Clinical accuracy study comparing the Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer performance against a predicate device using 429 patient urine specimens collected at three clinical sites.
Clinical accuracy; Point-of-care; Urine specimens
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Clinical Accuracy Study; Comparative clinical accuracy study
Patients at three clinical sites; Sample Size: 429 urine specimens; Number of Sites: 3
Clinitek Microalbumin 2 Reagent Strips read by Clinitek Status Analyzer
Accuracy, Sensitivity, and Specificity for Albumin and Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio
Indications for Use
The Mission® U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer is an urinalysis instrument intended for in vitro diagnostic use. It is intended for professional use only at point-of-care locations. The Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer is intended to read Mission® Urinalysis Reagent strips (Microalbumin/Creatinine) for the semi quantitative measurement of Albumin and Creatinine. These measurements are used to assist diagnosis for kidney function. The Mission® Liquid Urine Controls and Mission® Liquid Diptube Urine Controls are assayed urine controls, intended for use in validating the precision of analyzer reading of urinalysis for the Creatinine and Albumin analytes.
Device Story
Reflectance photometer for urinalysis; uses LED light source and CMOS image sensor to measure color intensity on reagent strips. Analyzes urine samples for albumin and creatinine; calculates albumin-to-creatinine ratio. Used at point-of-care locations by healthcare professionals. Device provides semi-quantitative results to assist in kidney function diagnosis. Includes internal thermal printer, barcode reader connectivity, and data ports (USB, RS232C, Bluetooth). Operates on battery or AC power. Assayed liquid controls used for precision validation. Benefits include rapid, automated screening for microalbuminuria, aiding early detection of kidney damage.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study of 429 urine specimens collected at three sites compared the subject device to the predicate. Albumin results showed 86.5% accuracy, 97.6% sensitivity, and 92.6% specificity. Albumin-to-Creatinine ratio results showed 90.7% accuracy, 93.1% sensitivity, and 94.9% specificity. Bench testing included precision, interference, temperature/voltage/humidity flex, sensitivity, stability, and electrical safety/EMC testing.
Technological Characteristics
Reflectance photometer; LED light source; CMOS image sensor; plastic reagent strips; semi-quantitative colorimetric assay; standalone device with serial/USB connectivity; calibration via internal white plastic bar; software-controlled analysis.
Indications for Use
Indicated for professional use at point-of-care locations for the semi-quantitative measurement of albumin and creatinine in urine to assist in the diagnosis of kidney function in patients of physicians, hospitals, and clinics.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A creatinine test system is a device intended to measure creatinine levels in plasma and urine. Creatinine measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, in monitoring renal dialysis, and as a calculation basis for measuring other urine analytes.
Predicate Devices
Clinitek Status Analyzer (k031947)
Clinitek Microalbumin 2 Reagent Strips (k972706)
Biorad Liquicheck Urinalysis Control (k070848)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION
DECISION SUMMARY
ASSAY AND INSTRUMENT COMBINATION TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k142391
B. Purpose for Submission:
New device
C. Measurand:
Urine Creatinine and Albumin
D. Type of Test:
Semi-quantitative colorimetric reagent strip test
E. Applicant:
Acon Laboratories, Inc.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer
Mission Urinalysis Reagent Strips (Microalbumin/Creatinine)
Mission Liquid Urine Controls and Mission Liquid Diptube Urine Controls
G. Regulatory Information:
| Product Code | Classification | Regulation Section | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| KQO | I | 21 CFR §862.2900
Automated urinalysis system | Chemistry (75) |
| JIR | I | 21 CFR §862.1645
Urinary protein or albumin (nonquantitative) test system | Chemistry (75) |
| JFY | II | 21 CFR §862.1225
Creatinine test system | Chemistry (75) |
| JJW | I | 21 CFR §862.1660
Quality Control Material (assayed and unassayed) | Chemistry (75) |
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H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
Refer to Indications for Use below.
2. Indication(s) for use:
The Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer is a urinalysis instrument intended for in vitro diagnostic use. It is intended for professional use only at point-of-care locations. The Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer is intended to read Mission Urinalysis Reagent strips (Microalbumin/Creatinine) for the semi quantitative measurement of Albumin and Creatinine. These measurements are used to assist diagnosis for kidney function.
