K Number
K200595
Device Name
CellaVision DC-1, CellaVision DC-1 PPA
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2020-10-16

(224 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
864.5260
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
CellaVision® DC-1 is an automated cell-locating device intended for in-vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories. CellaVision® DC-1 is intended to be used by operators, trained in the use of the device. Intended use of the Peripheral Blood Application The Peripheral Blood Application is intended for differential count of white blood cells (WBC), characterization of red blood cell (RBC) morphology and platelet estimation. The CellaVision® DC-1 with the Peripheral Blood Application automatically locates blood cells on peripheral blood (PB) smears. The application presents images of the blood cells for review. A skilled operator trained in recognition of blood cells, identifies and verifies the suggested classification of each cell according to type.
Device Description
The CellaVision® DC-1 is an automated cell-locating device intended for in-vitro diagnostic use. CellaVision® DC-1 automatically locates and presents images of blood cells found on peripheral blood smears. The operator identifies and verifies the suggested classification of each cell according to type. CellaVision® DC-1 is intended to be used by skilled operators, trained in the use of the device and in recognition of blood cells The CellaVision® DC-1 consists of a built-in PC with a Solid-State Disc (SSD) containing CellaVision DM Software (CDMS), a high-power magnification microscope with a LED illumination, an XY stage, a proprietary camera with firmware, built-in motor- and illumination LED controller, a casing and an external power supply. It is capable of handling one slide at a time.
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Yes
The document explicitly states that the device uses artificial intelligence, specifically Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), for preclassification of WBCs and precharacterization of RBCs.

No
The device is an in-vitro diagnostic tool for automated cell locating and analysis, not for treating or diagnosing medical conditions in a patient.

Yes

The device is explicitly stated as "intended for in-vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories" and its purpose is for "differential count of white blood cells (WBC), characterization of red blood cell (RBC) morphology and platelet estimation," which are diagnostic activities.

No

The device description explicitly states that the CellaVision® DC-1 consists of hardware components including a built-in PC, microscope, camera, stage, controllers, casing, and power supply, in addition to the software.

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

The document explicitly states in the "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section: "CellaVision® DC-1 is an automated cell-locating device intended for in-vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories."

Furthermore, the "Device Description" also reiterates this: "The CellaVision® DC-1 is an automated cell-locating device intended for in-vitro diagnostic use."

The intended use of analyzing peripheral blood smears for differential white blood cell counts, red blood cell morphology, and platelet estimation are all typical in-vitro diagnostic procedures performed in clinical laboratories.

No
The input letter does not explicitly state that the FDA has reviewed and approved or cleared a Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) for this specific device. The 'Control Plan Authorized (PCCP) and relevant text' section is marked "Not Found".

Intended Use / Indications for Use

CellaVision® DC-1 is an automated cell-locating device intended for in-vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories. CellaVision® DC-1 is intended to be used by operators, trained in the use of the device.

The Peripheral Blood Application is intended for differential count of white blood cells (WBC), characterization of red blood cell (RBC) morphology and platelet estimation. The CellaVision® DC-1 with the Peripheral Blood Application automatically locates blood cells on peripheral blood (PB) smears. The application presents images of the blood cells for review. A skilled operator trained in recognition of blood cells, identifies and verifies the suggested classification of each cell according to type.

Product codes

JOY

Device Description

The CellaVision® DC-1 is an automated cell-locating device intended for in-vitro diagnostic use. CellaVision® DC-1 automatically locates and presents images of blood cells found on peripheral blood smears. The operator identifies and verifies the suggested classification of each cell according to type. CellaVision® DC-1 is intended to be used by skilled operators, trained in the use of the device and in recognition of blood cells.

The CellaVision® DC-1 consists of a built-in PC with a Solid-State Disc (SSD) containing CellaVision DM Software (CDMS), a high-power magnification microscope with a LED illumination, an XY stage, a proprietary camera with firmware, built-in motor- and illumination LED controller, a casing and an external power supply. It is capable of handling one slide at a time.

The CellaVision® DC-1 can preclassify WBCs and precharacterize RBCs by use of artificial intelligence. For the larger system (DM1200), preclassification and precharacterization are performed using the Artificial Neural Network (ANN). For the CellaVision® DC-1 Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) are used instead of ANN. The results from the clinical performance evaluations shows that the two systems (CellaVision® DC-1, tested device and CellaVision® DM1200, predicate device) have similar performance when preclassifying WBCs and precharacterizing RBCs using to the two different network types.

