K Number
K203597
Device Name
Cholesterol2
Date Cleared
2022-06-30

(568 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
862.1175
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Cholesterol2 assay is used for the quantitation of cholesterol in human serum or plasma on the ARCHITECT c System. The Cholesterol2 assay is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving excess cholesterol in the blood and lipid and lipoprotein metabolism disorders.

Device Description

The Cholesterol2 assay is an automated clinical chemistry assay for the quantitation of cholesterol in human serum or plasma on the ARCHITECT c System. Cholesterol esters are enzymatically hydrolyzed by cholesterol esterase to cholesterol and free fatty acids. Free cholesterol, including that originally present, is then oxidized by cholesterol oxidase to cholest-4-ene-3-one and hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide oxidatively couples with N,N-Bis(4-sulfobutyl)-3-methylaniline (TODB) and 4-aminoantipyrine to form a chromophore (quinoneimine dye) which is quantitated at 604 nm.

AI/ML Overview

The provided text describes the Abbott Cholesterol2 assay, an in vitro diagnostic device for quantifying cholesterol in human serum or plasma.

Here's an analysis of the acceptance criteria and study data:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The document does not explicitly state pre-defined acceptance criteria for each performance characteristic. Instead, it presents the results of various studies as proof of device performance. The table below summarizes the reported performance, which implicitly serves as the "met" criteria.

Performance CharacteristicReported Device Performance (Cholesterol2)
Analytical Measuring Interval (AMI)5-748 mg/dL
Extended Measuring Interval (EMI)748-2992 mg/dL
Reportable Interval2-2992 mg/dL
Precision
Control Level 1 (251 mg/dL)SD: 1.9 mg/dL (Within-Run), 2.6-3.1 mg/dL (Within-Laboratory); %CV: 0.7% (Within-Run), 1.0-1.2% (Within-Laboratory)
Control Level 2 (106 mg/dL)SD: 1.0 mg/dL (Within-Run), 1.3-1.7 mg/dL (Within-Laboratory); %CV: 1.0% (Within-Run), 1.2-1.6% (Within-Laboratory)
Panel A (21 mg/dL)SD: 0.6 mg/dL (Within-Run), 0.7-0.8 mg/dL (Within-Laboratory); %CV: 3.0% (Within-Run), 3.2-4.1% (Within-Laboratory)
Panel B (237 mg/dL)SD: 2.8 mg/dL (Within-Run), 3.7-4.9 mg/dL (Within-Laboratory); %CV: 1.2% (Within-Run), 1.5-2.0% (Within-Laboratory)
Panel C (718 mg/dL)SD: 6.4 mg/dL (Within-Run), 4.6-6.9 mg/dL (Within-Laboratory); %CV: 0.9% (Within-Run), 0.7-1.0% (Within-Laboratory)
Limit of Blank (LoB)0 mg/dL
Limit of Detection (LoD)2 mg/dL
Limit of Quantitation (LoQ)5 mg/dL (at 20% CV maximum allowable precision)
LinearityLinear across the analytical measuring interval of 5 to 748 mg/dL
Interference (Endogenous)
Conjugated Bilirubin (7 mg/dL)No significant interference (within ± 10%)
Unconjugated Bilirubin (11 mg/dL)No significant interference (within ± 10%)
Hemoglobin (1000 mg/dL)No significant interference (within ± 10%)
Total Protein (15 g/dL)No significant interference (within ± 10%)
Conjugated Bilirubin (40 mg/dL)Interference: -39% at 150 mg/dL analyte, -31% at 220 mg/dL analyte
Unconjugated Bilirubin (16 mg/dL)Interference: -11% at 150 mg/dL analyte
Interference (Exogenous)
Acetaminophen (160 mg/L)No significant interference
Acetylcysteine (150 mg/L)No significant interference
Acetylsalicylic acid (30 mg/L)No significant interference
Aminoantipyrine (40 mg/L)No significant interference
Ampicillin-Na (80 mg/L)No significant interference
Biotin (4250 ng/mL)No significant interference
Ca-dobesilate (60 mg/L)No significant interference
Cefotaxime (53 mg/dL)No significant interference
Cefoxitin (6600 mg/L)No significant interference
Cyclosporine (2 mg/L)No significant interference
Desacetylcefotaxime (6 mg/dL)No significant interference
Dipyrone (100 mg/L)No significant interference
Dobutamine (0.2 mg/dL)No significant interference
Doxycycline (20 mg/L)No significant interference
Ibuprofen (220 mg/L)No significant interference
Intralipid (1050 mg/dL)No significant interference
Levodopa (8 mg/L)No significant interference
Methotrexate (140 mg/dL)No significant interference
Metronidazole (130 mg/L)No significant interference
Methylaminoantipyrine (40 mg/L)No significant interference
Methyldopa (20 mg/L)No significant interference
N-Acetyl-p-benzoquinone (NAPQI) (20 mg/L)No significant interference
Phenylbutazone (330 mg/L)No significant interference
Phenytoin (6 mg/dL)No significant interference
Rifampicin (50 mg/L)No significant interference
Sodium heparin (4 U/mL)No significant interference
Sulpiride (15 mg/L)No significant interference
Theophylline (60 mg/L)No significant interference
Ascorbic acid (60 mg/L)Interference: -10% at 150 mg/dL analyte
Intralipid (2000 mg/dL)Interference: -27% at 150 mg/dL analyte, -22% at 220 mg/dL analyte
Methyldopa (30 mg/L)Interference: -14% at 150 mg/dL analyte
Method Comparison (vs. Predicate)
Serum (n=138)Correlation Coefficient: 1.00; Intercept: 0.41; Slope: 0.98 (Range: 7-684 mg/dL)
Tube Type SuitabilityAcceptable for Serum, Serum separator, Lithium heparin, Lithium heparin separator, Sodium heparin tubes.
Dilution VerificationAutomated dilution protocol (1:5.97) and manual dilution procedure (1:4) evaluated. (Performance details not provided in summary).
TraceabilityTraceable to National Reference System for Cholesterol (Abell-Kendall reference method in a CDC-Certified CRMLN).

