(61 days)
The IgE assay is intended for use in the quantitative determination of Total Immunoglobulin E (lgE) concentration in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin, K2-EDTA, K3-EDTA, K3-EDTA) on Beckman Coulter AU/DxC AU clinical chemistry analyzers. The determination aids in the diagnosis of IgEmediated allergic disorders in conjunction with other clinical findings. For in vitro diagnostic use only.
The Total Immunoglobulin E (IgE) reagent kit is in a liquid ready-to-use format designed for optimal performance on Beckman Coulter's AU/DxC AU clinical chemistry analyzers. Each reagent kit contains one buffer reagent (R1), one antibody reagent (R2), and a six-level lot matched calibrator set. The IgE reagent test system utilizes a turbidimetric immunoassay methodology. The AU analyzer measures the change in absorbance at 800 nm to calculate and express the concentration of immunoglobulin E in the test sample based on a stored calibration curve. The IgE assay is traceable to the World Health Organization (WHO) 3rd International Standard 11/234.
The provided document is a 510(k) Premarket Notification for the Beckman Coulter Total Immunoglobulin E (IgE) assay. It describes the device's performance characteristics and how they meet established acceptance criteria, demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device.
Here's an analysis of the acceptance criteria and study data based on the provided document:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
The document presents several tables detailing acceptance criteria and study results for different performance parameters.
Table 1: Method Comparison Summary (from Table 9.1.1)
This table compares the Beckman Coulter IgE Assay (candidate device) against the Roche Elecsys IgE II Assay (predicate device).
| Acceptance Criteria | Parameter | Reported Device Performance | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not explicitly stated as a separate column, but implied by the comparison to predicate. | Slope | 0.966 [0.950 - 0.981] | Pass (implied, as good correlation is shown) |
| Intercept (IU/mL) | 1.0 [-1.0 - 3.0] | Pass (implied, as good correlation is shown) | |
| R (Correlation Coefficient) | 0.996 | Pass (implied, as good correlation is shown) |
Table 2: Precision Performance Summary (from Table 9.2.1)
| Test Sample | Mean (IU/mL) | Acceptance Criteria (Repeatability CV%) | Reported Repeatability CV (%) | Acceptance Criteria (Total Precision CV%) | Reported Total Precision CV (%) | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control 1 | 113.5 | ≤7.0% | 1.7 | ≤7.5% | 2.0 | Pass |
| Control 2 | 229.4 | ≤7.0% | 1.0 | ≤7.5% | 1.6 | Pass |
| Pool 1 | 70.4 | ≤5.0 IU/mL | 3.0 (CV%) / 2.1 (IU/mL) | ≤7.0 IU/mL | 3.3 (CV%) / 2.3 (IU/mL) | Pass |
| Pool 2 | 167.9 | ≤7.0% | 1.4 | ≤7.5% | 2.4 | Pass |
| Pool 3 | 413.6 | ≤7.0% | 0.9 | ≤7.5% | 1.4 | Pass |
Note: For Pool 1, the document states criteria of "≤5.0 IU/mL" for repeatability and "≤7.0 IU/mL" for total precision. The reported results are 2.1 IU/mL (repeatability) and 2.3 IU/mL (total precision), which meet these criteria.
Table 3: Analytical Range (Linearity) Study Summary (from Table 9.3.1)
| Sample Type | Acceptance Criterion (Linear Range) | Reported Linear From (IU/mL) | Reported Linear To (IU/mL) | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | 20 – 500 IU/mL (with Allowable Difference of 10.0 IU/mL or 10%*) | 13.2 | 575.5 | Pass |
Further breakdown of linearity criteria for individual points in Table 9.3.2 shows "Bias Spec" of 10.0 for values ≤100 IU/mL and "%Bias Spec" of 10.0 for values > 100 IU/mL. All individual points "Pass".
