K Number
K983992
Device Name
NICHOLS ADVANTAGE THYROGLOBULIN AUTOANTIBODIES (TGAB) ASSAY
Date Cleared
1999-01-26

(78 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
866.5870
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Nichols Advantage® Chemiluminescence Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies Immunoassay is designed for use with the Nichols Advantage® Specialty System for the quantitative determination of thyroglobulin autoantibodies (TgAb) in human serum. This assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis and assessment of patients with autoimmune thyroid disease.
Device Description
TgAb chemiluminescence immunoassay is a two-site The Nichols Advantage® immunometric method based on binding anti-thyroglobulin antibodies in human serum to human thyroglobulin (Tg). Total duration of assay is 31.5 minutes at 37°C.
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The summary describes a standard immunoassay based on chemical reactions and does not mention any AI/ML components or algorithms.

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This device is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) immunoassay designed for the quantitative determination of thyroglobulin autoantibodies, aiding in diagnosis and assessment, rather than providing direct treatment or therapy.

Yes

The device is intended to "aid in the diagnosis and assessment of patients with autoimmune thyroid disease," which is a diagnostic purpose.

No

The device description clearly indicates it is a chemiluminescence immunoassay, which is a laboratory test method involving chemical reactions and a physical system (the Nichols Advantage® Specialty System) to measure analytes. This is not a software-only device.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section explicitly states that the assay is designed for the "quantitative determination of thyroglobulin autoantibodies (TgAb) in human serum" and is "intended to aid in the diagnosis and assessment of patients with autoimmune thyroid disease." This clearly indicates that the device is used to examine specimens derived from the human body (serum) to provide information for diagnostic purposes.
  • Device Description: The description details a "chemiluminescence immunoassay" which is a laboratory test performed on biological samples.
  • Performance Studies: The inclusion of performance characteristics like precision, recovery, specificity, and method comparison are typical for IVD devices, demonstrating their analytical performance for diagnostic use.

The definition of an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device is a medical device that is used to perform tests on samples such as blood, urine, or tissue to detect diseases or other conditions. This description perfectly aligns with the information provided about the Nichols Advantage® Chemiluminescence Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies Immunoassay.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Nichols Advantage® Chemiluminescence Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies Immunoassay is designed for use with the Nichols Advantage® Specialty System for the quantitative determination of thyroglobulin autoantibodies (TgAb) in human serum. This assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis and assessment of patients with autoimmune thyroid disease.

Product codes

JZO

Device Description

TgAb chemiluminescence immunoassay is a two-site The Nichols Advantage® immunometric method based on binding anti-thyroglobulin antibodies in human serum to human thyroglobulin (Tg). Total duration of assay is 31.5 minutes at 37°C.

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Summary of Performance Studies

Precision
Intra-Assay: Mean (UI/mL) 3.6, N 20, %CV 7.2; Mean (UI/mL) 13.8, N 20, %CV 6.1; Mean (UI/mL) 60.2, N 20, %CV 5.8
Inter-Assay: Mean (UI/mL) 4.0, N 20, %CV 12.9; Mean (UI/mL) 13.7, N 20, %CV 6.1; Mean (UI/mL) 55.0, N 20, %CV 6.8

Recovery
94 - 113%

High Dose Hook
4,000 IU/mL

Specificity and Crossreactivity
Recombinant hTPO @ 200 mg/L: 95% recovery
TPO Ab @ 2000 IU/mL: 91% recovery

Method Comparison:
Range of results: Undetectable to 2,089 IU/mL
Binomial Test Statistic: P(X) = 0.25

Reference Range
Up to 1 IU/mL

Key Metrics

Relative Sensitivity: 100%
Relative Specificity: 98.3%
Agreement: 98.6%

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§ 866.5870 Thyroid autoantibody immunological test system.

(a)
Identification. A thyroid autoantibody immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the thyroid autoantibodies (antibodies produced against the body's own tissues). Measurement of thyroid autoantibodies may aid in the diagnosis of certain thyroid disorders, such as Hashimoto's disease (chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis), nontoxic goiter (enlargement of thyroid gland), Grave's disease (enlargement of the thyroid gland with protrusion of the eyeballs), and cancer of the thyroid.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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JAN 26 1999

510(k) SUMMARY

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

510(k) Number: K983992

1. Name of Submitter, Contact Person and Date Summary Prepared:

Nichols Institute Diagnostics 33051 Calle Aviador San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Phone: 714-240-52690 Fax: 714-240-5313

Contact Person: Jimmy Wong Date Prepared: January 21, 1999

2. Device Name

| Trade/Proprietary Name: | Nichols Advantage® Chemiluminescence Thyroglobulin
Autoantibodies Immunoassay |
|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common/Usual Name: | Anti-Tg Assay |
| Classification Name: | Thyroid, Autoantibody Immunological Test System |

3. Predicate Device:

Nichols Institute Diagnostics substantial equivalence to the We claim Chemiluminescence Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies assay.

