K Number
K162723
Device Name
TransFix/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes
Date Cleared
2017-06-22

(266 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
862.1675
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
TransFix/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (TVTs) are intended for collection and storage of human whole blood specimens for immunophenotyping of white blood cells by flow cytometry. Recovery of lymphocyte subset markers of the HIV panel can be accomplished over a 14-day period following collection. TVTs are in-vitro diagnostic medical devices.
Device Description
TransFix®/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (TVTs) are intended for collection and storage of human whole blood specimens for immunophenotyping of white blood cells (WBC, leukocytes) by flow cytometry up to 14-days following collection; the TVTs preserve the qualitative and quantitative leukocyte subset characteristics. Flow cytometry is used to identify subsets of leukocytes that can be distinguished on the basis of cell surface antigens using fluorescent antibodies. The TransFix®/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (TVTs) consist of purple-capped polyethylene terephthalate blood collection tubes containing the paraformaldehyde based preservative, TransFix, and K2EDTA at the correct volume to simultaneously stabilize and anticoagulate human whole blood at the time of collection. TVTs hold 3mL (final draw volume) with a tube dimension of 13 x 75mm. TVTs are sterilized by gamma radiation. Further, the vacuum contained within the TVT ensures that the TransFix/EDTA reagent is administered at the correct ratio of 1 part TransFix/EDTA to 5 parts whole blood.
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The summary describes a blood collection tube with a preservative and anticoagulant for flow cytometry analysis. There is no mention of any software, algorithms, or data processing that would involve AI or ML. The performance studies focus on the stability and equivalence of the tube itself, not on any analytical or interpretive capabilities.

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The device is described as an "in-vitro diagnostic medical device" intended for collection and storage of blood specimens for immunophenotyping. It does not treat or alleviate a disease, but rather aids in diagnosis.

No

Explanation: The device is a "Vacuum Blood Collection Tube" used for the collection and storage of blood specimens for subsequent immunophenotyping. It preserves samples but does not perform any diagnostic function itself. The document explicitly states, "TVTs are in-vitro diagnostic medical devices," which refers to the regulatory classification of the device as a medical device used in vitro for diagnostic purposes, but the device itself is a collection/storage tool, not the diagnostic instrument. The actual diagnostic process (flow cytometry) happens after the blood is collected in these tubes.

No

The device is a physical blood collection tube containing chemical reagents, not a software program.

Yes, this device is an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section explicitly states: "TVTs are in-vitro diagnostic medical devices."

Furthermore, the description of the device and its intended use for collecting and storing human whole blood specimens for immunophenotyping of white blood cells by flow cytometry, which is a laboratory test performed outside the body to diagnose or monitor medical conditions, aligns with the definition of an in vitro diagnostic device.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

TransFix/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (TVTs) are intended for collection and storage of human whole blood specimens for immunophenotyping of white blood cells by flow cytometry. Recovery of lymphocyte subset markers of the HIV panel can be accomplished over a 14-day period following collection.

TVTs are in-vitro diagnostic medical devices.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

GIM

Device Description

TransFix®/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (TVTs) are intended for collection and storage of human whole blood specimens for immunophenotyping of white blood cells (WBC, leukocytes) by flow cytometry up to 14-days following collection; the TVTs preserve the qualitative and quantitative leukocyte subset characteristics. Flow cytometry is used to identify subsets of leukocytes that can be distinguished on the basis of cell surface antigens using fluorescent antibodies.

The TransFix®/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (TVTs) consist of purple-capped polyethylene terephthalate blood collection tubes containing the paraformaldehyde based preservative, TransFix, and K2EDTA at the correct volume to simultaneously stabilize and anticoagulate human whole blood at the time of collection. TVTs hold 3mL (final draw volume) with a tube dimension of 13 x 75mm. TVTs are sterilized by gamma radiation. Further, the vacuum contained within the TVT ensures that the TransFix/EDTA reagent is administered at the correct ratio of 1 part TransFix/EDTA to 5 parts whole blood.

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Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

Reproducibility Study 1:
The objective of the study (along with Reproducibility Study 2) was to assess the variability of the 3mL TransFix®/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tube (TVT). This was achieved by collecting blood into six TVTs (two tubes from each of three lots) from five healthy subjects whose blood samples spanned the absolute cell count range for lymphocytes and their subsets. The study compared the lymphocyte absolute cell counts recorded from each TVT sample for three test time points (0, 12 and 15 days post venipuncture). At each time point, testing was performed with triplicate determinations on each of the duplicate TVTs from each of the three lots. For each sample, all 6 biomarkers were tested (CD3, CD8, CD45, CD16/CD56, CD19).

Reproducibility Study 2:
The objective of this study was to build on the data set provided in Reproducibility Study 1, and add the effect of site-to-site testing. This was achieved by collecting blood into six TVTs (from the same lot) from five healthy subjects whose blood samples spanned the absolute cell count range for lymphocytes and their subsets. The study compared the lymphocyte absolute cell counts recorded from each TVT sample after they were tested at three clinical flow cytometry laboratories in the UK. At each site, testing was performed with triplicate determinations on each of the duplicate TVTs using one lot of tubes. For each sample, all six biomarkers were tested (CD3, CD8, CD45, CD16/CD56, CD19).

Equivalence- Method Comparisons against Becton Dickinson EDTA (BD EDTA Day 0, control) and predicate:
A clinical study validated the stability of lymphocyte subsets (CD3, CD4, CD8, CD16/56, CD19 and CD45) in TVT tubes. Samples were collected 30 HIV positive donors and 12 normal donors into BD EDTA tubes (reference condition), TVT tubes and BCT tubes. All tube types underwent testing for all markers on Day 0 (within 6 hours of collection), and TVT and BCT tubes were assayed on Days 11 and 15 post collection. All samples at all time points were analyzed by flow cytometry using a single-platform method.

