AQT90 FLEX Myo Test Kit, AQT90 FLEX CKMB Test Kit, AQT90 FLEX
K163462 · Radiometer Medical Aps · JHX · Sep 21, 2017 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
| Record ID | K163462 |
| Device Name | AQT90 FLEX Myo Test Kit, AQT90 FLEX CKMB Test Kit, AQT90 FLEX |
| Applicant | Radiometer Medical Aps |
| Product Code | JHX · Clinical Chemistry |
| Decision Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 862.1215 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Intended Use
The AQT90 FLEX analyzer is an immunoassay instrument based on the quantitative determination of time-resolved fluorescence to estimate the concentrations of clinically relevant markers on whole-blood and plasma specimens to which a relevant anticoagulant has been added. It is intended for use in point-of-care and laboratory settings.
Device Story
AQT90 FLEX is a cartridge-based immunoassay analyzer using time-resolved fluorescence with europium (Eu) chelate labels. Input: EDTA or lithium heparin whole-blood or plasma samples. Operation: Sample and assay buffer dispensed into test cup; incubation; wash to remove unbound material; drying; measurement via single photon counting of emitted light. Output: Quantitative analyte concentration compared to calibration curve. Used in point-of-care and laboratory settings by healthcare professionals. Modifications include semi-automated system cleaning, updated hematocrit algorithm, shortened wash needle, new flash lamp, filter removal, and pre-laser cut cartridge foil. Output aids clinicians in rapid diagnosis of myocardial infarction and heart disease, facilitating timely clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Studies conducted per CLSI guidelines (EP06-A, EP17-A2, EP09-A3, EP05-A3) to validate modifications. Linearity confirmed within 10% across reportable ranges (Myo: 20-900 ng/mL; CKMB: 1.5-300 ng/mL). Method comparison (Passing-Bablok) showed high correlation (r²=1.0) against predicates. Matrix comparison confirmed interchangeability of whole blood/plasma and EDTA/lithium heparin. Precision studies demonstrated low CVs (typically <5%) for repeatability and total precision across various concentrations.
Technological Characteristics
Cartridge-based immunoassay analyzer; time-resolved fluorescence detection using europium (Eu) chelate. Dried reagents in test cups. Hardware: flash lamp, single photon counting detection. Connectivity: point-of-care/laboratory instrument. Software: includes hematocrit determination algorithm. Materials: Recombinant streptavidin for antibody capture. Dimensions/form factor: Cartridge-based system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction (CKMB Test) and the rapid diagnosis of heart disease, e.g., acute myocardial infarction (Myo Test). Used with EDTA or lithium heparin whole-blood or plasma specimens in point-of-care and laboratory settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A creatine phosphokinase/creatine kinase or isoenzymes test system is a device intended to measure the activity of the enzyme creatine phosphokinase or its isoenzymes (a group of enzymes with similar biological activity) in plasma and serum. Measurements of creatine phosphokinase and its isoenzymes are used in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and muscle diseases such as progressive, Duchenne-type muscular dystrophy.
