The EasyStat pH, PCO₂, PO₂, Htc, Na, K, Ca/Cl analyzer is designed for clinical laboratory use, making direct measurements of pH (hydrogen ion activity), PCO₂ (partial pressure of carbon dioxide), PO₂ (partial pressure of oxygen), Htc (Hematocrit), Na⁺ (sodium ions), K⁺ (potassium ions), Ca²⁺ (ionized calcium) and Cl⁻ (chloride ions) in whole blood samples from syringes or capillary tubes. pH measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving imbalance in the acid-base equilibrium in blood. PCO₂ measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving imbalance in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in blood. PO₂ measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases conditions characterized by low or high blood oxygen levels in blood. Hematotric (Htc) measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by erythrocyte imbalances in whole blood. Sodium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment diseases involving electrolyte imbalance. Potassium measurements monitor electrolyte balance and in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases conditions characterized by low or high blood potassium levels. Calcium (ionized) measurements are used to determine the physiologically active form of calcium in blood and establish the patient’s calcium metabolism. Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders.
Device Story
EasyStat analyzer performs direct electrochemical measurements of pH, PCO2, PO2, Htc, Na+, K+, Ca++, and Cl- in whole blood samples. Input samples are introduced via syringes or capillary tubes. Device utilizes electrochemical sensors to quantify ion activity and partial pressures; results are processed and displayed for clinical laboratory personnel. Output data assists clinicians in diagnosing and managing acid-base, electrolyte, and metabolic imbalances. Device is intended for professional use in clinical laboratory settings.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Performance established via bench testing, including precision studies (CLSI EP-5) and method comparison studies against predicate devices using patient samples. Precision evaluated across three levels of aqueous QC material. Method comparison showed high correlation (R² > 0.96) for all analytes across syringe and capillary modes.
Technological Characteristics
Ion-selective electrode (ISE) technology for potentiometric measurement of pH, PCO₂, Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺, Cl⁻; amperometric Pt electrode for PO₂; electrical conductivity for Htc. Dimensions: 14.25"W x 12.5"H x 7"D. Power: 100-115VAC or 220VAC. Connectivity: RS-232 port for external PC, optional barcode reader. Calibration: Automatic two-point.
Indications for Use
Indicated for clinical laboratory use to measure pH, PCO2, PO2, Hematocrit, Na+, K+, ionized calcium, and chloride in whole blood samples from syringes or capillary tubes for the diagnosis and treatment of acid-base, electrolyte, metabolic, and oxygenation disorders.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A blood gases (PCO2 , PO2 ) and blood pH test system is a device intended to measure certain gases in blood, serum, plasma or pH of blood, serum, and plasma. Measurements of blood gases (PCO2 , PO2 ) and blood pH are used in the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening acid-base disturbances.
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY AND INSTRUMENT COMBINATION TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k063376
B. Purpose for Submission:
New submission for configuring a Cl⁻ option to the EasyStat pH, PCO₂, PO₂, Htc, Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺ Analyzer (K021515). Medica's Cl⁻ option was originally cleared on the EasyElectroLyte Na⁺, K⁺, Cl⁻ Analyzer (K000926).
C. Measurand:
pH (hydrogen ion activity), PCO₂ (partial pressure of carbon dioxide), PO₂ (partial pressure of oxygen), Htc (Hematocrit), Na⁺ (sodium ions), K⁺ (potassium ions), Ca²⁺ (ionized calcium) and Cl⁻ (chloride ions)
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative Ion specific electrodes, Amperometric for PO₂ and conductivity for Hct
E. Applicant:
Medica Corp.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
EasyStat pH, PCO₂, PO₂, Hct, NA⁺, K⁺, CA⁺⁺/Cl⁻ Analyzer
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21CFR Sec.-862.1120-Blood gases (PCO₂, PO₂) and blood pH test system.
21CFR Sec. 864.5600 Automated hematocrit instrument.
21CFR Sec. 862.1665 Sodium test system.
21CFR Sec. 862.1600 Potassium test system.
21CFR Sec. 862.1145 Calcium test system.