Interference:
One site recruited five healthy subjects (individuals with no known disease process and >=21 years of age) and five HIV positive subjects. From each subject, two peripheral blood samples were collected in 4mL K3 EDTA Vacutainers. Immediately after collection, the 2x 4mL blood samples were split into seven 1mL aliquots.
Aliquot 1) was treated as a control (no interfering substance). The other aliquots were manipulated as follows:
Aliquot 2) had 2 µg/ml (0.2 mg/dL) bilirubin added to it.
Aliquot 3) had 200 ug/ml (20 mg/dL) bilirubin added to it.
Aliquot 4) had 0.025 g/ml (2.5 g/dL) hemoglobin added to it.
Aliquot 5) had 0.035 g/ml (3.5 g/dL) hemoglobin added to it.
Aliquot 6) had 1.5 mg/ml (150 mg/dL) triglycerides added to it.
Aliquot 7) had 5 mg/ml (500 mg/dL) triglycerides added to it.
The aliquots were then stabilized using the appropriate amount of TransFix following the manufacturer's instructions, i.e., 0.2 mL TransFix administered to the 1mL aliquot, and were then stored at 2-8°C between test days. Aliquots were analyzed for a full lymphocyte count on Days 0, 11, and 15.

Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

Reproducibility Study 1:
Type: Reproducibility Study
Sample Size: 5 healthy subjects, 6 TVTs (2 tubes from each of 3 lots), triplicate determinations.
Key results: The 3mL TVT lots were sufficiently precise for the CD3, CD8, CD4, CD45, CD16/56, and CD19 biomarkers (individual and total %CVs were less than 10% and 15%, respectively, for applicable markers).

Reproducibility Study 2:
Type: Reproducibility Study (site-to-site variability)
Sample Size: 5 healthy subjects, 6 TVTs (from the same lot), tested at 3 clinical flow cytometry laboratories in the UK, triplicate determinations.
Key results: After evaluating the TVT investigational product for Between-Site, Between-Tube, and Between-Replicate variability across all biomarkers (CD3, CD8, CD4, CD45, CD16/56, CD19), it was found to be sufficiently precise.

Equivalence- Method Comparisons against Becton Dickinson EDTA (BD EDTA Day 0, control) and predicate:
Type: Clinical Equivalence Study
Sample Size: 30 HIV positive donors, 12 normal donors.
Key results: Passing-Bablok regression was performed to assess the relationship between the measurement for each marker from each time point and the control BD EDTA tube. The tables provided show the intercept, slope, 95% CI for slope, and R-value for CD3, CD4, CD8, CD16/56, CD19, and CD45 for BCT and TVT tubes compared to BD during 6 hour, 11 day, and 15 day intervals for both HIV positive subjects and healthy subjects. The data generally show slopes close to 1 and intercepts close to 0, with high R values (close to 1), indicating substantial equivalence.

Interference:
Type: Interference Study
Sample Size: 5 healthy subjects, 5 HIV positive subjects.
Key results: The data indicated that there were no significant effects from the potential interferents (bilirubin, hemoglobin, triglycerides), as the results from testing aliquots with these substances were similar to results from the testing of the control aliquot.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K080552

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§ 862.1675 Blood specimen collection device.

(a)
Identification. A blood specimen collection device is a device intended for medical purposes to collect and to handle blood specimens and to separate serum from nonserum (cellular) components prior to further testing. This generic type device may include blood collection tubes, vials, systems, serum separators, blood collection trays, or vacuum sample tubes.(b)
Classification. Class II.

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June 21, 2017

Caltag Medsystems Ltd. Erika B Ammirati 575 Shirlynn Court Los Altos, CA 94022

Re: K162723

Trade/Device Name: TransFix®/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1675 Regulation Name: Blood specimen collection device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GIM Dated: May 24, 2017 Received: May 25, 2017

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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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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K162723

Device Name TransFix/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (TVTs)

Indications for Use (Describe)

TransFix/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (TVTs) are intended for collection and storage of human whole blood specimens for immunophenotyping of white blood cells by flow cytometry. Recovery of lymphocyte subset markers of the HIV panel can be accomplished over a 14-day period following collection.

TVTs are in-vitro diagnostic medical devices.

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

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 K162723.

807.92 (a)(1): Name: Caltag Medsystems Ltd.

Address: Whiteleaf Business Centre 11. Litle Balmer Buckingham MK18 1TF UK

  • Phone: 011 44 1280 827 460 FAX: 011 44 1280 827 466
    Contact: Mr. Daniel Harrison Quality Manager

807.92 (a)(2): Device name- trade name and common name, and classification

Trade name:

TransFix®/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes

Common Name: Blood specimen collection device- tubes, vacuum sample, with anticoagulant

Classification: 21 CFR § 862.1675- blood specimen collection device Class: Class II Panel: Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology Product Code: GIM

807.92 (a)(3): Identification of the legally marketed predicate devices

Cyto-Chex® BCT (Blood Collection Tubes, Streck Laboratories, Inc., Omaha, NE), cleared under K080552

807.92 (a)(4): Device Description

TransFix®/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (TVTs) are intended for collection and storage of human whole blood specimens for immunophenotyping of white blood cells (WBC, leukocytes) by flow cytometry up to 14-days following collection; the TVTs preserve the qualitative and quantitative leukocyte subset characteristics. Flow cytometry is used to identify subsets of leukocytes that can be distinguished on the basis of cell surface antigens using fluorescent antibodies.