The CellaVision® DC-1 is for prescription use only.

Mentions image processing

Yes

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

Yes

Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

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Indicated Patient Age Range

The intended use population is patients whose blood samples have been flagged as abnormal by an automated cell counter.

Intended User / Care Setting

Used by operators, trained in the use of the device. Intended for in-vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories.

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

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Summary of Performance Studies

The performance studies of the CellaVision® DC-1 analyzer were conducted per the study protocols agreed by FDA in pre-submission (Q171293) covering all cell types and morphologies that the analyzer is intended to identify. For WBC, the samples studied covered both normal and abnormal levels for band neutrophils, segmented neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes. Samples with abnormal concentrations of promyelocytes, myelocytes, metamyelocytes, blast cells, variant lymphocytes, plasma cells and NRBC were also included in the study. For RBC, the samples studied covered all morphological characteristics. For PLT, four samples covering the predefined levels were included.

  • Analytical Performance: Precision, Repeatability

    • WBC Repeatability: 20 x 2 x 2 single-site repeatability study based on CLSI EP05-A3. Five samples at each of three sites were used. Evaluation performed on preclassified results. Overall results were successful.
    • RBC Repeatability: 20 x 2 x 2 single-site repeatability study based on CLSI EP05-A3. Five samples at each of three sites were used. Evaluation performed on precharacterized results. Overall results were successful.
    • PLT Repeatability: 20 x 2 x 2 single-site repeatability study based on CLSI EP05-A3. Four samples at each of three sites were used. For each PLT level, agreement was evaluated. Repeatability met acceptance criteria in all samples at all three sites.
  • Analytical Performance: Precision, Reproducibility

    • WBC Reproducibility: 3 x 5 x 5 multi-site reproducibility study based on CLSI EP05-A3. Five samples were included. Five slides prepared from each sample and processed daily at each of three study sites for five days. Analysis performed on verified data. Overall results were successful.
    • RBC Reproducibility: 3 x 5 x 5 multi-site reproducibility study based on CLSI EP05-A3. Four samples were included. Five slides prepared from each sample and processed daily at each of three study sites for five days. Analysis performed on verified data. Overall results were successful.
    • PLT Reproducibility: 3 x 5 x 5 multi-site reproducibility study. Four samples were included. Five slides prepared from each sample and processed daily at each of three study sites for five days. Overall results were successful.
  • Clinical Performance: Method, Comparison

    • WBC Comparison: 598 samples (1196 slides) analyzed on both DM1200 and DC-1 across three sites. Verified WBC results from DC-1 compared to DM1200. Accuracy, PPA, NPA, and OA determined.
      • Distribution and Morphology:
        • Distribution: OA 89.8%, PPA 89.2%, NPA 90.4%
        • Morphology: OA 91.3%, PPA 88.6%, NPA 92.5%
      • WBC Accuracy: Accuracy evaluations were successful in all studies, showing no systematic difference between DC-1 and DM1200. Accuracy agreement for Segmented Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Eosinophils, and Monocytes were all within acceptance criteria.
    • RBC Comparison: 586 samples analyzed on both DM1200 and DC-1 across three sites. Verified RBC results from DC-1 compared to DM1200. PPA, NPA, and OA with two-sided 95% confidence intervals calculated.
      • Results:
        • Color: OA 79.9%, PPA 87.8%, NPA 76.3%
        • Size: OA 88.2%, PPA 89.8%, NPA 84.8%
        • Shape: OA 85.2%, PPA 87.3%, NPA 83.8%
    • PLT Comparison: 598 samples analyzed on both DM1200 and DC-1 across three sites. Agreement between devices evaluated by summarizing results and calculating Cohen's Kappa coefficient. In all three studies, Cohen's Kappa coefficient met the acceptance criterion of >=0.6. The conclusion of the evaluations of the PLT estimation analysis is that the agreement requirement is fulfilled.

Key Metrics

  • WBC Comparison (Combined results all three sites):
    • Distribution: OA 89.8%, PPA 89.2%, NPA 90.4%
    • Morphology: OA 91.3%, PPA 88.6%, NPA 92.5%
  • RBC Comparison (Combined results all three sites):
    • Color: OA 79.9% (76.4%-82.9% CI), PPA 87.8% (82.3%-91.8% CI), NPA 76.3% (71.9%-80.2% CI)
    • Size: OA 88.2% (85.3%-90.6% CI), PPA 89.8% (86.3%-92.2% CI), NPA 84.8% (79.0%-89.2% CI)
    • Shape: OA 85.2% (82.0%-87.8% CI), PPA 87.3% (82.3%-91.0% CI), NPA 83.8% (79.6%-87.3% CI)
  • PLT Comparison: Weighted Kappa 0.89405 (95% CI: 0.87062 to 0.91748)

Predicate Device(s)

CellaVision® DM1200 K092868

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 864.5260 Automated cell-locating device.

