balance in the diagnosis and treatment of disease conditions characterized by low or high blood potassium levels.
Sodium (cNa+); sodium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of aldosteronism. diabetes insipidus, adrenal hypertension, Addison's disease, dehydration,inappropriate antidiuretic secretion, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.
Calcium (cCa2+): calcium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone diseases, chronic renal disease and tetany.
Chloride (cCl-): chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders such a cystic fibrosis and diabetic acidosis.
Glucose (cGlu): qlucose measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate metabolism disorders including diabetes mellitus and idiopathic hypoqlycemia, and of pancreatic islet cell carcinoma.
Lactate (cLac): The lactate measurements measure the concentration of lactate in plasma. Lactate measurements are used to evaluate the acid-base status and are used in the diagnosis and treatment of lactic acidosis (abnormally high acidity of the blood.)
Total Hemoglobin (ctHb): total hemoglobin measurements are used to measure the hemoglobin content of whole blood for the detection of anemia.
sO2: oxygen saturation, more specifically the ratio between the concentration of oxyhemoqlobin and oxyhemoglobin plus reduced hemoqlobin.
FO2Hb: oxyhemoqlobin as a fraction of total hemoqlobin.
FCOHb: carboxyhemoglobin measurements are used to determine the carboxyhemoglobin content of human blood as an aid in the diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning.
FMetHb: methemoglobin as a fraction of total hemoglobin.
FHHb: reduced hemoqlobin as a fraction of total hemoglobin.
Fraction of Fetal Hemoglobin (FHbF): FHbF indicates the amount of fetal hemoglobin. FHbF is seldom used clinically.
The ABL90 FLEX PLUS is a portable, automated system intended for in vitro testing of samples of whole blood for the parameters pH, pO2, pCO2, potassium, sodium, chloride, glucose, lactate, neonatal bilirubin, and co-oximetry parameters (total hemoglobin, oxygen saturation, and the hemoglobin fractions FO-Hb, FCOHb, FMetHb, FHHb and FHbF).
The manufacturer of the ABL90 FLEX PLUS is Radiometer Medical ApS.
The ABL90 FLEX PLUS consists of an instrument with a sensor cassette and a solution pack as the main accessories. Multiple models of sensor cassettes are available.
The various sensor cassette models for different parameter combinations. For each parameter combination, models allowing for different test load are available. The solution pack is available in two models differing in the number of tests available.
The provided text describes the ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzer, an in vitro diagnostic device. The submission is for a design change to an existing device, the ABL90 FLEX, with the introduction of the ABL90 FLEX PLUS which includes a mechanized inlet module (AutoInlet) and a Short Probe Mode.
Here's the breakdown of the acceptance criteria and study information:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
The core of the performance evaluation is a "Method comparison of ABL90 FLEX PLUS Short Probe mode versus ABL90 FLEX syringe mode with inlet clip" and "Imprecision" studies. The reported device performance is that all acceptance criteria were met.
Method Comparison Acceptance Criteria & Performance:
| Parameter | Acceptance Criteria (Linear Regression) | Reported Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Slope | Between 0.95 and 1.05 | Slopes were between 0.95 and 1.05. |
| Coefficient of Determination (R²) | > 0.97 | Coefficients of determination R² were > 0.97. |
| Intercepts | pH: ±0.75 | Intercepts were within acceptance criteria for all parameters. |
| pO2: ±11 mmHg | ||
| pCO2: ±4.5 mmHg | ||
| Cl-: ±11 mM | ||
| Na+: ±15 mM | ||
| K+: ±0.5 mM | ||
| Ca2+: ±0.5 mM | ||
| Glucose: ±0.6 mmol/L | ||
| Lactate: ±0.4 mmol/L | ||
| tHb: ±1.5 g/dL | ||
| sO2: ±10% | ||
| FO2Hb: ±10% | ||
| FCOHb: ±1% | ||
| FMetHb: ±1% | ||
| FHHb: ±2.4% | ||
| FHbF: ±21% | ||
| Neonatal bilirubin: ±28 μmol/L |
Imprecision Acceptance Criteria & Performance:
| Parameter | Acceptance Criteria | Reported Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Precision | The same or better clinical precision than originally determined for ABL90 FLEX (K092686 and K132691). | All within-run and total imprecisions were within the acceptance criteria. |
| Within-run (Sr) | Pooled across sites must be the same or better than originally determined for ABL90 FLEX (K092686 and K132691) at a 95% confidence level using a Chi-square test. Specific values are itemized in tables for capillary, syringe, and short probe modes. | All within-run and total imprecisions were within the acceptance criteria. |
| Total Imprecision (ST) | Pooled across sites must be the same or better than originally determined for ABL90 FLEX (K092686 and K132691) at a 95% confidence level using a Chi-square test. Specific values are itemized in tables for capillary, syringe, and short probe modes. | All within-run and total imprecisions were within the acceptance criteria. |
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance
- Method Comparison Test Set: "more than 40 samples (N) per parameter"
- Data Provenance: Samples were "heparinized, leftover whole blood samples (analyzed 2-3 hours post draw)." The specific country of origin is not explicitly stated, but the submission is from Radiometer Medical ApS in Denmark, suggesting the study likely occurred in a European context or by their internal methods. The study is retrospective as it uses "leftover whole blood samples".