Table 4: Detection Limit Study Summary (LoB, LoD & LoQ) (from Table 9.4.1)
| Parameter | Acceptance Criteria | Reagent Lot 1 Result | Reagent Lot 2 Result | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoB (IU/mL) | ≤10.0 | 5.9 | 7.5 | Pass |
| LoD (IU/mL) | ≤15.0 | 13.8 | 12.5 | Pass |
| LoQ (IU/mL) | ≤20.0 at ≤35% CV | 19.6 at 11.9% CV | 17.8 at 7.8% CV | Pass |
Table 5: Anticoagulant Study Results Summary (from Table 9.7.1)
| Plasma Type | Acceptance Criteria (Slope) | Reported Slope | Acceptance Criteria (Intercept) | Reported Intercept | Acceptance Criteria (R) | Reported R | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Na Heparin | [0.9 - 1.1] | 0.989 | [± 20 IU/mL] | 0.0 | [≥ 0.97] | 0.999 | Pass |
| Li Heparin | [0.9 - 1.1] | 0.989 | [± 20 IU/mL] | -0.5 | [≥ 0.97] | 0.999 | Pass |
| K2 EDTA | [0.9 - 1.1] | 0.986 | [± 20 IU/mL] | -1.7 | [≥ 0.97] | 0.997 | Pass |
| K3 EDTA | [0.9 - 1.1] | 0.964 | [± 20 IU/mL] | -2.4 | [≥ 0.97] | 0.998 | Pass |
Table 6: In-Use Stability Study Summary (from Table 9.8.1)
| Stability Parameter | Claim (days) | Tested to (days) | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagent open bottle* | 28 | 29 | Pass |
| Calibration interval† | 14 | 15 | Pass |
| Calibrator open bottle | 45 | 54 | Pass |
Note: For the stability studies, the acceptance criteria are implicitly met if the "Pass" status is indicated after testing beyond the claimed duration, implying that the mean IgE recovery criteria (within 10 IU/mL or 10% of Day 0 mean) were met.
2. Sample sizes used for the test set and the data provenance
- Method Comparison: 136 fresh serum samples spanning the analytical measuring range. Provenance not explicitly stated.
- Precision: Three lots of IgE reagent, tested using two levels of human serum-based quality control material and three patient pools. The experimental design used duplicate sample analysis twice daily over twenty working days (N=80 results for each control/pool). Provenance not explicitly stated.
- Linearity: 15-level linearity test set of inter-diluted patient pools. Provenance not explicitly stated.
- Sensitivity (LoB, LoD, LoQ): LoB evaluated four unique lots of Immunoglobulin (Ig)-depleted human serum. LoD and LoQ used native patient pools diluted with Ig-depleted serum. Provenance not explicitly stated.
- Analytical Specificity (Interference): Test samples containing various interferents (Hemoglobin, Bilirubin, Lipemia, RF, 21 common drugs and concentrations). Specific sample sizes per interferent are not given but are implied by tables (e.g., "Level Tested"). Provenance not explicitly stated.
- Anticoagulant Studies: Freshly drawn serum and plasma from apparently healthy adult volunteer donors. Five specimen tubes were drawn from each donor: one serum tube and one tube of each type of anticoagulant. Sample sizes listed for each anticoagulant type: Na Heparin (N=55), Li Heparin (N=55), K2 EDTA (N=55), K3 EDTA (N=53). Provenance not explicitly stated.
- In-Use Stability: Three levels of quality control material were evaluated. Specific N is not detailed, but implied by the "classical design for sampling, storage, and testing." Provenance not explicitly stated.
Generally, the data provenance (e.g., country of origin, retrospective/prospective) is not explicitly mentioned for any of the studies in the provided document. The studies appear to be prospective analytical performance studies designed to evaluate the device's technical specifications.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts
This device is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) quantitative assay for Total IgE. The "ground truth" for such devices is typically established through:
- Traceability to International Standards: The IgE assay is stated to be traceable to the World Health Organization (WHO) 3rd International Standard 11/234. This is a primary method of establishing "ground truth" for quantitative lab tests, where the standard itself defines the "true" concentration.
- Reference Methods: The method comparison study uses a legally marketed predicate device (Roche Elecsys IgE II Assay) as the comparative "truth" or reference standard for patient samples. The predicate device itself would have undergone similar rigorous validation, likely traceable to international standards.