21CFR Sec. 862.1170 Chloride test system.
2. Classification:
Class II
3. Product code:
CHL - Electrode Measurement, Blood-Gases (PCO₂, PO₂) and Blood pH
GKF - instrument, hematocrit, automated
JGS - electrode, ion specific, sodium
CEM - electrode, ion specific, potassium
JFP - electrode, ion specific, calcium
CGZ - electrode, ion-specific, chloride
4. Panel:
Chemistry (75)
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
See indications for use below
2. Indication(s) for use:
The EasyStat pH, PCO₂, PO₂, Htc, Na, K, Ca/Cl analyzer is designed for clinical laboratory use, making direct measurements of pH (hydrogen ion activity), PCO₂ (partial pressure of carbon dioxide), PO₂ (partial pressure of oxygen), Htc
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(Hematocrit), Na⁺ (sodium ions), K⁺ (potassium ions), Ca²⁺ (ionized calcium) and Cl⁻ (chloride ions) in whole blood samples from syringes or capillary tubes.
pH measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving imbalance in the acid-base equilibrium in blood.
PCO₂ measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving imbalance in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in blood.
PO₂ measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases conditions characterized by low or high blood oxygen levels in blood.
Hematotric (Htc) measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by erythrocyte imbalances in whole blood.
Sodium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.
Potassium measurements monitor electrolyte balance and in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases conditions characterized by low or high blood potassium levels.
Calcium (ionized) measurements are used to determine the physiologically active form of calcium in blood and establish the patient’s calcium metabolism.
Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For prescription use
4. Special instrument requirements:
EasyStat pH, PCO₂, PO₂, Hct, Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺/Cl⁻ Analyzer
I. Device Description:
The EasyStat (ES) pH, PCO₂, PO₂, Htc, Na, K, Ca/Cl Blood Gas Analyzer is an analyzer that has all the features of the Medica’s EasyStat (ES) pH, PCO₂, PO₂, Htc, Na, K, Ca analyzer, but the Ca ISE sensor may be replaced by a Cl sensor by either a distributor or an end-user. Depending on the operation mode chosen, the EasyStat Ca/Cl will analyze a whole-blood patient sample or a QC material for pH, PCO₂, PO₂, Htc, Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺ or pH, PCO₂, PO₂, Htc, Na⁺, K⁺, Cl⁻.
Both EasyStat analyzers (Ca²⁺ and Cl⁻ versions) utilize the same three aqueous calibrants enclosed in a sealed pack (Reagent Module) along with a waste container. These solutions are used in the calibration and sample analysis modes. The analyzer establishes the mathematical slope of the sensors by means of a two point calibration, and then determines the values of an unknown sample by direct comparison with one of the calibrants. One of the predicate devices for the Medica EasyStat chloride
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analyzer is its predecessor the Medica EasyStat ionized calcium analyzer (K021515). The calibrants for both analyzers have identical formulations. In addition, the packaging of the calibrants is identical.