The Mission Liquid Urine Controls and Mission Liquid Diptube Urine Controls are assayed urine controls, intended for use in validating the precision of analyzer reading of urinalysis for the Creatinine and Albumin analytes.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For prescription use only.
4. Special instrument requirements:
Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer
I. Device Description:
The Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer is a reflectance photometer that analyzes the intensity and color of light reflected from the reagent areas of a urinalysis reagent strip. Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer also features data management and report generation capabilities.
Mission urinalysis strips (Microalbumin and Creatinine) are plastic strips that contain two reagent pads to test for small amounts of albumin in urine (microalbuminuria), creatinine in urine, and also to determine the albumin-to-creatinine ratio in urine. The strip results are read on the analyzer.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
Instrument: Clinitek Status Analyzer
Assay: Clinitek Microalbumin 2 Reagent Strips read on Clinitek Status Analyzer
Controls: Biorad Liquicheck Urinalysis Control
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s):
k031947, k972706, k070848, respectively
3. Comparison with predicate:
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| Similarities and Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Mission Urinalysis Reagent Strips (Microalbumin/ Creatinine) (New Device) | Clinitek Clinitek Microalbumin 2 Reagent Strips K972706 (Predicate Device) |
| Intended Use | Intended to read urinalysis Reagent strips (Microalbumin/Creatinine) for the semi quantitative measurement of Albumin and Creatinine. These measurements are used to assist diagnosis for kidney function. | Same |
| Assay Methodology | Dye binding assay | Same |
| Test Principle | Light is reflected at specific wavelengths from the test pad read area. Reported results depend upon the degree of color change and intensity in the pad which is directly related to the concentration of the analyte in the urine. | Same |
| Measuring Range | 10-150 mg/L Albumin 10-300 mg/dL Creatinine | Same |
| Controls | 2 levels provided | Commercially available controls |
| Sample Type | Urine | Same |
| Format | Strips | Same |
| Similarities and Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer (New Device) | Clinitek Status Analyzer k031947 (Predicate Device) |
| Intended Use | Intended to read urinalysis Reagent strips for the semi quantitative measurement of Albumin and Creatinine. These measurements are used to assist diagnosis for kidney function. | Same |
| Analytes | Albumin and creatinine in urine | Glucose, bilirubin, ketone, specific gravity, occult blood, pH, protein, urobilinogen, nitrite leukocytes, albumin and creatinine in urine |
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| Similarities and Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer (New Device) | Clinitek Status Analyzer k031947 (Predicate Device) |
| Detection | The Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer utilizes a CMOS image sensor to measure the intensity of light. The frequency of the light is determined by the LED light source. | The Clinitek Status Analyzer utilizes a CCD (charge coupled device) to measure the intensity of light. The frequency of the light is determined by the LED light source. |
| Strip Read Time | 1 min | Same |
| Similarities and Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Mission Liquid Urine Controls and Mission Liquid Diptube Urine Controls (New Device) | Biorad Liquicheck Urinalysis Controls k070848 (Predicate Device) |
| Intended Use | Assayed urine controls, intended for use in validating the precision of analyzer reading of urinalysis for the Creatinine and Albumin analytes. | Same |
| Form | Liquid | Same |
| Matrix | Buffered solution | Urine |
| Storage | 2 to 8°C | Same |
| Open Vial | 30 days at 15-30°C) | 30days at 2- 25°C |
K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
CLSI EP07-A2: Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry
ISO 14971:2007 - Medical devices - Application of Risk management to medical devices
L. Test Principle:
The Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer is a reflectance photometer that analyzes the intensity and color of light reflected from the reagent areas of a urinalysis reagent strip. Using a light emitting diode (LED) as the light source and a CMOS image sensor as a light sensor, the optical system reads the color change in the urine test strips after a sample is applied.
The albumin test is based on affinity binding of albumin to a sulfonephthalein dye at a constant pH. The development of pale green to aqua blue indicates the presence of albumin.