Therefore, for this type of device, the concept of "experts" in the sense of clinicians or radiologists establishing a diagnostic "ground truth" for individual cases (like in an imaging study) is not directly applicable. The "ground truth" for the test set is inherent in the certified international standard and the established performance of the predicate device.
4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set
Not applicable. Adjudication methods like 2+1 or 3+1 consensus are typically used in studies involving subjective interpretation (e.g., imaging reads) to establish a consensus ground truth. For quantitative in vitro diagnostic assays, the "truth" is determined by reference methods, international standards, and analytical evaluation against defined statistical criteria, not by human consensus or adjudication of individual results.
5. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance
Not applicable. This is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assay, not an AI-powered diagnostic imaging device or an AI-assisted interpretation tool for human readers. Therefore, MRMC studies and the concept of "human readers improving with AI assistance" do not apply.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done
Yes, the studies presented are all "standalone" in the sense that they evaluate the performance of the analytical instrument and reagent system itself (the "algorithm only" in a broader sense of the measurement process) without direct human intervention in the result generation or interpretation step for the purpose of the performance evaluation. The device provides a quantitative result (IgE concentration), which is then used by clinicians in conjunction with other clinical findings. The performance data (e.g., precision, linearity, sensitivity, method comparison) directly reflects the device's inherent analytical capabilities.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.)
The ground truth for this IgE assay is established primarily through:
- International Standards: The assay's traceability to the WHO 3rd International Standard 11/234 is explicitly stated and serves as the ultimate reference for IgE concentration.
- Reference Measurement Procedures/Predicate Device: For method comparison, the Roche Elecsys IgE II Assay serves as the comparative "reference" for patient samples. This predicate device itself is assumed to be traceable to international standards and validated.
- A priori defined analytical specifications: For precision, linearity, and detection limits, the "ground truth" or acceptance criteria are statistically derived technical specifications (e.g., CV limits, bias limits) that the device must meet to be considered analytically robust.
8. The sample size for the training set
The document does not describe a "training set" in the context of machine learning or AI models because this is not an AI/ML-based device. It is a traditional in vitro diagnostic immunoassay. The performance studies detailed are validation studies for the cleared device.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established
Not applicable, as there is no "training set" in the AI/ML sense for this traditional IVD product. If "training set" broadly refers to materials used during the development and calibration of the assay, the document indicates that the assay is traceable to the WHO 3rd International Standard 11/234, and a six-level lot-matched calibrator set is included, which would be used to establish the calibration curve for the assay.
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March 23, 2022
Beckman Coulter, Inc. Veronica Colinayo Staff Regulatory Affairs 250 S. Kraemer Boulevard, Mail Stop B1.SE.03 Brea, California 92821
Re: K220178
Trade/Device Name: Total Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 866.5510 Regulation Name: Immunoglobulins A, G, M, D, And E Immunological Test System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DGC Dated: January 20, 2022 Received: January 21, 2022
Dear Veronica Colinayo:
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,
Ying Mao. Ph.D. 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
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Indications for Use
Submission Number (if known)
Device Name
Total Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The IgE assay is intended for use in the quantitative determination of Total Immunoglobulin E (lgE) concentration in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin, K2-EDTA, K3-EDTA, K3-EDTA) on Beckman Coulter AU/DxC AU clinical chemistry analyzers. The determination aids in the diagnosis of IgEmediated allergic disorders in conjunction with other clinical findings. For in vitro diagnostic use only.
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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1.0 Submitted By
Veronica V. Colinayo Staff Regulatory Affairs Beckman Coulter, Inc. 250 S. Kraemer Blvd. Mail Stop: B1.SE.03 Brea, CA 92821 Telephone: (714) 961-6515 Fax: (714) 961-4234 Email: vvcolinayo@beckman.com
2.0 Date Submitted
January 20, 2022
3.0 Device Name(s)
3.1 Proprietary Names
Total Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
3.2 Classification Name
Immunoglobulins A, G, M, D, and E immunological test system [866.5510, Product Code DGC]
4.0 Predicate Device
| Candidate Device | Predicate Device | Manufacturer | DocketNumber |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Immunoglobulin E(IgE) | Elecsys IgE IIImmunoassay | Roche Diagnostics | K061970 |
5.0 Device Description
The Total Immunoglobulin E (IgE) reagent kit is in a liquid ready-to-use format designed for optimal performance on Beckman Coulter's AU/DxC AU clinical chemistry analyzers. Each reagent kit contains one buffer reagent (R1), one antibody reagent (R2), and a six-level lot matched calibrator set. The IgE reagent test system utilizes a turbidimetric immunoassay methodology. The AU analyzer measures the change in absorbance at 800 nm to calculate and express the concentration of immunoglobulin E in the test sample based on a stored calibration curve. The IgE assay is traceable to the World Health Organization (WHO) 3rd International Standard 11/234.
