K Number
K973634
Device Name
COULTER AC.T DIFF ANALYZER
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1997-10-29

(35 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
864.5220
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The COULTER® AC-T diff™ analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories.
Device Description
The product is a hematology Automated Differential Cell Counter which like the predicate devices, COULTER A C T Series Analyzer and COULTER COUNTER S-PLUS IV and LYSE S PLUS D, uses the Coulter method of impedance measurement for particle counting and sizing. Blood cells passing through a small opening simultaneously with an electric current cause an impedance change in the orifice. This electrical pulse can be sized and counted. While the number of pulses indicates the particle count, the size of the electrical pulse is proportional to cell volume. Under the controlled condition of lysis, a chemical reaction demonstrates three distinct populations of leukocytes: lymphocytes, mononuclear cells and granulocytes. The percentage of leukocytes that fall into each of the three categories is derived from the WBC histogram: the LY area is approximately from 35 fL to 90 fL, the MO area is approximately from 90 fL to 160 fL and the GR area is approximately from 160 fL. The COULTER® AC T diff™ Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories. The COULTER® AC T diff analyzer has the same intended use as the predicate devices. Both the A.T diff and the predicate devices utilize the Coulter principle for cell counting and sizing in combination with automatic diluting and mixing for sample processing and a beam photometer for hemoglobinometry. The same reagent system, consisting of isotonic diluent, lytic reagent, and cleaning agent, is used on the AS.T diff analyzers and the predicate devices. The ACT diff analyzers and the predicate devices have the ability to print and transmit results if the instrument has been setup to do so. The COULTER AC T diff Analyzer is the same device as the COULTER AS T Series Analyzers except for the modifications required for the measurement of a three-part leukocyte differential, RDW, and MPV, automated calibration and quality control evaluation, patient storage and selectable print profiles.
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No
The description focuses on the Coulter method of impedance measurement and chemical reactions for cell analysis, with no mention of AI or ML technologies.

No.
The device is an in vitro diagnostic hematology analyzer used for quantitative analysis of blood cells, not for treating diseases or conditions.

Yes
The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" states "For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories." Additionally, the "Device Description" mentions that it is a "quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use."

No

The device description clearly outlines a physical hematology analyzer that uses impedance measurement and a beam photometer, indicating it is a hardware device with integrated software, not a software-only device.

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

The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section explicitly states: "For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories."

Additionally, the "Device Description" reiterates this: "The COULTER® AC T diff™ Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories."

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The COULTER® AC-T diff™ analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories.

Product codes

GKZ

Device Description

The product is a hematology Automated Differential Cell Counter which like the predicate devices, COULTER A C T Series Analyzer and COULTER COUNTER S-PLUS IV and LYSE S PLUS D, uses the Coulter method of impedance measurement for particle counting and sizing. Blood cells passing through a small opening simultaneously with an electric current cause an impedance change in the orifice. This electrical pulse can be sized and counted. While the number of pulses indicates the particle count, the size of the electrical pulse is proportional to cell volume.

Under the controlled condition of lysis, a chemical reaction demonstrates three distinct populations of leukocytes: lymphocytes, mononuclear cells and granulocytes. The percentage of leukocytes that fall into each of the three categories is derived from the WBC histogram: the LY area is approximately from 35 fL to 90 fL, the MO area is approximately from 90 fL to 160 fL and the GR area is approximately from 160 fL.

The COULTER® AC T diff™ Analyzer is the same device as the COULTER AS T Series Analyzers except for the modifications required for the measurement of a three-part leukocyte differential, RDW, and MPV, automated calibration and quality control evaluation, patient storage and selectable print profiles.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

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Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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

Testing described in Section 2 of this submission focuses on attributes of precision and accuracy for the additional parameters (i. e. WBC differential, RDW and MPV).

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

Testing met all acceptance criteria.

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

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Predicate Device(s)

K964988, K823355

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 864.5220 Automated differential cell counter.