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The TransFix®/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (TVTs) consist of purple-capped polyethylene terephthalate blood collection tubes containing the paraformaldehyde based preservative, TransFix, and K2EDTA at the correct volume to simultaneously stabilize and anticoagulate human whole blood at the time of collection. TVTs hold 3mL (final draw volume) with a tube dimension of 13 x 75mm. TVTs are sterilized by gamma radiation. Further, the vacuum contained within the TVT ensures that the TransFix/EDTA reagent is administered at the correct ratio of 1 part TransFix/EDTA to 5 parts whole blood.

807.92 (a)(5): Intended Use

TransFix/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (TVTs) are intended for collection and storage of human whole blood specimens for immunophenotyping of white blood cells by flow cytometry. Recovery of lymphocyte subset markers of the HIV panel can be accomplished over a 14-day period following collection. TVTs are in-vitro diagnostic medical devices.

The TransFix®/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes are substantially equivalent to the Cyto-

| Parameter | TransFix® / EDTA Vacuum
Blood Collection Tube | Cyto-Chex® BCT
(K080552) |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Intended use | For the collection and storage of
blood specimens for
immunophenotyping of WBC
by flow cytometry. | Same |
| Tube size | 13 x 75mm | Same |
| Preservation of HIV markers | 14 days | Same |
| Tube type | Polyethylene terephthalate | Glass |
| Contents | Liquid reagent: K3EDTA and
TransFix preservative | Liquid reagent: K3EDTA and
preservative |
| Sample volume | 2.5mL | 5 mL |
| Liquid reagent | 0.5mL | 75.8μl |

807.92 (a)(6): Technological Similarities and Differences to the Predicate

Chex® BCT (BCT), Streck Laboratories, Inc., La Vista, NE), (K080552).

| Liquid reagent | 0.5mL | |

807.92 (b)(1,2): Brief Description of Nonclinical and Clinical Data

Reproducibility- Repro Studies 1 and 2 Repro Study 1:

The objective of the study (along with Reproducibility Study 2) was to assess the variability of the 3mL TransFix®/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tube (TVT). This was achieved by collecting blood into six TVTs (two tubes from each of three lots) from five healthy subjects whose blood samples spanned the absolute cell count range for lymphocytes and their subsets. The study compared the lymphocyte absolute cell counts recorded from each TVT sample for three test time points (0, 12 and 15 days post venipuncture). At each time point, testing was performed with triplicate determinations on each of the duplicate TVTs from each of the three lots.

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For each sample, all 6 biomarkers were tested (CD3, CD8, CD45, CD16/CD56, CD19). Thus, the components of variation for analysis included:

    1. Between-Day
    1. Between- Tube Lot
    1. Between-Tube
    1. Between-Replicate
    1. Total precision (the combined precision of factors 1-4)

The data are presented in Tables 1-6.

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CD3+Between-DayBetween-LotBetween-TubeBetween-ReplicateTotal
Sample #NMeanSD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)
HC A541470.349.2 (41.3-60.7)3.3 (2.8-4.1)52.2 (43.8-64.4)3.5 (3.0-4.4)46.0 (38.7-56.8)3.1 (2.6-3.9)14.6 (12.3-18.1)1.0 (0.8-1.2)89.9 (75.6-111.0)6.1 (5.1-7.5)
HC B541183.646.0 (38.7-56.8)3.9 (3.3-4.8)41.4 (34.8-51.1)3.5 (2.9-4.3)28.5 (24.0-35.2)2.4 (2.0-3.0)16.4 (13.7-20.2)1.4 (1.2-1.7)72.8 (61.2-89.9)6.2 (5.2-7.6)
HC C54404.77.1 (6.0-8.8)1.8 (1.5-2.2)10.4 (8.7-12.8)2.6 (2.2-3.2)2.7 (2.3-3.4)0.7 (0.6-0.8)6.1 (5.1-7.5)1.5 (1.3-1.9)19.4 (16.3-23.9)4.8 (4.0-5.9)
HC D541334.95.9 (4.9-7.2)0.4 (0.4-0.5)35.8 (30.1-44.3)2.7 (2.3-3.3)32.0 (26.9-39.5)2.4 (2.0-3.0)7.3 (6.1-9.0)0.5 (0.5-0.7)62.4 (52.5-77.0)4.7 (3.9-5.8)
HC E541458.925.7 (21.6-31.7)1.8 (1.5-2.2)62.9 (52.9-77.6)4.3 (3.6-5.3)22.0 (18.5-27.1)1.5 (1.3-1.9)16.4 (13.7-20.2)1.1 (0.9-1.4)82.5 (69.4-101.8)5.7 (4.8-7.0)

Table 1 demonstrates that the 3mL TVT lots were soft the CD3 biomarker (individual and total %CVs were less than 10% and 15%, respectively).

