The Dade Behring Dimension Vista™ Integrated system is an in vitro diagnostic device intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures such as pipetting, mixing, heating, and measuring spectral intensities to determine a variety of analytes in human body fluids. Vista™ system chemical and immunochemical applications utilize photometric, turbidimetric, chemiluminescence, nephelometric and integrated ion selective multisensor technology for clinical use. The Dimension Vista™ Urea Nitrogen Flex® reagent cartridge (BUN) is a device intended to measure urea nitrogen (an end-product of nitrogen metabolism) in serum, plasma, and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of certain renal and metabolic diseases. The Dimension Vista™ Chem I Calibrator is intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to establish points of reference that are used in the determination of values in the measurement of urea nitrogen in human specimens. The Dimension Vista™ V-LYTE™ Potassium test system is intended to measure potassium in serum, plasma and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used to monitor electrolyte balance in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases conditions, characterized by low or high blood potassium levels. The Dimension Vista™ Immunoglobulin G Flex® reagent cartridge (IGG) is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the immunoglobulin G (serum antibody) in serum and plasma. Measurement of immunoglobulin G aids in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents. The Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Calibrator is intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to establish points of reference that are used in the determination of values in the measurement of IgG in human specimens. The Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Controls, H, M, L, are intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to estimate test precision and to detect systematic analytical deviations that may arise from reagent or analytical instrument variation. The Dimension Vista™ V-LYTE™ Chloride test system is intended to measure chloride in serum, plasma and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders. The Dimension Vista™ Phenobarbital Flex® reagent cartridge (PHNO) is a device intended to measure phenobarbital, an antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drug, in human serum and plasma. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of phenobarbital use or overdose and in monitoring levels of phenobarbital to ensure appropriate therapy. Dimension Vista™ Drug 1 Calibrator is intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to establish points of reference that are used in the determination of values in the measurement of phenobarbital in human specimens. The Dimension Vista™ V-LYTE™ Sodium test system is intended to measure sodium in serum, plasma and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of aldosteronism (excessive secretion of the hormone aldosterone), diabetes insipidus (chronic excretion of large amounts of dilute urine, accompanied by extreme thirst), adrenal hypertension, Addison's disease (caused by destruction of the adrenal glands), dehydration, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance. The Dimension Vista™ V-LYTE™ Standard A and Standard B are intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to establish points of reference that are used in the determination of values in the measurement of substances in human specimens. The Dimension Vista™ Mass creatine kinase MB isoenzyme Flex® reagent cartridge (MMB) is a device intended to measure the activity of the MB isoenzyme of creatine phosphokinase in plasma and serum. Measurements of creatine phosphokinase and its isoenzymes are used in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction. The Dimension Vista™ MMB Calibrator is intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to establish points of reference that are used in the determination of values in the measurement of mass creatine kinase MB isoenzyme in human specimens.
Device Story
Floor-model, fully automated, microprocessor-controlled integrated clinical chemistry analyzer; processes human body fluids (serum, plasma, urine) using prepackaged Flex® reagent cartridges. Employs photometric, turbidimetric, chemiluminescence, nephelometric, and ion-selective multisensor (IMT) technologies. System automates pipetting, mixing, heating, and spectral intensity measurement. Throughput up to 1500 tests/hour. Operated by laboratory personnel in clinical settings. Provides quantitative analyte concentrations; results used by clinicians for diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and electrolyte balance assessment. Features include barcode sample identification, automatic calibration/QC, and LIS connectivity. Benefits include high-throughput processing, reduced manual labor, and standardized analytical performance.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validated via precision/reproducibility studies (NCCLS EP5-A2), linearity studies, and method comparison against predicate Dimension RxL systems (NCCLS EP9-A2). Correlation coefficients (r) ranged from 0.985 to 0.999 across all analytes. Interference testing conducted per CLSI EP7-A.
Technological Characteristics
Floor-model, fully automated, microprocessor-controlled analyzer. Detection: photometric, turbidimetric, chemiluminescence, nephelometric, and ion-selective multisensor electrodes. Energy: xenon flash lamp source. Temperature control: 37°C. Reagents: 12-well plastic Flex® cartridges. Connectivity: LIS integration via Easy Link™ workstation. Software: automated maintenance and QC management.