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts
Not applicable to this type of in vitro diagnostic device and study. The ground truth for this device is based on measurements from a predicate device (ABL90 FLEX) or a reference instrument, not expert consensus.
4. Adjudication method for the test set
Not applicable. The study compares quantitative measurements between two devices, not subjective interpretations requiring adjudication.
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 an in vitro diagnostic device for quantitative measurements, not an AI-assisted diagnostic imaging or interpretation device that would involve human readers.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done
Yes, the performance studies described (Method Comparison and Imprecision) evaluate the standalone analytical performance of the ABL90 FLEX PLUS device (ABL90 FLEX PLUS Short Probe mode and ABL90 FLEX PLUS for imprecision). The comparisons are against a predicate device or reference instrument, not involving human interpretation.
7. The type of ground truth used
- Method Comparison: The predicate device, ABL90 FLEX syringe mode with inlet clip, served as the comparative "truth". The study assessed if the new ABL90 FLEX PLUS Short Probe mode yields equivalent results to this established method.
- Imprecision: "The total imprecision for all parameters except neonatal bilirubin was calculated as the imprecision of the bias towards a reference value determined for each sample on an ABL90 FLEX reference instrument." For neonatal bilirubin, the ground truth source is not explicitly defined beyond "aqueous solutions," but implies a known concentration.
8. The sample size for the training set
Not explicitly stated. For in vitro diagnostic devices, "training set" is not a standard term as it is in machine learning. The studies described are performance verification studies for a medical device. If there was an internal development phase for calibration or algorithm adjustment, that data is not detailed here.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established
Not applicable directly as this is not an ML/AI model with a "training set" in the conventional sense. For the performance studies, ground truth (or reference values) for comparison were established by:
- Method Comparison: Measurements from the predicate device (ABL90 FLEX syringe mode with inlet clip).
- Imprecision: Measurements on an "ABL90 FLEX reference instrument" for most parameters, and "aqueous solutions" for neonatal bilirubin (implying known concentrations).
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RADIOMETER MEDICAL APS SOEREN BØEGESTRAND SENIOR REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST AAKANDEVEJ 21 BROENSHOEJ DK-2700, DENMARK
November 4, 2016
Re: K160153
Trade/Device Name: ABL 90 FLEX PLUS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1120 Regulation Name: Blood gases (PCO2, PO2) and blood pH test system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: CHL, CEM, JGS, CGZ, CGA, KHP, GHS, GKR, KQI, JIX, JJY, MQM, JFP Dated: October 05, 2016 Received: October 07, 2016
Dear Soeren Boegestrand:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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For : Courtney H. Lias, Ph.D. Director Division of Chemistry and Toxicology Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K160153
Device Name ABL90 FLEX PLUS
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzer is an in vitro diagnostic, portable, automated analyser that quantitatively measures, pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate and oximetry in heparinized whole blood, and neonatal bilirubin in heparinized capillary whole blood.
The ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzer is intended for use by trained technologists, nurses, physicians and therapists.
It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point-of-care setting.
These tests are only performed under a physician's order.
Bilirubin measurements on the ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzer are intended to aid in assessing the risk of kernicterus in neonates.
pH, pO2 and pCO2 and pO2 measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening acidbase disturbances.
Potassium (cK+): potassium measurements are used to monitor electrolyte balance in the diagnosis and treatment of disease conditions characterized by low or high blood potassium levels.
Sodium (cNa+): sodium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of aldosteronism, diabetes insipidus, adrenal hypertension, Addison's disease, dehydration, inappropriate antidiuretic secretion, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.