Predicate Devices
- AQT90 FLEX Myo Test kit (K112161)
- AQT90 FLEX CKMB Test Kit (K120326)
- AQT90 FLEX (analyzer) (K112161)
Related Devices
- K112161 — AQT90 FLEX ANALYZER, AQT90 FLEX MYOGLOBIN TEST KIT, AQT90 FLEX LQC MULTI-CHECK, LVLS 1-3, AQT90 FLEX MYO CAL CARTRIDGE.. · Radiometer Medical Aps · Jan 20, 2012
- K120326 — AQT90 FLEX CKMB TEST KIT, AQT90 FLEX LQC MULTI-CHECK, LEVELS 1-3, AQT90 FLEX CKMB CAL CARTRIDGE · Radiometer Medical Aps · Nov 21, 2012
- K984067 — STRATUS (R) CS STAT FLUOROMETRIC ANALYZER, STRATUS (R) CS CKMB TEST PAK · Dade Behring, Inc. · Jan 13, 1999
- K100130 — PATHFAST CTNI-II TEST, PATHFAST CTNI CALIBRATORS, PATHFAST SAMPLE DILUENT 2 · Mitsubishi Chemical Medience CO · May 16, 2011
- K974839 — ALPHA DX ANALYZER 01-0100, ALPHA DX MYO/CK/CK-MB/TNI CARDIAC PANEL TEST KIT 03-0001, ALPHA DX CK/CK-MB PANEL TEST KIT · First Medical, Inc. · Feb 4, 1998
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 September 21, 2017
RADIOMETER MEDICAL APS PER PAPE THOMSEN REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST AKANDEVEJ 21 2700 BROENSHOEJ, DENMARK
Re: K163462 Trade/Device Name: AQT90 FLEX CKMB Test Kit AQT90 FLEX Myo Test Kit AQT90 FLEX Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1215 Regulation Name: Creatine phosphokinase/creatine kinase or isoenzymes test system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JHX, DDR, KHO Dated: September 15, 2017 Received: September 18, 2017
Dear Per Pape Thomsen:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug. and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA), You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K163462
Device Name AQT90 FLEX CKMB Test Kit
Indications for Use (Describe)
The CKMB Test is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of creatine kinase isoform MB in EDTA or lithium heparin whole-blood or plasma specimens on the AQT90 FLEX analyzer in point of care and laboratory settings. It is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K163462
Device Name AQT90 FLEX Myo Test Kit
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Myo Test is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of myoglobin in EDTA or lithium heparin whole-blood or plasma specimens on the AQT90 FLEX analyzer in point of care and laboratory settings. It is intended for use as an aid in the rapid diagnosis of heart disease, for example, acute myocardial infarction.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K163462
Device Name AQT90 FLEX
Indications for Use (Describe)
For in vitro diagnostic use.
The AQT90 FLEX analyzer is an immunoassay instrument based on the quantitative determination of time-resolved fluorescence to estimate the concentrations of clinically relevant markers on whole-blood and plasma specimens to which a relevant anticoagulant has been added. It is intended for use in point-of-care and laboratory settings.
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# K163462
# 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
## 1. Submitter and Contact Information
| Submitter | |
|----------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Company Name: | Radiometer Medical ApS |
| ER Number: | 3002807968 |
| Address: | Aakandevej 21<br>2700 Broenshoej<br>Denmark |
| Phone: | +45 3827 3827 |
| Fax: | +45 3827 2727 |
| Contact Person | |
| Name: | Per Pape Thomsen |
| Function: | Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| E-mail: | per.pape.thomsen@radiometer.dk |
| Phone: | +45 3827 3304 |
| Fax: | +45 3827 2727 |
#### Date prepared: September 18, 2017
## 2.a Device Information
| Device Name: | AQT90 FLEX Myo Test Kit |
|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Regulation Name: | Myoglobin Immulogical Test System |
| Product Code: | DDR |
| Regulation Section: | 21 CFR 866.5680 |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Immunology (82) |
| Device Name: | AQT90 FLEX CKMB Test Kit |
| Regulation Name:<br>Product Code: | Creatine phosphokinase/creatine kinase or isoenzymes test system<br>JHX |
| Regulation Section: | 21 CFR 862.1215 |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Clinical Chemistry (75) |
| Device Name: | AQT90 FLEX |
| Regulation Name: | Fluorometer for clinical use |
| Product Code: | KHO |
| Regulation Section: | 21 CFR 862.2560 |
| Classification: | Class I |
| Classification Panel: | Clinical Chemistry (75) |
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## 2.b Device Description
The AQT90 FLEX is a cartridge-based immunoassay analyzer, based on time-resolved fluorescence using a europium (Eu) chelate as the fluorescent label. The test receptacles for the assay are test cups, which contain the antibodies used for capture of the analyte, and the Eu chelate labeled antibodies used to trace the captured analyte. The sample is added to the test cup together with assay buffer. The cup is then incubated to allow formation of the immuno-complex, and subsequently washed to remove unbound antibodies and sample material. Finally, the cup is exposed to excitation light, and after a delay the emitted light generated by the fluorescent label is measured by single photon counting. The total count is then compared to an assay calibration curve to obtain a quantitative measurement of the analyte's concentration in the sample.