2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective)

  • Precision Study: 2 controls and 3 human serum panels were tested. Each sample was tested in duplicate, twice per day for 20 days. This means 80 measurements per sample (2 duplicates x 2 times/day x 20 days).
  • Lower Limits of Measurement Study: n ≥ 60 replicates for LoB, LoD, and LoQ determinations. They used low-analyte level samples and zero-analyte samples.
  • Linearity Study: The number of samples for the linearity study is not explicitly stated, but it covered the range of 5 to 748 mg/dL.
  • Interference Studies: Each endogenous substance was tested at 2 analyte levels (approximately 150 mg/dL and 220 mg/dL). Exogenous substances were tested at various specified interferent levels. The number of samples for each interferent is not provided.
  • Method Comparison Study: 138 serum samples were used.
  • Tube Type Study: Samples were collected from a minimum of 40 donors.
  • Dilution Verification: 8 human serum samples.

Data Provenance: The document does not specify the country of origin of the data or whether the studies were retrospective or prospective. Given the context of medical device regulatory submission, these are typically prospective studies conducted in a controlled laboratory environment. The "human serum panels" and "human serum samples" imply human-derived biological samples.


3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g. radiologist with 10 years of experience)

This device is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) chemistry assay. The concept of "experts establishing ground truth" as it applies to image interpretation or clinical diagnosis by medical professionals (like radiologists) does not directly apply here in the same way.

For IVDs like this, the "ground truth" or reference values are established through:

  • Reference methods: The Cholesterol2 reagent is certified to be traceable to the National Reference System for cholesterol, against the Abell-Kendall reference method in a CDC-Certified Cholesterol Reference Method Laboratory Network (CRMLN). The Abell-Kendall method is considered the gold standard for cholesterol measurement.
  • Analytically Validated Methods: For values outside the AMI but within the EMI, samples were "value assigned using the analytically validated method."
  • Known concentrations: For studies like linearity, spiked samples with known concentrations are used.