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6.0 Intended Use
The IgE assay is intended for use in the quantitative determination of Total Immunoglobulin E (IgE) concentration in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin, K2 EDTA, K3 EDTA) on Beckman Coulter AU/DxC AU clinical chemistry analyzers. The determination aids in the diagnosis of IgE-mediated allergic disorders in conjunction with other clinical findings. For in vitro diagnostic use only.
7.0 Comparison to the Predicate
The following table describes the similarities and differences between the candidate device and the predicate device identified in Section 4.0 of this summary:
| Device | Similarities | |
|---|---|---|
| Intended Use: quantitative determination of total IgE for IVD useSample types: serum, plasma (heparin & EDTA)Format: liquid, ready-to-useAntibody: monoclonal, mouseStorage conditions: 2-8°C | Same as Roche'sIgE II assay on the Cobas Immunoassay System | |
| Differences | ||
| BeckmanCoulter IgEassay forAU/DxC AUClinicalChemistryAnalyzers | Operating Principle | |
| Assay Format | ||
| Calibrator scheme | ||
| Calibration Stability | IgE: 14 daysIgE II: 7 days | |
| Traceability | IgE: WHO 3rd IRP 11/234IgE II: WHO 2nd IRP 75/502 | |
| Analytical Measuring Range | IgE: 20 - 500 IU/mLIgE II: 0.100 - 2500 IU/mL | |
| Extended Measuring Range(manual or auto-dilution) | IgE: 500 - 1,000 IU/mLIgE II: >2,500 up to 50,000 IU/mL | |
| Limit of Detection | IgE: 15 IU/mLIgE II: 0.100 IU/mL | |
| Limit of Quantitation | IgE: 20 IU/mL with ≤ 35% CVIgE II: 0.500 IU/mL with < 20% CV |
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8.0 Comparison testing
Comparative studies were conducted for the candidate IgE reagent test system on the DxC 700 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. Equivalence was demonstrated through a method comparison study. Additional performance studies verified that the technological differences between the candidate and predicate devices did not adversely affect safety and effectiveness. Discussions of the following performance parameters are presented in this 510(k) Summary:
Method Comparison Imprecision Linearity Sensitivity Reference Interval Specificity Anticoagulants In-use (Reagent Onboard & Calibration) Stability
9.0 Summary of Performance Data
The data in the Premarket Notification supports a finding of substantial equivalence to measurand test systems already in commercial distribution.
9.1 Method Comparison Summary
Method comparison and bias estimation experiments were designed in accordance with the CLSI Guideline EP09c "Measurement Procedure Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples - Third Edition". The study evaluated 136 fresh serum samples spanning the analytical measuring range of the candidate IgE assay, where test sample concentrations ranged from approximately 25 to 499 IU/mL IgE as measured by the predicate assay. The study results are summarized in Table 9.1.1 based on Weighted Deming regression analysis.
| Method Y | Slope[95% C.I.] | Intercept(IU/mL)[95% C.I.] | R | N | Method X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeckmanCoulterIgE Assay | 0.966[0.950 - 0.981] | 1.0[-1.0 - 3.0] | 0.996 | 136 | Roche ElecsysIgE II Assay |
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9.2 Precision
Repeatability (within-run) and within-laboratory (total) precision studies were designed from CLSI Guideline EP05-A3 "Evaluation of Quantitative Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline - Third Edition". Precision studies evaluated three lots of IgE reagent on a single DxC 700 AU analyzer, and one IgE reagent lot on three DxC 700 AU analyzers. Test samples included two levels of human serum-based quality control material and three patient pools. The experimental design used duplicate sample analysis twice daily over twenty working days (N=80) in random order. The performance summary for repeatability (within-run) and total (withinlaboratory) imprecision for the candidate IgE assay is provided in Table 9.2.1. The total imprecision estimates include the between-run, between-day, between-lot, and between-instrument components of variance.