This technology uses dried reagents deposited in the test cups and in the calibration adjustment cups – no liquids other than the sample itself together with the assay buffer are required. In summary, the procedure is as follows:
- 1. Metering of an exact amount of sample and assay buffer and dispensing into a test cup
- 2. Incubating test cup
- 3. Washing of the test cup to remove unbound tracer antibodies and sample material
- 4. Drying the test cup
- 5. Measuring
## 2.c Purpose of submission
The purpose of this submission is to seek clearance for modifications to the existing AQT90 FLEX system devices.
The modifications implemented on the AQT90 FLEX System are outlined below:
- Three separate analyzer manuals are combined into one manual, which is updated to ● include changes in analyzer functionality
- . System Clean is updated to implement semi-automated System Clean using two new accessories; Blank Cartridge and Cleaning Solution Tubes
- . Algorithm used to determine hematocrit value is updated
- . Needle used in cup wash is shortened
- Flash lamp in detection system is changed to a new flash lamp
- The filter, which is located in the liquid pathway after the cup washing step, is removed ●
- Test cartridge and CAL cartridge foil is pre-laser cut on one side of the foil instead of both . sides
- . Recombinant streptavidin from a new supplier which is chemical to the old native streptavidin. Streptavidin is used to bind capture antibody onto the cup surface
These modifications include changes which potentially could impact Myo Test and CKMB Test performance and instructions for use.
In addition to the modifications listed above the AQT90 FLEX analyzer has been maintained via software updates. Also minor updates to consumable inserts have been introduced.
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## 3. Indications for Use
## AQT90 FLEX
For in vitro diagnostic use.
The AQT90 FLEX analyzer is an immunoassay instrument based on the quantitative determination of time-resolved fluorescence to estimate the concentrations of clinically relevant markers on whole-blood and plasma specimens to which a relevant anticoaqulant has been added. It is intended for use in point-of-care and laboratory settings.
#### AQT90 FLEX Myo Test Kit
The Myo Test is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of myoglobin in EDTA or lithium heparin whole-blood or plasma specimens on the AQT90 FLEX analyzer in point of care and laboratory settings. It is intended for use as an aid in the rapid diagnosis of heart disease, for example, acute myocardial infarction.
#### AQT90 FLEX CKMB Test Kit
The CKMB Test is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of creatine kinase isoform MB in EDTA or lithium heparin whole-blood or plasma specimens on the AQT90 FLEX analyzer in point of care and laboratory settings. It is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.
## 4. Substantial Equivalence
The AQT90 FLEX System devices are substantial equivalent in intended use, fundamental scientific technology, and characteristics to the predicates (K112161, K120326).
#### Predicate devices
| Predicate name | Device Manufacturer | 510(k) number |
|--------------------------|------------------------|---------------|
| AQT90 FLEX Myo Test kit | Radiometer Medical Aps | K112161 |
| AQT90 FLEX CKMB Test Kit | Radiometer Medical Aps | K120326 |
| AQT90 FLEX (analyzer) | Radiometer Medical Aps | K112161 |
## Similarities and Differences
The updated AQT90 FLEX System devices are compared to the predicates in the tables below.
| Characteristic | Predicate device (K112161)<br>AQT90 FLEX Myo Test kit | AQT90 FLEX Myo Test kit<br>(updated) |
|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| Intended use | AQT90 FLEX Myo Test is an in<br>vitro diagnostic assay for the<br>quantitative determination of<br>myoglobin in EDTA or lithium-<br>heparin whole blood or plasma<br>specimens on the AQT90 FLEX<br>analyzer in point of care and<br>laboratory settings. It is indicated for<br>use as an aid in the rapid diagnosis<br>of heart disease, e.g. acute<br>myocardial infarction. | Same |
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| Characteristic | Predicate device (K112161)<br>AQT90 FLEX Myo Test kit | AQT90 FLEX Myo Test kit<br>(updated) |
|----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| Principle | Quantitative time-resolved<br>fluorimetric one-step sandwich<br>immunoassay. | Same |
| Traceability | Scripps M0725 | Same |
| Reportable range<br>ng/mL (µg/L) | 20 to 900 | Same |