Therefore, the "experts" are the methodologists and laboratory professionals overseeing and validating the reference methods and the analytical validation processes. No specific number or qualification of clinical experts (e.g., radiologists) is relevant for establishing the ground truth for a quantitative chemistry assay.

This is a standalone performance evaluation of the assay itself, demonstrating its analytical accuracy, precision, and robustness.


4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set

The concept of "adjudication" (e.g., 2+1, 3+1 where multiple human readers agree or have a tie-breaker by an expert) is not applicable to this type of quantitative diagnostic assay. The results are numerical values generated by the automated instrument and reagents. Deviations or discrepancies would be resolved through re-testing, quality control, or investigation into instrument or reagent issues, rather than human expert adjudication of a "diagnosis."


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

No, an MRMC comparative effectiveness study was not done. This is an in vitro diagnostic assay, not an AI-powered diagnostic imaging device or an AI assistant for human readers. Its output is a quantitative measurement of cholesterol, not an interpretation that requires human "reading" or decision support.


6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the loop performance) was done

Yes, a standalone performance evaluation of the device (Cholesterol2 assay on the ARCHITECT c8000 System) was done. The studies described (reportable interval, precision, lower limits of measurement, linearity, interference, method comparison, tube type, dilution verification) all evaluate the analytical performance of the assay and instrument directly, without human interpretation as part of the primary outcome measure. The output is a numerical concentration of cholesterol.


7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc)

The ground truth used for this quantitative assay primarily relies on:

  • Reference Methods: Specifically, the Abell-Kendall reference method, which is considered the gold standard for cholesterol measurement and is used in CDC-Certified Cholesterol Reference Method Laboratory Networks (CRMLN). The device's traceability to this method is explicitly stated.
  • Analytically Validated Methods: For verifying values in the extended measuring interval.
  • Known Spiked Concentrations: For studies such as linearity and dilution verification, where samples are prepared with precisely known concentrations.

This is an analytical ground truth, not a clinical ground truth derived from pathology or patient outcomes.


8. The sample size for the training set

This document does not describe a typical "training set" in the context of machine learning or AI. This is a chemistry assay that uses reagents and enzymatic reactions, not an algorithm that is "trained" on data. Therefore, the concept of a training set as used in AI development is not applicable here. The assay's analytical characteristics are determined through standard laboratory validation studies.


9. How the ground truth for the training set was established

As explained above, there is no "training set" in the AI sense for this device. The analytical accuracy and reliability are established through comparisons to certified reference methods and known standard concentrations, as described in point 7.

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June 30, 2022

Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division Tracy Schmidt Senior Specialist Regulatory Affairs Lisnamuck, Longford Co. Longford, Ireland

Re: K203597

Trade/Device Name: Cholesterol2 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1175 Regulation Name: Cholesterol (total) test system Regulatory Class: Class I, meets the limitation to the exemption 21 CFR 862.9(c)(4) Product Code: CHH Dated: March 25, 2022 Received: March 28, 2022

Dear Tracy Schmidt:

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.

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Sincerely.

Marianela Perez-Torres, Ph.D. Deputy Director Division of Chemistry and Toxicology Devices OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K203597

Device Name Cholesterol2

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Cholesterol2 assay is used for the quantitation of cholesterol in human serum or the ARCHITECT c System. The Cholesterol2 assay is to be used an an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving excess cholesterol in the blood and lipid and lipoprotein metabolism disorders.

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 (Summary of Safety and Effectiveness)

This summary of the 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR §807.92.

I. 510(k) Number

K203597

II. Applicant Name

Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division Lisnamuck, Longford, Co. Longford, Ireland

Primary contact person for all communications:

Tracy Schmidt, Sr. Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Abbott Diagnostics Division Phone (224) 668-2833 Fax (224) 668-0194

Secondary contact person for all communications:

Elizabeth Molina Campos, Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Abbott Diagnostics Division Phone (224) 667-0037 Fax (224) 668-0194

Date Summary Prepared: June 22, 2022.

