K Number
K964695
Date Cleared
1997-04-29

(158 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
866.5040
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
Predicate For
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The IMMAGE™ Immunochemistry System Albumin (ALB) reagent, in conjunction with Beckman Calibrator 3, is intended for use in the quantitative determination of human albumin concentrations in human serum and CSF samples by rate nephelometry. This assay is designed for use with the Beckman IMMAGE Immunochemistry System.

Device Description

The IMMAGE Immunochemistry System Albumin (ALB) Reagent, in conjunction with Beckman Calibrator 3, is intended for use in the quantitative determination of human albumin concentrations in human serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples. The reagent kit contains one cartridge of reagent, evaporation caps and a lot specific bar code card. Calibrators and control materials are purchased separately.

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Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance Study

The provided document describes a 510(k) premarket notification for a medical device. In this context, "acceptance criteria" are not explicitly stated as quantitative thresholds for this specific device's performance. Instead, the primary goal of this study is to demonstrate substantial equivalence to a predicate device. Therefore, the "acceptance criteria" are implicitly met if the performance characteristics (method comparison, stability, and imprecision) are comparable to, or within acceptable limits relative to, the legally marketed predicate device.

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

Since explicit acceptance criteria are not provided in terms of specific numeric thresholds for parameters like slope, intercept, r-value, or %CV, the table below will present the reported device performance and infer the implicit acceptance being "comparable to the predicate device."

Performance CharacteristicImplicit Acceptance Criteria (Comparative to Predicate)Reported Device Performance (IMMAGE ALB Reagent)
Method Comparison (vs. Beckman Albumin Reagent (ALB) on ARRAY® Systems)
Serum Samples
SlopeClose to 1.0001.020
InterceptClose to 0.0010.3
Correlation Coefficient (r)Close to 1.0000.997
CSF Samples
SlopeClose to 1.0000.990
InterceptClose to 0.000.692
Correlation Coefficient (r)Close to 1.0000.994
Stability Study
Shelf-life24 months24 months
Open Container Stability14 days14 days
Calibration Stability14 days14 days
Precision Study (Serum)
%CV (Within Run, Level 1)Low %CV1.8%
%CV (Within Run, Level 2)Low %CV1.6%
%CV (Within Run, Level 3)Low %CV2.3%
%CV (Total Precision, Level 1)Low %CV2.4%
%CV (Total Precision, Level 2)Low %CV1.9%
%CV (Total Precision, Level 3)Low %CV2.4%
Precision Study (CSF)
%CV (Within Run, Level 1)Low %CV4.4%
%CV (Within Run, Level 2)Low %CV4.2%
%CV (Within Run, Level 3)Low %CV3.4%
%CV (Total Precision, Level 1)Low %CV6.9%
%CV (Total Precision, Level 2)Low %CV4.6%
%CV (Total Precision, Level 3)Low %CV4.2%

2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance

  • Method Comparison Study:
    • Serum: n = 164 samples
    • CSF: n = 101 samples
  • Precision Study (Serum):
    • 80 replicates for each of 3 levels for "Within Run Precision" and "Total Precision" (Total individual measurements = 80 x 3 x 2 = 480).
  • Precision Study (CSF):
    • 30 replicates for each of 3 levels for "Within Run Precision" and "Total Precision" (Total individual measurements = 30 x 3 x 2 = 180).
  • Data Provenance: The document does not specify the country of origin of the data. It also does not explicitly state whether the data was retrospective or prospective, but performance studies for 510(k) submissions are typically prospective studies conducted specifically for regulatory submission.

3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications of Those Experts

This type of device (an immunoassay reagent) determines a quantitative value for a specific analyte. "Ground truth" is established by the reference method or comparative method itself, not typically by expert review in the way it would be for imaging or diagnostic interpretation.

  • The ground truth for the method comparison study was established by another assay: Beckman Albumin Reagent (ALB) on the ARRAY® Systems (the predicate device).
  • There were no "experts" in the sense of human adjudicators for establishing the ground truth; it was a direct comparison to an established laboratory method.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set

Not applicable. As noted above, the ground truth is established by a quantitative measurement from a comparative method, not by human adjudication of qualitative findings.

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 a quantitative diagnostic reagent, not an AI-powered image analysis or diagnostic interpretation device that assists human readers.

6. If a Standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was Done

This device (reagent for an immunochemistry system) operates as a standalone quantitative measurement system. Its performance data (method comparison, stability, precision) reflect its intrinsic capabilities without human interpretation influencing the final analyte concentration reported.

7. The Type of Ground Truth Used

The ground truth used for performance evaluation was:

  • Comparative Quantitative Measurement: For the method comparison study, the results from the Beckman Albumin Reagent (ALB) on the ARRAY® Systems served as the comparative ground truth.
  • Defined Standards/Reference Materials: For stability and precision studies, control materials with known or expected values were used, enabling the assessment of accuracy and reproducibility.

