VITROS CHEMISTRY PRODUCTS HCY 2 REAGENT, CALIBRATOR KIT 27, HCY 2 PERFORMANCE VERIFIERS I, II AND III
K123930 · Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. · LPS · May 15, 2013 · Clinical Chemistry
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Record ID
K123930
Device Name
VITROS CHEMISTRY PRODUCTS HCY 2 REAGENT, CALIBRATOR KIT 27, HCY 2 PERFORMANCE VERIFIERS I, II AND III
Applicant
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Product Code
LPS · Clinical Chemistry
Decision Date
May 15, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.1377
Device Class
Class 2
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Real-World Evidence
Real-World Evidence
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K123930 · May 15, 2013
VITROS CHEMISTRY PRODUCTS HCY 2 REAGENT, CALIBRATOR KIT 27, HCY 2 PERFORMANCE VERIFIERS I, II AND III
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Retrospective clinical patient serum and plasma samples
Patient samples were used in least squares linear regression analyses to compare the performance of the new VITROS HCY 2 assay against the predicate VITROS HCY assay across three different chemistry systems.
Human serum and plasma samples; Sample Size: n=110 (VITROS 5.1 FS), n=123 (VITROS 4600), n=111 (VITROS 5600)
VITROS Chemistry Products HCY Assay (Predicate)
Correlation coefficient (r) and linear regression relationship
Indications for Use
VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Reagent: For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Reagent is used on VITROS Systems to quantitatively measure total homocysteine concentration in human serum and plasma. Serum and plasma homocysteine levels can assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria. VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Performance Verifiers I, II & III: For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Performance Verifiers are assayed controls used to monitor performance of VITROS Chemistry Products HCY and VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Reagents on VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry Systems, VITROS 4600 Chemistry Systems and VITROS 5600 Integrated Systems.
Device Story
VITROS® Chemistry Products HCY 2 Reagent is an in vitro diagnostic assay for measuring total homocysteine in human serum and plasma. The device uses a dual-chambered reagent pack containing TCEP to reduce oxidized homocysteine, followed by enzymatic conversion via cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) and cystathionine β-lyase (CBL) to produce ammonia, pyruvate, and homocysteine. Pyruvate is subsequently reduced to lactate by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) using NADH as a coenzyme. The concentration of homocysteine is determined spectrophotometrically at 340 nm, where NADH consumption is directly proportional to homocysteine levels. The assay is performed on automated VITROS® Chemistry Systems (5.1 FS, 4600, 5600) by laboratory professionals. Results assist clinicians in diagnosing and managing hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria. Performance verifiers (I, II, III) are processed human serum controls used to monitor assay accuracy and precision.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Precision studies (n ≥ 80 per level) showed within-lab CVs of 1.7-3.5%. Linearity was confirmed across 0.3–74.9 μmol/L, supporting a reportable range of 2–50 μmol/L. Method comparison against the predicate (n ≥ 110) showed high correlation (r ≥ 0.993) and slopes near 1.0. Interference testing identified potential positive bias from cystathionine and L-cysteine. Reference intervals were validated via transference and confirmed with 40 healthy adults.
Indicated for quantitative measurement of total homocysteine in human serum and plasma to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria. Prescription use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A urinary homocystine (nonquantitative) test system is a device intended to identify homocystine (an analogue of the amino acid cystine) in urine. The identification of urinary homocystine is used in the diagnosis and treatment of homocystinuria (homosystine in urine), a heritable metabolic disorder which may cause mental retardation.
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k123930
B. Purpose for Submission:
Modifications of a previously cleared homocysteine reagent (k061588)
C. Measurand:
Homocysteine
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative, homogeneous enzymatic assay
E. Applicant:
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Reagent
VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Performance Verifiers I, II, and III
G. Regulatory Information:
| Product Code | Classification | Regulation Section | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Urinary Homocysteine (Nonquantitative) Test System (LPS) | Class II | 21 CFR 862.1377, Urinary homocysteine (non-quantitative) test | 75 Clinical Chemistry (CH) |
| Single (Specified) analyte controls (assayed and unassayed) (JJX) | Class I, reserved | 21 CFR 862.1660, Quality Control Material (assayed) | 75 Clinical Chemistry (CH) |
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H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
See indications for use (below).
2. Indication(s) for use:
VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Reagent:
For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Reagent is used on VITROS Systems to quantitatively measure total homocysteine concentration in human serum and plasma. Serum and plasma homocysteine levels can assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria.
VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Performance Verifiers I, II & III:
For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Performance Verifiers are assayed controls used to monitor performance of VITROS Chemistry Products HCY and VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Reagents on VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry Systems, VITROS 4600 Chemistry Systems and VITROS 5600 Integrated Systems.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
Prescription use only
The labeling contains a prominent black-box warning:
IMPORTANT: Results should be interpreted with caution. Certain drugs and clinical conditions are known to alter HCY concentration in vivo. For example, patients who are taking methotrexate, carbamazepine, phenytoin, nitrous oxide, anticonvulsants, or 6-azuridine triacetate, may have higher levels of homocysteine due to metabolic interference with homocysteine metabolism.
4. Special instrument requirements:
VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, VITROS 4600 Chemistry Systems and VITROS 5600 Integrated Systems.
I. Device Description:
The VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Reagent consists of 1 dual chambered reagent pack containing 2 ready-to-use liquid reagents, 1 in each chamber. Reagent 1 is composed of the following active ingredients: Lactate Dehydrogenase 37.9 kU/L, Serine 0.8 mmol/L, NADH 0.5 mmol/L and Tris(2-Carboxyethyl)phosphine hydrochloride (TCEP) 2.9 mmol/L. Reagent 2 is composed of the following active ingredients: Cystathionine β-synthase 0.748 kU/L and Cystathionine β-lyase 16.4 kU/L.
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The VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Performance Verifiers I, II and III are prepared from processed human serum to which amino acid and preservative have been added. The HCY 2 Performance Verifiers are provided, separately, as (3) 1.5 mL vial for each control level, and are composed of the following active ingredient: homocysteine.
The HCY 2 Verifiers have the identical ingredients as the HCY Verifiers, which has been previously cleared in k061588. The HCY 2 verifiers have value assignment for both HCY reagent and HCY 2 reagent.
The VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 27, required for the HCY 2 test, has been previously cleared in k061588.
- All human source materials were tested by FDA-approved methods and found to be negative for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), Hepatitis B core antibody (HBc), HCV antibody, HTLV-1/2 antibody, and HIV-1/2 antibody.
# J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
VITROS Chemistry Products HCY Reagent and VITROS HCY Performance Verifiers I, II, and III
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s):
k061588
3. Comparison with predicate:
| Table 1 | Similarities and differences | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Characteristic | VITROS® HCY 2 assay (New device) | VITROS® HCY assay (Predicate device) |
| Intended Use/Indications for Use | It is intended for use on VITROS Systems to quantitatively measure total homocysteine concentration in human serum and plasma. Serum and plasma homocysteine levels can assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria. | Same |
| Reagent Packs | One dual chamber reagent pack containing one reagent in each chamber | Two dual chamber reagent packs containing three reagents, one reagent in each of three chambers |
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| Tests per pack/set | 50 tests/reagent pack/ 6 reagent packs/carton=300 tests/carton | 50 tests/ 2 reagent packs/ 6 reagent packs/carton=150 tests/carton |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reactive ingredients | Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)=37.9 KU/LSerine=0.8 mmol/L (0.08% w/v)Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NADH)=0.5 mmol/L (0.03% w/v)Tris (2-Carboxyethyl) phosphine hydrochloride (TCEP)=2.9 mmol/L (0.08% w/v)Cystathionine β-lyase=16.4 KU/LCystathionine β-synthase=0.748 KU/L | Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)=65 KU/LSerine=1.3 mmol/L (0.01% w/v)Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NADH)=0.56 mmol/L (0.04% w/v)Tris (2-Carboxyethyl) phosphine hydrochloride (TCEP)=26.3 mmol/L (0.8% w/v)Cystathionine β-lyase=16 KU/LCystathionine β-synthase=22 KU/L |
| Analyte measured | Homocysteine | Same |
| Sample Type | Serum and plasma | Same |
| Measurement Type | Quantitative | Same |
| Reportable Range | 2.0 –50.0 μmol/L | 1.0 –50.0 μmol/L |
| Instrumentation | VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry Systems, VITROS 4600 Chemistry Systems and VITROS 5600 Integrated Systems. | Same |
| Reference Interval | Males: 6.6 – 14.8 μmol/LFemales: 4.7 – 12.6 μmol/L | Same |
