iQ200 System, iChemVELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry System
Device Facts
| Record ID | K210127 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | iQ200 System, iChemVELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry System |
| Applicant | Beckman Coulter, Inc. |
| Product Code | LKM · Hematology |
| Decision Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 864.5200 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Indications for Use
iQ200 System: The iQ200 automated urine microscopy system is an in vitro diagnostic device used to automate the complete urinalysis profile, including urine test strip chemistry panel and microscopic sediment analysis. Optionally, the iQ200 analyzer can be used as a stand-alone unit, or the results from the iQ200 analyzer can be combined with other urine chemistry results received from an LIS. It produces quantative or qualitative counts of all formed sediments present in urine, including cells, casts, crystals, and organisms. A competent human operator can set criteria for auto-reporting and flagging specimens for review. All instrument analyte image decisions may be reviewed and overridden by a trained technologist. iChemVELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry System: The iChem VELOCITY automated urine chemistry system is an in vitro diagnostic device used to automate the urine chemistry analysis profile using iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemietry Strips. The iChemVELOCITY can be used as a stand-alone system, as well as in an iQ200 Series system, a configuration given the proprietary name iRICELL as it is designed to be hardware and software compatible with iQ200 Series systems. It produces quantitative results for specific gravity; semi-quantitative results for glucose, blood, leukocyte esterase, bilirubin, urobilinogen, pH, protein, ketones and ascorbic acid: and qualitative results for nitrite, color and clarity. iChemVELOCITY strips are intended for use only with the iChemVELOCITY analyzer. In particular, they are not intended for visual reading. The iChem VELOCITY is not intended to be used as a Point of Care (POC) analyzer. These measurements are used to aid in the diagnosis of metabolic disorders, kidney function anomalies, urinary tract infections, and liver function. Tests performed using the iChemVELOCITY are intended for clinical laboratory use and in vitro diagnostics use only.
Device Story
iQ200/iChemVELOCITY systems automate urinalysis in clinical laboratories. iQ200 uses CCD camera imaging of urine samples in flow cells; Auto-Particle Recognition (APR) software classifies particles (cells, casts, crystals, organisms) by size, shape, contrast, and texture. iChemVELOCITY uses reflectance photometry on test strips, refractometry for specific gravity, and optical absorbance/scattering for color/clarity. Systems operate via workstation software (APUI v7.2) on Windows 7/XP. Updated software adds duplicate specimen ID flagging (based on user-defined 12-72 hour windows) and cybersecurity patches for Windows XP (Bluekeep/WannaCry). Technologists review flagged results via workstation interface; system allows manual override of automated classifications. Benefits include standardized, high-throughput urinalysis and reduced manual microscopy burden.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by design verification, software verification, system performance verification, and human factors testing related to the software modification.
Technological Characteristics
Automated urinalysis system; iQ200 uses CCD camera imaging/flow cell microscopy; iChemVELOCITY uses reflectance photometry, refractometry, and optical absorbance/scattering. Components include Taos TCS230 color sensor, Luxeonstar/Lumileds SR-01-WC100 LED, PIC 18F25 microcontroller. Software: APUI v7.2 (Windows 7/XP). Cybersecurity: Patched for Bluekeep/WannaCry vulnerabilities; isolated network architecture; user access controls.
Indications for Use
Indicated for clinical laboratory use to automate urinalysis profiles, including urine chemistry and microscopic sediment analysis, to aid in the diagnosis of metabolic disorders, kidney function anomalies, urinary tract infections, and liver function. Not for Point of Care (POC) use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An automated cell counter is a fully-automated or semi-automated device used to count red blood cells, white blood cells, or blood platelets using a sample of the patient's peripheral blood (blood circulating in one of the body's extremities, such as the arm). These devices may also measure hemoglobin or hematocrit and may also calculate or measure one or more of the red cell indices (the erythrocyte mean corpuscular volume, the mean corpuscular hemoglobin, or the mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration). These devices may use either an electronic particle counting method or an optical counting method.
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