| Cartridge foil | Test cartridge is pre-laser cut on<br>both sides of the foil. | Test cartridge is pre-laser cut on<br>one side of the foil. |
| Characteristic | Predicate device (K120326)<br>AQT90 FLEX CKMB Test Kit | AQT90 FLEX CKMB Test Kit<br>(updated) |
|----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended use | AQT90 FLEX CKMB Test is an <i>in vitro</i> diagnostic assay for the<br>quantitative determination of<br>creatine kinase isoform MB in EDTA<br>or lithium-heparin whole blood or<br>plasma specimens on the AQT90<br>FLEX analyzer in point of care and<br>laboratory settings. It is intended for<br>use as an aid in the diagnosis of<br>myocardial infarction. | Same |
| Principle | Quantitative time-resolved<br>fluorimetric one-step sandwich<br>immunoassay | Same |
| Traceability | ERM-AD455/IFCC | Same |
| Reportable range<br>ng/mL (µg/L) | 1.5 to 300 | Same |
| Cartridge foil | Test cartridge is pre-laser cut on<br>both sides of the foil. | Test cartridge is pre-laser cut on<br>one side of the foil. |
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| Characteristic | Predicate device (K112161)<br>AQT90 FLEX (analyzer) | AQT90 FLEX (analyzer)<br>(updated) |
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| Intended use | AQT90 FLEX analyzer is for in vitro<br>diagnostic use. The AQT90 FLEX<br>analyzer is an immunoassay<br>instrument based on the quantitative<br>determination of time-resolved<br>fluorescence to estimate the<br>concentrations of clinically relevant<br>markers on whole-blood and plasma<br>specimens to which a relevant<br>anticoagulant has been added. It is<br>intended for use in point of care and<br>laboratory settings. | Same |
| System cleaning | System cleaning using customer<br>prepared cleaning sample and test<br>cup. | Semi-automated system cleaning<br>using cleaning tube from Cleaning<br>Solution Tubes and blank cup from<br>Blank Cartridge. |
## 5. Performance Characteristics
No performance data are affected by the introduction of the modifications to the AQT90 FLEX system. The existing performance data still apply.
To confirm that the modifications have no effect on performance the following studies for Myo test and CKMB test were conducted: Linearity, LoB/LoQ/LoQ, Method Comparison, Matrix comparison, Precision.
## 5.1 Myo Test
## Myo Linearity
The study was designed according to CLSI quideline EP06-A. Low and High concentration lithium heparin whole blood and lithium heparin plasma samples were used to prepare a linearity series of 11 sample levels. The samples were measured with ten replicates in random order using one Test Kit lot and one analyzer during one day. The linear, quadratic and cubic regression models were fit to the data weighted by 1/variance. The statistical significance of each fit parameter was determined and, where appropriate, the degree of non-linearity was calculated.
The degree of non-linearity was determined to be within 10 % throughout the reportable range (20 – 900 ng/mL) for whole blood and plasma.
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#### Myo LoB/LoD/LoQ
The study was designed according to CLSI guideline EP17-A2.
The determination of LoB was performed by measuring four blank samples with five replicates on three days using two Test Kit lots and two AQT90 FLEX analyzers. The total number of measurements per Test Kit lot across all samples and days was 60.
The determination of LoD and LoQ was performed with lithium heparin whole blood and lithium heparin plasma. Ten samples per matrix were measured using two Test Kit lots and two AQT90 FLEX analyzers. The LoB estimate, determined by nonparametric method, and the SDwittin-lab of the lowest concentration samples were used to determine the LoD. A power function was fit to the concentration versus CV withing data from all samples. The intersection of this fit and 10 % CVwithin-lab was used to determine LoQ.
The results of the studies support the claimed LoB, LoQ summarized in the table below
| Analytical sensitivity | Myo ng/mL (µg/L) |
|-----------------------------|------------------|
| Limit of blank (LoB) | 0.5 |
| Limit of detection (LoD) | 1 |
| Limit of quantitation (LoQ) | 1 |
## Myo Method Comparison
The study was designed according to CLSI quideline EPO9-A3. Lithium heparin plasma samples in the range 26 - 897 ng/mL were measured at one internal test site across four AQT90 FLEX analyzers. One Myo Test Kit lot was used. The Myoglobin measured on the modified AQT90 FLEX analyzer (y) was compared to the Myoglobin measured on the predicate (x).
