K Number
K980757
Date Cleared
1998-04-21

(53 days)

Regulation Number
862.1170
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The ILab 600 is an automated, random access clinical chemistry analyzer which uses analytical techniques (photometry and potentiometry) for the in vitro quantitation of analytes found in physiological fluids such as serum, plasma, urine and cerebrospinal fluid. The results of the measurements are used as medical diagnostic tools.

Device Description

The ILab 600 is an automated, random access clinical chemistry analyzer which uses analytical techniques (photometry and potentiometry) for the in virro quantitation of analytes found in physiological fluids such as serum, plasma, urine and cerebrospinal fluid. The results of the measurements are used as medical diagnostic tools.

AI/ML Overview

The ILab 600 Clinical Chemistry System is an automated, random access clinical chemistry analyzer that quantifies analytes in physiological fluids using photometry and potentiometry. The device was found substantially equivalent to the ILab 900/1800 Clinical Chemistry System (K932467, K943595) and IL Test assays (K943366, K952646, K943367, K952647).

1. Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The acceptance criteria for the ILab 600 are implicit in its claim of substantial equivalence to the predicate device, the ILab 900. This means the performance of the ILab 600 must be "statistically similar" to that of the ILab 900 across various analytes and sample types (serum, urine, cerebrospinal fluid).

The reported device performance is demonstrated through method comparison studies and precision studies.

Method Comparison Studies (ILab 600 vs. ILab 900):

IL TestUnitsnRangeSlope (IL600 vs. IL900)Interceptr (Correlation Coefficient)
Serum Samples
Acid Phosp., Non-ProstaticU/L970.3-27.60.8670.380.986
Acid Phosp., TotalU/L940.4-33.40.9570.1970.996
Albuming/dL982.9-5.51.047-0.1830.985
Alkaline PhosphataseU/L10824-6231.0525.940.999
ALT/GPTU/L1092-25571.006-1.40.999
AmylaseU/L11025-3771.0400.10.997
AST/GOTU/L11514-23771.0650.10.998
Bilirubin, Directmg/dL1000.03-15.190.989-0.0290.999
Bilirubin, Totalmg/dL990.02-26.520.9550.0340.999
Calciummg/dL986.5-15.61.040-0.0280.990
Cholesterolmg/dL11740-9441.0052.3340.997
CholinesteraseU/L1072166-126921.002195.40.990
CK/CPKU/L10318-37590.9336.720.998
CK-MBU/L1100.6-237.21.003-1.40.997
Creatininemg/dL990.8-7.11.0290.1470.998
Glucose Hexokinasemg/dL11360-4571.0170.3580.997
Glucose Oxidasemg/dL13751-3930.9447.920.997
γ-GTU/L1224-4971.0521.20.999
Ironµg/dL9710-2531.0402.370.998
LD-L/LDH-LU/L9545-4040.9973.560.992
LipaseU/L648-27190.972-1.70.999
Magnesiummg/dL1031.60-8.240.9880.010.994
Phosphorusmg/dL1002.5-11.30.9760.060.998
TCO2mmol/L10210-361.079-1.430.987
Total Proteing/dL984.6-8.80.9660.160.992
Triglyceridesmg/dL9637-10390.9781.4140.999
Urea Nitrogenmg/dL1197.0-68.01.007-0.0150.998
Uric Acidmg/dL991.9-15.90.9630.110.995
ISE Chloridemmol/L9036.8-143.21.028-1.390.998
ISE Potassiummmol/L792.0-7.31.013-0.040.999
ISE Sodiummmol/L9062.4-157.41.0111.390.999
Urine Samples
AmylaseU/L6526-60680.953-210.999
Calciummg/dL7020-920.923-0.070.995
Creatininemg/dL5949-2631.0654.20.992
Glucose Hexokinasemg/dL954-6901.0272.550.996
Glucose Oxidasemg/dL800-8010.9494.290.997
Phosphorusmg/dL6036-1610.953-2.30.980
Urea Nitrogenmg/dL58200-16491.06013.70.992
Uric Acidmg/dL709-910.9891.840.997
ISE Chloridemmol/L5073-2491.042-5.740.998
ISE Potassiummmol/L4919-851.083-1.30.999
ISE Sodiummmol/L4973-1941.0005.360.999
Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples
Glucose Oxidasemg/dL2040-2260.932-0.1171.000