(a)
Identification. An automated cell-locating device is a device used to locate blood cells on a peripheral blood smear, allowing the operator to identify and classify each cell according to type. (Peripheral blood is blood circulating in one of the body's extremities, such as the arm.)(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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October 16, 2020

CellaVision AB % Jinjie Hu President and Principle Consultant Axteria BioMed Consulting Inc. 8040 Cobble Creek Circle Potomac, Maryland 20854

Re: K200595

Trade/Device Name: CellaVision DC-1, CellaVision DC-1 PPA Regulation Number: 21 CFR 864.5260 Regulation Name: Automated Cell-Locating Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JOY Dated: September 19, 2019 Received: March 6, 2020

Dear Jinjie Hu:

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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. 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

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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 Part 801 and Part 809); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.

For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).

Sincerely,

Takeesha Taylor-Bell Chief Division of Immunology and Hematology Devices OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESForm Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Food and Drug AdministrationExpiration Date: 06/30/2020
Indications for UseSee PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)K200595
Device NameCellaVision® DC-1
Indications for Use (Describe)

Intended use of CellaVision® DC-1

CellaVision® DC-1 is an automated cell-locating device intended for in-vitro diagnostic

use in clinical laboratories.

CellaVision® DC-1 is intended to be used by operators, trained in the use of the device.

Intended use of the Peripheral Blood Application

The Peripheral Blood Application is intended for differential count of white blood cells

(WBC), characterization of red blood cell (RBC) morphology and platelet estimation.

The CellaVision® DC-1 with the Peripheral Blood Application automatically locates

blood cells on peripheral blood (PB) smears. The application presents images of the

blood cells for review. A skilled operator trained in recognition of blood cells, identifies

and verifies the suggested classification of each cell according to type.

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 5

General Information 5.1

| Submitter: | CellaVision AB
Mobilvägen 12
SE-223 62 Lund
Sweden
Phone: +46 46 460 16 00 |
|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact person: | Jinjie Hu, PhD
Axteria BioMed Consulting Inc.
8040 Cobble Creek Circle
Potomac, MD 20854,
USA
Tel:+1 (301) 814 4985
Email: jinjiehu@axteriabiomed.com |
| Contact person: | Karin Hannander
CellaVision AB
Clinical Affairs Manager
Tel: +46 46 460 16 39 |

  • Date Prepared: March 06, 2020
    Purpose of Submission: To obtain a substantial equivalence for the CellaVision® DC-1 device.

Email: Karin.Hannander@cellavision.se

5.2 Measurand

White Blood Cells (WBC), Red Blood Cells (RBC) and Platelets (PLT).

5.3 Device

| Proprietary Name of the device: | CellaVision® DC-1and
CellaVision® DC-1 PPA |
|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Classification name: | Automated cell-locating device |
| Regulation number: | 21 CFR 864.5260 |
| Classification Name and Reference: | Class II |
| Device product Code: | JOY |
| Panel: | Hematology |

Intended use/Indication for use 5.4

CellaVision® DC-1 is an automated cell-locating device intended for in-vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories.

CellaVision® DC-1 is intended to be used by operators, trained in the use of the device.

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Intended use of the Peripheral Blood Application 5.5

The CellaVision Peripheral Blood Application is intended for differential count of white blood cells (WBC), characterization of red blood cell (RBC) morphology and platelet estimation. The CellaVision® DC-1 with the Peripheral Blood Application automatically locates blood cells on peripheral blood (PB) smears. The application presents images of the blood cells for review. A skilled operator trained in recognition of blood cells, identifies and verifies the suggested classification of each cell according to type.

Device Description 5.6

The CellaVision® DC-1 is an automated cell-locating device intended for in-vitro diagnostic use. CellaVision® DC-1 automatically locates and presents images of blood cells found on peripheral blood smears. The operator identifies and verifies the suggested classification of each cell according to type. CellaVision® DC-1 is intended to be used by skilled operators, trained in the use of the device and in recognition of blood cells

The CellaVision® DC-1 consists of a built-in PC with a Solid-State Disc (SSD) containing CellaVision DM Software (CDMS), a high-power magnification microscope with a LED illumination, an XY stage, a proprietary camera with firmware, built-in motor- and illumination LED controller, a casing and an external power supply. It is capable of handling one slide at a time.