(a)
Identification. An automated differential cell counter is a device used to identify one or more of the formed elements of the blood. The device may also have the capability to flag, count, or classify immature or abnormal hematopoietic cells of the blood, bone marrow, or other body fluids. These devices may combine an electronic particle counting method, optical method, or a flow cytometric method utilizing monoclonal CD (cluster designation) markers. The device includes accessory CD markers.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Premarket Notifications for Automated Differential Cell Counters for Immature or Abnormal Blood Cells; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA.”

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h)510(k) Summary
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COULTER® AC·T diff™ Analyzer
OCT 29 1997

Date of Summary:September 22, 1997
Company/Institution name:Coulter Corporation,
11800 SW 147 Ave.
Miami, FL. 33196, Mailcode 31-B06
Contact Name:Thomas J. English, Phone 1-305-380-4331
Common or usual name or classification name:Automated Differential Cell Counter
Product name:COULTER® A C ·T diff ™ Analyzers
C.F.R. Section:864.5220
Device Class:Class II

510(k) numbers of Coulter devices to which substantial equivalence is claimed:
COULTER® AC·T™ Series Analyzer, K964988The product is a hematology Automated Differential Cell Counter which like the predicate devices, COULTER A C T Series Analyzer and COULTER COUNTER S-PLUS IV and LYSE S PLUS D, uses the Coulter method of impedance measurement for particle counting and sizing. Blood cells passing through a small opening simultaneously with an electric current cause an impedance change in the orifice. This electrical pulse can be sized and counted. While the number of pulses indicates the particle count, the size of the electrical pulse is proportional to cell volume.

COULTER® COUNTER® S-PLUS IV and LYSE S PLUS D, K823355.

Under the controlled condition of lysis, a chemical reaction demonstrates three distinct populations of leukocytes: lymphocytes, mononuclear cells and granulocytes. The percentage of leukocytes that fall into each of the three categories is derived from the WBC histogram: the LY area is approximately from 35 fL to 90 fL, the MO area is approximately from 90 fL to 160 fL and the GR area is approximately from 160 fL.

The COULTER® AC T diff™ Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and Intended Use: leukocyte differential counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories.

The COULTER® AC T diff analyzer has the same intended use as the predicate devices. Both the A.T diff and the predicate devices utilize the Coulter principle for cell counting and sizing in combination with automatic diluting and mixing for sample processing and a beam photometer for hemoglobinometry. The same reagent system, consisting of isotonic diluent, lytic reagent, and cleaning agent, is used on the AS.T diff analyzers and the predicate devices. The ACT diff analyzers and the predicate devices have the ability to print and transmit results if the instrument has been setup to do so.

The COULTER AC T diff Analyzer is the same device as the COULTER AS T Series Analyzers except for the modifications required for the measurement of a three-part leukocyte differential, RDW, and MPV, automated calibration and quality control evaluation, patient storage and selectable print profiles.

Testing described in Section 2 of this submission focuses on attributes of precision and accuracy for the additional parameters (i. e. WBC differential, RDW and MPV). Testing met all acceptance criteria.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Thomas J. Enqlish Director, Corporate Requlatory and Clinical Affairs Coulter Corporation 11800 SW 147 Avenue Mailcode 31-B06 Miami, Florida 33196

OCT 2 9 1997

Re: K973634 COULTER® ACT diff™ Analyzers Trade Name: Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GKZ Dated: September 23, 1997

September 24, 1997

Dear Mr. Enqlish:

Received:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in requlatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Reqister. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal Laws or Requlations.

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Under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA-88), this device may require a CLIA complexity categorization. To determine if it does, you should contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at (770)488-7655.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4588. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll free number (800) 638-2041 or at (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html"

Sincerely yours,

Steven Putman

Steven I. Gutman, M.D., M.B.A. Director Division of Clinical Laboratory Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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INDICATIONS FOR USE

510(k) Number (if known):

N/A K973634

Device Name: COULTER® AC-T diff™ Analyzer

Indications For Use:

The COULTER® AC-T diff™ analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories.

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Prescription Use V
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)

Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

(Optional Form 1-2-96)

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