The creatinine test is based on the peroxidase-like activity of a copper creatinine complex that catalyzes the reaction of diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide and 3,3',5,5'-
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tetramethylbenzidine. The resulting color ranges from orange through green to blue.
## M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
### 1. Analytical performance:
#### a. Precision/Reproducibility:
To evaluate between-run precision, 3 levels of albumin and creatinine in contrived urine samples were tested at 3 external sites with three lots of strips on the Mission U120 Ultra urine analyzer. Testing was performed by three operators at each site typically found at these settings on blind labeled samples, with each operator performing the test for 6-7 days. Each sample was assayed for 20 days with 2 runs per day. For within-run precision, 3 levels of albumin and creatinine were run for 1 day with 20 replicates per sample. Results for each of the 3 POC sites are summarized:
POC Site 1:
| Analyte | Concentration | Result (Exact Match/Total) | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Operator 1 | Operator 2 | Operator 3 |
| Albumin | 10mg/L | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
| | 30 mg/L | 14/14 | 13/14 | 12/12 |
| | 150 mg/L | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
| Creatinine | 10 mg/dL | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
| | 50 mg/dL | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
| | 300 mg/dL | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
POC Site 2:
| Analyte | Concentration | Result (Exact Match/Total) | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Operator 1 | Operator 2 | Operator 3 |
| Albumin | 10mg/L | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
| | 30 mg/L | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
| | 150 mg/L | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
| Creatinine | 10 mg/dL | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
| | 50 mg/dL | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
| | 300 mg/dL | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
POC Site 3:
| Analyte | Concentration | Result (Exact Match/Total) | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Operator 1 | Operator 2 | Operator 3 |
| Albumin | 10mg/L | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
| | 30 mg/L | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
| | 150 mg/L | 14/14 | 13/14 | 12/12 |
| Creatinine | 10 mg/dL | 13/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
| | 50 mg/dL | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
| | 300 mg/dL | 14/14 | 14/14 | 12/12 |
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The combined precision data for the POC sites is summarized below:
| Analyte | Conc | | Total Agreement within same block | Total Agreement within ± 1 block |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Albumin | 10 mg/L | Within-run | 60/60 | 60/60 |
| 100% | 100% |
| Between run | 120/120 | 120/120 |
| 30 mg/L | Within-run | 60/60 | 60/60 |
| Between run | 119/120 | 120/120 |
| Between run | 99.2% | 100% |
| 150 mg/L | Within-run | 60/60 | 60/60 |
| Between run | 119/120 | 120/120 |
| Between run | 99.2% | 100% |
| Creatinine | 10 mg/dL | Within-run | 60/60 | 60/60 |
| 100% | 100% |
| Between run | 119/120 | 120/120 |
| 50 mg/dL | Within-run | 60/60 | 60/60 |
| Between run | 120/120 | 120/120 |
| Between run | 100% | 100% |
| 300 mg/dL | Within-run | 60/60 | 60/60 |
| Between run | 120/120 | 120/120 |
| Between run | 100% | 100% |
# b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
This assay reports color block outputs of $10\mathrm{mg / L}$ , $30\mathrm{mg / L}$ , $80\mathrm{mg / L}$ , $150\mathrm{mg / L}$ for albumin, and $10\mathrm{mg / dL}$ , $50\mathrm{mg / dL}$ , $100\mathrm{mg / dL}$ , $200\mathrm{mg / dL}$ , $300\mathrm{mg / dL}$ for creatinine.
# c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Traceability and Value Assignment: The control solutions were prepared in house by adding a commercially available stock of albumin and creatinine in buffered solutions. The controls are traceable to internal standards. The values for the internal standards for creatinine are assigned through an internal procedure. The target values are:
Control Level 1: Albumin $10 - 30\mathrm{mg / L}$ ; Creatinine $10 - 100\mathrm{mg / dL}$
Control Level 2: Albumin $80 - 150\mathrm{mg / L}$ ; Creatinine $100 - 300\mathrm{mg / dL}$
Calibration: The Mission U500 performs a "self-test" and calibration each time it is turned on. Each time a test is run the analyzer re-calibrates using a white plastic
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calibration bar located at the bottom of the analyzer optical system. Reflectance measurements from the bar must match the factory set calibration.
