K Number
K983107
Device Name
VFE
Date Cleared
1998-10-22

(48 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
864.7290
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The VFE assay is an in vitro enzyme immunoassay for quantifying the concentration of von Willebrand Factor Antigen in human plasma to aid in differentiating patients with von Willebrand disease from those with Classical Hemophilia A.
Device Description
VFE is an enzyme immunoassay, in microplate format, intended for the in vitro quantification of von Willebrand Factor antigen in serum or plasma as an aid to differentiate patients with von Willebrand disease from those with classical Hemophilia A. This assay represents an updated technical format, with performance improvements, when compared to the predicate device.
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No
The summary describes a standard enzyme immunoassay with performance improvements over a predicate device. There is no mention of AI, ML, or related concepts.

No.
The device is an in vitro immunoassay designed for diagnostic purposes (quantifying von Willebrand Factor Antigen) and does not provide therapy or treatment.

Yes
The VFE assay is an in vitro enzyme immunoassay that quantifies von Willebrand Factor Antigen in human plasma to aid in differentiating between von Willebrand disease and Classical Hemophilia A, which is a diagnostic purpose.

No

The device is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assay, which is a laboratory test kit containing reagents and other physical components, not a software-only device.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use/Indications for Use: The description explicitly states it is an "in vitro enzyme immunoassay" and is used to quantify a substance in "human plasma." This clearly indicates it is used to test samples taken from the body, outside of the body.
  • Device Description: The description reiterates that it is an "enzyme immunoassay, in microplate format, intended for the in vitro quantification of von Willebrand Factor antigen in serum or plasma." The phrase "in vitro" is a direct indicator of an IVD.

The core function of the device is to analyze a biological sample (plasma) outside of the body to provide information about a patient's condition, which is the definition of an In Vitro Diagnostic device.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The VFE assay is an in vitro enzyme immunoassay for quantifying the concentration of von Willebrand Factor Antigen in human plasma to aid in differentiating patients with von Willebrand disease from those with Classical Hemophilia A.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

GGP

Device Description

VFE is an enzyme immunoassay, in microplate format, intended for the in vitro quantification of von Willebrand Factor antigen in serum or plasma as an aid to differentiate patients with von Willebrand disease from those with classical Hemophilia A.

This assay represents an updated technical format, with performance improvements, when compared to the predicate device.

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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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Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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

The following non-clinical performance data comparison indicates that SPECTRO vWF, the predicate test, and VFE have similar characteristics and are substantially equivalent.

ParameterVFESPECTRO vWF
Sensitivity0.78% N0.23% N
Intra-assay reproducibility - CV5.0 - 5.86.2 - 8.0
Inter-assay reproducibility - CV7.0 - 11.56.3 - 12.8
Accuracy - R0.849* (n = 118)0.96** (n = 24)
  • compared to predicate test results
    ** original comparison versus Laurell Rocket electrophoresis results

Based on the above results the performance characteristics of, VFE, the subject device, and SPECTRO vWF, are substantially equivalent. Since two tests have very similar technological characteristics, this conclusion is not unexpected.

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

Sensitivity: 0.78% N (VFE), 0.23% N (SPECTRO vWF)
Intra-assay reproducibility - CV: 5.0 - 5.8 (VFE), 6.2 - 8.0 (SPECTRO vWF)
Inter-assay reproducibility - CV: 7.0 - 11.5 (VFE), 6.3 - 12.8 (SPECTRO vWF)
Accuracy - R: 0.849 (n = 118) (VFE), 0.96 (n = 24) (SPECTRO vWF)

Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K861159

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

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§ 864.7290 Factor deficiency test.

(a)
Identification. A factor deficiency test is a device used to diagnose specific coagulation defects, to monitor certain types of therapy, to detect coagulation inhibitors, and to detect a carrier state (a person carrying both a recessive gene for a coagulation factor deficiency such as hemophilia and the corresponding normal gene).(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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OCT 22 1998

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07 Mt. Vernon • Houston, Texas 77006 • (713) 526-9677 • Toll Free Number 1-800-231-6238 24 hrs. Fax No.: 713-526-1528