Precision Studies (ILab 600):

  • Serum Samples: Two levels of serum samples (three for Cholesterol) were tested in triplicate twice a day for 10 days (n=60 total). The Total %CV for most analytes was generally low, indicating good precision. For example:
    • Albumin: Level 1 (1.79%), Level 2 (1.08%)
    • ALT/GPT: Level 1 (1.26%), Level 2 (0.99%)
    • Cholesterol: Level 1 (2.11%), Level 2 (1.35%), Level 3 (1.37%)
    • ISE Sodium: Level 1 (0.94%), Level 2 (0.67%)
  • Urine Samples: Two levels of urine samples were tested in triplicate twice a day for 10 days (n=60 total). Similar to serum, Total %CV remained low:
    • Amylase: Level 1 (2.56%), Level 2 (2.02%)
    • Creatinine: Level 1 (2.11%), Level 2 (1.73%)
    • ISE Sodium: Level 1 (1.13%), Level 2 (0.65%)
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples: Two levels of CSF samples were tested using IL Test Glucose Oxidase in triplicate twice a day for 5 days (n=30 total).
    • Glucose Oxidase: Level 1 (1.49%), Level 2 (0.98%)

The studies conclude that the ILab 600 and ILab 900 are "statistically similar" for the tests evaluated. The precision studies demonstrate acceptable levels of reproducibility based on the reported Coefficient of Variation (%CV) values for within-run, among-run, among-day, and total precision. No specific numerical thresholds for acceptance criteria were explicitly stated, but the robust statistical similarity and low %CV values imply the device meets the necessary performance standards for clinical use.

2. Sample Sizes and Data Provenance

  • Test Set (Method Comparison):

    • Serum Samples: Sample sizes ranged from a minimum of 64 (Lipase) to a maximum of 137 (Glucose Oxidase).
    • Urine Samples: Sample sizes ranged from 49 (ISE Potassium and Sodium) to 95 (Glucose Hexokinase).
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples: Sample size was 20 (Glucose Oxidase).
    • Data Provenance: The document does not specify the country of origin of the data or whether it was retrospective or prospective.
  • Test Set (Precision Studies):

    • Serum Samples: n=60 for most analytes (triplicate measurements, twice a day, for 10 days). Cholesterol used n=60 across three levels.
    • Urine Samples: n=60 for all analytes (triplicate measurements, twice a day, for 10 days).
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples: n=30 for Glucose Oxidase (triplicate measurements, twice a day, for 5 days).
    • Data Provenance: The document does not specify the country of origin of the data or whether it was retrospective or prospective.

3. Number of Experts and Qualifications for Ground Truth

The document pertains to the performance characteristics of a clinical chemistry analyzer, which measures quantitative values of analytes. The "ground truth" in this context refers to the actual concentration of the analytes in the samples. Clinical chemistry analyzer performance is typically evaluated by comparing results to a reference method (in this case, the predicate device ILab 900) or by using certified reference materials with known concentrations. Therefore, expert interpretation or consensus, as might be used in image-based diagnostic AI, is not applicable here. No mention of human experts defining "ground truth" is provided or expected.

4. Adjudication Method

Not applicable. As described in point 3, this is a quantitative measurement device, not an interpretation task requiring adjudication of expert opinions.

5. Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study

Not applicable. The device is a clinical chemistry analyzer, not an AI system assisting human readers in diagnostic interpretation. The study evaluates the analyzer's performance directly against a predicate device and for precision, not the human reader's effectiveness with or without AI.

6. Standalone Performance Study

Yes, standalone performance was done.

  • Method Comparison Studies: The performance of the ILab 600 was compared directly to that of the ILab 900 (predicate device). This is a standalone comparison of the new device against an established one.
  • Precision Studies: The precision of the ILab 600 was evaluated independently, measuring its reproducibility across different runs and days. This is also a standalone performance evaluation of the device itself.