The CellaVision® DC-1 can preclassify WBCs and precharacterize RBCs by use of artificial intelligence. For the larger system (DM1200), preclassification and precharacterization are performed using the Artificial Neural Network (ANN). For the CellaVision® DC-1 Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) are used instead of ANN. The results from the clinical performance evaluations shows that the two systems (CellaVision® DC-1, tested device and CellaVision® DM1200, predicate device) have similar performance when preclassifying WBCs and precharacterizing RBCs using to the two different network types.

The CellaVision® DC-1 is for prescription use only.

5.6.1 Physical Properties of the CellaVision® DC-1

Weight: 11kg (24lb) Width: 280mm (11.0 inches) Depth: 390mm (15.4 inches) Height: 370 mm (14.6 inches)

5.6.2 Components of the CellaVision® DC-1

Computer module (integrated) Motorized microscope Digital color camera Control unit Casing Database

5.6.3 Consumables Required to produce blood smears to be used on CellaVision® DC-1

Romanowsky stain (May Grünwald Giemsa (MGG), Wriqht Giemsa (WG) or Wright (W) staining) Slides

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EDTA sample tube (K2EDTA or K3EDTA)

Automatic slide maker-stainer, or stain slides manually

5.6.4 Specimen identification

Peripheral blood samples typically flagged by a cell-counter indicating an abnormal morphology.

5.6.5 Anticoagulant

All samples used in the analytical and clinical studies were collected using K3EDTA as the anticoagulant. The protocols used in these studies state that both K₂EDTA are acceptable to use.

Studies [1, 2] have confirmed the equivalence between the two anticoagulants and that any difference between the two anticoagulants are minimal and unlikely to be of any clinical significance. Furthermore, the recognized CLSI standard [3] no longer defines K₂EDTA and K3EDTA as separate EDTA options (recognition number 7-221).

It is concluded that, based on available scientific literature that any differences between results obtained with blood collected in K5EDTA tubes vs blood collected in K2EDTA are minimal and unlikely to be of any clinical significance. ¹

5.6.6 Calibration

CellaVision recommends that calibration is performed once a year by a service engineer.

5.6.7 Quality control

5.6.7.1 Self-Test

The CellaVision® DC-1 analyzer performs self-tests during startup of the software, and at certain points during the operation of the analyzer. When the software starts, the analyzer is checked before the user can start analyzing. During this phase, both the hardware and the software components are tested for anomalies, as well as various requirements for the operation of the analyzer. If the LIS communication is enabled, the program will also check the connection to the LIS.

The communication with, and response of the hardware, is tested continuously during the operation of the analyzer, and a message will inform the user if an error occurs during slide processing or other operations on the analyzer.

5.6.7.2 Cell Location Test

A cell location test shall be run at least once a day and after any changes in the staining procedure or the staining solutions for quality control. Cell location slides are prepared and processed by the customer from a freshly stained slide from a blood sample with a WBC

1 List of references:

[1] Lab Hematol. 1998; 4:17-20. "Performance of K2EDTA- vs K3EDTA-collected blood specimens on various hematology analyzers"

[2] Lab Hematol. 2003; 9 (1):10-4. "Comparison of glass K3EDTA versus plastic K2EDTA blood-drawing tubes for complete blood counts, reticulocyte counts, and white blood cell differentials." Van Cott EM et al.

[3] CLSI GP39-A6 (former CLSI H01-A6) "Tubes and Additives for Venous and Capillary Blood Specimen Collection; Approved Standard - Sixth Edition."

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count within the normal range. The cell location test verifies that the quality of the slide preparation process is good enough to allow the analyzer to locate the cells needed for the analysis. It also verifies the analyzer's ability to locate cells. More details on the cell location test can be found in the CellaVision® DC-1 Instructions for Use.

5.6.8 Principle of operation

From a peripheral blood sample, typically flagged by a cell-counter indicating an abnormal morpholoqy, a thin blood film is wedged on a glass slide (a blood smear). The blood smear is then stained with Romanowsky stain. The system uses stained microscope slides from EDTAanticoaqulated whole blood.

The operator enters the order ID for the slide, either manually or using an optional barcode reader. If a Laboratory Information System (LIS) is used, the device automatically fetches order data for the sample from the LIS.