CD8+Between-DayBetween-LotBetween-TubeBetween-ReplicateTotal
Sample #NMeanSD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)
HC A54517.744.7 (37.5-55.1)8.6 (7.2-10.6)29.2 (24.6-36.1)5.6 (4.7-7.0)12.5 (10.5-15.5)2.4 (2.0-3.0)1.4 (1.1-1.7)0.3 (0.2-0.3)56.0 (47.1-69.1)10.8 (9.1-13.4)
HC B54451.225.4 (21.3-31.3)5.6 (4.7-6.9)19.6 (16.5-24.3)4.4 (3.7-5.4)8.1 (6.8-10.0)1.8 (1.5-2.2)5.2 (4.4-6.4)1.1 (1.0-1.4)34.1 (28.7-42.1)7.6 (6.4-9.3)
HC C54167.78.6 (7.3-10.7)5.2 (4.3-6.4)11.3 (9.5-13.9)6.7 (5.6-8.3)3.6 (3.1-4.5)2.2 (1.8-2.7)3.1 (2.6-3.8)1.8 (1.5-2.3)16.6 (14.0-20.5)9.9 (8.3-12.2)
HC D54758.411.2 (9.4-13.8)1.5 (1.2-1.8)20.2 (17.0-24.9)2.7 (2.2-3.3)7.4 (6.2-9.1)1.0 (0.8-1.2)4.5 (3.8-5.6)0.6 (0.5-0.7)46.8 (39.3-57.8)6.2 (5.2-7.6)
HC E54572.13.4 (2.9-4.2)0.6 (0.5-0.7)27.1 (22.8-33.5)4.7 (4.0-5.9)8.8 (7.4-10.9)1.5 (1.3-1.9)11.0 (9.2-13.6)1.9 (1.6-2.4)40.2 (33.8-49.6)7.0 (5.9-8.7)

Table 2 demonstrates that the 3mL TVT lots were sufficiently precise for the CD8 biomarker (individual and total %CVs respectively).

CD4+Between-DayBetween-LotBetween-TubeBetween-ReplicateTotal
Sample #NMeanSD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)
HC A54767.529.9 (25.2-37.0)3.9 (3.3-4.8)29.5 (24.8-36.4)3.8 (3.2-4.7)21.6 (18.1-26.6)2.8 (2.4-3.5)12.5 (10.5-15.4)1.6 (1.4-2.0)59.0 (49.6-72.8)7.7 (6.5-9.5)
HC B54685.025.4 (21.4-31.4)3.7 (3.1-4.6)7.9 (6.6-9.8)1.2 (1.0-1.4)11.6 (9.7-14.3)1.7 (1.4-2.1)9.3 (7.9-11.5)1.4 (1.1-1.7)44.5 (37.4-54.9)6.5 (5.5-8.0)
HC C54197.97.2 (6.1-8.9)3.7 (3.1-4.5)0.9 (0.8-1.1)0.5 (0.4-0.6)0.8 (0.7-1.0)0.4 (0.3-0.5)2.3 (1.9-2.8)1.2 (1.0-1.4)16.0 (13.4-19.8)8.1 (6.8-10.0)
HC D54496.311.9 (10.0-14.7)2.4 (2.0-3.0)11.4 (9.6-14.1)2.3 (1.9-2.8)8.0 (6.8-9.9)1.6 (1.4-2.0)4.9 (4.1-6.1)1.0 (0.8-1.2)35.0 (29.4-43.2)7.1 (5.9-8.7)
HC E54828.26.9 (5.8-8.5)0.8 (0.7-1.0)24.8 (20.9-30.6)3.0 (2.5-3.7)7.1 (5.9-8.7)0.9 (0.7-1.1)23.7 (19.9-29.2)2.9 (2.4-3.5)52.4 (44.0-64.7)6.3 (5.3-7.8)

Table 3 demonstrates that the 3mL TVT lots were sufficiently precise (individual and total %CVs were less than 10% and 15%, respectively).

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Lymph CD45+Between-DayBetween-LotBetween-TubeBetween-ReplicateTotal
Sample #NMeanSD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)
HC A542306.770.3 (59.1-86.8)3.0 (2.6-3.8)67.7 (56.9-83.6)2.9 (2.5-3.6)72.0 (60.6-88.9)3.1 (2.6-3.9)18.3 (15.4-22.6)0.8 (0.7-1.0)127.1 (106.8-156.9)5.5 (4.6-6.8)
HC B541730.249.3 (41.4-60.9)2.8 (2.4-3.5)63.5 (53.4-78.4)3.7 (3.1-4.5)29.7 (25.0-36.6)1.7 (1.4-2.1)26.1 (21.9-32.2)1.5 (1.3-1.9)97.1 (81.6-119.9)5.6 (4.7-6.9)
HC C54720.59.9 (8.3-12.2)1.4 (1.2-1.7)27.7 (23.2-34.1)3.8 (3.2-4.7)9.6 (8.1-11.9)1.3 (1.1-1.6)11.3 (9.5-14.0)1.6 (1.3-1.9)37.5 (31.5-46.3)5.2 (4.4-6.4)
HC D541683.06.7 (5.6-8.2)0.4 (0.3-0.5)34.2 (28.8-42.3)2.0 (1.7-2.5)34.3 (28.8-42.3)2.0 (1.7-2.5)10.4 (8.7-12.8)0.6 (0.5-0.8)75.8 (63.7-93.6)4.5 (3.8-5.6)
HC E541952.019.3 (16.2-23.8)1.0 (0.8-1.2)88.5 (74.4-109.2)4.5 (3.8-5.6)34.4 (28.9-42.4)1.8 (1.5-2.2)20.2 (17.0-24.9)1.0 (0.9-1.3)107.8 (90.6-133.1)5.5 (4.6-6.8)

Table 4 demonstrates that the 3mL TVT lots were sufficiently precise for the CD45 biomarker (individual and total %CVs respectively).