510(k) SUMMARY

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

The assigned Premarket Notification [510(k)] Number is:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

| Submitter: | Ramco Laboratories, Inc.
4507 Mt. Vernon
Houston, Texas 77006 |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Phone #:
Fax #: | (713) 526-9677
(713) 526-1528 |
| Contact Person: | Jeffrey B. Grubb, President |
| Dated Prepared: | September 3, 1998 |
| Device Name: | von Willebrand Factor Antigen Assay |
| Trade Name: | VFE |
| Common Name: | Enzyme Assay for von Willebrand Facto r |
| Classification Name: | Enzyme Linked Immunoassay |
| Predicate Device Name: | SPECTRO vWF
Ramco Laboratories, Inc.
4507 Mt. Vernon
Houston, Texas 77006
510(k) #K861159 |

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Description of Device:

VFE is an enzyme immunoassay, in microplate format, intended for the in vitro quantification of von Willebrand Factor antigen in serum or plasma as an aid to differentiate patients with von Willebrand disease from those with classical Hemophilia A.

This assay represents an updated technical format, with performance improvements, when compared to the predicate device.

Intended Use and Indications for Use:

VFE is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis and management of patients having an increased tendency to bleed. It is useful to differentiate patients with von Willebrand disease from those with Classical Hemophilia A (Factor VIII coagulant deficiency). The later group of patients have prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (PTT) but have normal or increased concentrations of von Willebrand Factor (vWF) in their plasma. In contrast, patients with von Willebrand disease have depressed levels of vWF.

VFE should be used whenever a patient demonstrates:

  • a decrease in procoagulant activity as measured by activated PTT; and/or i)
  • ii) a prolonged bleeding time.
VFESPECTRO vWF
MethodologySandwich ELISASandwich ELISA
Solid phasecoated microtiter
wellscoated beads
Materialpolystyrenepolystyrene
Antibodyrabbit anti-human
vWF, IgG from
(NH4)2SO4rabbit anti-human
vWF, IgG from
(NH4)2SO4
ConjugateHRP labeled anti-
human vWF antibody
Labeled anti-human vWFAlkaline
phosphatase
Antibodysheeprabbit

Summary of Technological Characteristics of Predicate and Proposed Device

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| Sample Material | serum, plasma in
EDTA or citrate | plasma in
EDTA or citrate |
|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Sample dilution | 1:51 and 1:102 if
Needed | 1:51 |
| Sample volume | 20 microliters
10 microliters if needed | 50 microliters; |
| Incubations | 2 | 2 |
| Length #1 | 2 hours, 10 min. | 2 hours |
| Length #2 | 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Washes | 4 | as needed |
| Wash material | 1X diluted wash
Buffer | deionized water |
| Calibrator | Lyophilized, pre-diluted
human plasma pool | liquid purified human
vWF in buffer |
| Number | 5 dilutions per assay | one per assay |
| Assay Reading | microplate reader | spectrophotometer |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | 492 nm |
| Background
correction | yes | no |
| Substrate | TMB | phenylphosphate
disodium, 4-amino-tipyrine |
| Components/kit | 1 | 2 |
| Color developer | none | potassium ferricyanide |
| Stop Solution | 1% HCl | none |

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Non-clinical Performance Discussion:

The following non-clinical performance data comparison indicates that SPECTRO vWF, the predicate test, and VFE have similar characteristics and are substantially equivalent.

ParameterVFESPECTRO vWF
Sensitivity0.78% N0.23% N
Intra-assay
reproducibility - CV5.0 - 5.86.2 - 8.0
Inter-assay
reproducibility - CV7.0 - 11.56.3 - 12.8
Accuracy - R0.849*
(n = 118)0.96**
(n = 24)

compared to predicate test results

**original comparison versus Laurell Rocket electrophoresis results

Conclusions from Non-clinical Testing:

Based on the above results the performance characteristics of, VFE, the subject device, and SPECTRO vWF, are substantially equivalent. Since two tests have very similar technological characteristics, this conclusion is not unexpected.

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Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850

OCT 2 2 1998

Mr. Jeffrey B. Grubb President Ramco Laboratories, Inc. 4507 Mt. Vernon Houston, Texas 77006

Re: K983107 Trade Name: VFE Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GGP Dated: September 3, 1998 Received: September 4, 1998

Dear Mr. Grubb:

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 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). 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 Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance to 895. with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Requlation (QS) for Medical Devices: General requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in assumptions. regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements 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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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 qeneral 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/dsma/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 STATEMENT

510(k) Number: K983107

Device Name: VEE

  • The VFE assay is an in vitro enzyme immunoassay Indications for Use: for quantifying the concentration of von Willebrand Factor Antigen in human plasma to aid in differentiating patients with von Willebrand disease from those with Classical Hemophilia A.
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