Shelf life stability and open vial protocols for the controls were reviewed and found acceptable. The sponsor claims that the controls are stable for 24 months when stored at 2°C to 8°C in closed package, opened package for 30 days at 15°C to 30°C
Shelf-life and open-vial stability protocols and acceptance criteria were reviewed and found to be adequate for Mission Urinalysis Reagent Strips (Microalbumin/ Creatinine). The stability studies support the following manufacturer's claim: The strip can be stored at 2°C to 8°C in closed package to 24 months, opened package for 30 days at 15°C to 30°C.
d. Detection limit:
The sensitivity of the assay was evaluated at each color block of albumin (10, 30, 80, 150 mg/L) and creatinine (10, 50, 100, 200, 300 mg/dL). Urine samples were spiked or diluted to known concentrations for each analyte with a minimum of 4 levels across the measuring range of each color block. Each sample was tested by three operators with 3 lots of strips for 3 days generating 81 datapoints for each level. The cutoff for each block is defined as the lowest concentration at which >50% of the results are positive for each color block.
The cut-off values for each color block of albumin and creatinine are summarized below:
| Analyte | Color Block | Cut-off Concentration | % Positive results |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Albumin | 10 mg/L | 0 mg/L | 100% |
| | 30 mg/L | 20 mg/L | 72.8% |
| | 80 mg/L | 55 mg/L | 67.9% |
| | 150 mg/L | 125 mg/L | 65.4% |
| Creatinine | 10 mg/dL | 0 mg/dL | 100% |
| | 50 mg/dL | 30 mg/dL | 60.5% |
| | 100 mg/dL | 75 mg/dL | 54.3% |
| | 200 mg/dL | 150 mg/dL | 56.8% |
| | 300 mg/dL | 250 mg/dL | 54.3% |
Results for each level tested at each color block is shown below:
| | Conc. Tested | Percentage Agreement at Each Color Block | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Albumin | | 10 mg/L | 30 mg/L | 80 mg/L | 150 mg/L |
| | 300 mg/L | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| | 225 mg/L | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| | 150 mg/L | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| | 137.5 | 0% | 0% | 17.3% | 82.7% |
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| | mg/L | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | 125 mg/L | 0% | 0% | 34.6% | 65.4% |
| | 103.5 mg/L | 0% | 0% | 56.8% | 43.2% |
| | 80 mg/L | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| | 60.5 mg/L | 0% | 13.6% | 86.4% | 0% |
| | 55 mg/L | 0% | 32.1% | 67.9% | 0% |
| | 49.5 mg/L | 0% | 55.6% | 44.4% | 0% |
| | 30 mg/L | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| | 22 mg/L | 13.6% | 86.4% | 0% | 0% |
| | 20 mg/L | 27.2% | 72.8% | 0% | 0% |
| | 18 mg/L | 51.9% | 48.1% | 0% | 0% |
| | 10 mg/L | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| | 7.5 mg/L | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| | 5 mg/L | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| | 2.5 mg/L | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| | Conc. Tested | Percentage Agreement at Each Color Block | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Creatinine | | 10 mg/dL | 50 mg/dL | 100 mg/dL | 200 mg/dL | 300 mg/dL |
| | 600 mg/dL | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| | 450 mg/dL | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| | 300 mg/dL | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| | 275 mg/dL | 0% | 0% | 0% | 7.4% | 92.6% |
| | 250 mg/dL | 0% | 0% | 0% | 45.7% | 54.3% |
| | 225 mg/dL | 0% | 0% | 0% | 69.1% | 30.9% |
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| | 200 mg/dL | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | 165 mg/dL | 0% | 0% | 25.9% | 74.1% | 0% |
| | 150 mg/dL | 0% | 0% | 43.2% | 56.8% | 0% |
| | 135 mg/dL | 0% | 0% | 56.8% | 43.2% | 0% |
| | 100 mg/dL | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| | 82.5 mg/dL | 0% | 22.2% | 77.8% | 0% | 0% |
| | 75 mg/dL | 0% | 45.7% | 54.3% | 0% | 0% |
| | 67.5 mg/dL | 0% | 56.8% | 43.2% | 0% | 0% |
| | 50 mg/dL | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| | 33 mg/dL | 25.9% | 74.1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| | 30 mg/dL | 39.5% | 60.5% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| | 27.5 mg/dL | 53.1% | 46.9% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| | 10 mg/dL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| | 7.5 mg/dL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| | 5 mg/dL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| | 2.5 mg/dL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
e. Analytical specificity:
Interference studies were performed to evaluate the effects of potential interferents commonly found in urine on the performance of Mission Urinalysis Reagent strips, following CLSI EP7-A2. Testing was done with contrived urine samples at 3 levels of albumin (10, 30, 150 mg/L) and creatinine (10, 100, 300 mg/dL) and at least two levels of the listed compounds with 3 lots of strips. Interference was defined as a change in output of $\geq \pm 1$ color blocks between spiked and unspiked control sample.