The operator places the slide in the loading tray of the device and closes the input hatch. The device automatically moves the slide under the microscope.

Starting at 33 mm from the edge of the slide, the device looks for a monolayer in the smear. Once a monolayer is found, the device scans the monolayer in a battlement pattern. While doing this, the device locates any WBCs and stores high quality images of each located WBC. The device also locates and stores an image of a part of the RBC monolayer. When enough WBCs and the image of the RBC monolayer have been captured, the analyzer moves the slide back to the loading tray.

The device software pre-classifies each located WBC. It also precharacterizes the RBC morphology based on the image of the RBC monolayer. By using the overview image, the operator can calculate or estimate the level of PLTs. These preliminary results, that is, the preclassifications, precharacterization and PLT levels are then stored in a database.

A skilled operator, trained in the use of the software and in recognition of blood cells, then opens the order to review and verify (or modify) the preliminary results. The review can be done either at the device or using the CellaVision Remote Review Software (CRRS).

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Table 5:1 Parameters reported for CellaVision® DC-1

ParameterAbbreviation
White blood cellsWBC
Red blood cellsRBC
PlateletPLT

Substantial equivalence information 5.7

5.7.1 Technological Characteristics Comparison with Predicate

Like the predicate device, CellaVision® DC-1 locates white blood cells, stores digital images of the cells and displays the images in an organized manner and suggests a cell class for each cell to aid operators in performing the differential count procedure. A competent operator is required to verify or modify the suggested classification of each cell. It is intended to be used by skilled operators, trained in the use of the device and in recognition of blood cells. Like the predicate device, CellaVision®DC-1 presents an overview image from which it is possible to characterize red blood cells regarding size, shape and color and count PLTs.

Principle of operation/comparison with predicate device 5.8

The method requires a skilled operator to review the images of the cells as does the predicate device. See attached substantial equivalence comparisons (Table 5:2).

| Characteristic | CellaVision® DC-1 | CellaVision® DM1200
K092868 |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended use | CellaVision® DC-1 is an automated
cell-locating device intended for in-
vitro diagnostic use in clinical
laboratories.
CellaVision® DC-1 is intended to be
used by operators, trained in the
use of the device.

Peripheral Blood Application:
The CellaVision Peripheral Blood
Application is intended for
differential count of white blood
cells (WBC), characterization of red
blood cell (RBC) morphology and
platelet estimation.
The CellaVision® DC-1 with the
Peripheral Blood Application
automatically locates blood cells on
peripheral blood (PB) smears. The
application presents images of the
blood cells for review. A skilled
operator trained in recognition of
blood cells, identifies and verifies | DM1200 is an automated cell-
locating device.
DM1200 automatically locates
and presents images of blood
cells on peripheral blood
smears.
The operator identifies and
verifies the suggested
classification of each cell
according to type.
DM1200 is intended to be used
by skilled operators, trained in
the use of the device and in
recognition of blood cells. |
| Characteristic | CellaVision® DC-1 | CellaVision® DM1200
K092868 |
| | the suggested classification of each
cell according to type. | |
| Intended use
population | The intended use population is
patients whose blood samples have
been flagged as abnormal by an
automated cell counter. | Same |
| Analytes | Automated cell-locating device for
cell-location and identification of
RBC, WBC or platelets for in-vitro
use.
Verification of results by human
operator. | Same |
| Light source | LED (Light Emitting Diode) | Same |
| Classification
software | CellaVision® DM Software including
Peripheral blood application
(version 7.0). | CellaVision® DM Software
including Peripheral blood
application (version 6.0). |
| Sample type | Stained blood film on glass slides
of peripheral whole blood. | Same |
| Sample
preparation | Romanowsky stain | Same |
| Analysis
technique | White blood cells:
Cells are located/counted by
moving according to the
battlement track pattern. Cell
images are analyzed using artificial
intelligence trained to distinguish
between classes of white blood
cells.
The cell images are preclassified
and the operator verifies the
suggested classification by
accepting or reclassifying the white
blood cells.

Red blood cells:
The device presents an overview
image.
The cell images are
precharacterized and the operator
verifies or re-characterizes red | Same |
| Characteristic | CellaVision® DC-1 | CellaVision® DM1200
K092868 |
| | blood cell morphology from the
image.