The Passing-Bablok reqression equation for plasma was found to be: y= 1.01 x - 0.14 (n= 103; r2= 1.0)
## Myo Matrix Comparison
The study was designed according to CLSI quideline EP09-A3. The study was conducted at three hospital laboratory sites on one AQT90 FLEX analyzer per site. One Myo Test Kit lot was used across sites. Paired lithium heparin and EDTA specimens were measured across the reportable range of 20 - 900 ng/mL.
The equivalence between the measurement procedures on the AQT90 FLEX analyzer with lithium heparin whole blood, lithium heparin plasma, EDTA whole blood, and EDTA plasma samples were determined. No matrix effect differences were seen caused by differences in specimen types (whole blood vs. plasma) or anticoaqulants (lithium heparin vs. EDTA). The four anticoagulant matrix combinations can be used interchangeably.
The Passing-Bablok regression equations were found to be:
Lithium heparin plasma (y) = 0.99 Lithium heparin whole blood (x) - 1.0 (n= 125; r²= 1.0) EDTA plasma (y) = 0.96 EDTA whole blood (x) - 1.4 (n= 125; r2= 1.0) EDTA whole blood (y) = 1.01 Lithium heparin whole blood (x) + 0.8 (n= 127; r == 1.0) EDTA plasma (y) = 0.99 Lithium heparin plasma (x) + 0.2 (n= 124; r²= 1.0) EDTA whole blood (y) = 1.03 Lithium heparin plasma (x) + 1.6 (n= 125; r²= 1.0)
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#### Myo Precision
The study was designed according to CLSI guideline EP05-A3.
In the whole blood precision study three lithium heparin whole blood samples were measured, each within one day five times (runs) with five replicates using one analyzer and one Test Kit lot.
Myo whole blood precision results; L1: diluted native specimen, L2: native specimen, L3: native specimen spiked with antigen.
| | | | Repeatability | | Between-Run | | Total | |
|-----------------------|-----------------------|----|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------|
| Sample<br>description | Mean value<br>(ng/mL) | n | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) |
| L1 | 57 | 25 | 1.30 | 2.3 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 1.30 | 2.3 |
| L2 | 92 | 25 | 2.57 | 2.8 | 0.93 | 1.0 | 2.73 | 3.0 |
| L3 | 622 | 25 | 14.1 | 2.3 | 4.94 | 0.8 | 15.0 | 2.4 |
In the plasma precision study three lithium heparin plasma pools were measured across 20 test days, twice a day with two replicates, using one analyzer and one Test Kit lot.
Myo plasma precision results; L1: native specimen pool, L2: native specimen pool, L3: native specimen pool spiked with antigen.
| Sample<br>description | Mean<br>value<br>(ng/mL) | n | Repeatability | | Between-Run | | Between-Day | | Total | |
|-----------------------|--------------------------|----|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------|
| | | | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) |
| L1 | 53 | 80 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.47 | 0.9 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.1 |
| L2 | 95 | 80 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.84 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| L3 | 586 | 80 | 13 | 2.2 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 13 | 2.2 |
## 5.2 CKMB Test
#### CKMB Linearity
The study was designed according to CLSI guideline EP06-A. Low and High concentration lithium heparin whole blood and lithium heparin plasma samples were used to prepare a linearity series of 11 sample levels. The samples were measured with ten replicates in random order using one Test Kit lot and one analyzer during one day. The linear, quadratic and cubic regression models were fit to the data weighted by 1/variance. The statistical significance of each fit parameter was determined and, where appropriate, the degree of non-linearity was calculated.
The degree of non-linearity was determined to be within 10 % throughout the reportable range (1.5 – 300 ng/mL) for whole blood and plasma.
#### CKMB LoB/LoD/LoQ
The study was designed according to CLSI guideline EP17-A2.
The determination of LoB was performed by measuring four blank samples with five replicates on three days using two Test Kit lots and two AQT90 FLEX analyzers. The total number of measurements per Test Kit lot across all samples and days was 60.
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The determination of LoD and LoQ was performed with lithium heparin whole blood and lithium heparin plasma. Ten samples per matrix were measured using two Test Kit lots and two AQT90 FLEX analyzers. The LoB estimate, determined by nonparametric method, and the SDwittin-lab of the lowest concentration samples were used to determine the LoD. A power function was fit to the concentration versus CV within-lab plot using data from all samples. The intersection of this fit and 20 % CVwithin-lab was used to determine LoQ.