Indications for Use
Indicated for quantitative measurement of analytes (urea nitrogen, IgG, phenobarbital, mass CK-MB, sodium, potassium, chloride) in human serum, plasma, and urine for diagnosis and treatment of renal, metabolic, and electrolyte disorders, acute myocardial infarction, and monitoring of antiepileptic therapy. Prescription use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A discrete photometric chemistry analyzer for clinical use is a device intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures by performing automatically various steps such as pipetting, preparing filtrates, heating, and measuring color intensity. This device is intended for use in conjunction with certain materials to measure a variety of analytes. Different models of the device incorporate various instrumentation such as micro analysis apparatus, double beam, single, or dual channel photometers, and bichromatic 2-wavelength photometers. Some models of the device may include reagent-containing components that may also serve as reaction units.
Dimension® Indirect IMT system (QuikLYTE®) (K970330)
Dimension® QuikLYTE® Standard A & Standard B (K860021)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY AND INSTRUMENT COMBINATION TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k051087
B. Purpose for Submission:
510(k) premarket notification package to manufacture and market the Dimension Vista™ integrated system and seven (7) reagent test methods with their associated calibrators and IGG controls. The methods included in this submission are representative of the Dimension Vista™ system analytical functional areas (photometry, turbidimetry, chemiluminescence, nephelometry and ion selective multisensors for electrolytes).
C. Measurand:
Urea nitrogen, immunoglobulin G, Phenobarbital, creatine kinase MB isoenzyme, sodium, potassium, and chloride
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative, photometry, turbidimetry, chemiluminescence, nephelometry and ion selective multisensors
E. Applicant:
DADE BEHRING, INC.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
Dimension Vista™ Integrated System
Dimension Vista™ Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Flex® reagent cartridge
Dimension Vista™ Chemistry 1 Calibrator
Dimension Vista™ Immunoglobulin G (IGG) Flex® reagent cartridge
Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Calibrator
Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Controls, H, M, L
Dimension Vista™ Phenobarbital (PHNO) Flex® reagent cartridge
Dimension Vista™ Drug 1 Calibrator
Dimension Vista™ Mass creatine kinase MB isoenzyme (MMB) Flex® reagent cartridge
Dimension Vista™ MMB Calibrator
Dimension Vista™ V-LYTE™ Integrated Multisensor Na+/K+/Cl
Dimension Vista™ V-LYTE™ Standard A
Dimension Vista™ V-LYTE™ Standard B
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G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR §862.1770-Urea nitrogen test system
21 CFR §862.1600-Potassium test system
21 CFR §866.5510-Immunoglobulins A, G, M, D, and E immunological test system
21 CFR §862.1170-Chloride test system
21 CFR §862.3660-Phenobarbital test system
21 CFR §862.1665-Sodium test system
21 CFR §862.1215-Creatine phosphokinase/creatine kinase or isoenzymes test system.
21 CFR §862.1150-Calibrator
21 CFR §862.1660-Quality control material (assayed and unassayed)
21 CFR §862.1030-Alanine amino transferase (ALT/SGPT) test system (exempt from 510(k) review)
21 CFR §862.2160-Discrete Photometric Chemistry Analyzer for Clinical Use
2. Classification:
Class II, II, II, II, II, II, II, I, I reserved, I, and I, respectively
3. Product code:
CDQ Urease and glutamic dehydrogenase, urea nitrogen
CEM Electrode, ion specific, potassium
CFQ Radioimmunoassay, immunoglobulins (G, A, M)
CGZ Electrode, ion-specific, chloride
DLZ Enzyme immunoassay, Phenobarbital
JGS Electrode, ion specific, sodium
JHY Colorimetric method, cpk or isoenzymes
JIT Calibrator, secondary
JIX Calibrator, multi-analyte mixture
JJY Multi-analyte controls, all kinds (assayed and unassayed)
CKA NADH oxidation/NAD reduction, alt/sgpt
JJE Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use
4. Panel:
(75) Chemistry
(81) Toxicology
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
See Indications for use below.
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2. Indication(s) for use:
The Dade Behring Dimension Vista™ Integrated system is an in vitro diagnostic device intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures such as pipetting, mixing, heating, and measuring spectral intensities to determine a variety of analytes in human body fluids. Vista™ system chemical and immunochemical applications utilize photometric, turbidimetric, chemiluminescence, nephelometric and integrated ion selective multisensor technology for clinical use.
The Dimension Vista™ Urea Nitrogen Flex® reagent cartridge (BUN) is a device intended to measure urea nitrogen (an end-product of nitrogen metabolism) in serum, plasma, and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of certain renal and metabolic diseases.