8. The Sample Size for the Training Set

The document does not specify a "training set" in the context of machine learning. This device is an immunoassay reagent, not a machine learning algorithm that requires a training phase.

9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established

Not applicable, as there is no "training set" in the machine learning sense for this device. The development of such a reagent involves chemical formulation and optimization, followed by validation against known standards and comparative methods.

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K964695

Beckman Instruments, Inc., Section 510(k) Notification IMMAGE™ Immunochemistry System Albumin (ALB) Reagent Summary of Safety & Effectiveness

APR 2 9 1997

Summary of Safety & Effectiveness IMMAGE™ Immunochemistry System Albumin (ALB) Reagent

1.0 Submitted By:

Frank Marte, R.A.C. Sr. Requlatory Affairs Specialist Beckman Instruments, Inc. 200 S. Kraemer Blvd., W-337 Brea, California 92822-8000 Telephone: (714) 961-4406 FAX: (714) 961-4457

2.0 Date Submitted:

20 November 1996

3.0 Device Name(s):

3.1 Proprietary Names

IMMAGE™ Immunochemistry System Albumin (ALB) Reagent

3.2 Classification Names

Albumin immunological test system (21 CFR 866.5040)

4.0 Predicate Device(s):

Beckman Immunochemistry Systems ALB Albumin Reagent

5.0 Description:

The IMMAGE Immunochemistry System Albumin (ALB) Reagent, in conjunction with Beckman Calibrator 3, is intended for use in the quantitative determination of human albumin concentrations in human serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples. The reagent kit contains one cartridge of reagent, evaporation caps and a lot specific bar code card. Calibrators and control materials are purchased separately.

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6.0 Intended Use:

The IMMAGE Immunochemistry System Albumin (ALB) reagent, in conjunction with Beckman Calibrator 3, is intended for use in the quantitative determination of human albumin concentrations in human serum and CSF samples by rate nephelometry. This assay is designed for use with the Beckman IMMAGE Immunochemistry System.

7.0 Comparison to Predicate(s):

The following table shows similarities and differences between the predicates identified in Section 4.0 of this summary.

ReagentAspect/CharacteristicComments
SIMILARITIES
IMMAGESystem (ALB)ReagentAssay method - rate nephelometrySame as Beckman'sImmunochemistry SystemAlbumin ALB Reagent asrun on the ARRAY®System
Serum:Analytic Range 800 - 6000 mg/dLExtended Range 22.2 - 6000 mg/dLCSF:Analytic Range 3.7 - 27.8 mg/dLSample and reagent ratiosAntibodyShelf life of 24 months(stored at 2 -8°C)
DIFFERENCES
IMMAGESystem (ALB)ReagentReaction TemperatureIMMAGE System ALBassays run at 37°C andthe predicate runs at26.7°C
Antigen excess solution (AGXS)IMMAGE System ALBReagent AGXS isprediluted and present inthe reagent cartridgewhile the predicaterequires off-linepreparation of the solution

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Summary of Performance Data: 8.0

The data in the Premarket Notification on safety and effectiveness THE data finding of substantial equivalence to chemistry test systems already in commercial distribution. Equivalence is demonstrated through method comparison, stability, and imprecision experiments that relate results obtained from the Beckman Immunochemistry System ALB Albumin (on ARRAY) Reagent to the IMMAGE System ALB Reagent.

Method Comparison Study Results IMMAGE ALB Reagent vs. Beckman Albumin Reagent (ALB) on ARRAY

AnalyteSample TypeSlopeInterceptrnPredicate
IMMAGEALBSerum1.02010.30.997164BeckmanAlbuminReagent (ALB)on theARRAY®Systems
IMMAGEALBCSF0.9900.6920.994101BeckmanAlbuminReagent (ALB)on theARRAY®Systems

Stability Study Results

ReagentProduct Claim
IMMAGE ALB ReagentSystem24 month shelf-life14 day open container stability14 day calibration stability

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Precision Study Results IMMAGE ALB Reagent

MaterialSerumMean(mg/dL)SD (md/dL)%CVN
Within Run Precision
Level 1226840.41.880
Level 2356356.61.680
Level 34996115.22.380
Total Precision
Level 1226855.42.480
Level 2356368.51.980
Level 34996121.22.480

Precision Study Results IMMAGE ALB Reagent

Material CSFMean (mg/dL)SD (md/dL)%CVN
Within Run Precision
Level 15.130.2274.430
Level 212.50.534.230
Level 320.70.713.430
Total Precision
Level 15.130.3566.930
Level 212.50.584.630
Level 320.70.874.230

This summary of safety and effectiveness iss being submitted in This "summary" of "Salesy and" of the Safe Medical Device Act of 1990
accordance with the requirements of the Safe Medical Device Act of 1990 accordantoo with the regulation 21 CFR 807.92.

§ 866.5040 Albumin immunological test system.

(a)
Identification. An albumin immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the albumin (a plasma protein) in serum and other body fluids. Measurement of albumin aids in the diagnosis of kidney and intestinal diseases.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 866.9.