MINICAP Immunotyping using the MINICAP and the MINICAP FLEX-PIERCING
Device Facts
| Record ID | K143483 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | MINICAP Immunotyping using the MINICAP and the MINICAP FLEX-PIERCING |
| Applicant | Sebia |
| Product Code | CFF · Immunology |
| Decision Date | Jan 8, 2015 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Special |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 866.5510 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Indications for Use
The MINICAP IMMUNOTYPING kit is designed for the detection and the characterization of monoclonal proteins (immunotyping) in human serum with the MINICAP and the MINICAP FLEX-PIERCING instruments, SEBIA, for capillary electrophoresis. It is used in conjunction with the MINICAP PROTEIN(E) 6 kit, SEBIA, designed for proteins separation into 6 major fractions in alkaline buffer (pH 9.9). The MINICAP and MINICAP FLEX-PIERCING instruments perform all procedural sequences automatically to obtain a protein profile for qualitative analysis. Each serum sample is mixed with individual antisera that are specific against gamma (Ig G), alpha (Ig A) and mu (Ig M) heavy chains, and kappa and lambda (free and bound) light chains, respectively. The proteins, separated in silica capillaries, are directly detected by their absorbance at 200 nm. The electrophoregrams are evaluated visually to detect the presence of specific reactions with suspected monoclonal proteins. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
Device Story
Device performs automated capillary electrophoresis for immunotyping of human serum. Input: serum samples mixed with specific antisera (anti-IgG, IgA, IgM, and kappa/lambda light chains). Process: samples injected into silica capillaries; separation via electrophoresis in alkaline buffer (pH 9.9); direct detection of proteins via 200 nm absorbance. Output: electrophoregrams visualized via PHORESIS software to identify monoclonal proteins by comparing antisera patterns against reference patterns. Used in clinical laboratories by trained personnel. Benefits: enables qualitative identification of monoclonal components (gammopathies) through automated, standardized separation and detection.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation activities performed per design control requirements to assess impact of instrument modification and robotic arm disabling on immunotyping performance.
Technological Characteristics
Capillary electrophoresis system; automated instrument platform; includes robotic arm for sample handling (disabled for specific immunotyping assays); supports capped tube testing; software-controlled analysis.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the qualitative identification of monoclonal proteins (immunotyping) in human serum or urine using capillary electrophoresis on the MINICAP and MINICAP FLEX-PIERCING instruments. Intended for use by clinical laboratory professionals.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An immunoglobulins A, G, M, D, and E immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the immunoglobulins A, G, M, D, an E (serum antibodies) in serum. Measurement of these immunoglobulins aids in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents.
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