7. Type of Ground Truth Used

The ground truth used for these studies is the quantitative analytical result obtained from the predicate device (ILab 900) for method comparison studies, and the inherent, measured concentration within the biological samples for precision studies. This is a form of reference method comparison or analytical accuracy assessment, rather than pathology, expert consensus, or outcomes data, which are typically associated with qualitative or interpretative diagnostics. For precision, the ground truth is implicitly the true, stable concentration in the control/patient samples being repeatedly measured.

8. Sample Size for the Training Set

Not applicable. The ILab 600 is a clinical chemistry analyzer, which operates based on established chemical and photometric/potentiometric principles and internal calibration curves. It is not an AI/ML device that requires a "training set" in the sense of supervised learning. Its analytical methods are pre-programmed and validated, not learned from data in the way a machine learning algorithm would be.

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

Not applicable, as there is no "training set" for this type of device. The device's operational parameters and calibration are established through engineering design and standard laboratory calibration procedures, not through a data-driven training process.

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KL980757

APR 2 | 1998

SECTION 3

ILab 600 Clinical Chemistry System - 510(k) SUMMARY (Summary of Safety and Effectiveness)

Submitted by:

Carol Marble Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Instrumentation Laboratory Company 113 Hartwell Avenue Lexington, MA 02173 Phone: (781) 861-4467 (781) 861-4464 Fax:

Contact person:

Carol Marble Phone: (781) 861-4467

Summary prepared:

February 26, 1998

Name of the device:

ILab 600 Clinical Chemistry System

Classification name(s):

CFR Ref.DescriptionClass
862.2300Colorimeter, photometer or spectrophotometer for clinical use(75JJQ Colorimeter, photometer, spectrophotometer for clinical use)I
862.2500Enzyme analyzer for clinical use(75JJI Analyzer, enzyme, for clinical use)I
862.1020Acid phosphatase (total or prostatic) test systemII
862.1030Alanine amino transferase (ALT/SGPT) test systemI
862.1035Albumin test systemII
862.1050Alkaline phosphatase or isoenzymes test systemII
862.1070Amylase test systemII
862.1100Aspartate amino transferase (AST/SGOT) test systemII
862.1110Bilirubin (total or direct) test systemII
862.1145Calcium test systemII
862.1150CalibratorII
862.1160Bicarbonate/carbon dioxide test systemII
862.1170Chloride (total) test systemI
862.1175CholesterolI
862.1210Creatine test systemII
862.1215Creatine phosphokinase/creatine kinase or isoenzymes test systemII

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Classification name(s) (Continued)

CFR Ref.DescriptionClass
862.1225Creatinine test systemII
862.1345Glucose test systemI
862.1360Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase and isoenzymes test systemI
862.1410Iron (non-heme) test systemI
862.1440Lactate dehydrogenase test systemII
862.1465Lipase test systemI
862.1495Magnesium test systemI
862.1580Phosphorus (inorganic) test systemI
862.1600Potassium test systemII
862.1635Total protein test systemII
862.1660Quality control material (assayed and unassayed)I
862.1665Sodium test systemII
862.1705Triglyceride test systemI
862.1770Urea nitrogen test systemI
862.1775Uric acid test systemI
862.3240Cholinesterase test systemI

Identification of predicate device(s):

K932467ILab 900/1800 Clinical Chemistry System
K943595ILab 900/1800 Clinical Chemistry System - Urine Claims Added
K943366IL Test Acid Phosphatase
K952646IL Test CK-MB
K943367IL Test Cholinesterase

Description of the device/intended use(s):

The ILab 600 is an automated, random access clinical chemistry analyzer which uses analytical techniques (photometry and potentiometry) for the in virro quantitation of analytes found in physiological fluids such as serum, plasma, urine and cerebrospinal fluid. The results of the measurements are used as medical diagnostic tools.

Statement of how the Technological Characteristics of the Device compare to the Predicate Device:

The ILab 600 uses the same technology as the ILab 900 and is substantially equivalent in performance, intended use, safety and effectiveness. The ILab 900 maintain the same reagent temperature, use the same reagent formulations and the same applications (proportional volumes). The ISE module on the ILab 600 is also very similar to that of the ILab 900 (predicate device); the same electrodes and solutions are utilized as is the same type of reaction mechanism.