| TestSample | Mean(IU/mL) | RepeatabilityResults | Criteria* | Total PrecisionResult | Criteria* | Pass/Fail | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control 1 | 113.5 | 1.9 | 1.7 | ≤7.0%CV | 2.3 | 2.0 | ≤7.5%CV | Pass |
| Control 2 | 229.4 | 2.3 | 1.0 | ≤7.0%CV | 3.7 | 1.6 | ≤7.5%CV | Pass |
| Pool 1 | 70.4 | 2.1 | 3.0 | ≤5.0IU/mL | 2.3 | 3.3 | ≤7.0IU/mL | Pass |
| Pool 2 | 167.9 | 2.4 | 1.4 | ≤7.0%CV | 4.0 | 2.4 | ≤7.5%CV | Pass |
| Pool 3 | 413.6 | 3.9 | 0.9 | ≤7.0%CV | 5.7 | 1.4 | ≤7.5%CV | Pass |
Table 9.2.1 IgE Reagent Imprecision Performance Summary
*Repeatability criteria is 5.0 IU/mL for mean recovery values ≤ 71.4 IU/mL, and 7.0% CV for mean recovery values > 71.4 IU/mL; total precision criteria is 7.0 IU/mL for mean recovery values ≤ 93.3 IU/mL, and 7.5% CV for mean recovery values > 93.3 IU/mL.
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9.3 Analytical Range (Linearity)
Analytical range (linearity) studies were designed in accordance with the CLSI guideline EP06-A "Evaluation of the Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures: A Statistical Approach; Approved Guideline". The study used a 15-level linearity test set of inter-diluted patient pools that spanned the claimed analytical measuring range of the candidate IgE assay. The initial assessment of the study data in accordance with the EP06-A document found the modelled non-linearity to be not statistically significant, and the assay was deemed linear; as such, no further evaluation of non-linear models against a bias criterion was required. Table 9.3.1 provides the linearity study summary that supports the analytical measuring range claim for the candidate IgE assay, and Table 9.3.2 provides the linearity test results.
| SampleType | Acceptance Criterion | Results | Pass/Fail | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Range(IU/mL) | Allowable DifferenceSpecification | Linear From | Linear To | ||
| Serum | 20 – 500 | 10.0 IU/mL or 10.0%* | 13.2 | 575.5 | Pass |
| Weighted Linear Regression | y = 1.01273x + 0.630R2 = 0.99990 |
Table 9.3.1 IgE Linearity Study Summary
*Values ≤100 IU/mL use the unit specification, and > 100 IU/mL use the percent specification.
| Sample | Target | Average | PredictedOrder 1 | PredictedNonlinear | COV | Bias | BiasSpec | %Bias | %BiasSpec | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIN_01 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 14.0 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | 10.0 | N/A* | - | Pass |
| LIN_02 | 15.1 | 16.4 | 15.9 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | 10.0 | N/A* | - | Pass |
| LIN_03 | 24.5 | 25.2 | 25.4 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | 10.0 | N/A* | - | Pass |
| LIN_04 | 50.7 | 52.1 | 52.0 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | 10.0 | N/A* | - | Pass |
| LIN_05 | 88.2 | 90.9 | 90.0 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | 10.0 | N/A* | - | Pass |
| LIN_06 | 155.7 | 157.6 | 158.3 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | - | N/A* | 10.0 | Pass |
| LIN_07 | 215.6 | 220.0 | 219.0 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | - | N/A* | 10.0 | Pass |
| LIN_08 | 266.2 | 269.2 | 270.2 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | - | N/A* | 10.0 | Pass |
| LIN_09 | 331.8 | 335.3 | 336.7 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | - | N/A* | 10.0 | Pass |
| LIN_10 | 388.1 | 392.2 | 393.7 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | - | N/A* | 10.0 | Pass |
| LIN_11 | 425.6 | 428.7 | 431.6 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | - | N/A* | 10.0 | Pass |
| LIN_12 | 463 | 473.8 | 469.5 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | - | N/A* | 10.0 | Pass |
| LIN_13 | 511.8 | 520.9 | 518.9 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | - | N/A* | 10.0 | Pass |
| LIN_14 | 530.5 | 542.6 | 537.9 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | - | N/A* | 10.0 | Pass |
| LIN_15 | 575.5 | 575.5 | 583.5 | N/A* | 100.0 | N/A* | - | N/A* | 10.0 | Pass |
Table 9.3.2 IgE Linearity Study Degree of Non-Linearity Test Results
*Not Applicable: The non-linearity was deemed not statistically significant, therefore no additional bias assessment between the non-linear and linear models was required.