CD16+CD56+Between-DayBetween-LotBetween-TubeBetween-ReplicateTotal
Sample #NMeanSD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)
HC A54377.112.3 (10.4-15.2)3.3 (2.8-4.0)0.1 (0.1-0.1)0.0 (0.0-0.0)11.6 (9.7-14.3)3.1 (2.6-3.8)2.3 (2.0-2.9)0.6 (0.5-0.8)24.9 (20.9-30.7)6.6 (5.6-8.2)
HC B54366.715.9 (13.4-1.9.6)4.3 (3.6-5.4)21.0 (17.7-26.0)5.7 (4.8-7.1)4.3 (3.6-5.4)1.2 (1.0-1.5)8.0 (6.7-9.9)2.2 (1.8-2.7)31.1 (26.1-38.4)8.5 (7.1-10.5)
HC C54209.56.4 (5.4-7.9)3.1 (2.6-3.8)15.4 (13.0-19.0)7.4 (6.2-9.1)5.2 (4.3-6.4)2.5 (2.1-3.0)3.4 (2.8-4.2)1.6 (1.4-2.0)17.2 (14.5-21.2)8.2 (6.9-10.1)
HC D54217.76.4 (5.4-7.9)3.0 (2.5-3.6)5.1 (4.3-6.3)2.3 (2.0-2.9)4.2 (3.6-5.2)1.9 (1.6-2.4)3.9 (3.3-4.8)1.8 (1.5-2.2)15.5 (13.0-19.1)7.1 (6.0-8.8)
HC E54296.911.5 (9.7-14.2)3.9 (3.3-4.8)15.1 (12.7-18.7)5.1 (4.3-6.3)9.6 (8.1-11.8)3.2 (2.7-4.0)4.2 (3.5-5.2)1.4 (1.2-1.8)26.6 (22.4-32.8)9.0 (7.5-11.1)

Table 5 demonstrates that the 3mL TVT lots were sufficiently precise for the CD16/56 biomarker (individual and total 15%, respectively).

CD19+Between-DayBetween-LotBetween-TubeBetween-ReplicateTotal
Sample #NMeanSD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)
HC A54352.79.0 (7.6-11.2)2.6 (2.2-3.2)14.0 (11.8-17.3)4.0 (3.3-4.9)4.7 (3.9-5.8)1.3 (1.1-1.6)6.5 (5.5-8.1)1.9 (1.6-2.3)26.2 (22.0-32.3)7.4 (6.2-9.2)
HC B54112.92.0 (1.6-2.4)1.7 (1.5-2.1)1.4 (1.1-1.7)1.2 (1.1-1.5)0.1 (0.1-0.2)0.1 (0.1-0.1)4.4 (3.7-5.4)3.9 (3.3-4.8)8.2 (6.9-10.1)7.3 (6.1-9.0)
HC C5453.70.5 (0.4-0.6)0.8 (0.7-1.0)0.7 (0.6-0.9)1.3 (1.1-1.6)0.8 (0.7-1.0)1.5 (1.2-1.8)0.7 (0.6-0.9)1.4 (1.2-1.7)4.4 (3.7-5.4)8.2 (6.9-10.1)
HC D54106.51.6 (1.4-2.0)1.5 (1.3-1.9)2.9 (2.4-3.5)2.7 (2.3-3.3)2.9 (2.5-3.6)2.7 (2.3-3.4)3.3 (2.7-4.0)3.1 (2.6-3.8)10.5 (8.8-13.0)9.9 (8.3-12.2)
HC E54151.23.6 (3.0-4.4)2.4 (2.0-2.9)4.6 (3.8-5.6)3.0 (2.5-3.7)2.4 (2.0-2.9)1.6 (1.3-2.0)2.6 (2.2-3.2)1.7 (1.4-2.1)10.0 (8.4-12.3)6.6 (5.6-8.2)

Table 6 demostrates that the 3mL TVT lots were sufficiently precise for the CD19 biomarker (individual and total WCVs were less than 10% and 15%, respectively).

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Repro Study 2:

The objective of this study was to build on the data set provided in Reproducibility Study 1, and add the effect of site-to-site testing. This was achieved by collecting blood into six TVTs (from the same lot) from five healthy subjects whose blood samples spanned the absolute cell count range for lymphocytes and their subsets. The study compared the lymphocyte absolute cell counts recorded from each TVT sample after they were tested at three clinical flow cytometry laboratories in the UK in order to analyze the following components of variation:

    1. Between-Site (TVT sample results from different clinical laboratories).
    1. Between-Tube (TVT sample results from a different tube, but of the same lot).
    1. Between-Replicate (TVT sample results from the same tube).
    1. Total precision (the combined precision of factors 1-3).

At each site, testing was performed with triplicate determinations on each of the duplicate TVTs using one lot of tubes. For each sample, all six biomarkers were tested (CD3, CD8, CD45, CD16/CD56, CD19). Thus, the components of variation for analysis included.

The data are presented in Tables 7-12.

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CD3Between-SiteBetween-TubeBetween-ReplicateTotal
DonorNMeanSD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)
A181441.185.5 (64.2-128.2)5.9 (4.5-8.9)17.4 (13.1-26.1)1.2 (0.9-1.8)24.2 (18.2-36.3)1.7 (1.3-2.5)97.0 (72.8-145.4)6.7 (5.1-10.1)
B181435.7107.4 (80.6-161.0)7.5 (5.6-11.2)13.2 (9.9-19.8)0.9 (0.7-1.4)28.7 (21.5-43.0)2.0 (1.5-3.0)103.9 (78.0-155.8)7.2 (5.4-10.8)
C18372.312.4 (9.3-18.5)3.3 (2.5-5.0)9.5 (7.1-14.2)2.5 (1.9-3.8)20.7 (15.6-31.1)5.6 (4.2-8.4)28.4 (21.3-42.6)7.6 (5.7-11.4)
D181416.690.1 (67.6-135.1)6.4 (4.8-9.5)46.8 (35.2-70.2)3.3 (2.5-5.0)78.3 (58.7-117.4)5.5 (4.1-8.3)122.2 (91.7-183.2)8.6 (6.5-12.9)
E181195.152.0 (39.0-78.0)4.4 (3.3-6.5)49.9 (37.5-74.9)4.2 (3.1-6.3)67.1 (50.3-100.6)5.6 (4.2-8.4)86.0 (64.5-128.9)7.2 (5.4-10.8)

Table 7 demonstrates that the 3mL TVT lots were sufficiently precise for the CD3 biomarker (individual and total %CVs respectively).

