LIBERTY BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

K014167 · Polymedica Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A., Inc.] · NBW · Feb 19, 2002 · Clinical Chemistry

Device Facts

• Record ID: K014167
• Device Name: LIBERTY BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
• Applicant: Polymedica Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A., Inc.]
• Product Code: NBW · Clinical Chemistry
• Decision Date: Feb 19, 2002
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 862.1345
• Device Class: Class 2

Intended Use

The Liberty™ Blood Glucose System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood. Testing is done outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). It is indicated for use in the home by persons with diabetes as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control.

Device Story

The Liberty™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System is a portable, battery-operated device for home use by patients with diabetes. It utilizes photometric biosensor technology to measure glucose concentration in fresh capillary whole blood. The user inserts a test strip into the meter, applies a blood drop to the mesh-filled target area, and the device performs a colorimetric reaction using glucose oxidase. The meter displays the glucose reading after approximately 30 seconds and stores results with date and time. The system includes a meter, test strips, and a control solution for quality verification. Healthcare providers use the stored glucose data to assess the effectiveness of a patient's diabetes management plan. The device provides patients with a convenient method for self-monitoring blood glucose levels outside of a clinical setting.

Clinical Evidence

Clinical studies compared patient capillary blood results from the Liberty™ System against laboratory reference methods (YSI, HemoCue). A study of 116 patients showed a correlation coefficient of 0.941 (range 35-470 mg/dL). A consumer study with 116 different patients showed a correlation coefficient of 0.921 (range 28-390 mg/dL). Precision testing (N=20 per level) demonstrated within-run CV < 1% for control solutions and high accuracy for blood samples, with >99% of results falling in the 'A' region of the error grid.

Technological Characteristics

Photometric biosensor; glucose oxidase chemistry; reflectance detection. Dimensions: 9.8 cm x 5 cm x 1.9 cm. Weight: 2.1 oz. Power: 3V lithium battery. Display: LCD. Memory: 250 tests. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not applicable.

Indications for Use

Indicated for home use by persons with diabetes to monitor glucose levels in fresh capillary whole blood as an aid in diabetes control.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A glucose test system is a device intended to measure glucose quantitatively in blood and other body fluids. Glucose measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate metabolism disorders including diabetes mellitus, neonatal hypoglycemia, and idiopathic hypoglycemia, and of pancreatic islet cell carcinoma.

Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is solely intended for use as a drink to test glucose tolerance, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 862.9.

Predicate Devices

• Accu-check Simplicity System (K993829)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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| E. | 510(k) SUMMARY | |
| Introduction | According to the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92, the following information provides<br>sufficient detail to understand the basis for a determination of substantial equivalence | |
| Submitter<br>name, address,<br>contact | Polymedica Corporation<br>11 State Street<br>Woburn, MA 01801, USA<br>(781)-933-2020<br><br>Contact Person: Patricia Collins | |
| Device name | Date prepared: 12/04/01<br>Proprietary name: Liberty™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System<br>Common name: whole blood glucose test system<br>Classification name: Glucose Test System (21 CFR 862.1345) | |
| Predicate device | We claim substantial equivalence to the Accu-check Simplicity System marketed by<br>Roche Diagnostics, 510(k) # K993829 | |
| Device<br>description | The Liberty™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System consists of the following elements:<br>test strips; a battery operated, portable, compact meter; and a control solution. | |
| | Instrument Operating Principle: photometric<br>Reagent Test Principle: glucose oxydase | |
| | The Liberty™ System is based on photometric biosensor technology. The test strip is<br>first inserted into the meter and the meter is switched on by pressing the "ON"<br>button. A code number will appear on the display that should match the code on the<br>vial of strips. An icon showing a flashing drop near the end of a test strip will appear<br>on the display to prompt the user to apply a drop of blood. When a drop of blood is<br>applied to the top of the strip at the mesh-filled target area, it flows into the<br>membrane and starts the measurement. This is indicated on the display by a moving<br>bar. After approximately 30 seconds, a glucose reading is displayed on the meter. The<br>reading is stored in the meter memory with a date and time. | |
| | The Liberty™ System uses a photometric test strip that includes glucose oxidase to<br>generate a color reaction that is proportional to the concentration of glucose in the<br>sample. | |
| Intended use | The Liberty™ Blood Glucose System is intended for the quantitative measurement of<br>glucose in fresh capillary whole blood. Testing is done outside the body ( <i>in vitro</i><br>diagnostic use). It is indicated for use in the home by persons with diabetes as an aid<br>to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. | |
| Comparison to<br>Predicate Device | The Liberty™ Blood Glucose System is substantially equivalent to the Accu-chek<br>Simplicity System marketed by Roche Diagnostics, 510(k) K993829 | |