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9.4 Sensitivity (Detection Capability)
Limit of Blank (LoB), Limit of Detection (LoD), and Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) studies were designed from the CLSI guideline EP17-A2 "Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement Procedures Approved Guideline - Second Edition" using the Classical Approach. The EP17 study evaluated two lots of candidate lgE reagent on one DxC 700 AU analyzer. The LoB evaluation assessed four unique lots of Immunoglobulin (Ig)-depleted human serum as the individual blank samples, and the LoD and LoQ evaluations used native patient pools diluted with Ig-depleted serum to achieve the low analyte levels. The results of the Detection Capability Study are shown in Table 9.4.1.
| Reagent Lot | LoB Result | LoB Claim | LoD Result | LoD Claim | LoQ Result | LoQ Claim | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (IU/mL) | |||||||
| 1 | 5.9 | ≤10.0 | 13.8 | ≤15.0 | 19.6 at 11.9% CV | ≤20.0 at ≤35% CV | Pass |
| 2 | 7.5 | 12.5 | 17.8 at 7.8% CV | Pass |
| Table 9.4.1 IqE Detection Limit Study Summary (LoB, LoD & LoQ) | ||
|---|---|---|
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9.5 Reference Interval (Expected values)
IgE reference intervals are significantly influenced by age, sex, geographic location, microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, diet of the population, as well as environmental factors such as climate change.1 As such, Beckman Coulter recommends that each clinical laboratory establish a range of expected values for its own local population, as dictated by good laboratory practices. The reference intervals presented in Table 7.5.1 were taken from literature.2
| Analyte | Sample Type | Condition (age) | Levels (kIU/L)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| IgE | Serum | 0 - <7 years | <25 - 440 |
| IgE | Serum | 7 - <19 years | <25 - 450 |
| IgE | Serum | Adult (20-60 years) | 0 - 160 |
Table 9.5.1 IgE Expected Values2
*Equivalent to IU/mL
- 1 CLSI I/LA20, Analytical Performance Characteristics, Quality Assurance, and Clinical Utility of Immunological Assays for Human Immunoglobulin E Antibodies of Defined Allergen Specificities, 3rd Edition, October 2016, pp. 23; 27.
- 2 Rifai N, Tietz Handbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 6th Ed., Elsevier (2018).
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9.6 Analytical Specificity
Interference studies were designed in accordance with the CLSI Guidelines EP07 "Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry - Third Edition" and EP37 "Supplemental Tables for Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry" to identify and evaluate substances that could potentially interfere with the candidate InE assay. The criteria for no significant interference (NSI) required the test sample (containing interferent) recovery mean to be within ± 10 IU/mL for recovered values ≤ 100 IU/mL, or 10% of the control recovery mean values > 100 IU/mL (sample containing no interferent).