The results of the studies support the claimed LoB, LoQ summarized in the table below
| Analytical sensitivity | CKMB ng/mL (µg/L) |
|-----------------------------|-------------------|
| Limit of blank (LoB) | 0.5 |
| Limit of detection (LoD) | 1 |
| Limit of quantitation (LoQ) | 1 |
#### CKMB Method Comparison
The study was designed according to CLSI guideline EP09-A3. Lithium heparin plasma samples in the range 1.5 - 296 ng/mL were measured at one internal test site across four AQT90 FLEX analyzers. One CKMB Test Kit lot was used. The CKMB measured on the modified AQT90 FLEX analyzer (y) was compared to the CKMB measured on the predicate (x).
The Passing-Bablok regression equation for plasma was found to be: y= 0.99 x - 0.18 (n= 107; r2= 1.0)
#### CKMB Matrix Comparison
The study was designed according to CLSI guideline EP09-A3. The study was conducted at three hospital laboratory sites on one AQT90 FLEX analyzer per site. One CKMB Test Kit lot was used across sites. Paired lithium heparin and EDTA specimens were measured across the reportable range of 1.5 - 300 nq/mL.
The equivalence between the measurement procedures on the AQT90 FLEX analyzer with lithium heparin whole blood, lithium heparin plasma, EDTA whole blood, and EDTA plasma samples were determined. No matrix effect differences were seen caused by differences in specimen types (whole blood vs. plasma) or anticoagulants (lithium heparin vs. EDTA). The four anticoagulant matrix combinations can be used interchangeably.
The Passing-Bablok regression equations were found to be:
Lithium heparin plasma (y) = 0.99 Lithium heparin whole blood (x) + 0.01 (n= 106; r²= 1.0) EDTA plasma (y) = 0.99 EDTA whole blood (x) - 0.02 (n= 104; r²= 1.0) EDTA whole blood (y) = 1.02 Lithium heparin whole blood (x) + 0.01 (n= 103; r²= 1.0) EDTA plasma (y) = 1.01 Lithium heparin plasma (x) - 0.04 (n= 101; r² = 1.0) EDTA whole blood (y) = 1.03 Lithium heparin plasma (x) - 0.02 (n= 104; r = 1.0)
## CKMB Precision
The study was designed according to CLSI guideline EP05-A3.
In the whole blood precision study three lithium heparin whole blood samples were measured, each within one day five times (runs) with five replicates using one analyzer and one Test Kit lot.
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| | Mean | | Repeatability | | Between-Run | | Total | |
|-----------------------|------------------|----|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------|
| Sample<br>description | value<br>(ng/mL) | n | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) |
| L1 | 2.6 | 25 | 0.13 | 4.8 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.13 | 4.8 |
| L2 | 14 | 25 | 0.50 | 3.5 | 0.49 | 3.4 | 0.70 | 4.9 |
| L3 | 204 | 25 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 6.9 | 3.4 |
CKMB whole blood precision results; L1: diluted native specimen, L2: native specimen spiked with antigen, L3: native specimen spiked with antigen.
In the plasma precision study three lithium heparin plasma pools were measured across 20 test days, twice a day with two replicates, using one analyzer and one Test Kit lot.
CKMB plasma precision results; L1: native specimen pool, L2: native specimen pool spiked with high patient specimen, L3: native specimen pool spiked with antigen.
| Sample<br>description | Mean<br>value<br>(ng/mL) | n | Repeatability | | Between-Run | | Between-Day | | Total | |
|-----------------------|--------------------------|----|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------|
| | | | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(ng/mL) | CV<br>(%) |
| L1 | 2.3 | 80 | 0.080 | 3.5 | 0.026 | 1.1 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.084 | 3.7 |
| L2 | 8.4 | 80 | 0.21 | 2.5 | 0.083 | 1.0 | 0.088 | 1.0 | 0.24 | 2.8 |
| L3 | 209 | 80 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 4.6 | 2.2 |
## 6. Conclusion
Based on the substantial equivalence comparison and the results of the conducted performance evaluations it has been concluded that the AQT90 FLEX System devices is as safe and effective as the predicate devices.