4. Device Description:

TgAb chemiluminescence immunoassay is a two-site The Nichols Advantage® immunometric method based on binding anti-thyroglobulin antibodies in human serum to human thyroglobulin (Tg). Total duration of assay is 31.5 minutes at 37°C.

5. Intended Use

The Nichols Advantage® Chemiluminescence Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies Immunoassay is designed for use with the Nichols Advantage® Specialty System for the quantitative determination of thyroglobulin autoantibodies (TgAb) in human serum. This assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis and assessment of patients with autoimmune thyroid disease.

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6. Comparison to predicate device:

The Nichols Advantage® Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies Immunoassay is substantially equivalent to other products in commercial distribution for similar use. Most notably it is substantially equivalent to the Nichols Institute Diagnostics Chemiluminescence Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies assay.

The following tables compare the new device with the predicate device.

Similarities:

  • Intended Use: For the quantitative determination of TgAb in human sera. .
  • Both assays use highly purified thyroglobulin of human origin. .
  • Both assays use human serum for the test sample. .
  • The sensitivity of both assays is sufficient to measure TgAb levels found in patients . with autoimmune thyroid disease.
  • Pooled sera with high concentrations of TgAb are used as standards in the both ● assays. The standard is calibrated to WHO 1st IRP 65/93.
  • Both methods are based on acridinium conjugated Tg and biotin coupled Tg to . produce a sandwich complex with the patient's TgAb.

Differences:

FeatureNichols Advantage TgAbPredicate Device
Sample Size20 uL
1:15 dilution with assay diluent.
60 uL of the diluted sample is assayed.100 uL
1:10 dilution with assay dilutent.
100 uL of the diluted sample is assayed.
CalibrationTwo-point calibration stable for
one week from working
calibration curve, or when
controls are out of range.Full calibration curve with every
run.
Assay Set-upAutomatedManual
Solid PhaseStreptavidin coated magnetic
particles. Streptavidin-biotin
separation technology.6 mm bead
Incubation31.5 minutes at 37C2 hours at room temperature
using a rotator.
Reportable RangeApprox. 0.3-90 IU/mLApprox. 0.2-60 IU/mL.

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Performance Characteristics:

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FeatureNichols Advantage TgAbPredicate Device
PrecisionMean
(UI/mL)N%CVMean
(UI/mL)N%CV
Intra-Assay3.6207.21.9208.7
13.8206.141205.9
60.2205.8
Inter-Assay4.02012.93.11514.2
13.7206.136227.7
55.0206.8
Recovery94 - 113%83 - 111%
High Dose Hook4,000 IU/mLNot Done
Specificity and Crossreactivity
Recombinant hTPO @ 200 mg/L95% recoveryNot Done
TPO Ab @ 2000 IU/mL91% recoveryNot Done
Method Comparison:
Range of resultsUndetectable to 2,089 IU/mLUndetectable to 2,190 IU/mL
Binomial Test StatisticP(X) = 0.25
Relative Sensitivity100%
Relative Specificity98.3%
Agreement98.6%
Reference RangeUp to 1 IU/mLUp to 2 IU/mL

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JAN 26 1999

Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Jimmy Wong Manager, Clinical and Technical Affairs Nichols Institute Diagnostics 33051 Calle Aviador San Juan Capistrano, California 92675

Re: K983992

Trade Name: Nichols Advantage® Chemiluminescence Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies Immunoassay Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JZO Dated: November 6, 1998 Received: November 9, 1998

Dear Mr. Wong:

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 vour 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 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 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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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/dsma/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Steven Sutman

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): K983992

Device Name: Nichols Advantage® Chemiluminescence Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies Immunoassay

Indications For Use:

Chemiluminescence Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies Advantage® The Nichols Immunoassay is designed for use with the Nichols Advantage® Specialty System for the minitative determination of thyroglobulin autoantibodies (TgAb) in human serum. This assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis and assessment of patients with autoimmune thyroid disease.

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