The Dimension Vista™ Chem I Calibrator is intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to establish points of reference that are used in the determination of values in the measurement of urea nitrogen in human specimens.
The Dimension Vista™ V-LYTE™ Potassium test system is intended to measure potassium in serum, plasma and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used to monitor electrolyte balance in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases conditions, characterized by low or high blood potassium levels.
The Dimension Vista™ Immunoglobulin G Flex® reagent cartridge (IGG) is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the immunoglobulin G (serum antibody) in serum and plasma. Measurement of immunoglobulin G aids in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents.
The Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Calibrator is intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to establish points of reference that are used in the determination of values in the measurement of IgG in human specimens.
The Dimension Vista™ Protein 1 Controls, H, M, L, are intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to estimate test precision and to detect systematic analytical deviations that may arise from reagent or analytical instrument variation.
The Dimension Vista™ V-LYTE™ Chloride test system is intended to measure chloride in serum, plasma and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders.
The Dimension Vista™ Phenobarbital Flex® reagent cartridge (PHNO) is a device intended to measure phenobarbital, an antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drug, in human serum and plasma. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of phenobarbital use or overdose and in monitoring levels of phenobarbital to ensure appropriate therapy.
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Dimension Vista™ Drug 1 Calibrator is intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to establish points of reference that are used in the determination of values in the measurement of phenobarbital in human specimens.
The Dimension Vista™ V-LYTE™ Sodium test system is intended to measure sodium in serum, plasma and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of aldosteronism (excessive secretion of the hormone aldosterone), diabetes insipidus (chronic excretion of large amounts of dilute urine, accompanied by extreme thirst), adrenal hypertension, Addison's disease (caused by destruction of the adrenal glands), dehydration, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.
The Dimension Vista™ V-LYTE™ Standard A and Standard B are intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to establish points of reference that are used in the determination of values in the measurement of substances in human specimens.
The Dimension Vista™ Mass creatine kinase MB isoenzyme Flex® reagent cartridge (MMB) is a device intended to measure the activity of the MB isoenzyme of creatine phosphokinase in plasma and serum. Measurements of creatine phosphokinase and its isoenzymes are used in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction.
The Dimension Vista™ MMB Calibrator is intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to establish points of reference that are used in the determination of values in the measurement of mass creatine kinase MB isoenzyme in human specimens.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
Prescription use only
4. Special instrument requirements:
Dimension Vista™ Integrated System
I. Device Description:
The Dade Behring Dimension Vista™ Integrated System is a floor model, fully automated, microprocessor-controlled, integrated instrument system that uses prepackaged Dade Behring Flex reagent test cartridges to measure a variety of analytes in human body fluids. The system is a multi-functional analytical tool that processes chemical and immunochemical methodologies, utilizing photometric, turbidimetric, chemiluminescence, nephelometric, and integrated ion selective multisensor detection technologies for clinical use. The Dimension Vista™ system can analyze up to 1500 tests/hour (typical, depending on the method mix) using a variety of analytical detection capabilities. Dimension Vista™ system detection
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technologies and the corresponding methods representative of the system are:
Photometric
Turbidimetric
Chemiluminescent
Nephelometric
Multisensor, ion selective technology
- Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
- Phenobarbital (PHNO)
- mass creatine kinase MB isoenzyme (MMB)
- Immunoglobulin G (IGG)
- Na⁺, K⁺, and Cl⁻ electrolytes (V-LYTE™)
## J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
Dimension® BUN Flex® reagent cartridge/ Dimension® Indirect IMT system/ (QuikLYTE®) Na+/K+/Cl/ Dimension® IGG/ Flex® reagent cartridge/ Dimension® PHNO/ Flex® reagent cartridge/ Dimension® MMB/ Flex® reagent cartridge/ Dimension® MMB/ Calibrator/ Dimension® QuikLYTE®/ Standard A & Standard B/ Dimension® Chem 1 Calibrator/ N Protein Standard SL/ Dimension® Drug / Calibrator / Dimension® XL/RxL/ clinical chemistry analyzer/ N/T Protein Controls SL
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s):
k860021/ k970330/ k990551/ k944932/ k970343/ k970336/ k860021/ k860021/ k012470/ k011035/ k944093/ k012468 – respectively
3. Comparison with predicate:
Both the Dimension Vista™ Integrated system and the predicate Dimension RxL clinical chemistry system employ prepackaged reagents in flexible plastic, Dade Behring Flex reagent cartridges. Both systems automatically process and analyze clinical samples using a variety of in vitro diagnostic test methods. Both systems utilize integrated, ion selective multisensor detection technology for analysis of sodium, potassium and chloride electrolytes. A comparison of the similarities and differences of these two automated analyzer systems is provided in the following table:
| Feature | Dimension Vista™ System | Dimension® RxL Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | in vitro diagnostic use | in vitro diagnostic use |
| System Control | Fully automatic, microprocessor controlled | Fully automatic, microprocessor controlled |
| User Interface | Keyboard control
Hand held barcode reader
Stationary barcode scanners
Graphical user interface
On line help | Keyboard control
Stationary barcode scanners
Graphical user interface
On line help |
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| Feature | Dimension VistaTM System | Dimension® RxL Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Detection Technologies | photometric turbidimetric chemiluminescence nephelometric multisensor electrodes, ion selective | photometric turbidimetric multisensor electrodes, ion selective |
| Reagents | Prepackaged, 12-well plastic, Dade Behring Flex® reagent cartridges, stored on board | Prepackaged, 6 & 8 well plastic, Dade Behring Flex® reagent cartridges stored on board |
| Calibrators | Stored on board | User places on system as needed |
| System fluids and Supplies | Stored on board | Stored on board |
| Reaction Vessels | hard plastic cuvettes & plastic reaction vessels | soft, plastic cuvettes & plastic reaction vessels |
| Temperature control | Reactions are controlled at 37°C Reagents are stored at 2 to 8 °C | Reactions are controlled at 37°C Reagents are stored at 2 to 8 °C |
| Spectral Selection | Interference filters - xenon flash lamp source | Interference filters - quartz/halogen lamp source |
| Test Throughput (typical) | Up to 1500 tests/hr | Up to 500 tests/hr |
| LIS external connectivity capability | Yes | Yes |
| System Performance Monitoring | Automatic preventive maintenance (usage - based) | Traditional preventative maintenance (time-based) |
| Sample Level Detection Capability | Automatic | Automatic |
| Calibration/QC | Automatic and Manual calibration/QC | Manual calibration/QC |
| Sample Integrity (hemolysis, icterus, lipemia) Monitoring | Yes - spectral interference monitoring (optional) | Yes- spectral interference monitoring (optional) |
# K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
CSLI/ NCCLS Approved Guideline for Method Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples; EP9 - A2
CSLI/NCCLS Approved Guideline for Evaluation of Precision Performance of Clinical Devices; EP5-A2
CLSI/NCCLS, Approved Guideline for Interference testing in Clinical Chemistry; EP7-A
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L. Test Principle:
BUN: Urease specifically hydrolyzes urea to form ammonia and carbon dioxide. The ammonia is used by the enzyme glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH) to reductively aminate α-ketoglutarate(α-KG), with simultaneous oxidation of reduced nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotide (NADH). The change in absorbance at 340 nm due to the disappearance of NADH is directly proportional to the urea nitrogen concentration in the sample and is measured using a bichromatic (340, 383 nm) rate technique.
Na⁺ K⁺ CL⁻ methods use indirect V-LYTE™ Integrated Multisensor Technology (IMT). There are four electrodes used to measure electrolytes on the Dimension® V-LYTE™ system. Three of these electrodes are ion selective for sodium, potassium and chloride. A reference electrode is also incorporated in the multisensor. Diluted sample (1:10 with V-LYTE™ Diluent) is positioned in the sensor and Na⁺, K⁺ or Cl⁻ ions establish equilibrium with the electrode surface. A potential is generated proportional to the logarithm of the analyte activity in the sample. The electrical potential generated on a sample is compared to the electrical potential generated on a standard solution, and the concentration of the desired ions is calculated by use of the Nernst equation.
IgG: Proteins contained in human body fluids form immune complexes in an immunochemical reaction with specific antibodies. These complexes scatter a beam of light passed through the sample. The intensity of the scattered light is proportional to the concentration of the respective protein in the sample. The result is evaluated by comparison with a standard of known concentration.
Pheno: The phenobarbital method is based on a particle enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (PETINIA) technique. The phenobarbital method is a homogenous particle enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (PETINIA) technique which uses a latex particle-phenobarbital reagent (PR) and phenobarbital-specific monoclonal antibody (Ab). Phenobarbital present in the sample competes with the particles for the antibody, thereby decreasing the rate of aggregation. Hence, the rate of aggregation is inversely proportional to the concentration of phenobarbital in the sample. The rate of aggregation is measured using bichromatic turbidimetric readings at 340 nm and 700 nm. The concentration is determined by means of a mathematical function.
