ARCHITECT B12
Device Facts
| Record ID | K121314 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | ARCHITECT B12 |
| Applicant | Abbott Laboratories |
| Product Code | CDD · Clinical Chemistry |
| Decision Date | May 17, 2012 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 862.1810 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Indications for Use
The ARCHITECT B12 assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle Intrinsic Factor assay for the quantitative determination of vitamin B12 in human serum and plasma on the ARCHITECT i System. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of anemias of gastrointestinal malabsorption. The ARCHITECT B12 Calibrators are used to calibrate the ARCHITECT i System when the system is used for the quantitative determination of vitamin B12 in human serum and plasma using the ARCHITECT B12 Reagent Kit. The ARCHITECT B12 Controls are used for the estimation of test precision and the detection of systematic analytical deviations of the ARCHITECT i System when used for the quantitative determination of vitamin B12 in human serum and plasma when using the ARCHITECT B12 Reagent Kit.
Device Story
The ARCHITECT B12 assay is a two-step chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) performed on the ARCHITECT i System. It uses intrinsic factor-coated microparticles to capture vitamin B12 from human serum or plasma samples. The process includes automated sample pretreatment using sodium hydroxide, potassium cyanide, alpha monothioglycerol, and cobinamide dicyanide to release B12 from binding proteins. An acridinium-labeled conjugate is used for detection. The system is operated by laboratory professionals in a clinical setting. The output is a quantitative concentration of vitamin B12 (pg/mL), which clinicians use to diagnose and monitor anemias related to gastrointestinal malabsorption.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. A 20-day precision study (CLSI EP5-A2) on lithium heparin plasma panels demonstrated total imprecision of ≤ 10% CV. A tube type comparison study (CLSI EP7-A2) with 63 donors compared lithium heparin plasma separator tubes to plastic serum tubes; the median difference was 3.3% (95% CI: 2.2%, 4.7%), falling within the 10% allowable difference criteria. Passing-Bablok regression showed high correlation (r ≥ 0.997) between tube types.
Technological Characteristics
CMIA technology; automated two-step assay. Reagents include intrinsic factor (porcine) coated microparticles, acridinium-labeled conjugate, and pre-treatment reagents (NaOH, KCN, alpha monothioglycerol, cobinamide dicyanide). Platform: ARCHITECT i System. Calibration range: 0-2,000 pg/mL. Measuring interval: 146-2,000 pg/mL. Connectivity: Integrated with ARCHITECT i System. Software: Embedded firmware for instrument control and data processing.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the quantitative determination of vitamin B12 in human serum and plasma to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of anemias of gastrointestinal malabsorption.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A vitamin B12 test system is a device intended to measure vitamin B12 in serum, plasma, and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of anemias of gastrointestinal malabsorption.
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