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III. Device Name

Cholesterol2

Reagents

Trade Name: Cholesterol2 Device Classification: Class I, meets the limitation of exemption per 21 CFR §862.9(c)(4) Classification Name: Enzymatic esterase--oxidase, cholesterol Governing Regulation Number: 21 CFR §862.1175 Product Code: CHH

IV. Predicate Device

Cholesterol (K981652)

V. Description of Device

A. Principles of the Procedure

Cholesterol esters are enzymatically hydrolyzed by cholesterol esterase to cholesterol and free fatty acids. Free cholesterol, including that originally present, is then oxidized by cholesterol oxidase to cholest-4-ene-3-one and hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide oxidatively couples with N,N-Bis(4-sulfobutyl)-3-methylaniline (TODB) and 4-aminoantipyrine to form a chromophore (quinoneimine dye) which is quantitated at 604 nm.

Methodology: Enzymatic

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B. Reagents

The configurations of the Cholesterol2 reagent kits are described below.

Volumes (mL) listed in the following table indicate the volume per cartridge.

List Number
04S922004S9230
Tests per cartridge250800
Number of cartridges per kit44
Tests per kit10003200
Reagent 1 (R1)21.6 mL62.5 mL

Active ingredients: cholesterol esterase 0.880 KU/L, cholesterol oxidase Reagent 1: (CONII-FD) 0.330 KU/L, TODB 0.466 g/L, 4-aminoantipyrine 0.134 g/L and peroxidase (POD) 6.600 KU/L. Preservative: sodium azide.

The Cholesterol2 reagent is certified to be traceable to the National Reference System for cholesterol, against the Abell-Kendall reference method in a CDC-Certified Cholesterol Reference Method Laboratory Network (CRMLN).

VI. Intended Use of the Device

The Cholesterol2 assay is used for the quantitation of cholesterol in human serum or plasma on the ARCHITECT c System.

The Cholesterol2 assay is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving excess cholesterol in the blood and lipid and lipoprotein metabolism disorders.

VII. Comparison of Technological Characteristics

The Cholesterol2 assay (subject device) is an automated clinical chemistry assay for the quantitation of cholesterol in human serum or plasma on the ARCHITECT c System.

The similarities and differences between the subject assay and the predicate device are presented in the following table.