CKMB: The MMB method is a homogenous sandwich chemiluminescent immunoassay based on Luminescent Oxygen Channeling Immunoassay (LOCI™) technology. LOCI™ reagents include two latex bead reagents and a biotinylated anti-mass creatine kinase MB isoenzyme monoclonal antibody fragment. The first bead reagent (Sensibeads) is coated with streptavidin and contains photosensitive dye. The second bead reagent (Chemibeads) is coated with a second anti-mass creatine kinase MB isoenzyme monoclonal antibody and contains chemiluminescent dye. Sample is incubated with Chemibeads and biotinylated antibody to form a bead-mass creatine kinase MB isoenzyme-biotinylated antibody sandwich. Sensibeads are added and bind to the biotin to form bead-pair immunocomplexes. Illumination of the complex by light at 680 nm generates singlet oxygen from Sensibeads which diffuses into the Chemibeads, triggering a chemiluminescent reaction. The resulting signal is measured at 612 nm and is a direct function of the mass creatine kinase MB isoenzyme concentration in the sample.
M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance:
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# a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Reproducibility testing was done in accordance with NCCLS Approved Guideline for Evaluation of Precision Performance of Clinical Devices; EP5-A2. Specimens at each level were analyzed in duplicate, twice a day, for 20 days. The within-run and total standard deviations (SD) and percent coefficient of variation (%CV) were calculated by the analysis of variance method. The data are summarized below:
BUN
| | Mean mg/dL [mmol/L] | Standard Deviation (%CV) | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Repeatability | Within-Lab Precision |
| Multiqual® Unassayed Control | | | |
| Level 1 | 14 [5.0] | 0.5 [0.2] (3.4) | 0.6 [0.2] (4.1) |
| Level 2 | 43 [15.4] | 1.0 [0.4] (2.3) | 1.3 [0.5] (2.9) |
| Level 3 | 78 [27.8] | 1.9 [0.7] (2.4) | 3.3 [1.2] (4.2) |
| Calibrator Level | 133 [47.5] | 2.9 [1.0] (2.2) | 3.5 [1.2] (2.7) |
IGG
| | Mean g/L | Standard Deviation (%CV) | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Repeatability | Within-Lab Precision |
| PROT 1 CON L | 5.81 | 0.17 (3.0) | 0.20 (3.5) |
| PROT 1 CON M | 8.63 | 0.24 (2.7) | 0.27 (3.2) |
| PROT 1 CON H | 11.86 | 0.42 (3.5) | 0.42 (3.5) |
| Serum pool | 23.23 | 0.81 (3.5) | 0.87 (3.8) |
PHNO
| | Mean μg/mL [μmol/L] | Standard Deviation (%CV) | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Repeatability | Within-Lab Precision |
| BioRad Liquichek™ TDM Control | | | |
| Level 1 | 11.9 [51.2] | 0.71 [3.1] (5.9) | 0.86 [3.7] (7.2) |
| Level 2 | 30.6 [131.6] | 0.93 [4.0] (3.0) | 1.29 [5.6] (4.2) |
| Level 3 | 61.4 [264.0] | 2.05 [8.8] (3.3) | 3.70 [15.9] (6.0) |
MMB
| | Mean ng/mL [μg /L] | Standard Deviation (%CV) | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Repeatability | Within-Lab Precision |
| Liquichek™ Cardiac Control | | | |
| Level 1 | 5.5 | 0.32 (5.8) | 0.38 (6.8) |
| Level 2 | 91.6 | 1.89 (2.1) | 3.24 (3.5) |
| Serum Pool | 282.5 | 5.24 (1.9) | 9.24 (3.3) |
Na+
| | Mean mmol/L | Standard Deviation (%CV) | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Repeatability | Within-Lab Precision |
| Serum pool | 201 | 1.3 (0.7) | 2.1 (1.1) |
| Multiqual® Unassayed L2 | 140 | 1.3 (0.9) | 1.8 (1.3) |
| Multiqual® Unassayed L3 | 164 | 1.2 (0.7) | 1.7 (1.0) |
| Liquichek™ Urine Chemistry Control | 85 | 0.8 (0.9) | 1.1 (1.3) |
| Level 1 | | | |
