pHoenix ISE Reagents FOR Olympus AU Chemistry Systems
K020148 · Phoenix Diagnostics, Inc. · CGZ · Feb 4, 2002 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
Record ID
K020148
Device Name
pHoenix ISE Reagents FOR Olympus AU Chemistry Systems
Applicant
Phoenix Diagnostics, Inc.
Product Code
CGZ · Clinical Chemistry
Decision Date
Feb 4, 2002
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.1170
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The pHoenix ISE Reagents for Olympus® AU Chemistry Systems are intended for use as ISE Reagents for the determination of Nat, K+, and Cli for the Olympus® AU Clinical Chemistry Systems. The ISE Buffer is intended for use as a diluent for patient samples for the quantitative determination of Nat, K+ and Cl in serum by ISE. The ISE Internal Reference Solution is intended as a means of compensating for calibration drift in the quantitative determination of Na * and Cl in serum samples on the Olympus® AU Chemistry Systems. The ISE High and Low Standards are intended to provide calibration points for the Na , K+ and Cli Electrodes on the Olympus® AU ISE systems.
Device Story
pHoenix ISE Reagents serve as direct replacements for Olympus Diagnostics reagents on Olympus AU Clinical Chemistry Systems. System uses ISE Buffer to dilute patient serum samples; ISE Internal Reference Solution to compensate for calibration drift; and ISE High/Low Standards to calibrate Na+, K+, and Cl- electrodes. Used in clinical laboratory settings by trained technicians. Output consists of quantitative electrolyte concentration values displayed on the analyzer interface. Healthcare providers use these results to assess patient electrolyte status and guide clinical management. Benefits include maintaining continuity of testing using existing analyzer infrastructure with equivalent performance.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Precision study (N=80 per level, 20 days) evaluated total and run-to-run CV% for Na+, K+, and Cl- (Na+ CV% 0.87-1.00; K+ CV% 0.96-2.26; Cl- CV% 0.68-1.08). Method comparison (N=50) against Olympus reagents showed high correlation (r=0.997-0.999) across clinical ranges.
Technological Characteristics
In vitro diagnostic chemical reagents for ion-selective electrode (ISE) analysis. Includes buffer, reference solution, and calibration standards. Designed for use on Olympus AU Chemistry Systems. No specific materials of construction or software algorithms described; device functions as chemical consumables for existing hardware.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the quantitative determination of sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), and chloride (Cl-) in human serum samples using Olympus AU Clinical Chemistry Systems.
Regulatory Classification
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.
Predicate Devices
Olympus Diagnostics ISE Buffer (AUH1011)
Olympus Diagnostics ISE Internal Reference Solution (AUH1017)
Olympus Diagnostics ISE Low Standard (AUH1014)
Olympus Diagnostics ISE High Standard (AUH1015)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
December 9, 2016
Phoenix Diagnostics, Inc. Mr. Ram Nunna President 8 Tech Circle Natick, MA 01760
Re: K020148
Trade/Device Name: pHoenix ISE Reagents for Olympus® AU Chemistry Systems Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1170 Regulation Name: Chloride test system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: CGZ, JGS, CEM, JIX Dated: January 14, 2002 Received: January 16, 2001
Dear Mr. Ram Nunna:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of February 4, 2002.
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Enclosure
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# INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
510(k) Number (if known): K 0 20148
Device Name: pHoenix ISE Reagents for Olympus® AU Chemistry Systems
Indications For Use:
Intended Use :-
The pHoenix ISE Reagents for Olympus® AU Chemistry Systems are intended for use as ISE Reagents for the determination of Nat, K+, and Cli for the Olympus® AU Clinical Chemistry Systems.
The ISE Buffer is intended for use as a diluent for patient samples for the quantitative determination of Nat, K+ and Cl in serum by ISE.
The ISE Internal Reference Solution is intended as a means of compensating for calibration drift in the quantitative determination of Na * and Cl in serum samples on the Olympus® AU Chemistry Systems.
The ISE High and Low Standards are intended to provide calibration points for the Na , K+ and Cli Electrodes on the Olympus® AU ISE systems.
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K 020149
# FEB 0 4 2002
#### 510 (k) Summary
#### pHoenix ISE Reagents for Olympus® AU Chemistry Systems
Olympus® Diagnostics was the original manufacturer of the Olympus® AU Clinical Systems. Olympus® Diagnostics manufactures these products in Ireland and distributes through Olympus America Inc., which is located in Melville, NY.
pHoenix Diagnostics, Inc. is submitting a 510 (k) notification for the following: (1) pHoenix ISE Buffer, (2) ISE Internal Reference Solution and (3) ISE Low and High Standards. These ISE Reagents are intended for use on the ISE Module of the Olympus® AU Chemistry Systems. The ISE Buffer dilutes all measured patient samples for the quantitative determination of Na+, K+ and Cl- in serum by ISE. The ISE Internal Reference Solution is intended as a means of compensating for calibration drift in the quantitative determination of Na+, K+ and CI- in serum samples on the Olympus AU Chemistry Systems. The ISE High and Low Standards are intended to provide calibration points for the Na+, K+ and C1- Electrodes on the ISE system. pHoenix Diagnostics, Inc. is claiming substantial equivalence to predicate devices manufactured by Olympus® Diagnostics Corporation.