Calcium (cCa2+): calcium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone diseases, chronic renal disease and tetany.
Chloride (cCl-): chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders such a cystic fibrosis and diabetic acidosis.
Glucose (cGlu): glucose measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate metabolism disorders including diabetes mellitus and idiopathic hypoglycemia, and of pancreatic islet cell carcinoma.
Lactate (cLac): The lactate measure the concentration of lactate in plasma. Lactate measurements are used to evaluate the acid-base status and are used in the diagnosis and treatment of lactic acidosis (abnormally high acidity of the blood.)
Total Hemoglobin (ctHb): total hemoglobin measurements are used to measure the hemoglobin content of whole blood for the detection of anemia.
sO2: oxygen saturation, more specifically the ratio between the concentration of oxyhemoglobin plus reduced hemoglobin.
FO2Hb: oxyhemoglobin as a fraction of total hemoglobin.
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FCOHb: carboxyhemoglobin measurements are used to determine the carboxyhemoglobin content of human blood as an aid in the diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning.
FMetHb: methemoglobin as a fraction of total hemoglobin.
FHHb: reduced hemoglobin as a fraction of total hemoglobin.
Fraction of Fetal Hemoglobin (FHbF): FHbF indicates the amount of fetal hemoglobin. FHbF is seldom used clinically.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Summary
1. Submitter and contact information
| Submitter | |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Radiometer Medical ApS |
| ER Number: | 3002807968 |
| Address: | Aakandevej 212700 BroenshoejDenmark |
| Phone: | +45 3827 3827 |
| Fax: | +45 3827 2727 |
| Contact person: | Soeren Boegestrand |
| E-mail: | soren.bogestrand@radiometer.dk |
Contact Person
| Name: | Soeren Boegestrand |
|---|---|
| Function: | Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| E-mail: | soren.bogestrand@radiometer.dk |
| Phone: | +45 3827 3852 |
| Fax: | +45 3827 2727 |
| Date prepared | |
|---|---|
| Date: | November 4, 2021 |
2. a. Device Information
| Device Name: | ABL90 FLEX PLUS |
|---|---|
| Common Name: | Blood gases (pCO2, pO2) and blood pH test system. |
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Classification:
| Classification name | CFR Section | Device Class | Product Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrode measurement, blood-gases(pCO2, pO2) and blood pH | 862.1120 | II | CHL |
| Potassium test system | 862.1600 | II | CEM |
| Sodium test system | 862.1665 | II | JGS |
| Chloride test system | 862.1170 | II | CGZ |
| Glucose test system | 862.1345 | II | CGA |
| Carboxyhemoglobin assay | 864.7425 | II | GHS |
| Automated hemoglobin system | 864.5620 | II | GKR |
| Fetal hemoglobin assay | 864.7455 | II | KQI |
| Calibrator | 862.1150 | II | JIX |
| Calcium test system | 862.1145 | II | JFP |
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| Quality control material (assayed andunassayed) | 862.1660 | I | JJY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilirubin (total and unbound) in theneonate test system | 862.1113 | I | MQM |
| Lactic acid test system | 862.1450 | I | KHP |
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2. b. Device Description
Instrument name, manufacturer, models and accessories
The ABL90 FLEX PLUS is a portable, automated system intended for in vitro testing of samples of whole blood for the parameters pH, pO2, pCO2, potassium, sodium, chloride, glucose, lactate, neonatal bilirubin, and co-oximetry parameters (total hemoglobin, oxygen saturation, and the hemoglobin fractions FO-Hb, FCOHb, FMetHb, FHHb and FHbF).
The manufacturer of the ABL90 FLEX PLUS is Radiometer Medical ApS.
The ABL90 FLEX PLUS consists of an instrument with a sensor cassette and a solution pack as the main accessories. Multiple models of sensor cassettes are available.
The various sensor cassette models for different parameter combinations. For each parameter combination, models allowing for different test load are available. The solution pack is available in two models differing in the number of tests available.
2. c. Purpose of submission
The purpose of this submission is to seek clearance for a design change to the existing ABL90 FLEX analyzer. The design change will result in the introduction of an additional variant of the ABL90 FLEX analyzer called ABL90 FLEX PLUS. To accommodate this, the ABL90 FLEX analyzer has been changed as outlined below:
- . The inlet module on the ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzer has been mechanized, the mechanized inlet module is in multiple places in this 510(k) referred to as the AutoInlet. The opening and closing of the inlet is either button activated using the touch screen or in certain cases automatic when appropriate. The mechanized inlet module subsequently calls for the following derived changes listed below.