CD8Between-SiteBetween-TubeBetween-ReplicateTotal
DonorNMeanSD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)
A18592.548.3 (36.2-72.4)8.1 (6.1-12.2)26.7 (20.0-40.0)4.5 (3.4-6.8)8.8 (6.6-13.1)1.5 (1.1-2.2)54.4 (40.8-81.6)9.2 (6.9-13.8)
B18599.254.0 (40.5-80.9)9.0 (6.8-13.5)8.5 (6.4-12.8)1.4 (1.1-2.1)15.0 (11.3-22.5)2.5 (1.9-3.8)52.4 (39.3-78.6)8.7 (6.6-13.1)
C18187.313.0 (9.8-19.5)6.9 (5.2-10.4)6.5 (4.9-9.7)3.5 (2.6-5.2)12.2 (9.1-18.2)6.5 (4.9-9.7)21.0 (15.8-31.5)11.2 (8.4-16.8)
D18868.961.2 (46.0-91.8)7.0 (5.3-10.6)23.0 (17.2-34.4)2.6 (2.0-4.0)47.7 (35.8-71.4)5.5 (4.1-8.2)89.6 (67.2-134.3)10.3 (7.7-15.5)
E18527.128.0 (21.0-42.0)5.3 (4.0-8.0)34.9 (26.2-52.4)6.6 (5.0-9.9)30.1 (22.6-45.1)5.7 (4.3-8.6)51.0 (38.3-76.5)9.7 (7.3-14.5)

Table 8 demonstrates that the 3mL TVT lots were sufficiently precise (individual and total %CVs were less than 10% and 15%, respectively).

CD4Between-SiteBetween-TubeBetween-ReplicateTotal
DonorNMeanSD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)
A18782.126.7 (20.0-40.0)3.4 (2.6-5.1)4.3 (3.2-6.5)0.6 (0.4-0.8)17.4 (13.0-26.1)2.2 (1.7-3.3)48.8 (36.6-73.2)6.2 (4.7-9.4)
B18828.246.0 (34.5-68.9)5.6 (4.2-8.3)24.7 (18.5-37.0)3.0 (2.2-4.5)12.9 (9.7-19.4)1.6 (1.2-2.3)51.6 (38.7-77.4)6.2 (4.7-9.3)
C18165.95.0 (3.8-7.5)3.0 (2.3-4.5)0.6 (0.5-1.0)0.4 (0.3-0.6)7.6 (5.7-11.4)4.6 (3.4-6.9)16.3 (12.2-24.4)9.8 (7.4-14.7)
D18488.223.8 (17.9-35.7)4.9 (3.7-7.3)10.9 (8.2-16.4)2.2 (1.7-3.4)19.5 (14.7-29.3)4.0 (3.0-6.0)42.7 (32.0-64.0)8.7 (6.6-13.1)
E18646.113.7 (10.3-20.5)2.1 (1.6-3.2)36.4 (27.3-54.6)5.6 (4.2-8.5)28.0 (21.0-42.0)4.3 (3.3-6.5)48.5 (36.4-72.7)7.5 (5.6-11.3)

Table 9 demonstrates that the 3mL TVT lots were sufficiently precise (individual and total %CVs were less than 10% and 15%, respectively).

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CD45Between-SiteBetween-TubeBetween-ReplicateTotal
DonorNMeanSD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)
A182221.6124.3 (93.3-186.4)5.6 (4.2-8.4)27.1 (20.4-40.7)1.2 (0.9-1.8)29.1 (21.9-43.7)1.3 (1.0-2.0)146.2 (109.7-219.2)6.6 (4.9-9.9)
B182122.5167.2 (125.5-250.7)7.9 (5.9-11.8)35.0 (26.3-52.5)1.6 (1.2-2.5)47.4 (35.6-71.1)2.2 (1.7-3.4)162.6 (122.0-243.8)7.7 (5.7-11.5)
C18613.322.1 (16.6-33.1)3.6 (2.7-5.4)19.0 (14.3-28.5)3.1 (2.3-4.6)38.8 (29.1-58.1)6.3 (4.7-9.5)53.1 (39.8-79.6)8.7 (6.5-13.0)
D181806.2111.6 (83.7-167.2)6.2 (4.6-9.3)60.1 (45.1-90.1)3.3 (2.5-5.0)102.8 (77.2-154.2)5.7 (4.3-8.5)154.2 (115.7-231.2)8.5 (6.4-12.8)
E181743.880.2 (60.2-120.2)4.6 (3.5-6.9)77.4 (58.1-116.0)4.4 (3.3-6.7)100.6 (75.5-150.9)5.8 (4.3-8.7)131.6 (98.8-197.3)7.5 (5.7-11.3)

Table 10 demonstrates that the 3mL TVT lots were sufficiently precise for the CD45 bionariser (individual and total MCVs respectively).