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The table below summarized the data:
| Interferent | Conc. Tested | Interference on the Testing Result | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Result of Albumin | | | Result of Creatinine | | |
| | | 10 mg/L | 30 mg/L | 150 mg/L | 10 mg/d | 100 mg/d | 300 mg/d |
| Ammonium Chloride | 100 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Ascorbic acid | 200 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Bilirubin | 170 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Calcium chloride | 275 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Citric acid | 75 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Creatine | 10 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Creatinine | 600 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fructose | 100 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Galactose | 80 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Glucose | 5000 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Glycine | 450 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Hemoglobin | 10 mg/dL | +1 | +2 | -- | +1 | +1 | -- |
| Lactose | 10 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Lithium acetoacetate | 250 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Oxalic acid | 70 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Potassium chloride | 1500 mg/dL | -- | -1 | -2 | -- | -- | -- |
| Riboflavin | 10 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Sodium acetate | 2.25 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Sodium bicarbonate | 1500 mg/dL | +2 | +2 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Sodium chloride | 5500 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Sodium nitrate | 10 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Sodium nitrite | 10 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Sodium phosphate | 500 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Theophylline | 100 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Urea | 400 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Uric acid | 150 mg/dL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Blood | 0.05% | +2 | +2 | -- | +3 | +2 | -- |
| Leucocyte | 2500 leu/μL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Human IgG | 25 mg/dL | +1 | +2 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
*-- indicates that the no interference was observed at these interferent and analyte levels.
The following table shows the substances which did interfere with albumin and/or creatinine results. Results are expressed as the lowest concentration of interfering substance that exhibited interference and the resulting change in results:
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| Analyte | Decreased Results | Increased results |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Albumin | Potassium chloride (1500 mg/dL) | Hemoglobin (10 mg/dL), sodium bicarbonate (10 mg/dL), Blood (0.05%), Human IgG (25 mg/dL) |
| Creatinine | None | Hemoglobin (10 mg/dL), Blood (0.05%) |
The sponsor states the following in the labeling regarding potentially interfering substances:
The Urinalysis Reagent Strips (Urine) may be affected by substances that cause abnormal urine color such as drugs containing azo dyes (e.g. Pyridium, Azo Gantrisin, Azo Gantanol), nitrofurantoin (Microdantin, Furadantin), and riboflavin. Urine specimen contaminated with soaps, detergents, antiseptics, or skin cleansers may also affect test results.
For albumin, a pH ≥10.0 or a specific gravity of 1.000 will affect albumin test results. Whereas, a specific gravity ≥1.035 will generate falsely elevated results for creatinine.
## Specific Gravity and pH studies:
5 fresh urine samples were pooled and separated into 9 aliquots. The specific gravity of the aliquots was adjusted with purified water and sodium chloride to 1.000, 1.005, 1.010, 1.015, 1.020, 1.025, 1.030, 1.035 and 1.040 respectively. The adjusted samples were spiked or diluted to achieve the desired albumin (10, 80, and 150 mg/L) and creatinine (10, 100, 300 mg/dL) concentrations. For albumin, urine specific gravity range of 1.010 to 1.035 does not affect the results of the albumin test, but specific gravity at 1.000 will generate false low result on albumin test. For creatinine, specific gravity from 1.000 to 1.030 will not affect the results; however specific gravity higher than or equal to 1.035 will generate false high results of creatinine test.