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CharacteristicsSubject DeviceCholesterol2 (List No. 04S92)Predicate DeviceCholesterol (K981652; List No. 7D62)
PlatformARCHITECT c8000 SystemSame*
Intended Use andIndications forUseThe Cholesterol2 assay is used for thequantitation of cholesterol in humanserum or plasma on theARCHITECT c System.The Cholesterol2 assay is to be usedas an aid in the diagnosis andtreatment of disorders involvingexcess cholesterol in the blood andlipid and lipoprotein metabolismdisorders.The Cholesterol assay is used for thequantitation of cholesterol in humanserum or plasma.Cholesterol measurements are used inthe diagnosis and treatment of disordersinvolving excess cholesterol in theblood and lipid and lipoproteinmetabolism disorders.
MethodologyEnzymaticSame
Specimen TypeHuman serum or plasmaSame
Assay Principle/Principle ofProcedureCholesterol esters are enzymaticallyhydrolyzed by cholesterol esterase tocholesterol and free fatty acids. Freecholesterol, including that originallypresent, is then oxidized bycholesterol oxidase to cholest-4-ene-3-one and hydrogen peroxide. Thehydrogen peroxide oxidativelycouples with N,N-Bis(4-sulfobutyl)-3-methylaniline (TODB) and4-aminoantipyrine to form achromophore (quinoneimine dye)which is quantitated at 604 nm.Cholesterol esters are enzymaticallyhydrolyzed by cholesterol esterase tocholesterol and free fatty acids. Freecholesterol, including that originallypresent, is then oxidized by cholesteroloxidase to cholest-4-ene-3-one andhydrogen peroxide. The hydrogenperoxide combines withhydroxybenzoic acid (HBA) and4-aminoantipyrine to form achromophore (quinoneimine dye) whichis quantitated at 500 nm.
StandardizationHuman cholesterol (Abell-Kendall)Same
Use of CalibratorsYesSame
Use of ControlsYesSame
Assay RangeAnalytical Measuring Interval (AMI):5-748 mg/dLExtended Measuring Interval (EMI):748-2992 mg/dLReportable Interval:2-2992 mg/dLAMI: 7-705 mg/dLEMI: 705-2820 mg/dL
CharacteristicsSubject DeviceCholesterol2 (List No. 04S92)Predicate DeviceCholesterol (K981652; List No. 7D62)
PlatformARCHITECT c8000 SystemSame*
PrecisionSamples with cholesterolconcentrations between 21 and718 mg/dL demonstrated standarddeviations ranging from 0.7 to6.9 mg/dL and % Coefficient ofVariation (%CV) values ranging from0.7 to 4.1%.Samples with cholesterol concentrationsbetween 129.2 and 261.4 mg/dLdemonstrated standard deviationsranging from 2.09 to 4.03 mg/dL and% Coefficient of Variation (%CV)values ranging from 1.5 to 1.6%.
Lower Limits ofMeasurementLimit of Blank: 0 mg/dLLimit of Detection: 2 mg/dLLimit of Quantitation: 5 mg/dLLimit of Detection: 5.0 mg/dLLimit of Quantitation: 6.2 mg/dL
Tube TypesSerum:- Serum tubes- Serum separator tubesPlasma:- Lithium heparin tubes- Lithium heparin separator tubes- Sodium heparin tubesSerum:Glass or plastic serum tubes with orwithout gel barriersPlasma:Glass or plastic tubes- Lithium heparin tubes (with or withoutgel barrier)- Sodium heparin tubes

Comparison of Subject Device Cholesterol2 to Predicate Device Cholesterol

In accordance with FDA Guidance Document "Data for Commercialization of Original Equipment Manufacturer, Secondary and Generic Reagent for Automated Analyzers", issued June 10, 1996, the assay equivalency study on ARCHITECT c System vs. the original platform, AEROSET, was performed and submitted under K980367/A004 in May 2002.

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VIII. Summary of Nonclinical Performance

All performance characteristics were obtained using the ARCHITECT c8000 System.

A. Reportable Interval

Based on the limit of detection (LoD), limit of quantitation (LoQ), precision, and linearity, the ranges over which results can be reported are provided below according to the definitions from CLSI EP34, 1st ed.*

mg/dL
Analytical Measuring Interval (AMI)a5–748
Extended Measuring Interval (EMI)b748–2992

" Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLS). Establishing and Verifying an Extended Measuring Interval Through Specimen Dilution and Spiking. 1st ed. CLSI Document EP34. Wayne, PA: CLSI; 2018.

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a AMI: The AMI extends from the LoQ to the upper limit of quantitation (ULoQ). This is determined by the range of values in mg/dL that demonstrated acceptable performance for linearity, imprecision, and bias.

b EMI: The EMI extends from the ULoQ to the ULoQ x sample dilution.

C The reportable interval extends from the LoD to the upper limit of the EMI.

NOTE: The default Low Linearity value of the assay file corresponds to the lower limit of the analytical measuring interval. Samples with cholesterol values below 5 mg/dL are reported as "< 5 mg/dL".

B. Within-Laboratory Precision

A study was performed based on guidance from CLSI EP05-A3. Testing was conducted using 3 lots of the Cholesterol2 reagent, 3 lots of the Consolidated Chemistry Calibrator, and 1 lot of commercially available controls and 3 instruments. Two controls and 3 human serum panels were tested in duplicate, twice per day on 20 days on 3 reagent lot/calibrator lot/instrument combinations, where a unique reagent lot and a unique calibrator lot is paired with 1 instrument. The performance from a representative combination is shown in the following table.