CD16/CD56Between-SiteBetween-TubeBetween-ReplicateTotal
DonorNMeanSD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)
A18358.122.9 (17.2-34.3)6.4 (4.8-9.6)11.2 (8.4-16.8)3.1 (2.4-4.7)21.9 (16.5-32.9)6.1 (4.6-9.2)33.5 (25.1-50.2)9.4 (7.0-14.0)
B17484.136.3 (27.0-55.2)7.5 (5.6-11.4)37.4 (27.9-57.0)7.7 (5.7-11.7)28.1 (21.0-42.8)5.8 (4.3-8.8)57.6 (42.9-87.7)11.9 (8.8-18.1)
C18153.55.2 (3.9-7.8)3.4 (2.6-5.1)7.6 (5.7-11.5)5.0 (3.7-7.5)10.0 (7.5-15.0)6.5 (4.9-9.8)14.7 (11.0-22.0)9.6 (7.2-14.4)
D18275.112.3 (9.2-18.4)4.5 (3.3-6.7)14.2 (10.7-21.3)5.2 (3.9-7.7)19.1 (14.3-28.6)6.9 (5.2-10.4)29.1 (21.8-43.6)10.6 (7.9-15.9)
E18402.026.4 (19.8-39.6)6.6 (4.9-9.9)16.1 (12.1-24.1)4.0 (3.0-6.0)20.3 (15.2-30.4)5.0 (3.8-7.6)34.7 (26.0-52.0)8.6 (6.5-12.9)

Table 11 demonstrates that the 3mL TVT lots were sufficiently precise for the CVs were less than 10% and 15%, respectively).

CD19Between-SiteBetween-TubeBetween-ReplicateTotal
DonorNMeanSD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)SD (95% CI)% CV (95% CI)
A18351.725.5 (19.1-38.2)7.2 (5.4-10.8)1.9 (1.4-2.8)0.5 (0.4-0.8)5.2 (3.9-7.8)1.5 (1.1-2.2)31.2 (23.4-46.8)8.9 (6.7-13.3)
B17141.97.5 (5.6-11.5)5.4 (4.0-8.1)6.2 (4.6-9.4)4.4 (3.3-6.6)8.8 (6.5-13.4)6.2 (4.6-9.5)14.2 (10.6-21.6)10.1 (7.5-15.3)
C1853.70.5 (0.3-0.7)0.8 (0.6-1.3)0.9 (0.7-1.3)1.7 (1.3-2.5)3.2 (2.4-4.8)6.0 (4.5-9.0)4.0 (3.0-6.0)7.4 (5.6-11.2)
D1890.46.2 (4.7-9.3)6.9 (5.2-10.3)5.9 (4.4-8.8)6.5 (4.9-9.8)5.9 (4.4-8.9)6.6 (4.9-9.8)10.8 (8.1-16.2)11.9 (9.0-17.9)
E1897.76.2 (4.6-9.2)6.3 (4.7-9.4)0.1 (0.1-0.2)0.1 (0.1-0.2)8.9 (6.7-13.3)9.1 (6.8-13.6)10.9 (8.2-16.3)11.2 (8.4-16.7)

Table 12 demonstrates that the 3mLTVT lots were sufficiently precise for the CD19 biomarker (individual and otal %CVs were less than 10% and 15%, respectively).

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Results showed that after evaluating the TVT investigational product for Between-Site, Between-Tube, and Between-Replicate variability across all biomarkers, it was sufficiently precise.

Equivalence- Method Comparisons against Becton Dickinson EDTA (BD EDTA Day 0, control) and predicate

A clinical study validated the stability of lymphocyte subsets (CD3, CD4, CD8, CD16/56, CD19 and CD45) in TVT tubes. Samples were collected 30 HIV positive donors and 12 normal donors into BD EDTA tubes (reference condition). TVT tubes and BCT tubes. All tube types underwent testing for all markers on Day 0 (within 6 hours of collection), and TVT and BCT tubes were assayed on Days 11 and 15 post collection. All samples at all time points were analyzed by flow cytometry using a single-platform method. Passing -Bablok regression was performed to assess the relationship between the measurement for each marker from each time point and the control BD EDTA tube.

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Summary for HIV positive subjects as compared to control (n=30) (Absolute counts) This analysis is BCT and TVT vs BD for each marker.

TimePassing-Bablok Regression
MarkerTubeIntervalInterceptSlope95% CI for SlopeR
CD3BCT6 hour-3.40.990.9478 to 1.0391.00
TVT6 hour-18.11.050.9773 to 1.1420.99
BCT11 day28.91.010.9071 to 1.0740.99
TVT11 day-31.71.050.9493 to 1.2070.98
BCT15 day52.20.950.8882 to 1.0340.99
TVT15 day-13.81.040.9425 to 1.1540.97
CD4BCT6 hour5.30.960.9325 to 1.0131.00
TVT6 hour0.61.020.9636 to 1.0890.99
BCT11 day1.90.960.9076 to 1.0240.99
TVT11 day11.50.970.9159 to 1.0270.99
BCT15 day2.40.990.9222 to 1.0270.99
TVT15 day2.10.980.8558 to 1.0670.98
CD8BCT6 hour-12.21.020.9467 to 1.0741.00
TVT6 hour-60.51.121.0481 to 1.1961.00
BCT11 day-0.31.040.9398 to 1.1420.99
TVT11 day-26.31.080.9823 to 1.1910.98
BCT15 day47.90.970.8793 to 1.0550.99
TVT15 day4.11.030.8790 to 1.1790.97
CD16/56BCT6 hour3.81.080.9451 to 1.1890.98
TVT6 hour1.51.050.9278 to 1.1720.96
BCT11 day4.11.100.9681 to 1.2050.97
TVT11 day10.30.960.7929 to 1.1180.95
BCT15 day20.30.960.8554 to 1.0900.96
TVT15 day15.70.950.8079 to 1.1390.96
CD19BCT6 hour0.41.010.9735 to 1.0721.00
TVT6 hour3.21.020.9361 to 1.0780.99
BCT11 day-5.81.050.9779 to 1.1090.99
TVT11 day-4.81.070.9437 to 1.1490.98
BCT15 day-2.20.960.8950 to 1.0310.99
TVT15 day-5.81.050.9489 to 1.1230.99
CD45BCT6 hour13.61.000.9501 to 1.0491.00
TVT6 hour-10.51.070.9978 to 1.1530.99
BCT11 day19.31.020.9435 to 1.1010.99
TVT11 day-32.51.050.9718 to 1.1670.98
BCT15 day9.41.000.9384 to 1.0760.99
TVT15 day5.31.050.9232 to 1.1370.97