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| K* | Mean mmol/L | Standard Deviation (%CV) | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Repeatability | Within-Lab Precision |
| Serum pool | 9.0 | 0.07 (0.8) | 0.10 (1.1) |
| Multiqual® Unassayed L2 | 4.0 | 0.04 (1.0) | 0.06 (1.4) |
| Multiqual® Unassayed L3 | 7.4 | 0.07 (0.9) | 0.10 (1.4) |
| Liquichek™ Urine Chemistry Control Level 1 | 31.4 | 0.47 (1.5) | 0.58 (1.9) |
| Cl- | Mean mmol/L | Standard Deviation (%CV) | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Repeatability | Within-Lab Precision |
| Serum pool | 174 | 1.6 (0.9) | 2.0 (1.2) |
| Mutiqual® Unassayed L2 | 99 | 1.0 (1.0) | 1.5 (1.5) |
| Multiqual® Unassayed L3 | 123 | 1.2 (1.0) | 1.6 (1.3) |
| Liquichek™ Urine Chemistry Control Level 1 | 102 | 1.0 (1.0) | 3.1 (3.0) |
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# b. Linearity/assay reportable range:

Dimension Vista™ BUN Method

Dimension Vista™ PHNO Method
| Expected (mg/dL) | Mean Observed (mg/dL) |
| --- | --- |
| 0 | 0 |
| 33 | 33 |
| 66 | 68 |
| 100 | 101 |
| 133 | 134 |
| 166 | 166 |
| Regression Statistics | |
| --- | --- |
| Slope: | 1.00 |
| Y-int: | 0.53 |
| r: | 1.000 |

Dimension Vista™ MMB Method
| Expected (ng/mL) | Mean Observed (ng/mL) |
| --- | --- |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 63.8 | 64.0 |
| 127.6 | 130.5 |
| 191.3 | 192.3 |
| 255.1 | 257.5 |
| 318.9 | 329.9 |
| Regression Statistics | |
| --- | --- |
| Slope: | 1.03 |
| Y-int: | -1.35 |
| r: | 1.000 |

Dimension Vista™ IGG Method
| Expected (g/L) | Mean Observed (g/L) |
| --- | --- |
| 0.00 | 0.68 |
| 7.90 | 8.09 |
| 15.80 | 15.45 |
| 23.70 | 23.09 |
| 31.60 | 31.21 |
| 39.49 | 39.49 |
| Regression Statistics | |
| --- | --- |
| Slope: | 0.98 |
| Y-int: | 0.30 |
| r: | 1.000 |
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Dimension Vista™ IMT NA Method

Dimension Vista™ IMT K Method
| Expected (mmol/L) | Mean Observed (mmol/L) |
| --- | --- |
| 50.0 | 57.3 |
| 100.0 | 98.7 |
| 118.0 | 117.6 |
| 136.0 | 135.5 |
| 154.0 | 153.8 |
| 172.0 | 172.5 |
| 212.0 | 204.8 |
| Expected (mmol/L) | Mean Observed (mmol/L) |
| --- | --- |
| 0.9 | 0.7 |
| 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 4.5 | 4.4 |
| 7.3 | 7.2 |
| 10.0 | 10.2 |
| 12.2 | 12.8 |
| 12.8 | 13.2 |
Regression Statistics
Slope: 0.93
Y-int: 8.87
r: 0.999

Regression Statistics
Slope: 1.06
Y-int: -0.31
r: 1.000

Regression Statistics
Slope: 0.95
Y-int: -1.82
r: 0.999
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c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
## Value Assignment Chem 1 Calibrator (BUN)
Primary standards are gravimetrically prepared by adding NIST SRM 912 reference material to water and then assayed to confirm value assignment. Commercial lot - UREA is added gravimetrically to calibrator solution at target concentration. Verify that stock solution recovered value vs. previous commercial lot is within predetermined acceptance criteria.
### Shelf life
Study duration is labeled product shelf life plus 6 days; i.e., 12 months shelf life requires testing a minimum of 6 days past 12 months.
### Freeze – Thaw Testing
Product is frozen and thawed three times (3 cycles over three days) and then stored at 4°C. Testing occurs on days 7, 35, 189 and 371.
### Open and punctured vial
Vials are opened/punctured on day zero. A quantity sufficient for multiple calibrations is removed and the vials are recapped and stored at 2-8°C. Open vials are tested on Day 31 vs. freshly opened vials.