Platelets:
The device presents an overview
image.
The operator manually counts and
estimates the platelet
concentration from the overview
image according to a standardized
procedure. | |
| Optical means for
magnifying
images of white
blood cells for
observation and
interpretation | Individual white blood cells are
magnified and imaged on a camera
sensor by a microscope. The
camera sensor produces images on
a screen for view and interpretation
(cell class verification). | Same |
| Viewing of white
blood cell images | Individual located white blood cells
are presented in an organized
manner and observed on a screen. | Same |
| Classification of
white blood cells | White blood cells are pre-classified
and presented to the operator. To
complete the differential, the
operator needs to verify that all
located WBCs are correctly
classified. All cells must be
classified and verified before the
order can be signed. | Same |
| Characterization
of the red blood
cell morphology | The device pre-characterizes the
RBC morphology based on the
overview image of the RBC
monolayer, followed by the
operator's verification or
modification of the suggested
results. | Same |
| Estimating the
platelet level | From an overview image
corresponding to eight high power
fields the platelet level is estimated. | Same |
| Image
interpretation
requirements | A skilled operator is required to
differentiate and finally modify
and/or confirm the
preclassification/characterization of
the located blood cells. | Same |
| Information
transfer from | The system can interact with a
laboratory information system (LIS). | Same |
| Characteristic | CellaVision® DC-1 | CellaVision® DM1200
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| instrument to
Printer or network | The system will retrieve order data
from the LIS and send results back
to the LIS. | Same |
| Result format | The differential proportional count
is normally based on 100 white
blood cells. The number of WBCs
can be modified if required. The
result can be presented as an
absolute number or as % of total
number of WBCs. The result of RBC
characterization is presented as a
grading for each morphology. | Same |
| Technological
characteristics | The system locates white blood
cells, stores digital images of the
cells and suggests a cell class for
each white blood cell to aid
operators in performing the white
blood cell differential procedure.
The system captures an overview
image of the RBC monolayer for
RBC characterization.
The operator estimates the platelet
concentration using the overview
image. | Same |
| Operators
competence | The operator is trained in the
recognition of blood cells and in
the use of the device. | Same |
| Decision support | The device includes white blood
cell reference cells. The operator
can add his/her own reference cells. | Same |
| Calibration | Recommended calibration once a
year by a service engineer | Same |

Table 5:2 Comparison with Predicate Device: similarities

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Table 5:3 Comparison with Predicate Device: differences

| Characteristic | CellaVision® DC-1 | CellaVision® DM1200
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| Major parts of
the system | • Computer module (integrated)
• Motorized microscope
• Digital color camera
• XY stage
• Control unit (integrated in
camera)
• Casing
• Database | • System computer (stand- alone)
• Motorized microscope
• Digital color camera
• Robot gripper unit
• Control unit
• Casing
• Database
• Immersion oil unit |

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| Characteristic | CellaVision® DC-1 | CellaVision® DM1200
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|------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| | | • Barcode reader |
| Neural network | Neural network of convolutional
type. | Artificial neural network of
multiple perception type. |
| Loading
capacity | 1 slide | 12 slides |
| Immersion oil
application | Manual application | Automatic application |

5.9 Brief discussion of clinical tests supporting a determination of substantial equivalence

Clinical evaluations have been performed to confirm equivalence with the predicate method (DM1200) for differentiation of WBCs, precharaterization of RBCs and estimation of PLTs. In the following sections CellaVision® DC-1 and CellaVision® DM1200 will be denominated DC-1 and DM1200.

5.9.1 Performance data

The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.

5.10 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

EMC testing was conducted on the DC-1 and Power supply ATS090-P120. The test showed that the DC-1 is in conformity with IEC 61010-1:2010 and IEC 61010-2-101:2015.

5.11 Software Verification and Validation Testing

Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and Staff, "Guidance for the Content of premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software application was considered as a "moderate" level of concern, since a malfunction failure or latent design flaw in the software could lead to an erroneous diagnosis or a delay in delivery of appropriate medical care that could lead to a minor injury.

5.12 Analytical Performance: Precision, Repeatability

The repeatability studies were conducted in a clinical setting using three different laboratories. The study outline for the three repeatability studies was a so-called 20 x 2 x 2 single-site repeatability study and was based on CLSI EP05-A3 (Evaluation of Precision of Quantitative Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline – Third Edition).

5.12.1 WBC Repeatability

Five samples at each of the sites were selected for the study. All slides were processed on the DC-1 according to the study outline which was a so-called 20 x 2 x 2 single-site repeatability study (total of 80 runs/sample). The evaluation was performed on the preclassified results suggested by the device. The proportional cell count in percent for each cell class was used to estimate total variance and variance components for repeatability (within-run, between-run, between-day and within laboratory) by an ANOVA. All tests except repeatability and within

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laboratory precision on three occasions met acceptance criteria. The three samples all displayed variation in mean values between slide 1 and 2 for the specific cell types, resulting in a variation slightly above acceptance criteria.