The products encompassed by this 510 (k) submission are Class I (75JJG) and Class II (75 JIX) In Vitro Diagnostic Solutions manufactured by pHoenix Diagnostics, Inc., 8 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760. These pHoenix ISE Reagents are intended to serve as direct replacements to like named products manufactured by Olympus® Diagnostics. Listed below are pHoenix products and their Olympus® Diagnostics equivalents.
| pHoenix<br>Cat.# | Olympus<br>Cat. # | Description | Models | Class |
|------------------|-------------------|---------------------------------|--------|-------|
| TBD | AUH1011 | ISE Buffer | AU | 1 |
| TBD | AUH1017 | ISE Internal Reference Solution | AU | 1 |
| TBD | AUH1014 | ISE Low Standard | AU | 2 |
| TBD | AUH1015 | ISE High Standard | AU | 2 |
pHoenix uses a similar composition, description and packaging design as that used by Olympus® Diagnostics in its products. pHoenix has shown performance equivalence of its products to Olympus® Diagnostics products in the following manner:
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#### 510 (k) Summary cont.
- Through a method comparison where results obtained on a Olympus® AU Chemistry . Systems calibrated with pHoenix products and compared with results obtained on the same analyzer calibrated with Olympus® AU products; and
- Through a precision study where pHoenix products were installed on Olympus® AU . Chemistry Systems and samples were measured over 20 runs.
A summary of the results of these studies follows:
Precision data was collected from the analysis of 2 levels of serum controls measured 2 runs per day, 2 times per run for 20 days on Olympus AU Systems for Nat, K, and Cl calibrated with pHoenix standard reagents. The NCCLS Guideline for precision evaluation, EP5-T, was followed. Typical Results are as follows:
| Analyte | | N | Mean | STD | CV% | Min | Max |
|---------|------------|----|------|-------|------|-----|-----|
| Na+ | Total | 80 | 122 | 1.23 | 1.00 | 120 | 124 |
| | Run to Run | 20 | 122 | 0.67 | 0.55 | 121 | 123 |
| K+ | Total | 80 | 4.6 | 0.105 | 2.26 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| | Run to Run | 20 | 4.6 | 0.039 | 0.84 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Cl- | Total | 80 | 70.5 | 0.76 | 1.08 | 69 | 73 |
| | Run to Run | 20 | 70.5 | 0.30 | 0.42 | 70 | 71 |
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#### Level 4
| Analyte | | N | Mean | STD | CV% | Min | Max |
|---------|------------|----|------|-------|------|-----|-----|
| Na+ | Total | 80 | 165 | 1.43 | 0.87 | 163 | 167 |
| | Run to Run | 20 | 165 | 0.61 | 0.37 | 164 | 166 |
| K+ | Total | 80 | 6.50 | 0.062 | 0.96 | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| | Run to Run | 20 | 6.50 | 0.028 | 0.44 | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Cl- | Total | 80 | 121 | 0.82 | 0.68 | 119 | 122 |
| | Run to Run | 20 | 121 | 0.47 | 0.39 | 120 | 122 |
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## 510 (k) Summary cont.
Correlation with Olympus Diagnostics Standard Reagents
Correlation data was collected from 50 samples (patient serum samples, control samples and spiked samples) for Nat, K+, and CI measured on Olympus AU Clinical Chemistry Systems installed with pHoenix reagents (ISE Diluent, ISE Internal Reference Solutions and Standards) as compared with Olympus reagents separately. A Linear Regression Analysis was performed using pHoenix data as the independent X Variable and Olympus Data as the Dependent Y Variable in the equation Y = a + bX . Typical results are as follows:
| Analyte | N | Slope | Intercept | Correlation<br>Coefficient | Range |
|---------|----|-------|-----------|----------------------------|-----------|
| Na+ | 50 | 1.06 | -4.9 | 0.998 | 100 - 180 |
| K+ | 50 | 1.03 | 0.11 | 0.999 | 3 - 10 |
| Cl- | 50 | 0.98 | 4.8 | 0.997 | 70 - 150 |
I hope you find this information useful and informative.
Ram Nunna, President
1/14/02
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