| Table 2 | Similarities and differences | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Characteristic | VITROS® HCY 2 Performance Verifiers (New Device) | VITROS® HCY Performance Verifiers (Predicate Device) |
| Intended Use | Assayed controls used to monitor performance of VITROS homocysteine assay on the VITROS Systems. | Same |
| Vial Volume | 1.5 mL/vial | 5 mL/vial |
| Matrix | The performance verifiers are prepared from processed human serum with preservatives added. | Same |
| Format | Liquid | Same |
| Number of levels | Three | Same |
| Nominal Values | 7.0, 12.5, and 25 μmol/L | 7.0, 12, and 46 μmol/L |
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K. Standard/Guidance Document referenced (if applicable):
1. CLSI C28-A2, How to Define and Determine Reference Intervals in the Clinical Laboratory; Approved Guideline-Second Edition
2. CLSI EP09-A2-IR Method Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples; Appr Guideline- 2nd Edition Interim Rev
3. CLSI EP05-A2 Evaluation of Precision Performance of Quantitative Measurement Methods; Approved Guideline- 2nd Edition
4. CLSI EP-17-A Protocols for Determination of Limits of Detection and Limits of Quantitation
5. CLSI EP-6 Evaluation of the Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures: Approved Guideline- First Edition
6. ISO 14971:2007, Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices
7. CLSI EP7-A2 Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry; Approved Guideline - Second Edition
L. Test Principle:
The VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 assay utilizes a chemical reaction in which disulfide linked homocysteine (oxidized forms) in the sample is reduced by Tris (2-Carboxyethyl) phosphine hydrochloride (TCEP) to form reduced homocysteine. Reduced homocysteine reacts with serine in the presence of cystathionine b-synthase (CBS) to form L-cystathionine. L-cystathionine is broken down by cystathionine b-lyase (CBL) to produce homocysteine, pyruvate and ammonia. Pyruvate is reduced to lactate by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) using NADH as coenzyme. The concentration of homocysteine is directly proportional to the amount of NADH converted to NAD⁺ and is measured spectrophotometrically at 340 nm. Once a calibration has been performed, the homocysteine concentration in each unknown sample can be determined using the stored calibration curve and the measured absorbance obtained in the assay of the sample.
M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance:
a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Precision studies were conducted by the sponsor on the VITROS 5,1 FS, VITROS 4600 and the VITROS 5600 Chemistry Systems following CLSI guidance document EP05-A2. Three levels of homocysteine-spiked, human serum-based samples were run 2 times per run, 2 runs per day, for a total of at least 21 days (n ≥ 80 measurements/sample level). Results are summarized below.
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| System | Mean Conc. (μmol/L) | Within-Day SD (μmol/L) | Within-Day %CV | Within-Lab SD | Within-Lab %CV |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| VITROS 5,1 FS | 6.1 | 0.16 | 2.6 | 0.18 | 3.0 |
| | 11.6 | 0.17 | 1.5 | 0.26 | 2.2 |
| | 24.6 | 0.22 | 0.9 | 0.43 | 1.7 |
| VITROS 4600 | 6.2 | 0.16 | 2.6 | 0.22 | 3.5 |
| | 11.7 | 0.15 | 1.3 | 0.27 | 2.3 |
| | 24.4 | 0.24 | 1.0 | 0.47 | 1.9 |
| VITROS 5600 | 6.3 | 0.18 | 2.9 | 0.19 | 3.0 |
| | 11.8 | 0.17 | 1.4 | 0.22 | 1.9 |
| | 24.4 | 0.26 | 1.1 | 0.42 | 1.7 |
b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
A linearity study was performed according to NCCLS EP6-A recommendations for evaluation of linearity. A series of 9 samples was prepared by combining various volumetric proportions of a spiked, high analyte human serum pool and a low analyte, human serum pool to produce samples with homocysteine values ranging from 0.3 to 74.9 μmol/L. Three determinations of each of these samples were made on each of three different VITROS HCY 2 Reagent reagent lots on the VITROS 5,1 FS, VITROS 4600, and VITROS 5600 Chemistry Systems.
The linear regression correlation between the expected values and the measured values is summarized below for a representative lot:
| VITROS System | Regression equation | Correlation coefficient |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,1 FS | y = 1.05x + 0.075 | 0.9999 |
| 4600 | y = 1.05x + 0.025 | 0.9999 |
| 5600 | y = 1.05x + 0.028 | 0.9999 |
The linearity study provided by the sponsor supports a reportable range claim for the VITROS HCY 2 device of 2 – 50 μmol/L homocysteine.
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Traceability
The VITROS HCY 2 assay is traceable to NIST 1955 materials. The VITROS Chemistry Products calibrator kit 27 was cleared in k061588.
