← Product Code [LBS](/submissions/CH/subpart-b%E2%80%94clinical-chemistry-test-systems/LBS) · K971162 # LIQUID N-GENEOUS HDL CHOLESTEROL KIT/CALIBRATOR (K971162) _Genzyme Corp. · LBS · Jun 16, 1997 · Clinical Chemistry · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/CH/subpart-b%E2%80%94clinical-chemistry-test-systems/LBS/K971162 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Genzyme Corp. - **Product Code:** [LBS](/submissions/CH/subpart-b%E2%80%94clinical-chemistry-test-systems/LBS.md) - **Decision Date:** Jun 16, 1997 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 862.1475 - **Device Class:** Class 1 - **Review Panel:** Clinical Chemistry ## Indications for Use For the quantitative determination of high-density lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) in human serum and plasma. For in vitro diagnostic use. For the calibration of the Liquid N-geneous HDL Cholesterol assay. For in vitro diagnostic use. ## Device Story The Genzyme Liquid N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Kit is a two-reagent homogeneous assay used in clinical and physician office laboratories. It utilizes a unique detergent that selectively solubilizes HDL particles while inhibiting enzyme reactions with LDL, VLDL, and chylomicron cholesterol. This selective solubilization allows for the direct quantitative measurement of HDL-C in human serum and plasma samples. The device is operated by laboratory personnel. Results are provided to healthcare providers to assist in lipid profile assessment and clinical decision-making regarding cardiovascular health. The assay eliminates the need for manual pretreatment or precipitation steps required by older methods. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing and comparative performance studies were conducted. 92 serum samples were tested against the PTA method and 54 against the CDC Designated Comparison Method. Correlation coefficients were 0.991 and 0.992 respectively. Precision studies (within-run and between-run) across three HDL levels (<35, 35-60, >60 mg/dL) showed CVs ranging from 0.28% to 1.49%. Physician office laboratory (POL) studies (n=40) confirmed performance met NCEP goals (CVs ≤6% at ≥42 mg/dL; SD ≤2.5 mg/dL at <42 mg/dL). ## Technological Characteristics Two-reagent homogeneous enzymatic assay. Principle: Selective detergent-based solubilization of HDL particles followed by enzymatic cholesterol reaction. Form factor: Liquid reagent kit (also available in lyophilized format). Connectivity: Standalone diagnostic assay. Software: None. ## Regulatory Identification A lipoprotein test system is a device intended to measure lipoprotein in serum and plasma. Lipoprotein measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of lipid disorders (such as diabetes mellitus), atherosclerosis, and various liver and renal diseases. ## Predicate Devices - Sodium Phosphotungstate MgCl₂ (PTA) method ## Reference Devices - Center for Disease Control (CDC) Designated Comparison Method (DCM) - Abell-Kendall method ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0} K911162 Genzyme Corporation One Kendall Square Cambridge, MA 02139 510(k) PREMARKET NOTIFICATION June 16, 1997 Liquid N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Reagent Kit March 28, 1997 # ATTACHMENT 1 ## 510(k) Summary Of Safety and Effectiveness Information Upon Which An Equivalence Determination Could be Made | Trade or Proprietary Name: | Genzyme Liquid N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Kit | | --- | --- | | Common or Usual Name: | Homogeneous assay for high density lipoprotein cholesterol | | Classification Name: | High density lipoprotein cholesterol test | | Manufacturer: | Genzyme Diagnostics One Kendall Square Cambridge, MA 02139-1562 | Contact Person: Nancy E. Isaac, Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs (617) 374-7431 or Beth A. Crowley, Regulatory Associate (617) 252-7669. The use of the Liquid Genzyme N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Kit in clinical and physician's office laboratory settings is substantially equivalent to the Sodium Phosphotungstate MgCl₂ (PTA) method. The Genzyme Liquid N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Kit is a two-reagent homogeneous method for the direct quantitative determination of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in human serum and plasma. In both user settings, the principle of the test is based upon a unique detergent which selectively solubilizes only the HDL. This unique detergent also strongly inhibits the reaction of the enzymes with cholesterol contained in the low density lipoprotein (LDL), very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and chylomicron particles. Consequently, only the cholesterol in the resultant micell complexes of the detergent and lipids is subject to the enzyme reactions, leading to the selective determination of HDL cholesterol. Comparative performance studies were conducted using the Liquid N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Kit and two reference methods: Sodium Phosphotungstate MgCl₂ and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) designated comparison method (DCM). When samples contained triglyceride levels >200 mg/dL, the HDL reference method (ultracentrifugation, chemical precipitation and Abell-Kendall) was performed. Based on the Lipid Research Clinics (LRC) population studies, patient serum samples with HDL values between 27-91 mg/dL (5th and 95th percentile, respectively) were used for these comparative studies. Ref. dHDL/n.300 - Ver. 8 34 {1} K971162 