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MarkerTubeTime IntervalMeanMinMax
CD3BD6 hour1415.9226.33741.1
CD4BD6 hour520.312.51142.4
CD8BD6 hour878.0217.43017.8
CD16/56BD6 hour227.633.2656.6
CD19BD6 hour199.70.2520.7
CD45BD6 hour1853.7298.64556.0

Dynamic range summary for HIV positive subjects (n=30) (Absolute counts):

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MarkerTubeTime IntervalInterceptSlope95% CI for SlopeR
CD3BCT6 hour75.90.920.7386 to 1.0480.99
TVT6 hour-14.31.030.9415 to 1.2260.99
BCT11 day189.60.830.6452 to 0.9650.99
TVT11 day-178.61.101.0392 to 1.4450.99
BCT15 day38.90.950.7709 to 1.1070.99
TVT15 day-69.51.050.9630 to 1.2210.99
CD4BCT6 hour33.40.940.8592 to 1.1311.00
TVT6 hour19.00.970.8749 to 1.2090.99
BCT11 day123.90.820.7653 to 0.9250.99
TVT11 day-76.71.040.9407 to 1.2120.99
BCT15 day66.00.880.8084 to 1.1800.99
TVT15 day-28.41.050.9592 to 1.3030.99
CD8BCT6 hour66.00.860.6987 to 0.9760.99
TVT6 hour20.50.990.5831 to 1.1760.97
BCT11 day35.30.910.7903 to 1.0210.99
TVT11 day32.80.900.4914 to 1.0150.97
BCT15 day37.20.980.8106 to 1.0900.98
TVT15 day48.10.900.4299 to 1.0320.98
CD16/56BCT6 hour23.40.950.5042 to 1.1170.93
TVT6 hour-23.01.100.6485 to 1.4030.92
BCT11 day-24.41.230.6715 to 1.5280.90
TVT11 day6.00.960.6636 to 1.3110.89
BCT15 day-30.21.190.8838 to 1.3630.92
TVT15 day-11.71.000.7030 to 1.3770.90
CD19BCT6 hour-4.11.060.8942 to 1.2330.99
TVT6 hour14.41.000.5285 to 1.2380.98
BCT11 day-1.60.970.8060 to 1.4510.95
TVT11 day2.70.990.7014 to 1.2480.98
BCT15 day-0.30.940.7719 to 1.2580.97
TVT15 day-5.01.080.8658 to 1.3690.99
CD45BCT6 hour131.50.920.5996 to 1.0180.98
TVT6 hour-78.11.050.8239 to 1.3540.98
BCT11 day295.40.820.5367 to 1.2480.96
TVT11 day-322.81.140.9225 to 1.4270.97
BCT15 day137.90.910.7036 to 1.0950.97
TVT15 day42.41.040.7490 to 1.2930.98

Summary for Healthy Subjects (n=12) (Absolute counts)-This analysis is BCT and TVT vs BD for each marker.

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MarkerTubeTime IntervalMeanMinMax
CD3BD6 hour1493.1772.22819.4
CD4BD6 hour953.6493.82068.0
CD8BD6 hour522.1220.5990.6
CD16/56BD6 hour279.3113.7497.3
CD19BD6 hour211.3122.0428.0
CD45BD6 hour2009.01453.23452.4

Dynamic range summary for Healthy Subjects (n=12) (Absolute counts):

Interference

One site recruited five healthy subjects (individuals with no known disease process and ≥21 vears of age) and five HIV positive subjects. From each subject, two peripheral blood samples were collected in 4mL K3 EDTA Vacutainers. Immediately after collection, the 2x 4mL blood samples were split into seven 1mL aliquots.

  • Aliquot 1) was treated as a control (no interfering substance). The other aliquots were manipulated as follows:
  • Aliquot 2) had 2 µg/ml (0.2 mg/dL) bilirubin added to it. ●
  • Aliquot 3) had 200 ug/ml (20 mg/dL) bilirubin added to it.
  • Aliquot 4) had 0.025 g/ml (2.5 g/dL) hemoglobin added to it.
  • Aliquot 5) had 0.035 g/ml (3.5 g/dL) hemoglobin added to it. ●
  • Aliquot 6) had 1.5 mg/ml (150 mg/dL) triglycerides added to it. ●
  • Aliquot 7) had 5 mg/ml (500 mg/dL) triglycerides added to it. ●

The aliquots were then stabilized using the appropriate amount of TransFix following the manufacturer's instructions, i.e., 0.2 mL TransFix administered to the 1mL aliquot, and were then stored at 2-8°C between test days. Aliquots were analyzed for a full lymphocyte count on Days 0, 11, and 15. The data indicated that there were no significant effects from the potential interferents listed above, as the results from testing Aliquots 2-7 were similar to results from the testing of Aliquot 1 (control).

807.92 (b)(3): Conclusions from Nonclinical and Clinical Testing

The TVT tubes were found to be safe and effective for the intended use.