HCY 2 Calibration Stability
HCY 2 assay calibration stability was assessed on all 3 VITROS systems, and the
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sponsor claims that calibration is stable for 2 months. The protocol and acceptance criteria have been provided and found to be adequate to support the sponsor’s claims.
## HCY 2 Performance Verifier Value Assignment
The VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Performance Verifiers I, II, and II were value assigned on 2 VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry Systems using 2 lots of VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Reagent, 2 lots of VITROS Chemistry Products HCY Reagent, and 1 run of 8 replicates per instrument (N=16 total replicates per assay).
Target values for HCY 2 Verifiers I, II and III are 7.0, 12.5, and 25 μmol/L, respectively, and can be used for both HCY and HCY 2 tests. Lot specific target ranges are provided in the value assignment sheet.
## HCY 2 Performance Verifier Stability
The shelf life stability of the VITROS HCY 2 verifiers was tested on a VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System using a real time study extending at least one month beyond the selected expiration date. Testing is ongoing. The VITROS HCY 2 verifiers are stored refrigerated (2-8°C), and are stable for at least 8 months when stored at this storage temperature.
The opened vial stability of the VITROS HCY 2 verifiers was tested on a VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System. Testing is ongoing. The verifiers are stable for at least 14 days when stored at 2-8°C.
Real-time stability study protocol and acceptance criteria has been provided and found to be adequate to support the sponsor’s claims.
### d. Detection limit:
The sponsor performed a detection limit study for the VITROS HCY 2 assay on the VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, the VITROS 4600 Chemistry System, and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System, according to CLSI guidance document EP17-A.
Limit of Blank (LoB) was determined for each of 3 reagent lots, based on One hundred (100) replicate homocysteine measurements of 1 blank sample (homocysteine stripped human serum) on each of the 3 VITROS chemistry systems. The limit of blank, as determined by adding the pooled blank standard deviation to the blank calculated concentration mean, was 0.39 μmol/L.
Limit of Detection (LoD) was determined for each of 3 reagent lots, based on One hundred (100) replicate homocysteine measurements of 5 low human serum-based samples on each of the 3 VITROS chemistry systems. The limits of detection were calculated using the determined LoB value and pooled SD values
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from LoD samples. The sponsor claimed that the LoD for serum samples on VITROS chemistry systems was $0.79\mu \mathrm{mol} / \mathrm{L}$ .
Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) determination was based on interassay precision of $\leq 20\%$ for 12 replicate measurements of 4 low serum samples, per day for 3 days, on each of the 3 VITROS chemistry systems. The LoQ was determined to be $2.0~\mu \mathrm{mol} / \mathrm{L}$ for the VITROS HCY 2 assay on each of the 3 VITROS chemistry systems.
The HCY 2 test has a measuring range of 2 to $50~\mu \mathrm{mol} / \mathrm{L}$ .
# e. Analytical specificity:
Interference studies were performed according to CLSI guidance document EP-7A to determine the effects from potential interferents on the VITROS HCY 2 assay. Various concentrations of interferents were spiked into serum pools containing homocysteine at low ( $\sim 6$ umol/L) and elevated ( $\sim 25$ umol/L) concentrations. All samples were tested in triplicate on each of the 3 VITROS Chemistry Systems. The sponsor states that interference is considered to be non-significant if the bias between the tested and control samples are within $\pm 10\%$ for HCY concentration of $>12$ umol/L and within $1.79$ umol/L for HCY concentration of $< 12$ umol/L.
Below is a summary table of the highest concentration of interferent tested and found not to interfere based on the stated acceptance criteria.
| Compound | Concentration |
| --- | --- |
| | Conventional units |
| N-Acetyl L-Cysteine | 326 μg/L |
| Adenosine | 6.7 mg/dL |
| Ascorbic Acid (L) | 10 mg/dL |
| Bilirubin | 25 mg/dL |
| Creatinine | 30 mg/dL |
| L-Glutathione | 31 mg/dL |
| Intralipid (Turbidity) | 400 mg/dL |
| L-Methionine | 29.8 mg/dL |
| S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-Methionine Chloride | 8.7 mg/dL |
| Total Protein (Serum) | 9.5 g/dL |
| Urea | 500 mg/dL |
| Hemoglobin | 500 mg/dL |
| L-Homocysteine thiolactone | 50 μmol/L |
| Pyruvic Acid | 2 mmol/L |
| Rheumatoid Factor | 300 IU/mL |
| L-Cysteine | 300 μmol/L |
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Based on their interference study results, the sponsor made the following limitations in their labeling:
- Patient samples containing cystathionine (reference interval: 0.065 to 0.301 μmol/L 13) show positive equimolar interference with the VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 assay. For example, a sample containing 10.0 μmol/L homocysteine and 0.3 μmol/L cystathionine will generate a VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 assay result of ~10.3 μmol/L. Elevated cystathionine levels can be observed in patients with certain conditions, such as renal disease, folate deficiency, and cystathionine beta-lyase deficiency.