Within-Run(Repeatability)Within-Laboratorya
SamplenMean(mg/dL)SD%CVSD(Rangeb)%CV(Rangeb)
Control Level 1802511.90.72.6(2.6-3.1)1.0(1.0-1.2)
Control Level 2801061.01.01.3(1.3-1.7)1.2(1.2-1.6)
Panel A80210.63.00.8(0.7-0.8)4.0(3.2-4.1)
Panel B802372.81.24.5(3.7-4.9)1.9(1.5-2.0)
Panel C807186.40.96.6(4.6-6.9)0.9(0.7-1.0)

ª Includes within-run, between-run, and between-day variability.

b Minimum and maximum SD or %CV across all reagent lot and instrument combinations.

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLS). Evaluation of Precision of Quantitative Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline-Third Edition. CLSI Document EP05-A3. Wayne, PA: CLSI; 2014.

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C. Lower Limits of Measurement

A study was performed based on guidance from CLSI EP17-A2. Testing was conducted using 3 lots of the Cholesterol2 reagent on each of 2 instruments over a minimum of 3 days. The maximum observed limit of blank (LoB), limit of detection (LoD), and limit of quantitation (LoQ) values are summarized below.

mg/dL
LoBa0
LoDb2
LoQc5

a The LoB represents the 95th percentile from n ≥ 60 replicates of zero-analyte samples.

b The LoD represents the lowest concentration at which the analyte can be detected with 95% probability based on n ≥ 60 replicates of low-analyte level samples.

6 The LoQ is defined as the lowest concentration at which a maximum allowable precision of 20 %CV was met and was determined from n ≥ 60 replicates of low-analyte level samples.

D. Linearity

A study was performed based on guidance from CLSI EP06-A.*

The assay was demonstrated to be linear across the analytical measuring interval of 5 to 748 mg/dL.

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurent Procedures; Approved Guideline-Second Edition. CLSI Document EP17-A2. Wayne, PA: CLSI; 2012.

* Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLS). Evaluation of the Linearity of Quanitative Measurement Procedures: A Statistical Approach; Approved Guideline. CLSI Document EP06-A. Wayne, PA: CLSI; 2003.

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E. Potentially Interfering Endogenous and Exogenous Substances

Potentially Interfering Endogenous Substances

A study was performed based on guidance from CLSI EP07, 3rd ed. * Each substance was tested at 2 levels of the analyte (approximately 150 mg/dL and 220 mg/dL). No significant interference (interference within ± 10%, based on 95% confidence intervals) was observed at the following concentrations.

Potentially Interfering SubstanceInterferent Level
Conjugated Bilirubin7 mg/dL
Unconjugated Bilirubin11 mg/dL
Hemoglobin1000 mg/dL
Total protein15 g/dL

Interference beyond ± 10% (based on 95% Confidence Intervals [CI]) was observed at the concentrations shown below for the following substance.

Potentially InterferingSubstanceInterferent LevelAnalyte Level% Interference(95% CI)
Conjugated Bilirubin40 mg/dL150 mg/dL-39%(-40%, -39%)
Conjugated Bilirubin40 mg/dL220 mg/dL-31%(-31%, -30%)
Unconjugated Bilirubin16 mg/dL150 mg/dL-11%(-11%, -10%)

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLS). Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry. 3rd ed. CLSI Guideline EP07. Wayne, PA: CLSI; 2018.

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Potentially Interfering Exogenous Substances

No significant interference (interference within ± 10%, based on 95% confidence intervals) was observed at the following concentrations.