# J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s): EasyStat pH, PCO2, PO2, Htc, $\mathrm{Na^{+}}$ , $\mathrm{K^{+}}$ , $\mathrm{Ca^{++}}$ Analyzer EasyElectroLyte $\mathrm{Na^{+}}$ , $\mathrm{K^{+}}$ , Cl- Analyzer (for Cl- only)
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s): k021515, k000926 respectively
3. Comparison with predicate:
| | New device | Predicate | Predicate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | EasyStat Ca/CL | EasyStat Ca | EasyElectroLytes Na/K/Cl |
| 510(k) | k063376 | K021515 | k000926 |
| Manufacturer | Medica Corp. | Medica Corp. | Medica Corp. |
| Indications for use | See indications above | Within scope | Within scope |
| pH | Ion Selective Electrode Technology | Ion Selective Electrode Technology | |
| PC02 | Ion Selective Electrode Technology | Ion Selective Electrode Technology | |
| P02 | Amperometric (Pt electrode) | Amperometric (Pt electrode) | |
| Htc | Conductivity | Conductivity | |
| Na+ | Ion Selective Electrode Technology | Ion Selective Electrode Technology | Ion Selective Electrode Technology |
| K+ | Ion Selective Electrode Technology | Ion Selective Electrode Technology | Ion Selective Electrode Technology |
| Ca++ | Ion Selective Electrode Technology | Ion Selective Electrode Technology | |
| Cl- | Ion Selective Electrode Technology | | Ion Selective Electrode Technology |
| Calibrator | Aqueous | Aqueous | Aqueous |
| Measured Parameters | pH, PC02, P02, Htc, Na+, K+, Ca++, Cl- | pH, PC02, P02, Htc, Na+, K+, Ca++ | Na+, K+, Cl- |
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| | New device | Predicate | Predicate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | EasyStat Ca/CL | EasyStat Ca | EasyElectroLytes Na/K/Cl |
| Sample Volume | 120 μl Syringe / 95 μl Capillary | 120 μl Syringe / 95 μl Capillary | 55 μl Syringe / 50 μl Capillary |
| Analysis time | 120 sec | 120 sec | 35 sec |
| Measured range: | | | |
| pH | 6.5 -8.0 pH units | 6.5 -8.0 pH units | |
| PC02 | 5.0 - 150.0 mmHg | 5.0 - 150.0 mmHg | |
| P02 | 5 - 700 mmHg | 5 - 700 mmHg | |
| Htc | 10-70% | 10-70% | |
| Na+ | 80 - 200 mmol/l | 80 - 200 mmol/l | |
| K+ | 1.0 - 20.0 mmol/l | 1.0 - 20.0 mmol/l | |
| Ca++ | 0.25 - 5.00 mmol/l | 0.25 - 5.00 mmol/l | |
| Cl- | 50.0 - 150.0 mmol/l | | 50.0 - 150.0 mmol/l |
| Dimensions | 14.25"W x 12.5"H x 7"D | 14.25"W x 12.5"H x 7"D | 14.25"W x 12.5"H x 7"D |
| Voltage requirements | 1001115VAC,50-60Hz, 0.8A | 1001115VAC,50-60Hz, 0.8A | 1001115VAC,50-60Hz, 0.8A |
| | 220VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.4A | 220VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.4A | 220VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.4A |
K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
CLSI - Evaluation of Precision Performance of Clinical Chemistry Devices - EP05-A2
CLSI - Method Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples - EP09-A2
L. Test Principle:
The EasyStat Ca/Cl in this submission utilizes the same basic technologies and software architecture as Medica's EasyElectroLytes Na, K, Cl (for chloride) and EasyStat pH, PCO2, PO2, Htc, Na, K, Ca line of analyzers. The EasyStat analyzer in this submission measures pH, PCO2, PO2, $\mathrm{Na^{+}}$ , $\mathrm{K^{+}}$ , and $\mathrm{Ca^{++}}$ or $\mathrm{Cl^-}$ using ion selective electrode (ISE) technology that measures changes in voltage (a potentiometric measurement). The PO2 electrode measures a change in current (an amperometric measurement). These changes are then compared with those occurring with on-board calibration standards to produce final results. Hct is measured using electrical conductivity, which is a technique used in other currently marketed devices. The hematocrit sensor is also calibrated with standard solutions. The analyzer then measures the impedance of the sample to obtain the Hct value. Next, the Hct value is corrected for the concentration of the sodium ions.
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M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
Because the modules used were all previously cleared, the sponsor demonstrated that the new configurations did not change performance through new precision and method comparison studies. All other performance parameters remain as cleared previously in k021515 and k000926.
1. Analytical performance:
a. Precision/Reproducibility:
The precision of the EasyStat Ca/Cl was evaluated following the guidelines of CLSI EP-5. This section provides data on the precision of the EasyStat Ca/Cl operating in the $\mathrm{Ca}^{++}$ and $\mathrm{Cl^-}$ modes for all sensors using both the syringe and capillary sampling modes.