- Addition of the Short Probe Mode measuring mode on the ABL90 FLEX PLUS. In ABL90 . FLEX, a little plastic clip (ABL90 FLEX Inlet Clip) component to be placed on the ABL90 FLEX inlet when using non-Radiometer samplers is incorporated. The purpose of the inlet clip is to shorten the maximum travel of the inlet into the sampler and thereby reduce the sample volume required. The use of an inlet clip for blood measurements is no longer relevant with the introduction of the Short Probe Mode. On the ABL90 FLEX PLUS, the short probe position has been built directly into the analyzer to replace the use of the inlet clip allowing the user the option of the standard syringe mode or the Short Probe Mode.
- . Modifications to software to support both ABL90 FLEX and ABL90 FLEX PLUS. The modifications in the software relevant to this application are the support of the mechanized inlet module in ABL90 FLEX PLUS (including the Short Probe Mode), as well as the ability to distinquish and detect the type of inlet (manual or mechanized) an analyzer is fitted with.
- Instructions for Use for ABL90 FLEX PLUS have been established. .
Except for the above identified modifications and minor differences in visual appearance the ABL90 FLEX and ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzers are identical. Both analyzers use the same software version and have the same accessories.
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3. Intended Use/Indications for use
The ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzer is an in vitro diagnostic, portable, automated analyser that quantitatively measures, pH, blood qases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate and oximetry in heparinized whole blood, and neonatal bilirubin in heparinized capillary whole blood.
The ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzer is intended for use by trained technologists, nurses, physicians and therapists.
It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point-of-care setting.
These tests are only performed under a physician's order.
Bilirubin measurements on the ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzer are intended to aid in assessing the risk of kernicterus in neonates.
pH, pO2 and pCO2: pH, pCO2 and pO2 measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening acid-base disturbances.
Potassium (cK+): potassium measurements are used to monitor electrolyte balance in the diagnosis and treatment of disease conditions characterized by low or high blood potassium levels.
Sodium (cNa+); sodium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of aldosteronism. diabetes insipidus, adrenal hypertension, Addison's disease, dehydration,inappropriate antidiuretic secretion, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.
Calcium (cCa2+): calcium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone diseases, chronic renal disease and tetany.
Chloride (cCl-): chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders such a cystic fibrosis and diabetic acidosis.
Glucose (cGlu): qlucose measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate metabolism disorders including diabetes mellitus and idiopathic hypoqlycemia, and of pancreatic islet cell carcinoma.
Lactate (cLac): The lactate measurements measure the concentration of lactate in plasma. Lactate measurements are used to evaluate the acid-base status and are used in the diagnosis and treatment of lactic acidosis (abnormally high acidity of the blood.)
Total Hemoglobin (ctHb): total hemoglobin measurements are used to measure the hemoglobin content of whole blood for the detection of anemia.
sO2: oxygen saturation, more specifically the ratio between the concentration of oxyhemoqlobin and oxyhemoglobin plus reduced hemoqlobin.
FO2Hb: oxyhemoqlobin as a fraction of total hemoqlobin.
FCOHb: carboxyhemoglobin measurements are used to determine the carboxyhemoglobin content of human blood as an aid in the diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning.
FMetHb: methemoglobin as a fraction of total hemoglobin.
FHHb: reduced hemoqlobin as a fraction of total hemoglobin.
Fraction of Fetal Hemoglobin (FHbF): FHbF indicates the amount of fetal hemoglobin. FHbF is seldom used clinically.