5 fresh urine samples were pooled and separated into 7 aliquots. The pH of the aliquots was adjusted to a range of 4.00 to 10.00 in 1 pH unit increments and were spiked or diluted with albumin and creatinine respectively. Samples were tested using three lots of each format of the devices, and results showed that urine pH range of 4.00 to 9.00 does not affect the results of the albumin test but samples at pH 10.0 would generate false high results. Urine sample pH from 4 to 10 did not affect the creatinine test results.
## Humidity studies:
Testing was done with contrived urine samples at 3 levels of albumin (10, 30, 150 mg/L) and creatinine (10, 50, 300 mg/dL). 50 strips were placed in relative humidity of <20%, 30-50%, 60-70%, and 85% environments at 15° C and 45° C, and stored in
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these conditions for 0.5hr, 1hr, 2hr, 4hr, 8hr, 16hr, and 24hr. 5 replicates were tested for each level. The strips were stable up to 50% humidity for over 24hrs, at humidity conditions above 60%, the strip was stable for 1 hr.
Timing Flex Study:
The effect of different dipping times and strip wetting times on strip test results were assessed. Results of the timing flex studies demonstrated that the dipping time or strip wetting time had no interfering effect on the color development.
Sample Carryover Studies:
To assess the interference from sample carried over from one pad to the adjacent pad, pooled urine samples with adjusted levels of albumin (10, 30, 150 mg/L) and creatinine (10, 50, 300 mg/dL) were tested. The strip was dipped into a urine sample, and then upon removal, held vertically to allow the sample to move from the albumin pad to the creatinine pad. The same process was repeated for the creatinine pad. 5 replicates were tested for each level. The results indicated that sample carryover from adjacent pads do not interfere with the results.
f. Assay cut-off:
See detection limits above.
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
At least 120 native samples were tested at each of 3 point-of-care settings by three operators per site. Urine specimens were randomly collected from patients. Additionally, 18 contrived samples (12-13%) were generated to cover the measuring range. Each specimen was tested by ACON U120 Ultra Urine Analyzers with one ACON Urinalysis Microalbumin/ Creatinine Reagent strip and by Clinitek Status Analyzer with Clinitek Microalbumin 2 reagent strip in duplicates. The results are presented in the tables below:
| Albumin (Site 1, n= 153) | Predicate Device | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | 10 mg/L | 30 mg/L | 80 mg/L | 150 mg/L |
| Mission Urinalysis Reagent Strips | 10 mg/L | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| | 30 mg/L | 2 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| | 80 mg/L | 0 | 3 | 27 | 6 |
| | 150 mg/L | 0 | 0 | 4 | 62 |
| Total | | 32 | 18 | 35 | 68 |
| Exact Agreement | | 93.8% | 77.8% | 77.1% | 91.2% |
| Agreement within ± 1 block | | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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| Albumin (Site 2, n= 138) | Predicate Device | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | 10 mg/L | 30 mg/L | 80 mg/L | 150 mg/L |
| Mission Urinalysis Reagent Strips | 10 mg/L | 36 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| | 30 mg/L | 3 | 40 | 3 | 0 |
| | 80 mg/L | 0 | 5 | 25 | 2 |
| | 150 mg/L | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
| Total | | 39 | 49 | 31 | 19 |
| Exact Agreement | | 92.3% | 81.6% | 80.6% | 89.5% |
| Agreement within ± 1 block | | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Albumin (Site 3, n= 138) | Predicate Device | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | 10 mg/L | 30 mg/L | 80 mg/L | 150 mg/L |
| Mission Urinalysis Reagent Strips | 10 mg/L | 60 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| | 30 mg/L | 5 | 31 | 4 | 0 |
| | 80 mg/L | 0 | 5 | 14 | 2 |
| | 150 mg/L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Total | | 65 | 38 | 18 | 17 |
| Exact Agreement | | 92.3% | 81.6% | 77.8% | 88.2% |
| Agreement within ± 1 block | | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Creatinine (Site 1, n= 153) | Predicate Device | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | 10 mg/dL | 50 mg/dL | 100 mg/dL | 200 mg/dL | 300 mg/dL |