This study incorporated the use of three EasyStat Ca/Cl analyzers operating in the Cl mode (Chloride sensor and software) and three EasyStat Ca/Cl analyzers operating in the $\mathrm{Ca}^{++}$ mode (Calcium sensor and software). Three levels of ampuled aqueous based QC material were analyzed daily (AM & PM) for twenty days according to CLSI EP-5. Since the Hematocrit (Htc) QC material is available in two levels only, there are no precision data for level 3.
The data summaries below are from one analyzer in both the Cl mode and the $\mathrm{Ca}^{++}$ mode. The other two analyzers had comparable precision in both modes.
| Summary The within-run and Day-to-Day CV% and SD for Precision Testing for ES Ca/Cl (Ca++ Mode) Analyzers in Syringe Mode | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Level 1 | pH | PCO2 | PO2 | Hct | Na | K | Ca |
| Total Average | 7.144 | 67.5 | 62.70 | 31.94 | 115.93 | 2.54 | 1.52 |
| Swr (CLSI) | 0.01 | 0.32 | 1.77 | 0.22 | 0.47 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| CVwr (CLSI) | 0.08% | 0.47% | 2.83% | 0.70% | 0.41% | 0.89% | 0.57% |
| Sdd (CLSI) | 0.00 | 0.48 | 0.65 | 0.27 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| CVdd | 0.00% | 0.71% | 1.03% | 0.85% | 0.00% | 0.59% | 0.52% |
| Level 2 | pH | PCO2 | PO2 | Hct | Na | K | Ca |
| Total Average | 7.398 | 42.6 | 103.3 | 51.19 | 136.7 | 4.17 | 1.11 |
| Swr (CLSI) | 0.00 | 0.29 | 1.15 | 0.18 | 0.33 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| CVwr (CLSI) | 0.05% | 0.68% | 1.11% | 0.35% | 0.24% | 0.21% | 0.43% |
| Sdd (CLSI) | 0.00 | 0.18 | 0.86 | 0.28 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CVdd | 0.01% | 0.43% | 0.83% | 0.54% | 0.15% | 0.00% | 0.28% |
| Level 3 | pH | PCO2 | PO2 | Hct | Na | K | Ca |
| Total Average | 7.615 | 20.62 | 145.29 | | 159.40 | 5.89 | 0.64 |
| Swr (CLSI) | 0.01 | 0.10 | 1.04 | | 0.54 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| CVwr (CLSI) | 0.12% | 0.48% | 0.72% | | 0.34% | 0.37% | 0.82% |
| Sdd (CLSI) | 0.00 | 0.22 | 0.00 | | 0.22 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| CVdd | 0.06% | 1.06% | 0.00% | | 0.14% | 0.27% | 0.00% |
| Summary The within-run and Day-to-Day CV% and SD for Precision Testing for ES Ca/Cl (Ca++ Mode) Analyzers in Capillary Mode | | | | | | | |
| Level 1 | pH | PCO2 | PO2 | Hct | Na | K | Ca |
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| Summary The within-run and Day-to-Day CV% and SD for Precision Testing for ES Ca/Cl (Cl Mode) Analyzers in Syringe Mode | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Level 1 | pH | PCO2 | PO2 | Hct | Na | K | Cl |
| Total Average | 7.147 | 66.71 | 68.05 | 31.54 | 116.00 | 2.59 | 72.90 |
| Swr (CLSI) | 0.003 | 0.36 | 1.78 | 0.17 | 0.42 | 0.03 | 0.36 |
| CVwr (CLSI) | 0.04% | 0.55% | 2.62% | 0.55% | 0.36% | 1.03% | 0.49% |