The overall results from the WBC repeatability evaluation of the DC-1 at all three sites were successful.

5.12.2 RBC Repeatability

Five samples at each of the sites were selected for the study. All slides were processed on the DC-1 according to the study outline which was a so-called 20 x 2 x 2 sinqle-site repeatability study (total of 80 runs/sample). The evaluation was performed on the precharacterized results suggested by the device. Repeatability in terms of grade (0, 1, 2 or 3) for each morphological characteristic was evaluated. The most prevalent grade reported was evaluated, and the agreement (percentage of runs reporting the grade) was calculated for each morphology. The agreement was evaluated for each slide and run (1st and 200 daily run, respectively), as well as for each sample. One sample displayed variation in mean value between slide 1 and 2 for the specific cell type, resulting in a variation above acceptance criteria.

The overall results from the RBC repeatability evaluation of the DC-1 at all three sites were successful.

5.12.3 PLT Repeatability

Four samples at each of the sites were selected for the study. All slides were processed on the DC-1 according to the study outline which was a so-called 20 x 2 x 2 single-site repeatability study (total of 80 runs/sample). For each PLT level (significantly decreased, decreased, normal or increased) the agreement (percentage of runs reporting the actual PLT level) was evaluated. The agreement was evaluated for each slide and run (14t and 2nd daily run, respectively) as well as for each sample.

The repeatability of PLT analysis met the acceptance criterion in all samples at all three sites.

5.13 Analytical Performance: Precision, Reproducibility

The reproducibility study was conducted in a clinical setting using three different laboratories. The study outline was a so-called 3 x 5 x 5 multi-site reproducibility study and was based on CLSI EP05-A3 (Evaluation of Precision of Quantitative Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline – Third Edition).

5.13.1 WBC Reproducibility

Five samples were included in the study. Five slides were prepared from each sample and processed every day at each of three study sites for five days (a 3 x 5 x 5 study). The reproducibility analysis was performed on verified data. The proportional cell count in percent for each cell class was used to estimate total variance components for reproducibility by an ANOVA based on CLSI EP05-A3. Evaluation was performed for each cell class per sample as well as per sample and site.

The overall results from the reproducibility evaluation of the DC-1 are considered to be successful.

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5.13.2 RBC Reproducibility

Four samples were included in the study. Five slides were prepared from each sample and processed every day at each of three study sites for five days (a 3 x 5 x 5 study). The reproducibility analysis was performed on verified data. Reproducibility in terms of grade (0, 1, 2 or 3) for each morphological characteristic was evaluated. The most prevalent grade reported was evaluated, and the agreement (percentage of runs reporting the grade) was calculated. The agreement was evaluated for each morphology per sample as well as per sample and site.

The overall results from the reproducibility evaluation of the DC-1 are considered to be successful.

5.13.3 PLT Reproducibility

Four samples were included in the study. Five slides were prepared from each sample and processed every day at each of three study sites for five days (a 3 x 5 x 5 study). The operator used the overview image to count the platelets per grid square.

For each PLT level (significantly decreased, normal or increased) the agreement (percentage of runs reporting the most prevalent level) was calculated for each sample as well as for each sample and site. The reproducibility of the PLT count met the acceptance criterion in all samples.

The overall results from the reproducibility evaluation of the DC-1 are considered to be successful.

5.13.4 Linearity

Not applicable

5.13.5 Carryover

Not applicable

5.13.6 Interfering substance

Not applicable

5.14 Clinical Performance: Method, Comparison

The comparison studies were conducted at three different laboratories for each analyte (WBC, RBC and PLT).

Comparison studies were conducted comparing the DC-1 (test device) with the DM1200 (reference device) for each of the cell types (WBC, RBC and PLT).

Three comparison studies have been performed for each of the cell types (3 for WBC, 3 for RBC and 3 for PLT). The WBC and RBC studies were based on CLSI H20-A2 (RBC, only applicable parts).

5.14.1 WBC Comparison

ln total 598 samples (1196 slides, A and B slide) were analyzed on both the DM1200 and on the DC-1 across the three sites. The verified WBC results from the DC-1 were compared to the corresponding results from the DM1200. Accuracy as well as Positive (PPA), Negative (NPA) and Overall Agreement (OA) were determined.