Potentially Interfering SubstanceInterferent Level
Acetaminophen160 mg/L
Acetylcysteine150 mg/L
Acetylsalicylic acid30 mg/L
Aminoantipyrine40 mg/L
Ampicillin-Na80 mg/L
Ascorbic acid55 mg/L
Biotin4250 ng/mL
Ca-dobesilate60 mg/L
Cefotaxime53 mg/dL
Cefoxitin6600 mg/L
Cyclosporine2 mg/L
Desacetylcefotaxime6 mg/dL
Dipyrone100 mg/L
Dobutamine0.2 mg/dL
Doxycycline20 mg/L
Ibuprofen220 mg/L
Intralipid1050 mg/dL

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Potentially Interfering SubstanceInterferent Level
Levodopa8 mg/L
Methotrexate140 mg/dL
Metronidazole130 mg/L
Methylaminoantipyrine40 mg/L
Methyldopa20 mg/L
N-Acetyl-p-benzoquinone (NAPQI)20 mg/L
Phenylbutazone330 mg/L
Phenytoin6 mg/dL
Rifampicin50 mg/L
Sodium heparin4 U/mL
Sulpiride15 mg/L
Theophylline (1,3-dimethylxanthine)60 mg/L

Interference beyond ± 10% (based on 95% Confidence Intervals [CI]) was observed at the concentrations below for the following substance.

Potentially InterferingSubstanceInterferent LevelAnalyte Level% Interference(95% CI)
Ascorbic acid60 mg/L150 mg/dL-10%(-11%, -10%)
Intralipid2000 mg/dL150 mg/dL-27%(-27%, -28%)
Intralipid2000 mg/dL220 mg/dL-22%(-21%, -23%)
Methyldopa30 mg/L150 mg/dL-14%(-14%, -13%)

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F. Method Comparison

A study was performed based on guidance from CLSI EP09-A3* using the Passing-Bablok regression method. The study compared the Cholesterol2 assay to the Cholesterol assay (List Number 7D62).

Cholesterol2 vs. Cholesterol on the ARCHITECT c8000 System
UnitsnCorrelationCoefficientInterceptSlopeConcentrationRange
Serummg/dL1381.000.410.987-684

G. Tube Type

A study was performed to evaluate the suitability of specific blood collection tube types for use with the Cholesterol2 assay. Samples were collected from a minimum of 40 donors and evaluated across tube types. The following blood collection tube types were determined to be acceptable for use with the Cholestero12 assay:

Serum tubes Serum separator tubes Lithium heparin tubes Lithium heparin separator tubes Sodium heparin tubes

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLS). Measurement Procedure Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples; Approved Guideline-Third Edition. CLSI Document EP09-A3. Wayne, PA: CLSI; 2013.

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H. Dilution Verification

A study was performed to evaluate the performance of the Cholesterol2 automated dilution protocol and the manual dilution procedure on the ARCHITECT c8000 System.

Eight human serum samples were created by spiking cholesterol stock solution into SeraSub (a synthetic serum) to target concentrations across the extended measuring interval (EMI) (805, 1000, 1250, 1500, 1800, 2000, 2500, and 2800 mg/dL) that were value assigned using the analytically validated method.

The automated dilution factor for the Cholestero12 assay is 1:5.97.

The manual dilution factor of 1:4 was evaluated for the Cholesterol2 assay.

I. Certificate of Traceability

The Cholesterol2 reagent is certified to be traceable to the National Reference System for Cholesterol, against the Abell-Kendall reference method in a CDC-Certified Cholesterol Reference Method Laboratory Network (CRMLN).

IX. Summary of Clinical Performance

This section does not apply.

X. Conclusion Drawn from Nonclinical Laboratory Studies

The results presented in this 510(k) premarket notification demonstrate that the performance of the subject device. Cholesterol2 (List No. 04S92), is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, Cholesterol (List No. 7D62, K981652).

The similarities and differences between the subject device and predicate device are presented in Section 5-VII.

There is no known potential adverse effect to the operator when using this in vitro device according to the Cholesterol2 reagent package insert instructions.

§ 862.1175 Cholesterol (total) test system.

(a)
Identification. A cholesterol (total) test system is a device intended to measure cholesterol in plasma and serum. Cholesterol measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving excess cholesterol in the blood and lipid and lipoprotein metabolism disorders.(b)
Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 862.9.