| Sdd (CLSI) | 0.003 | 0.16 | 0.27 | 0.15 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 1.09 |
| CVdd | 0.05% | 0.24% | 0.40% | 0.48% | 0.00% | 0.54% | 1.50% |
| Level 2 | pH | PCO2 | PO2 | Hct | Na | K | Cl |
| Total Average | 7.400 | 41.92 | 106.66 | 50.69 | 136.38 | 4.16 | 97.96 |
| Swr (CLSI) | 0.003 | 0.24 | 1.18 | 0.14 | 0.22 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| CVwr (CLSI) | 0.04% | 0.58% | 1.10% | 0.28% | 0.16% | 0.20% | 0.23% |
| Sdd (CLSI) | 0.000 | 0.06 | 0.88 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.78 |
| CVdd | 0.00% | 0.14% | 0.82% | 0.19% | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.80% |
| Level 3 | pH | PCO2 | PO2 | | Na | K | Cl |
| Total Average | 7.637 | 20.37 | 144.03 | | 159.87 | 5.96 | 127.12 |
| Swr (CLSI) | 0.003 | 0.08 | 1.17 | | 0.25 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| CVwr (CLSI) | 0.04% | 0.38% | 0.81% | | 0.15% | 0.19% | 0.21% |
| Sdd (CLSI) | 0.000 | 0.08 | 0.00 | | 0.31 | 0.01 | 0.51 |
| CVdd | 0.00% | 0.39% | 0.00% | | 0.20% | 0.13% | 0.40% |
| Summary The within-run and Day-to-Day CV% and SD for Precision Testing for ES Ca/Cl (Cl Mode) Analyzers in Capillary Mode | | | | | | | |
| Level 1 | pH | PCO2 | PO2 | Hct | Na | K | Cl |
| Total Average | 7.159 | 65.57 | 73.25 | 30.79 | 117.42 | 2.67 | 76.62 |
| Swr (CLSI) | 0.01 | 0.79 | 2.01 | 0.80 | 1.23 | 0.05 | 1.01 |
| CVwr (CLSI) | 0.12% | 1.21% | 2.75% | 2.61% | 1.05% | 1.97% | 1.32% |
| Sdd (CLSI) | 0.00 | 0.15 | 1.01 | 0.43 | 0.62 | 0.01 | 1.37 |
| CVdd | 0.04% | 0.23% | 1.38% | 1.38% | 0.53% | 0.48% | 1.78% |
| Level 2 | pH | PCO2 | PO2 | Hct | Na | K | Cl |
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| Total Average | 7.403 | 42.40 | 110.78 | 49.96 | 136.54 | 4.12 | 101.24 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Swr (CLSI) | 0.01 | 0.35 | 1.34 | 0.34 | 0.97 | 0.04 | 0.83 |
| CVwr (CLSI) | 0.09% | 0.83% | 1.21% | 0.68% | 0.71% | 0.92% | 0.82% |
| Sdd (CLSI) | 0.00 | 1.53 | 0.90 | 0.33 | 0.52 | 0.01 | 1.00 |
| CVdd | 0.02% | 3.62% | 0.81% | 0.66% | 0.38% | 0.28% | 0.99% |
| Level 3 | pH | PCO2 | PO2 | | Na | K | Cl |
| Total Average | 7.609 | 21.45 | 148.54 | | 157.48 | 5.66 | 127.78 |
| Swr (CLSI) | 0.01 | 0.17 | 1.40 | | 0.69 | 0.07 | 0.55 |
| CVwr (CLSI) | 0.10% | 0.81% | 0.94% | | 0.44% | 1.18% | 0.43% |
| Sdd (CLSI) | 0.00 | 3.18 | 0.96 | | 0.30 | 0.03 | 0.33 |
| CVdd | 0.03% | 14.82% | 0.65% | | 0.19% | 0.47% | 0.26% |
b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
| | Reportable Range |
| --- | --- |
| pH | 6.5 -8.0 pH units |
| PC02 | 5.0 – 150.0 mmHg |
| P02 | 5 700 mmHg |
| Htc | 10-70% |
| Na+ | 80 – 200 mmol/l |
| K+ | 1.0 – 20.0 mmol/l |
| Ca++ | 0.25 – 5.00 mmol/l |
| Cl- | 50.0 – 150.0 mmol/l |
Reportable Range was determined in predicate devices k021515 and k000926 for these instrument modules.