Main differences:ILab 600ILab 900
• ThroughputMedium (400 tests/hour)High (600 tests/hour)
• Optical Path Length5 mm6 mm
• Operating SystemWindows NTIn-house Developed
• Reagent Volume20-400 µL50-600 µL

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Summary of performance data:

Method Comparison Studies

In method comparison studies evaluating serum samples, the ILab 600 and the ILab 900 (predicate device) were shown to be statistically similar for the tests listed below.

IL TestUnitsnRangeSlopeInterceptr
Acid Phosp., Non-ProstaticU/L970.3-27.60.8670.380.986
Acid Phosp., TotalU/L940.4-33.40.9570.1970.996
Albuming/dL982.9-5.51.047-0.1830.985
Alkaline PhosphataseU/L10824-6231.0525.940.999
ALT/GPTU/L1092-25571.006-1.40.999
AmylaseU/L11025-3771.0400.10.997
AST/GOTU/L11514-23771.0650.10.998
Bilirubin, Directmg/dL1000.03-15.190.989-0.0290.999
Bilirubin, Totalmg/dL990.02-26.520.9550.0340.999
Calciummg/dL986.5-15.61.040-0.0280.990
Cholesterolmg/dL11740-9441.0052.3340.997
CholinesteraseU/L1072166-126921.002195.40.990
CK/CPKU/L10318-37590.9336.720.998
CK-MBU/L1100.6-237.21.003-1.40.997
Creatininemg/dL990.8-7.11.0290.1470.998
Glucose Hexokinasemg/dL11360-4571.0170.3580.997
Glucose Oxidasemg/dL13751-3930.9447.920.997
γ-GTU/L1224-4971.0521.20.999
Ironµg/dL9710-2531.0402.370.998
LD-L/LDH-LU/L9545-4040.9973.560.992
LipaseU/L648-27190.972-1.70.999
Magnesiummg/dL1031.60-8.240.9880.010.994
Phosphorusmg/dL1002.5-11.30.9760.060.998
TCO2mmol/L10210-361.079-1.430.987
Total Proteing/dL984.6-8.80.9660.160.992
Triglyceridesmg/dL9637-10390.9781.4140.999
Urea Nitrogenmg/dL1197.0-68.01.007-0.0150.998
Uric Acidmg/dL991.9-15.90.9630.110.995
ISE Chloridemmol/L9036.8-143.21.028-1.390.998
ISE Potassiummmol/L792.0-7.31.013-0.040.999
ISE Sodiummmol/L9062.4-157.41.0111.390.999
IL TestUnitsnRangeSlopeInterceptr
AmylaseU/L6526-60680.953-210.999
Calciummg/dL7020-920.923-0.070.995
Creatininemg/dL5949-2631.0654.20.992
Glucose Hexokinasemg/dL954-6901.0272.550.996
Glucose Oxidasemg/dL800-8010.9494.290.997
Phosphorusmg/dL6036-1610.953-2.30.980
Urea Nitrogenmg/dL58200-16491.06013.70.992
Uric Acidmg/dL709-910.9891.840.997
ISE Chloridemmol/L5073-2491.042-5.740.998
ISE Potassiummmol/L4919-851.083-1.30.999
ISE Sodiummmol/L4973-1941.0005.360.999

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Method Comparison Studies (Continued)

In method comparison studies evaluating urine samples, the ILab 600 and the ILab 900 (predicate device) were shown to be statistically similar for the tests listed below.

In a method comparison study evaluating cerebrospinal fluid samples, the ILab 600 and the ILab 900 (predicate device) were shown to be statistically similar for the test shown below.