The interference study results are presented in Tables 9.6.1 and 9.6.2. The drug omalizumab is a known interferent with the IgE assay methodology1 and was not tested; falsely decreased results may occur in patients being treated with the drug. Antibody specificity studies were performed externally by the supplier of the monoclonal antibody component and showed no cross-reactivity with human IgA, IqD, IgG, or IgM.
| Substance | Sample Type | Source | Level Tested | Observed Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin | Serum | Hemolysate (human) | 1,000 mg/dL | NSI |
| Unconjugated Bilirubin | Serum | Porcine | 60 mg/dL | NSI |
| Lipemia | Serum | Intralipid | 1,000 mg/dL | NSI |
| RF | Serum | Human | 250 IU/mL | NSI |
Table 9.6.1 IgE Endogenous Interferents Study Summary
NSI = No Significant Interference within ± 10.0 IU/mL or 10%
| Substances | Sample Type | Analyte Level(IU/mL) | Range ofObservedMean % Bias | ObservedEffect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 commondrugs andconcentrations | Serum | ~160 | -1.6% to 0.9% | NSI |
NSI = No Significant Interference within ± 10.0 IU/mL or 10%
1 Hamilton RG. Accuracy of Food and Drug Administration-cleared IgE antibody assays in the presence of anti-IgE (omalizumab). J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2006;117(4):759-766
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9.7 Anticoagulant Studies (Serum vs. Plasma)
Methods comparison studies were used to evaluate plasma as an equivalent sample type. The methods comparison and bias estimation experiments were designed using the CLSI Guideline EP09c "Measurement Procedure Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples; Third Edition". The study utilized freshly drawn serum and plasma from apparently healthy adult volunteer donors, where five specimen tubes were drawn from each donor: one serum tube and one tube of each type of anticoagulant. The acceptance criteria and study results are summarized in Table 9.7.1 based on Weighted Deming regression analysis.
| PlasmaType | LevelTested | N | Slope[0.9 - 1.1] | Intercept[± 20 IU/mL] | R[≥ 0.97] | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Na Heparin | 17 Units/mL | 55 | 0.989 | 0.0 | 0.999 | Pass |
| Li Heparin | 17 Units/mL | 55 | 0.989 | -0.5 | 0.999 | Pass |
| K2 EDTA | 1.8 mg/mL | 55 | 0.986 | -1.7 | 0.997 | Pass |
| K3 EDTA | 1.8 mg/mL | 53 | 0.964 | -2.4 | 0.998 | Pass |
Table 9.7.1 IgE Anticoagulant Study Results Summary
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9.8 In-Use Stability
In-Use Stability studies were designed to verify the open-bottle stability claims for the candidate IqE kit components and the IqE assay calibration interval. Testing was designed in accordance with the CLSI EP25-A guideline "Evaluation of Stability of In Vitro Diagnostic Reagents; Approved Guideline" using a classical design for sampling, storage, and testing. The study design evaluated in-use metrics at both the start and end of the shelf stability period for reagent kits stored under normal conditions (2-8°C) and including reagent kits that were exposed to post-shipping stress conditions. Three levels of quality control material were evaluated through the duration of the test period, where the mean lgE recovery at the last time point must be within 10 IU/mL or 10% of the mean Day 0 recovery. Table 9.8.1 summarizes the study results for the prestressed reagent kits beyond the claimed shelf life of 24 months.
| Pre-stressCondition | Shelf Life(months) | Stability Parameter(2-8°C storage) | Claim(days) | Tested to(days) | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinterSummer | 29 | Reagent open bottle* | 28 | 29 | Pass |
| WinterSummer | 29 | Calibration interval† | 14 | 15 | Pass |
| WinterSummer | 29 | Calibrator open bottle | 45 | 54 | Pass |
Table 9.8.1: IqE In-Use Stability Study Summary
*Reagent stored onboard (on instrument) for study duration
*For Calibration Cycle 1, the Day 15 test point uses the Day 0 calibration curve; for Calibration Cycle 2, the Day 15 test point uses a new calibration curve based on a Day 15 recalibration.
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10.0 Conclusion
Beckman Coulter's Total Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Reagent is substantially equivalent to the Roche Elecsys IgE II reagent test system (K061970) as demonstrated through methods comparison and precision studies. The performance testing presented in this submission provides evidence that the device is safe and effective in its intended use.
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Safe Medical Device Act of 1990 and the implementing regulation 21 CFR 807.92.
§ 866.5510 Immunoglobulins A, G, M, D, and E immunological test system.
(a)
Identification. An immunoglobulins A, G, M, D, and E immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the immunoglobulins A, G, M, D, an E (serum antibodies) in serum. Measurement of these immunoglobulins aids in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).