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
There were no changes to the existing calibrator cleared under k021515. The Reagent Module value assignment method for pH, PCO2, PO2, Na, K, and Ca remains the same. The chloride (Cl-) value assignment for the EasyStat Calcium/ Chloride calibrants has been established via titration with a primary Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) solution. This standard volumetric method used a potentiometric end-point detection and it was applied to the Master Secondary Primary (MSP) calibrant A and calibrant C. Stability is based on accelerated shelf life study, and supported by a real time study.
Controls were cleared under k021515, k955630 and k880447.
d. Detection limit: see k021515 and k000926
e. Analytical specificity:
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see k021515 and k000926
f. Assay cut-off:
Not Applicable
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
A study was done to compare the performance of the pH, PCO2, PO2, Htc, Na, K, and Ca++ sensors on the EasyStat Ca/Cl analyzer operating in the Ca++ mode, against the same sensors on the predicate EasyStat analyzer cleared by k021515. This study was repeated to compare the performance of the pH, PCO2, PO2, Htc, Na, K and Cl- sensors on the EasyStat Ca/Cl analyzer operating in the chloride (Cl) mode, against the same sensors on the predicate EasyStat and EasyElectroLyte -Cl analyzers cleared by K021515 and K000926 respectively. Two predicate devices were employed using the "Syringe" option.
The method comparison summary data below are from one representative analyzer configuration for each analyte and mode of measurement.
Cl Linearity/Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Syringe Values Vs.
EasyElectrolyte-Cl syringe Values (N=102) range 68.45 - 133.1 mM/L
y = 0.9771x + 2.6944
R2 = 0.9817
Cl Linearity/Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Capillary Values Vs.
EasyElectrolyte Cl- Values (N=102) range 93.4 - 140.5 mM/L
y = 0.9726x + 4.5443
R2 = 0.9726
Ca Linearity/Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Syringe Values Vs.
EasyStat Ca++ syringe Values (N=100) range 0.765 - 1.64 mM/L
y = 0.9797x + 0.0309
R2 = 0.9882
Ca Linearity/Method Comparison for EasyStat Cl Capillary Values Vs.
EasyStat Ca++ Capillary Values (N=100) range 0.76 - 1.635 mM/L
y = 0.9487x + 0.0632
R2 = 0.9783
pH Linearity/Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Syringe Values Vs.
EasyStat Ca++ Syringe Values (N=106) range 6.567 - 7.779 units
Cl mode Ca mode
y = 0.9669x + 0.2428 y = 0.9525x + 0.344
R2 = 0.9954 R2 = 0.996
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pH Linearity/Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Capillary Values Vs.
EasyStat Ca++ Capillary Values (N=106) range 6.571 - 7.731 units
Cl mode Ca mode
y = 0.9714x + 0.2113 y = 0.9541x + 0.3361
R2 = 0.9919 R2 = 0.9966
PCO2 Linearity/Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Syringe Values Vs.
EasyStat Ca++ Syringe Values (N=102) range 8.2 - 143.8 mmHg
Cl mode Ca mode
y = 0.9632x + 0.7453 Y = 0.9634x + 1.836
R2 = 0.996 R2 = 0.9946
PCO2 Linearity /Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Capillary Values Vs.
EasyStat Ca++ Capillary Values (N=102) range 10.3 - 141 mmHg
Cl mode Ca mode
y = 0.9494x + 1.5595 y = 0.956x + 2.431
R2 = 0.9968 R2 = 0.9963
PO2 Linearity/Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Syringe Values Vs.
EasyStat Ca++ Syringe Values (N=102) range 19 - 462 mmHg
Cl mode Ca mode
y = 0.9693x + 2.6519 y = 1.0032x + 0.4322
R2 = 0.9976 R2 = 0.9972
PO2 Linearity /Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Capillary Values Vs.
EasyStat Ca++ Capillary Values (N=102) range 17 - 423 mmHg
Cl mode Ca mode
y = 0.9805x + 2.4841 y = 1.0093x + 0.8746
R2 = 0.9988 R2 = 0.9994
Na Linearity/Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Syringe Values Vs.
EasyStat Ca++ Syringe Values (N=102) range 89.2 - 163.2 mM/L
Cl mode Ca mode
y = 0.9895x + 2.3029 y = 0.9903x + 1.8699
R2 = 0.992 R2 = 0.9937
Na Linearity /Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Capillary Values Vs.