IL TestUnitsnRangeSlopeInterceptr
Glucose Oxidasemg/dL2040 - 2260.932-0.1171.000

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Precision Studies

Two levels of serum samples (except IL Test Cholesterol which used three) were tested in triplicate I wo levels of berail banking to runs total, n=60) on an ILab 600 Clinical Chemistry System. The results are given below. and the same of the same of the same of the same of the states of the states and

IL TestSerumSampleMeanWithin Run%CVAmong Run%CVAmong Day%CVTotal%CV
Acid Phos., NPLevel 11.51 U/L8.513.247.0111.49
Acid Phos., NPLevel 21.75 U/L9.610.006.6411.68
Acid Phos., TotalLevel 11.9 U/L5.780.007.899.78
Acid Phos., TotalLevel 22.5 U/L4.850.006.227.89
AlbuminLevel 12.4 g/dL1.690.380.441.79
AlbuminLevel 24.1 g/dL1.000.410.001.08
Alk. PhosphataseLevel 143 U/L3.733.433.946.42
Alk. PhosphataseLevel 2187 U/L1.282.781.463.40
ALT/GPTLevel 153 U/L0.910.870.001.26
ALT/GPTLevel 2101 U/L0.640.370.660.99
AmylaseLevel 145 U/L1.510.710.001.67
AmylaseLevel 2149 U/L0.970.230.421.08
AST/GOTLevel 125 U/L2.283.000.723.83
AST/GOTLevel 252 U/L0.970.740.001.22
Bilirubin, DirectLevel 10.18 mg/dL2.725.516.989.30
Bilirubin, DirectLevel 22.12 mg/dL0.862.313.514.29
Bilirubin, TotalLevel 10.54 mg/dL2.624.703.946.72
Bilirubin, TotalLevel 23.70 mg/dL0.450.811.131.46
CalciumLevel 19.0 mg/dL1.270.000.661.43
CalciumLevel 213.6 mg/dL1.000.000.721.23
CholesterolLevel 194 mg/dL1.661.300.002.11
CholesterolLevel 2175 mg/dL1.310.000.361.35
CholesterolLevel 3207 mg/dL0.920.680.761.37
CholinesteraseLevel 12399 U/L0.521.176.006.13
CholinesteraseLevel 27078 U/L0.761.426.066.27
CK/CPKLevel 1109 U/L1.951.702.073.31
CK/CPKLevel 2368 U/L1.982.944.285.56
CK-MBLevel 125.2 U/L2.747.384.449.04
CK-MBLevel 299.2 U/L1.083.612.574.56
CreatinineLevel 11.0 mg/dL4.530.001.514.70
CreatinineLevel 24.3 mg/dL1.290.250.811.54
Glu. HexokinaseLevel 183 mg/dL0.870.200.280.93
Glu. HexokinaseLevel 2263 mg/dL0.720.370.000.81
Glucose OxidaseLevel 173 mg/dL1.310.000.751.51
Glucose OxidaseLevel 2248 mg/dL0.750.440.340.94
γ-GTLevel 119 U/L1.531.050.972.09
γ-GTLevel 2123 U/L0.930.410.241.05
IronLevel 1129 µg/dL0.710.000.570.91
IronLevel 2193 µg/dL0.750.400.851.20
LD-L/LDH-LLevel 1141 U/L1.670.861.692.53
LD-L/LDH-LLevel 2442 U/L1.790.661.252.28
SerumWithin RunAmong RunAmong DayTotal
IL TestSampleMean%CV%CV%CV%CV
Level 119 U/L9.480.005.0610.74
LipaseLevel 2352 U/L0.840.002.182.34
Level 11.86 mg/dL1.153.400.003.58
MagnesiumLevel 25.06 mg/dL0.902.232.043.16
Level 13.45 mg/dL1.450.000.611.57
PhosphorusLevel 26.44 mg/dL0.980.530.001.12
Level 114.92 mmol/L3.120.003.304.54
TCO2Level 230.80 mmol/L1.260.872.102.60
Level 13.8 g/dL1.130.000.441.21
Total ProteinLevel 26.9 g/dL0.980.000.381.05
Level 164 mg/dL1.482.613.184.37
TriglyceridesLevel 2197 mg/dL0.770.911.662.04
Level 115.7 mg/dL1.052.155.305.82
Urea NitrogenLevel 253.6 mg/dL0.791.594.264.62
Level 13.3 mg/dL1.173.370.483.60
Uric AcidLevel 27.9 mg/dL0.771.530.571.80
Level 183.00 mmol/L0.691.260.241.45
ISE ChlorideLevel 2108.67 mmol/L0.460.580.000.74
Level 14.18 mmol/L1.160.000.521.27
ISE PotassiumLevel 27.20 mmol/L0.410.690.771.11
Level 1130 mmol/L0.700.380.500.94
ISE SodiumLevel 2150 mmol/L0.530.200.360.67

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Precision Studies (Continued)

Two levels of urine samples were tested in triplicate twice a day for 10 days (20 runs total, n=60) on an ILab 600 Clinical Chemistry System. The results are given below.