510(k) PREMARKET NOTIFICATION Genzyme Corporation One Kendall Square Cambridge, MA 02139 Liquid N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Reagent Kit March 28, 1997 Ninety two serum samples, with HDL values between 25 and 91 mg/dL, were tested at Genzyme Corporation using the Liquid N-geneous™ HDL and the PTA precipitation methods. Of these 92 samples, 54 were tested with the CDC Designated Comparison Method for samples with triglyceride levels <200 mg/dL and the HDL reference method (ultracentrifugation, precipitation and Abell-Kendall) for samples with triglyceride levels >200 mg/dL. | Liquid N-geneous™ HDL | vs. Phosphotungstate (n = 92) | vs. CDC Method (n = 54) | | --- | --- | --- | | Slope | 0.960 | 1.056 | | Intercept (mg/dL) | 3.97 | -0.736 | | Correlation Coefficient (r) | 0.991 | 0.992 | | Mean (mg/dL) | Ng: 51.3 PTA: 49.3 | Ng: 54.3 CDC: 52.0 | | Standard Deviation (mg/dL) | Ng: 13.7 PTA: 14.1 | Ng: 12.2 CDC: 11.5 | | Mean Difference (mg/dL) | 2.0 | 2.2 | | Mean Percent Difference | 4.7% | 4.1% | Precision studies were conducted using the Liquid N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Test Kit. Both within-run and between-run studies were performed using frozen serum pools at three target levels of HDL cholesterol as determined by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP): <35 mg/dL (low); 35-60 mg/dL (mid); and >60 mg/dL (high). | Within-Run | Low (<35 mg/dL) | Mid (35-60 mg/dL) | High (>60 mg/dL) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | n | 20 | 20 | 20 | | Sample Range (mg/dL) | 22.6 - 23.5 | 55.1 - 56.7 | 84.3 - 85.0 | | Mean (mg/dL) | 22.9 | 55.8 | 84.7 | | SD (mg/dL) | 0.23 | 0.44 | 0.24 | | %CV | 0.99 | 0.79 | 0.28 | | Between-Run | Low (<35 mg/dL) | Mid (35-60 mg/dL) | High (>60 mg/dL) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | n | 40 | 40 | 40 | | Sample Range (mg/dL) | 22.6 - 24.1 | 54.5 - 57.1 | 83.7 - 87.8 | | Mean (mg/dL) | 23.4 | 55.7 | 85.6 | | SD (mg/dL) | 0.35 | 0.73 | 1.00 | | %CV | 1.49 | 1.31 | 1.17 | In separate comparative performance studies, three physician office laboratories (POL) analyzed separate sets of 40 serum samples using the lyophilized format of Genzyme's N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Reagent Kit. Split samples from the same 40 specimens were also analyzed at Ref. dHDL/n.300 - Ver. 8 35 {2} K971162 510(k) PREMARKET NOTIFICATION Genzyme Corporation One Kendall Square Cambridge, MA 02139 Liquid N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Reagent Kit March 28, 1997 Genzyme, which acted as the reference laboratory. The correlation coefficient between the reference testing site and the POL testing sites for this study were: | Parameter | Site #1 | Site #2 | Site #3 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Slope | 1.11 | 1.12 | 0.93 | | Intercept (mg/dL) | -1.44 | -5.90 | 1.25 | | Correlation Coefficient (r) | 0.97 | 0.99 | 0.99 | In the same study, the three POL sites compared their Genzyme N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Reagent Kit results to their respective current HDL methods for each of these 40 patient samples. The correlation coefficient for these comparisons were: | Parameter | Site #1 | Site #2 | Site #3 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Slope | 0.88 | 1.05 | 0.77 | | Intercept (mg/dL) | 2.90 | -1.32 | 11.1 | | Correlation Coefficient (r) | 0.97 | 0.99 | 0.98 | Precision studies were conducted using the lyophilized N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Test Kit. Both within-run and between-run studies were performed using frozen serum pools at three target levels of HDL cholesterol as determined by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP): <35 mg/dL (low); 35-60 mg/dL (mid); and >60 mg/dL (high). It was determined that each POL site achieved the NCEP goals of CVs ≤6% at ≥42 mg/dL, and ≤2.5 mg/dL SD at <42 mg/dL, when using the Genzyme N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Kit. These data demonstrate that the performance of the N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Kit in both the clinical and physician office laboratories is substantially equivalent to the performance of the Sodium Phosphotungstate MgCl₂ and CDC Designated Comparison Methods. In lieu of a 510(k) statement under 513(i) of the Act, this information is provided as a 510(k) summary for disclosure to any other persons/companies without the specific written authorization from Genzyme Corporation. Ref. dHDL/n.300 - Ver. 8 {3} DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850 JUN 16 1997 Nancy E. Isaac Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Genzyme Corporation One Kendall Square Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 Re: K971162 Liquid N-geneous™ HDL Cholesterol Kit/Cholesterol Calibrator Regulatory Class: I & II Product Code: LBS, JIS Dated: March 28, 1997 Received: March 31, 1997 Dear Ms. Isaac: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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Gutman, M.D., M.B.A. Director Division of Clinical Laboratory Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {5} Page 1 of 1 D(k) Number (if known): K971162 Vice Name: Liquid N-geneous HDL Cholesterol Kit and N-geneous HDL Cholesterol Calibrator ifications For Use: For the quantitative determination of high-density lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) in human serum and plasma. For in vitro diagnostic use. For the calibration of the Liquid N-geneous HDL Cholesterol assay. 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