The reference material (control) is stored at -20°C. The method is calibrated from this stored material. The 4°C material values are recovered vs. the calibrations. Recoveries vs. time are monitored and drift determined. Allowable drift is < 5%.
## Value Assignment Vista™ Protein 1 Calibrator (IGG)
Master Calibrator Concentrated human serum pool assayed vs. CRM 470. Commercial Calibrator Lot - Preparation from Human serum pool at target concentration. Commercial Lot vs. Master Calibrator Lot – Using three reference curves, 4 runs, 3 vials, 4 replicates per vial tested on 2 nephelometers for a total of 144 values per instrument for value assignment.
### Shelf life
Study duration is labeled product shelf life plus 1 month. 24 months shelf life requires testing a minimum of 1 month past 24 months. Product is stored at 2 - 8°C throughout testing cycle and tested on day 0 and after 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, and 25 months.
### Open and punctured vial
Vials are stored on board the instrument and contents are tested in duplicate on day 0, 4, 7, 9, 11, and 14.
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Results obtained must be within 85 – 115 % of the assigned value.
Vista Protein 1 Controls same as above, but results obtained must be within 80 – 120 % of the assigned value.
## Value Assignment Vista Drug 1 Calibrator (PHNO)
USP Phenobarbital weighed into drug free normal human serum. Verification of Master Pool recovered values vs. Master Pool assigned values.
**Commercial lot Stock Solution** - Phenobarbital added gravimetrically to stock solution at target concentration. Stock solution recovered value vs. Master Pool assigned values. **Commercial Lot** - Calculated quantities of stock Solution added to drug free normal human serum to target concentrations for two calibrator levels. The concentration of each level is within acceptable ranges using a Vista instrument calibrated with Master Pools. A previously released commercial lot is used as a control. Each level is tested on three Vista instruments, N= 45 total replicates.
## Shelf life
Study duration is the labeled product shelf life plus 6 days. 12 months shelf life requires testing a minimum of 6 days past 12 months. Control Material Identical lot of calibrator product stored at -20°C. Five replicates per level
Product is stored at 4°C throughout testing cycle and tested on days 0, 3, 7, 35, 98, 189, 280, 325, and 371. The control material is stored at -20°C and tested at the same frequency.
## Freeze – Thaw Testing
Product is frozen and thawed three times (3 cycles over three days) and then stored at 4°C. Testing occurs on days 7, 35, 189 and 371.
## Open and punctured vial
Vials are opened/punctured on day zero. A quantity sufficient for multiple calibrations is removed and the vials are recapped and stored at 2-8°C. Open vials are tested on Day 31 vs. freshly opened vials.
The reference material (control) is stored at -20°C. The method is calibrated from this stored material. The 4°C material values are recovered vs. the calibrations. Recoveries vs. time are monitored and drift determined. Allowable drift is < 8%.
## Vista MMB Calibrator
Human heart CKMB added to 6%, buffered and preserved, bovine serum albumin. 6-levels liquid, stored at -70°C. Verification of Master Pool recovered values vs. Master Pool assigned values. **Commercial lot Stock**
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Solution Human heart CKMB added volumetrically to stock solution at target concentration. Verification - Stock solution recovered value vs. Master Pool assigned values. Commercial Lot - Calculated quantities of stock solution added to calibrator base matrix to target concentrations for three calibrator levels. Verify that the concentration of each level is within acceptable ranges using a Vista instrument calibrated with Master Pools. Assign final bottle values to each level of the Commercial Lot. A previously released commercial lot is used as a control. Each level is tested on three Vista instruments. N=45 total replicates.
Shelf life same as above, but Allowable drift is < 5%.
# V-LYTEM Standard Solutions (A&B) (NA+/K+/Cl-)
NIST certified NaCL & KCl is weighed into aqueous solutions with buffer & preservative. Stored at 2-8 degrees C two levels (Std. A & Std. B). Verification - Master Lot recovered values vs. Master Lot assigned values using Atomic absorption analyzer. Commercial Lot - Reagent grade NaCL & KCl weighed into aqueous solutions with buffer & preservative. Two levels (Std. A & Std. B). Verify that the concentration of each level is within acceptable ranges using a Flame Photometer and Cl titrator calibrated with Master Lot solutions. 9 replicates each level. Confirm measured concentrations are within specification.