IL TestUrineSampleMeanWithin Run%CVAmong Run%CVAmong Day%CVTotal%CV
AmylaseLevel 1139.0 U/L1.891.201.262.56
AmylaseLevel 2410.0 U/L1.491.001.102.02
CalciumLevel 13.9 mg/dL2.580.002.193.18
CalciumLevel 25.9 mg/dL1.671.321.502.50
CreatinineLevel 171.6 mg/dL1.400.001.582.11
CreatinineLevel 2108.0 mg/dL1.110.001.331.73
Glu. HexokinaseLevel 163.0 mg/dL1.781.822.283.41
Glu. HexokinaseLevel 2223.0 mg/dL1.880.001.282.28
Glucose OxidaseLevel 156.0 mg/dL1.381.181.852.60
Glucose OxidaseLevel 2201.0 mg/dL1.321.140.761.91
PhosphorusLevel 141.5 mg/dL2.200.920.002.38
PhosphorusLevel 259.0 mg/dL1.770.001.412.26
Urea NitrogenLevel 1493.0 mg/dL1.490.000.781.68
Urea NitrogenLevel 2964.0 mg/dL1.170.430.871.52
Uric AcidLevel 116.2 mg/dL2.750.005.696.32
Uric AcidLevel 228.5 mg/dL1.920.002.363.05

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Precision Studies (Continued)

IL TestUrineSampleMeanWithin Run%CVAmong Run%CVAmong Day%CVTotal%CV
ISE ChlorideLevel 1105.0 mmol/L0.350.840.190.93
ISE ChlorideLevel 2203.0 mmol/L0.440.550.751.03
ISE PotassiumLevel 125.8 mmol/L0.260.541.691.79
ISE PotassiumLevel 270.0 mmol/L0.441.022.422.66
ISE SodiumLevel 195.0 mmol/L0.380.430.971.13
ISE SodiumLevel 2166.0 mmol/L0.370.200.500.65

Two levels of cerebrospinal fluid samples were tested in triplicate twice a day for 5 days (10 runs total, n=30) using IL Test Glucose Oxidase on an ILab 600 Clinical Chemistry System. The results are given below.

IL TestCSFSampleMeanWithin Run%CVAmong Run%CVAmong Day%CVTotal%CV
Level 145.5 mg/dL1.500.470.001.49
Glucose OxidaseLevel 290.3 mg/dL0.770.460.450.98

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Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850

APR 21 1998

Carol Marble . Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Instrumentation Laboratory Company 113 Hartwell Avenue 02173-3190 Lexington, Massachusetts

Re : K980757 ILab™ 600 Clinical Chemistry System Requlatory Class: II CGZ, CEK, CEM, CFJ, CFR, CGA, CGS, CGX, Product Code: CIC, CIG, CIT, CIX, CJE, CKB, DIH, JFJ, JGJ, JGS, JIX, JJW, JJX, JJY, KHS Dated: February 26, 1998 February 27, 1998 Received:

Dear Ms. Marble:

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, Druq, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include reguirements 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 Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, 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 regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. 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 regulations.

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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 (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html" a

Sincerely yours,
Steven Litman

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 Statement

510(k) Number (if known): K980757

Device Name: ILab 600 Clinical Chemistry System

Indications for Use:

The ILab 600 is an automated, random access clinical chemistry analyzer which uses analytical techniques (photometry and potentiometry) for the in vitro quantitation of analytes found in physiological fluids such as serum, plasma, urine and cerebrospinal fluid. The results of the measurements are used as medical diagnostic tools.

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Section 2
ILab 600 510(k)
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§ 862.1170 Chloride test system.

(a)
Identification. A chloride test system is a device intended to measure the level of chloride in plasma, serum, sweat, and urine. Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and diabetic acidosis.(b)
Classification. Class II.