EasyStat Ca++ Capillary Values (N=102) range 91.4 - 163.3 mM/L
Cl mode Ca mode
y = 0.9699x + 4.5856 y = 1.003x - 0.4345
R2 = 0.9869 R2 = 0.9918
K Linearity/Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Syringe Values Vs.
EasyStat Ca++ Syringe Values (N=102) range 2.84 - 8.06 mM/L
Cl mode Ca mode
y = 0.9451x + 0.2288 y = 0.9837x + 0.0773
R2 = 0.9977 R2 = 0.9981
K Linearity/Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Capillary Values Vs.
EasyStat Ca++ Capillary Values (N=102) range 2.90 - 7.84 mM/L
Cl mode Ca mode
y = 0.9471x + 0.2283 y = 0.9642x + 0.1592
R2 = 0.9851 R2 = 0.996
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Hct Linearity/Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Syringe Values Vs.
EasyStat $\mathrm{Ca^{+ + }}$ Syringe Values (N=102) range 21.5 - 66.7%
Cl mode
Ca mode
$\mathrm{y} = 0.9955\mathrm{x} + 0.6535$ $\mathrm{y} = 1.0168\mathrm{x} - 0.5392$
R2 = 0.9795
R2 = 0.9877
Hct Linearity/Method Comparison for EasyStat Ca/Cl Capillary Values Vs.
EasyStat $\mathrm{Ca^{+ + }}$ Capillary Values (N=102) range 21.0 - 68.1%
Cl mode
Ca mode
$\mathrm{y} = 0.9861\mathrm{x} + 1.4148$ $\mathrm{y} = 1.0355\mathrm{x} - 1.2208$
R2 = 0.9649
R2 = 0.9857
b. Matrix comparison:
Whole blood sample - see syringe verses capillary method comparisons above
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
4. Clinical cut-off:
Not Applicable
5. Expected values/Reference range:
| | Arterial | Mixed Venous | Venous |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| pH | 7.350-7.450 | 7.340-7.360 | 7.340-7.360 |
| PC02 | 35.0-45.0 mmHg | 44.0-46.0 mmHg | 44.0-46.0 mmHg |
| P02 | 83-108 mmHg | 38-42 mmHg | 38-42 mmHg |
| Htc | 35-50% | 35-50% | 35-50% |
| Na+ | 136.0-146.0 mmol/l | 136.0-146.0 mmol/l | 136.0-146.0 mmol/l |
| K+ | 3.5-5.1 mmol/l | 3.5-5.1 mmol/l | 3.5-5.1 mmol/l |
| Ca++ | 1.05-1.2 mmol/l | 1.05-1.2 mmol/l | 1.05-1.2 mmol/l |
| Cl- | 98.0-106.0 mmol/l | 98.0-106.0 mmol/l | 98.0-106.0 mmol/l |
Cited from literature
Tietz: Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry, $4^{\mathrm{th}}$ edition, (1996)
Fink: Clinical Practice in Respiratory Care
N. Instrument Name:
EasyStat pH, $\mathrm{PCO}_2$ , $\mathrm{PO}_2$ , Hct, $\mathrm{NA}^+$ , $\mathrm{K}^+$ , $\mathrm{CA}^{++}/\mathrm{CL}^-$ Analyzer
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O. System Descriptions:
1. Modes of Operation:
Single sample
2. Software:
The analyzer can be interfaced to an external widows based computer via an RS-232 port.
Connection for an optional Barcode Reader
FDA has reviewed applicant’s Hazard Analysis and software development processes for this line of product types:
Yes ☐ X or No ☐
The applicant provided software documentation that is typical for this device type.
3. Specimen Identification:
Manual sample identification
4. Specimen Sampling and Handling:
Manual - syringe or capillary mode
5. Calibration:
Automatic Two-point calibration
6. Quality Control:
Quality control results are stored
P. Other Supportive Instrument Performance Characteristics Data Not Covered In The “Performance Characteristics” Section above:
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.