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4. Predicate device: ABL90 FLEX (K132691) Substantial Equivalence
The ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzer is substantially equivalent in Intended Use, fundamental scientific technology, features, and characteristics to the predicate devices:
Predicate Device: 510(k) Number, Name, Device Manufacturer:
K132691, ABL90 FLEX, Radiometer Medical ApS K131988, ABL90 FLEX, Radiometer Medical ApS
| Similarities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Issue | SE Device | Predicate Devices (K132691, K131988) |
| Parameters | Same | pH, pO2, pCO2, sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, glucose, lactate, sO2, FO2Hb, FCOHb, FMetHb, FHHB, FHbF, neonatal bilirubin. |
| Measuring method | Same | Potentiometry, Amperometry, Optical pO2 ,Spectrophotometry |
| Calibration Method | Same | Two-point liquid calibration |
| Intended Use | Same | The ABL90 FLEX analyzer is an in vitro diagnostic, portable, automated analyser that quantitatively measures, pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate and oximetry in heparinized whole blood, and neonatal bilirubin in heparinized capillary whole blood.The ABL90 FLEX analyzer is intended for use by trained technologists, nurses, physicians and therapists.It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point-of-care setting.These tests are only performed under a physician's order.Bilirubin measurements on the ABL90 FLEX analyzer are intended to aid in assessing the risk of kernicterus in neonates. |
| Intended use site | Same | Laboratory and point-of-care. |
| Differences | ||
|---|---|---|
| Issue | SE Device | Predicate Devices (K132691, K131988) |
| Inlet | Mechanized inlet | Manual inlet |
| Short probe mode | Yes | No |
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5. Performance Characteristics
No performance data are affected by the change. The existing performance data still apply.
Verification of the ABL90 FLEX PLUS showed that the precision performance of all three modes of the ABL90 FLEX PLUS is equivalent to the precision performance of ABL90 FLEX for the 17 parameters available on the analyzers: pH, pCO2, pO2, cCa2+, cCli, cK*, cGlu, cLac, ctHb, sO3, FO3Hb, FHHb, FMetHb, FCOHb, FHbF, and neonatal bilirubin.
The existing clinical precision performance claims in the manual for ABL90 FLEX are also applicable to ABL90 FLEX PLUS.
Verification of the ABL90 FLEX PLUS Short Probe mode showed that measurements performed with ABL90 FLEX PLUS in Short Probe mode are equivalent to measurements performed with ABL90 FLEX in syringe mode with inlet clip for the 17 parameters available on the analyzers: pH, pCO₂, pO₂, cCa²†, cCl˙, cK†, cNa†, cGlu, cLac, ctHb, sO₂, FO₂Hb, FHHb, FMetHb, FCOHb, FHbF, and neonatal bilirubin.
The existing clinical method comparison claims in the manual for ABL90 FLEX syringe mode are applicable to ABL90 FLEX PLUS Short Probe mode.
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6. Summary of Design Control activities
Risk Assessment:
We conducted an FMEA risk analysis and mitigated all identified hazards to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) per ISO 14971, and verified mitigations by using test protocols. Results met predefined acceptance criteria
Performance testing:
| Issue | Acceptancecriteria | Verificationmethod | Result and Pass/Fail | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodcomparison ofABL90 FLEXPLUS ShortProbe modeversus ABL90FLEX syringemode with inletclip | Data analysis by linearregression must result in:Slope between 0.95and 1.05 Coefficient ofdeterminationR2>0.97 Intercepts: pH:±0.75pO2:±11 mmHgpCO2:±4.5 mmHgCl-:±11 mMNa+:±15 mMK+:±0.5 mMCa2+:±0.5 mMGlucose: ±0.6 mmol/LLactate: ±0.4 mmol/LtHb:±1.5 g/dLsO2:±10%FO2Hb:±10%FCOHb:±1%FMetHb:±1%FHHb:±2.4%FHbF:±21%Neonatalbilirubin: ±28 μmol/L | In-house method comparisonstudy of ABL90 FLEX PLUSShort Probe mode versusABL90 FLEX syringe mode withinlet clip with more than 40samples (N) per parameterspanning the measuring range.Each sample was analyzed insinglicate. For each parameter,less than 20% of the sampleswere spiked.Samples were heparinized,leftover whole blood samples(analyzed 2-3 hours postdraw). | Data analysis by linearregression showed:Slopes werebetween 0.95 and1.05. Coefficients ofdetermination R2were >0.97. Intercepts werewithin acceptancecriteria. Pass. | Existing methodcomparisonclaims for ABL90FLEX syringemode apply toABL90 FLEXPLUS ShortProbe mode. |
| Issue | Acceptancecriteria | Verificationmethod | Result and Pass/Fail | Comments |
| Imprecision | The same or betterclinical precision thanoriginally determined forABL90 FLEX (K092686and K132691).The within-run ( $S_r$ ) andtotal imprecision ( $S_T$ )pooled across sites mustbe the same or betterthan originally determinedfor ABL90 FLEX (K092686and K132691) at a 95%confidence level using aChi-square test.The acceptance criteriahave been itemized in thebelow table. | Point-of-care precision studieson ABL90 FLEX PLUS syringe,short probe, and capillarymode were performed at 3point-of care sites over at least20 days, with 2 runs per dayand 2 replicates per run.Samples were spiked wholeblood except for neonatalbilirubin for which sampleswere aqueous solutions. ForFHbF, the sample material wascord blood.Fresh whole blood sampleswere prepared each test day.To eliminate the sample-to-sample imprecisioncontribution, the totalimprecision for all parametersexcept neonatal bilirubin wascalculated as the imprecision ofthe bias towards a referencevalue determined for eachsample on an ABL90 FLEXreference instrument. | All within-run and totalimprecisions werewithin the acceptancecriteria.Pass | Existing clinicalprecision claimsfor ABL90 FLEXapply to ABL90FLEX PLUS. |
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Imprecision acceptance criteria
| Analyte | Level | Sr (within-run) | %CV (within-run) | St (total) | %CV (total) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capillary mode | |||||
| 7.27 | 0.0030 | 0.04 | 0.0056 | 0.08 | |
| pH | 7.38 | 0.0028 | 0.04 | 0.0065 | 0.09 |
| 7.47 | 0.0032 | 0.04 | 0.0067 | 0.09 | |
| 28 | 0.71 | 2.54 | 0.86 | 3.07 | |
| pCO₂ (mmHg) | 42 | 0.76 | 1.81 | 1.13 | 2.69 |
| 61 | 1.04 | 1.70 | 1.51 | 2.48 | |
| 45 | 0.56 | 1.24 | 1.21 | 2.69 | |
| pO₂ (mmHg) | 77 | 0.94 | 1.22 | 1.86 | 2.42 |
| 205 | 2.45 | 1.20 | 4.82 | 2.35 | |
| 0.58 | 0.021 | 3.62 | 0.032 | 5.52 | |
| cCa²⁺ (mmol/L) | 1.21 | 0.009 | 0.74 | 0.029 | 2.40 |
| 1.89 | 0.036 | 1.90 | 0.070 | 3.70 | |
| 94 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 1.41 | 1.50 | |
| cCl⁻ (mmol/L) | 108 | 0.43 | 0.40 | 1.83 | 1.69 |
| 122 | 0.37 | 0.30 | 1.69 | 1.39 | |