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5.14.1.1 Distribution and Morphology

PPA, NPA and OA were calculated for the distributional and morphological results separately.

Table 5:4 Combined results all three sites

Group/SiteComparisonResults %
DistributionOA89,8%
PPA89,2%
NPA90,4%
MorphologyOA91,3%
PPA88,6%
NPA92.5%

5.14.1.2 WBC Accuracy

Accuracy between WBC analysis results from the DC-1 compared to the DM1200 was determined using linear regression. The mean differential counts for individual cell types with a normal level of >5% were analyzed. The slope of the regression line when compared with the reference method should be within 0.8-1.2 with an intercept within ±0.2. The accuracy evaluations were successful in all studies and shows no systematic difference between the DC-1 and the DM1200.

The accuracy agreement for the applicable WBCs (Segmented Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Eosinophils and Monocytes) were all within the acceptance criteria.

5.14.2 RBC Comparison

In total 586 samples were analyzed on both the DM1200 and on the DC-1across the three sites. The verified RBC results from the DC-1 were compared to the corresponding results from the DM1200.

PPA, NPA and OA with two-sided 95% confidence intervals, comparing the DC-1 results with the DM1200 results, were calculated. The results were assumed to be normally distributed and calculations of 95% confidence intervals have been performed as described in EP-12-A2.

| Group | Comparison | Result
(95% CI LL-UL) |
|-------|------------|--------------------------|
| Color | OA | 79,9%
(76,4%-82,9%) |
| | PPA | 87,8%
(82,3%-91,8%) |
| | NPA | 76,3%
(71,9%-80,2%) |
| Size | OA | 88,2%
(85,3%-90,6%) |
| | PPA | 89,8%
(86,3%-92,2%) |
| | NPA | 84,8%
(79,0%-89,2%) |
| Shape | OA | 85,2% |

Table 5:5 Combined results all three sites

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(82,0%-87,8%)
PPA87,3%
(82,3%-91,0%)
NPA83,8%
(79,6%-87,3%)

5.14.3 PLT Comparison

In total 598 samples were analyzed on both the DM1200 and on the DC-1across the three sites.

The agreement between the two devices on PLT level was evaluated by summarizing the results as outlined in

Table 5:6 below and by calculating the Cohen's Kappa coefficient.

Each level was assigned a number:

  • 1 = Sign. Decreased
  • 2 = Decreased
  • 3 = Normal
  • 4 = Increased
Table 5:6 Agreement per sample
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DC-1DM1200
Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Total
Level 11401600156
Level 26135130154
Level 301017310193
Level 400177895
Total14616120388598*

*All samples were collected based on the results from cell counters.

Table 5:7 Cohen's Kappa coefficient calculated using Medcalc®

Weighted Kappa*0,89405
Standard error0,01196
95% Cl0,87062 to 0,91748

In all three studies the Cohen's Kappa coefficient met the acceptance criterion of ≥0,6.

The conclusion of the evaluations of the PLT estimation analysis is that the agreement requirement is fulfilled.

5.15 Proposed labeling

The labeling satisfies the requirement of 21 CDR Part 809.subpart B.

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5.16 Conclusion

The CellaVision® DC-1 analyzer has the same intended use as the predicate device, the CellaVision® DM1200 analyzer cleared in K092868. They are quantitative, automated hematology analyzers for In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories. These analyzers may be used with K2 EDTA or K3 EDTA whole blood. Both analyzers are only to be used by trained medical professionals to identify abnormal parameters of WBC, RBC and PLT. The performance studies of the CellaVision® DC-1 analyzer were conducted per the study protocols agreed by FDA in pre-submission (Q171293) covering all cell types and morphologies that the analyzer is intended to identify. For WBC, the samples studied covered both normal and abnormal levels for band neutrophils, segmented neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes. Samples with abnormal concentrations of promyelocytes, myelocytes, metamyelocytes, blast cells, variant lymphocytes, plasma cells and NRBC were also included in the study. For RBC, the samples studied covered all morphological characteristics. For PLT, four samples covering the predefined levels were included. The performance comparison study results demonstrated that the CellaVision® DC-1 analyzer is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the CellaVision® DM1200 analyzer and the few differences do not raise new questions of the safety and effectiveness.

The overall results from both the clinical and analytical evaluations concluded that the studies performed for WBC, RBC and PLT on the CellaVision® DC-1 are considered to be successful. No adverse events were reported from any of the studies.