| Mission Urinalysis Reagent Strips | 10 mg/dL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| | 50 mg/dL | 1 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| | 100 mg/dL | 0 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 0 |
| | 200 mg/dL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 1 |
| | 300 mg/dL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23 |
| Total | | 9 | 37 | 43 | 40 | 24 |
| Exact Agreement | | 88.9% | 86.5% | 74.4% | 77.5% | 95.8% |
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| Agreement within ± 1 block | | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Creatinine (Site 2, n= 138) | Predicate Device | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | 10 mg/dL | 50 mg/dL | 100 mg/dL | 200 mg/dL | 300 mg/dL |
| Mission Urinalysis Reagent Strips | 10 mg/dL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| | 50 mg/dL | 2 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| | 100 mg/dL | 0 | 4 | 22 | 3 | 0 |
| | 200 mg/dL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 2 |
| | 300 mg/dL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| Total | | 12 | 34 | 28 | 46 | 18 |
| Exact Agreement | | 83.3% | 88.2% | 78.6% | 89.1% | 88.9% |
| Agreement within ± 1 block | | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Creatinine (Site 3, n= 138) | Predicate Device | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | 10 mg/dL | 50 mg/dL | 100 mg/dL | 200 mg/dL | 300 mg/dL |
| Mission Urinalysis Reagent Strips | 10 mg/dL | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| | 50 mg/dL | 2 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| | 100 mg/dL | 0 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| | 200 mg/dL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 1 |
| | 300 mg/dL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 31 |
| Total | | 16 | 30 | 33 | 27 | 32 |
| Exact Agreement | | 87.5% | 76.7% | 87.9% | 85.2% | 96.9% |
| Agreement within ± 1 block | | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
For all three sites combined:
| Creatinine | Predicate Device | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | 10 mg/dL | 50 mg/dL | 100 mg/dL | 200 mg/dL | 300 mg/dL |
| Mission | 10 mg/dL | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Urinalysis Reagent Strips | 50 mg/dL | 5 | 85 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | 100 mg/dL | 1 | 12 | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| | 200 mg/dL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 95 | 4 |
| | 300 mg/dL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 70 |
| Total | | 37 | 101 | 104 | 113 | 74 |
| Exact Agreement | | 86.5% | 84.1% | 79.8% | 84.7% | 94.5% |
| Agreement within ± 1 block | | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Albumin | Predicate Device | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | 10 mg/L | 30 mg/L | 80 mg/L | 150 mg/L |
| Mission Urinalysis Reagent Strips | 10 mg/L | 126 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| | 30 mg/L | 10 | 85 | 11 | 0 |
| | 80 mg/L | 0 | 13 | 66 | 10 |
| | 150 mg/L | 0 | 0 | 11 | 94 |
| Total | | 136 | 105 | 84 | 104 |
| Exact Agreement | | 91.5% | 80.0% | 80.9% | 88.6% |
| Agreement within ± 1 block | | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Albumin: creatinine ratio for all three sites combined
| A:C | Predicate Device | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | <30 | 30-300 | >300 | Total |
| Mission Urinalysis Reagent Strips | <30 | 186 | 16 | 0 | 202 |
| | 30-300 | 10 | 131 | 9 | 150 |
| | >300 | 0 | 5 | 72 | 77 |
| | Total | 196 | 152 | 81 | 429 |
| Agreement at same block | | 94.89% | 86.18% | 88.9% | |
| Agreement within ±1 block | | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Positive Agreement | | 94.89% | 89.47% | 100% | |
| Negative Agreement | | 5.11% | 13.8% | 11.1% | |
| Agreement within same | | | 90.67% | | |
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| block | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Agreement within ±1 block | | 100% |
The agreement of A:C ratios of positives and negatives at cutoff of <30 mg/g were 94.89% and 5.11%, respectively. Of the 217 A:C predicate positive results, 7.37% (16/217) were Mission Strip negative. Of the 196 assay A:C ratio predicate negative results, 5.11% (10/196) were positive. In summary, the overall exact agreement between Mission Urinalysis Strips (Microalbumin/Creatinine) and Clinitek Microalbumin 2 Reagents strips for positive albumin results is 90.67%, and the overall agreement for ±1 block is 100%.