| 4.8 | 0.05 | 1.04 | 0.12 | 2.50 | |
| cK⁺ (mmol/L) | 6.6 | 0.04 | 0.61 | 0.09 | 1.36 |
| 120 | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.90 | 0.75 | |
| cNa⁺ (mmol/L) | 141 | 0.48 | 0.34 | 1.15 | 0.82 |
| 151 | 0.48 | 0.32 | 1.15 | 0.76 | |
| 0.78 | 0.04 | 5.13 | 0.11 | 14.10 | |
| cGlu (mmol/L) | 5.5 | 0.09 | 1.64 | 0.23 | 4.18 |
| 15.1 | 0.23 | 1.52 | 0.77 | 5.10 | |
| 2.1 | 0.09 | 4.29 | 0.17 | 8.10 | |
| cLac (mmol/L) | 16.1 | 0.44 | 2.73 | 1.56 | 9.69 |
| 3.7 | 0.07 | 1.89 | 0.09 | 2.43 | |
| ctHb (g/dL) | 15 | 0.15 | 1.00 | 0.33 | 2.20 |
| 21.6 | 0.20 | 0.93 | 0.28 | 1.30 | |
| 76 | 0.30 | 0.39 | 0.61 | 0.80 | |
| sO₂ (%) | 93 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.45 | 0.48 |
| 100 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.20 | 0.20 | |
| 3.2 | 0.04 | 1.25 | 0.29 | 9.06 | |
| FCOHb (%) | 37.3 | 0.04 | 0.11 | 0.32 | 0.86 |
| 3.4 | 0.11 | 3.24 | 0.33 | 9.71 | |
| FMetHb (%) | 10.0 | 0.13 | 1.30 | 0.29 | 2.90 |
| 6.6 | 0.26 | 3.94 | 0.50 | 7.58 | |
| FHHb (%) | 23.8 | 0.26 | 1.09 | 0.60 | 2.52 |
| FO₂Hb (%) | 74 | 0.30 | 0.41 | 0.67 | 0.91 |
| 89 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.49 | |
| 97 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.29 | 0.30 | |
| FHbF (%) | 42 | 2.86 | 6.81 | 7.07 | 16.83 |
| 64 | 2.89 | 4.52 | 7.08 | 11.06 | |
| 36 | 0.92 | 2.56 | 1.77 | 4.92 | |
| Neonatal bilirubin(µmol/L) | 127 | 1.85 | 1.46 | 2.55 | 2.01 |
| 523 | 7.07 | 1.35 | 9.41 | 1.80 | |
| Analyte | Level | Sr (within-run) | %CV (within-run) | ST (total) | %CV (total) |
| Syringe mode | |||||
| pH | 7.27 | 0.0023 | 0.03 | 0.0047 | 0.06 |
| 7.37 | 0.0015 | 0.02 | 0.0045 | 0.06 | |
| 7.47 | 0.0013 | 0.02 | 0.0060 | 0.08 | |
| pCO2 (mmHg) | 28 | 0.66 | 2.36 | 0.86 | 3.07 |
| 42 | 0.77 | 1.83 | 1.10 | 2.62 | |
| 60 | 1.15 | 1.92 | 1.83 | 3.05 | |
| pO2 (mmHg) | 45 | 0.27 | 0.60 | 0.90 | 2.00 |
| 76 | 0.84 | 1.11 | 1.43 | 1.88 | |
| 204 | 1.82 | 0.89 | 3.54 | 1.74 | |
| cCa2+ (mmol/L) | 0.58 | 0.003 | 0.52 | 0.022 | 3.79 |
| 1.21 | 0.009 | 0.74 | 0.026 | 2.15 | |
| 1.89 | 0.009 | 0.48 | 0.042 | 2.22 | |
| cCl (mmol/L) | 94 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 1.38 | 1.47 |
| 108 | 0.42 | 0.39 | 1.82 | 1.69 | |
| 122 | 0.24 | 0.20 | 1.32 | 1.08 | |
| cK+ (mmol/L) | 4.8 | 0.04 | 0.83 | 0.08 | 1.67 |
| 6.6 | 0.03 | 0.45 | 0.08 | 1.21 | |
| 119 | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.77 | 0.65 | |
| cNa+ (mmol/L) | 141 | 0.48 | 0.34 | 0.90 | 0.64 |
| 151 | 0.36 | 0.24 | 0.90 | 0.60 | |
| 0.73 | 0.04 | 5.48 | 0.09 | 12.33 | |
| cGlu (mmol/L) | 5.5 | 0.05 | 0.91 | 0.23 | 4.18 |
| 14.7 | 0.18 | 1.22 | 0.64 | 4.35 | |
| 2.2 | 0.07 | 3.18 | 0.18 | 8.18 | |
| cLac (mmol/L) | 16.2 | 0.51 | 3.15 | 1.94 | 11.98 |
| 3.8 | 0.07 | 1.84 | 0.12 | 3.16 | |
| ctHb (g/dL) | 15 | 0.11 | 0.73 | 0.17 | 1.13 |
| 21.7 | 0.14 | 0.65 | 0.20 | 0.92 | |
| 75 | 0.29 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 0.65 | |
| sO2 (%) | 93 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.44 | 0.47 |
| 100 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.22 | 0.22 | |
| 3.2 | 0.06 | 1.88 | 0.28 | 8.75 | |
| FCOHb (%) | 38.0 | 0.08 | 0.21 | 0.32 | 0.84 |
| 3.4 | 0.09 | 2.65 | 0.23 | 6.76 | |
| FMetHb (%) | 10.1 | 0.08 | 0.79 | 0.30 | 2.97 |
| 6.7 | 0.17 | 2.54 | 0.40 | 5.97 | |
| FHHb (%) | 24.3 | 0.25 | 1.03 | 0.41 | 1.69 |
| 72 | 0.28 | 0.39 | 0.59 | 0.82 | |