- Patient samples containing elevated levels of L-cysteine (normal range: 178 to 196 μmol/L 15) can show positive interference with the VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 assay. For example, a sample containing 6.2 μmol/L homocysteine and an additional 600 μmol/L added L-cysteine could generate a VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 assay result of ~8.6 μmol/L (bias of +2.4 μmol/L).
- For samples that generate a Sample Integrity Turbidity-index flag, dilute the sample and re-analyze (refer to the Sample Dilution section of the product insert).
An additional study analyzed 10 paired sets of serum and 2x Li-Heparin and 2x EDTA plasma samples to determine the impact of short draws on HCY2 assay performance. Due to observed negative bias, the sponsor recommends that short draws not be used.
The sponsor has the following limitations in the labeling:
Whole blood samples should be centrifuged within 1 hour after collection or refrigerated for up to 8 hours prior to centrifugation. After blood is drawn, homocysteine is released from erythrocytes and the concentration will increase at a rate of approximately 1 μmol/L per hour at room temperature.
Plasma specimens must be collected in plasma tubes that are at least half full. Smaller volumes can result in negative biases.
f. Assay cut-off:
Not applicable
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
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A method comparison study was performed on at least 110 human serum samples, 10 of which were spiked with homocysteine, on the VITROS 5,1 FS, VITROS 4600 and the VITROS 5600 Chemistry Systems, versus the predicate method, following CLSI-EP9A2-IR. Three reagent lots were used for the testing. Samples were measured in singlicate and ranged in homocysteine concentration from 2.90 to 44.4 umol/L. Results are summarized below for the linear regression analyses resulting from a plot of homocysteine concentrations obtained on the subject (Y-axis) and predicate (X-axis) devices, for a representative lot.
| Instrument System vs. predicate | n | Slope | Intercept (μmol/L) | r |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| VITROS 5,1 FS | 110 | 1.002 | 0.424 | 0.997 |
| VITROS 4600 | 123 | 0.984 | 0.598 | 0.997 |
| VITROS 5600 | 111 | 0.991 | 0.459 | 0.993 |
# b. Matrix comparison:
Matrix comparison studies were completed 40 paired serum and plasma samples (EDTA Plasma and Li-Heparin Plasma; 32 were native samples and 8 were spiked samples). Each sample was tested in duplicate on each of 3 lots of VITROS Chemistry Products HCY 2 Reagent on all 3 VITROS Chemistry Systems. Linear regression analysis using singlet set of data showed the following relationships between plasma and serum samples:
| | n | Slope | Correlation Coefficient | Range of Sample Conc. (μmol/L) | Intercept |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Li Heparin plasma vs. Serum | 40 | 0.98 | 0.999 | 6.7 - 44.7 | -0.19 |
| EDTA plasma vs. Serum | 40 | 1.01 | 0.999 | 6.2 - 43.0 | -0.88 |
The sponsor concluded that Lithium heparin plasma and EDTA plasma are acceptable anti-coagulants to be used with the VITROS HCY 2 assay.
# 3. Clinicalstudies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not applicable
b. Clinical specificity:
Not applicable
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c. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable):
Not applicable
4. Clinicalcut-off:
Not applicable
5. Expected values/Reference range:
Expected values are based on data collected using the predicate VITROS HCY device, where the homocysteine concentrations for the $2.5^{\text{th}}$ to $97.5^{\text{th}}$ reference interval were determined to be as follows for males and females:
Males: 6.6 to $14.8\ \mu\mathrm{mol/L}$
Females: 4.7 to $12.6\ \mu\mathrm{mol/L}$
These reference intervals were also validated for use with the VITROS HCY 2 device on the VITROS 5,1 FS, VITROS 4600 and the VITROS 5600 Chemistry Systems by reference range transference, following CLSI C28-A3. The sponsor performed a validation study with 40 healthy adults (20 male and 20 female) to confirm the reference interval.
N. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
O. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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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.