b. Matrix comparison:
Not applicable
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. Clinical studies are not typically submitted for this device type.
5. Expected values/Reference range:
The expected values are included in the labeling and are taken from literature references.
Normally, albumin is present in urine at concentrations < 20 mg/L¹. Results of 20-200 mg/L may indicate microalbuminuria. It is associated with early-stage kidney disease when a small amount of Albumin, also called Microalbumin is consistently present in urine. Clinical albuminuria is indicated by results of >200 mg/L. These levels can be predictive of albumin excretion rates of 30-300 mg/24hours and >300 mg/24hours, respectively²⁻³. Exercise, acute illness and fever, and urinary tract infections may temporarily elevate urinary albumin excretions. Creatinine concentrations of 10-300 mg/dL are normally present in urine.
Albumin is normally present in urine at concentrations of <30 mg albumin/g creatinine. Microalbuminuria is indicated at a ratio result of 30-300 mg/g (Abnormal) and clinical albuminuria at a ratio of >300 mg/g (High Abnormal)⁴.
1. Burtis, C.A. and Ashwood, E.R.: Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry, 3rd ed.
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Philadelphia: Saunders; 1999; pp. 483-484.
2. Mangili, R. et al.: Prevalence of Hypertension and Microalbuminuria in Adult Type 1 (Insulin-Dependent) Diabetic patients Without Renal Failure in Italy-Validation of Screening Techniques to Detect Microalbuminuria. Acta Diabetol. 29: 156-166; 1992.
3. American Diabetes Association, Clinical Practice Recommendations, Diabetes Care, Vol. 31, Suppl. 1, January 2008
4. Position Statement: Diabetic Nephropathy. Diabetes Care 20: S24-S27; 1997.
## N. Instrument Name:
Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer
## O. System Descriptions:
1. **Modes of Operation:**
Semi-automatic reading of Mission Urinalysis Microalbumin/Creatinine Reagent strip on Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer. Each reagent strip is single use and must be replaced with a new strip for additional readings. The labeling and user guide specify that the strips are for single use.
Does the applicant’s device contain the ability to transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device?
☐ Yes ☑ X or No
Does the applicant’s device transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device using wireless transmission?
☐ Yes ☑ X or No
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:**
An external bar code reader, or manual entry of sample numbers are used for sample identification. Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer can be interfaced with a laboratory information system for data management via serial port or USB port.
4. **Specimen Sampling and Handling:**
Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer can only accept one test strip at a time. Test strips are dipped in urine, and read on the analyzer. The analyzer also stores up to 2000 patient results which can be recalled by the operator using the Records Review Function.
5. **Calibration:**
The instrument performs a “self-test” and calibration each time it is turned on. Each time
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a test is run the analyzer re-calibrates using a white plastic calibration bar located at the bottom of the analyzer optical system.
6. Quality Control:
Each canister of strips contains a code that includes information such as brand, type of strip, strips per canister, expiration date. This code is entered into the U120 Ultra Urine analyzer either manually or by a barcode reader prior to testing. An error code is generated if this is not done.
The instrument includes a quality control function (QC), and a lock out function. When the QC function is enabled, the instrument will ask for control testing during the system initialization prior to the routine testing run.
P. Other Supportive Instrument Performance Characteristics Data Not Covered In The "Performance Characteristics" Section above:
Mission U120 Ultra Urine Analyzer demonstrates compliance to EMC requirements including general requirements for laboratory use by meeting EN 61326-1 as well as requirements for in vitro diagnostic medical equipment by meeting EN 61326-2-6.
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.
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.