| FO2Hb (%) | 91 | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.49 |
| 97 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.26 | 0.27 | |
| FHbF (%) | 41 | 2.32 | 5.66 | 6.37 | 15.54 |
| 64 | 4.56 | 7.13 | 8.76 | 13.69 | |
| Neonatal bilirubin(µmol/L) | 36 | 1.19 | 3.31 | 2.12 | 5.89 |
| 127 | 1.35 | 1.06 | 2.48 | 1.95 | |
| 525 | 4.46 | 0.85 | 9.15 | 1.74 | |
| Analyte | Level | Sr (within-run) | %CV (within-run) | ST (total) | %CV (total) |
| Short probe mode | |||||
| pH | 7.27 | 0.002 | 0.03 | 0.005 | 0.06 |
| 7.37 | 0.002 | 0.02 | 0.005 | 0.06 | |
| 7.47 | 0.001 | 0.02 | 0.006 | 0.08 | |
| pCO2 (mmHg) | 28 | 0.66 | 2.36 | 0.86 | 3.07 |
| 42 | 0.77 | 1.83 | 1.10 | 2.62 | |
| 60 | 1.15 | 1.92 | 1.83 | 3.05 | |
| pO2 (mmHg) | 45 | 0.27 | 0.60 | 0.90 | 2.00 |
| 76 | 0.84 | 1.11 | 1.43 | 1.88 | |
| 204 | 1.82 | 0.89 | 3.53 | 1.73 | |
| cCa²+ (mmol/L) | 0.58 | 0.003 | 0.52 | 0.02 | 3.79 |
| 1.21 | 0.009 | 0.74 | 0.03 | 2.15 | |
| 1.89 | 0.009 | 0.48 | 0.04 | 2.22 | |
| cCl⁻ (mmol/L) | 94 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 1.38 | 1.47 |
| 108 | 0.42 | 0.39 | 1.82 | 1.69 | |
| 122 | 0.24 | 0.20 | 1.32 | 1.08 | |
| cK⁺ (mmol/L) | 4.8 | 0.04 | 0.83 | 0.08 | 1.67 |
| 6.6 | 0.03 | 0.45 | 0.08 | 1.21 | |
| cNa⁺ (mmol/L) | 119 | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.77 | 0.65 |
| 141 | 0.48 | 0.34 | 0.90 | 0.64 | |
| 151 | 0.36 | 0.24 | 0.90 | 0.60 | |
| cGlu (mmol/L) | 0.73 | 0.04 | 5.48 | 0.09 | 12.33 |
| 5.5 | 0.05 | 0.91 | 0.23 | 4.18 | |
| 14.7 | 0.18 | 1.22 | 0.65 | 4.42 | |
| cLac (mmol/L) | 2.2 | 0.07 | 3.18 | 0.18 | 8.18 |
| 16.2 | 0.51 | 3.15 | 1.94 | 11.98 | |
| ctHb (g/dL) | 3.8 | 0.07 | 1.84 | 0.12 | 3.16 |
| 15 | 0.11 | 0.73 | 0.17 | 1.13 | |
| 21.7 | 0.14 | 0.65 | 0.20 | 0.92 | |
| sO2 (%) | 75 | 0.29 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 0.65 |
| 93 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.44 | 0.47 | |
| 100 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.22 | 0.22 | |
| FCOHb (%) | 3.2 | 0.06 | 1.88 | 0.28 | 8.75 |
| 38.0 | 0.08 | 0.21 | 0.32 | 0.84 | |
| FMetHb (%) | 3.4 | 0.09 | 2.65 | 0.22 | 6.47 |
| 10.1 | 0.08 | 0.79 | 0.30 | 2.97 | |
| FHHb (%) | 6.7 | 0.17 | 2.54 | 0.40 | 5.97 |
| 24.3 | 0.25 | 1.03 | 0.41 | 1.69 | |
| FO₂Hb (%) | 72 | 0.28 | 0.39 | 0.59 | 0.82 |
| 91 | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.49 | |
| 97 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.26 | 0.27 | |
| FHbF (%) | 41 | 2.32 | 5.66 | 6.37 | 15.54 |
| 64 | 4.56 | 7.13 | 8.76 | 13.69 | |
| Neonatal bilirubin(µmol/L) | 36 | 1.19 | 3.31 | 2.12 | 5.89 |
| 127 | 1.35 | 1.06 | 2.48 | 1.95 | |
| 525 | 4.46 | 0.85 | 0.14 | 1.74 |
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7. Conclusion
Based on the substantial equivalence comparison and the results of the conducted performance evaluations it has been concluded that the ABL90 FLEX PLUS is as safe and effective as the predicate device.
§ 862.1120 Blood gases (P
CO2 , PO2 ) and blood pH test system.(a)
Identification. A blood gases (PCO2 , PO2 ) and blood pH test system is a device intended to measure certain gases in blood, serum, plasma or pH of blood, serum, and plasma. Measurements of blood gases (PCO2 , PO2 ) and blood pH are used in the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening acid-base disturbances.(b)
Classification. Class II.