Shelf life same as above, but additional 30 Day Onboard Stability testing where standards are installed on day zero. The V-LYTEM system is calibrated & 5 Replicates of 3 QC products are assayed. Onboard standards are used for QC testing on Day 31 vs. freshly installed standards. Allowable drift is < 1%.
## d. Detection limit:
Except for electrolytes, detection limit is based on the analytical sensitivity represents the lowest concentration of analyte that can be distinguished from zero. This sensitivity is defined as the mean value (n=20 replicates) plus two standard deviations of a zero level sample. Analytical sensitivity data is included for applicable methods.
BUN = 1 mg/dL, IgG = 0.8 g/L, Pheno = 2.0 g/mL, CKMB = 0.5 ng/mL
Electrolyte detection limit is based on linearity studies.
## e. Analytical specificity:
Interference testing was performed using guidance supplied by CLSI/NCCLS, Document EP7-A, "Interference testing in Clinical Chemistry." Potential Interfering Substances section of product insert sheets for method specific interfering substances summary information.
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f. Assay cut-off:
Not Applicable
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
Split sample method comparisons between the representative Dimension Vista™ flex® reagent cartridge methods and the Dimension® RxL Flex® reagent cartridge methods were performed, following CSLI/ NCCLS Approved Guideline for Method Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples; EP9 - A2. The data are summarized below:
| Dimension Vista™ | Predicate | Sample Type | Slope | Intercept | Correlation Coefficient (r) | n |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| BUN | Dimension® | Serum/Plasma | 1.03 | 0.92 | 0.998 | 111 |
| | BUN | Urine | 0.92 | 18.6 | 0.988 | 75 |
| IGG | Dimension® | Serum/Plasma | 0.92 | 1.89 | 0.985 | 98 |
| | IGG | | | | | |
| PHNO | Dimension® | Serum/Plasma | 1.04 | 1.7 | 0.995 | 75 |
| | PHNO | | | | | |
| MMB | Dimension® | Serum/Plasma | 1.05 | 1.4 | 0.997 | 136 |
| | MMB | | | | | |
| V-LYTE™ | Dimension® | Serum/Plasma | 1.02 | -1.3 | 0.997 | 103 |
| Na⁺ | QuikLYTE™ Na⁺ | Urine | 0.98 | 2.5 | 0.998 | 52 |
| V-LYTE™ | Dimension® | Serum/Plasma | 1.01 | -0.06 | 0.999 | 103 |
| K⁺ | QuikLYTE™ K⁺ | Urine | 1.00 | 0.12 | 0.999 | 52 |
| V-LYTE™ | Dimension® | Serum/Plasma | 1.02 | -0.3 | 0.998 | 104 |
| CL⁻ | QuikLYTE™ Cl⁻ | Urine | 1.02 | -3.3 | 0.998 | 51 |
b. Matrix comparison:
See method comparison
3. Clinical studies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not Applicable
b. Clinical specificity:
Not Applicable
c. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable):
Not Applicable
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4. Clinical cut-off:
Not Applicable
5. Expected values/Reference range:
Referenced literature
N. Instrument Name:
Dimension Vista™ integrated system
O. System Descriptions:
1. Modes of Operation:
Random access multi-functional analytical tool that processes chemical and immunochemical methodologies, utilizing photometric, turbidimetric, chemiluminescence, nephelometric, and integrated ion selective multisensor detection technologies.
2. Software:
FDA has reviewed applicant’s Hazard Analysis and software development processes for this line of product types:
Yes ☐ X or No ☐
3. Specimen Identification:
Barcode sample cups
4. Specimen Sampling and Handling:
Routine sampling is provided via a barcoded sample rack containing slots for up to six sample cups. Stat sampling utilizes the same sampling system using a separate stat lane which loads the tracks immediately and processes the samples as soon as possible.
5. Calibration:
Onboard automatic and on demand calibration – utilizing the following result calculation capabilities: Linear, Logit, Linearized Logit, Logit-Log, Rational, Qualitative (+ or - cutoffs), Vlin Integral (Y= max slope of signal vs. time), and Combo Curve (2 step process first linear then Logit)
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6. Quality Control:
Automatic QC processing and alerts
P. Other Supportive Instrument Performance Characteristics Data Not Covered In The "Performance Characteristics" Section above:
The software documentation was prepared in accordance with the FDA guidance document "Guide for the Content of Premarket Submission for Software Contained in Medical Devices" and demonstrates the Dimension Vista™ integrated system was developed under good software lifecycle practices comparable to other medical devices of the same type.
Q. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
R. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.