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| | SE Comparison Table, Technological Characteristics | Liberty™ System | Accu-Chek Simplicity |
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| CHARACTERISTIC | Pre-market Notification | K014167 | K993829 |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Marketed by | Polymedica Corporation | Roche Diagnostics |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Type of Meter | Portable, battery operated, blood glucose meter | same |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Glucose Measurement Technology (test strip) | Glucose oxidase chemistry; colorimetric, reflectance detection technology | same |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Intended Use | Quantitative determination of glucose in blood<br>home use, self test blood glucose monitoring by diabetics | same |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Reference | Whole blood referenced | Plasma calibrated |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Sample Type | Capillary whole blood | same |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Sample Application | Apply blood to test strip | same |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Hematocrit range | 35%-55% | 30%-60% |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Control Solution(s) | Normal control solution, aqueous-based polymer emulsion | Normal control solution, aqueous buffered solution |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Operating temperature range | 59 - 95F (15 - 35C) | 50 - 104F (10 to 40C) |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Operating humidity range | Less than 80% | same |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Dimensions | 9.8 cm x 5 cm x 1.9 cm | 10 cm x 5.5c m x 1.7 cm |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Weight | 2.1 ounces with battery | 2.03 ounces without battery |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Display | Liquid Crystal display | same |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Results Presentation | Liquid Crystal display | same |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Memory Capabilities | 250 tests with time and date | 30 test results with time and date |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Test Start | Turn on meter, insert strip, then application of blood sample | same |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Liberty™ System | Accu-Chek Simplicity | |
| Test Time | 20-30 seconds | 25 to 30 seconds | |
| Power Source | Single 3-volt lithium battery | 2 lithium batteries Duracell<br>D11/3N or<br>4 button batteries Varta: V13G<br>Ucar: A76 Panasonic LR44,<br>Toshiba G13 | |
| Battery Life | 1 year of routine usage | same | |
| Meter coding procedure | Enter lot-specific code number<br>from test strip bottle into meter | Code chip provided with each<br>carton of test strips | |
| Measurement Range | 30-500 mg/dL (1.6 - 27 mmol/L) | 10-600 mg/dL | |
| Qualified Test Strip | Device-specific test strip | same | |
| Qualified Control Solution | One glucose control solution | same | |
| Accuracy Check Device | Meter automatically self-<br>calibrates when new strip is<br>inserted | same | |
| Test strip storage conditions | 15-30C (59-86F) | 36 to 86F (2 to 30C) | |
| Quality control procedure | Tests should be run with control<br>solutions whenever new vial of<br>test strips is opened or an<br>unusual blood test result is<br>obtained | same | |
| Labeling instructions regarding<br>response to unusual results | Run a quality control test, if the<br>result is outside the acceptable<br>QC range, contact customer<br>service. If results are within the<br>acceptable range, review proper<br>testing procedure and repeat<br>blood glucose test with a new<br>test strip | same | |
| Labeling instructions regarding<br>expected results | The normal fasting adult blood<br>glucose range for a non-diabetic<br>is 70 - 105 mg/dL. One to two<br>hours after meals, normal blood<br>glucose levels should be less<br>than 140 mg/dL. Physician will<br>determine range that is<br>appropriate for the patients | same | |
| Warnings and precautions | For in vitro diagnostic use | same | |
| Reagent stability | 16 months | 24 months | |
| | Liberty™ System | Accu-Chek Simplicity | |
| CHARACTERISTIC<br>Reagent composition | Test strips: | Test strips: | |
| | min at time of<br>manufacture<br>0.016 mg Chromogen<br>2.3 IU Glucose oxidase,<br>1.0 IU Peroxidase | qty/cm2<br>(minimum at time of manufacture)<br>Glucose-dye-<br>0.4 IU<br>oxidoreductase<br>Bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-<br>(4-hydroxaminocyclohexa-<br>2,5-dienylidene)-<br>ammonium chloride<br>19.3 ug<br>2,18-Phospho-<br>328 ug<br>molybdic acid<br>0.3 l mg<br>Stabilizer<br>4.4 mg<br>Nonreactive substances | |
| | Control Solution: | Control solution: | |
| | 0.2% sodium benzoate<br>10% hydrophilic synthotic<br>polymer<br>0.1% Ponceau red<br>0.1% glucose | Glucose<br>Oxypyrion<br>Germall<br>Phosphate Buffer Solution | |

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The non-clinical and clinical studies carried out on the Liberty™ System and the The non-clinical and clinical Simplicity) demonstrate that the system is substantially
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equivalent to the predicate device and is safe and effective for its intended use.

| SE Comparison Table, Performance Characteristics | | |
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| CHARACTERISTIC | Liberty™ System | Accu-Chek Simplicity |
| Laboratory method | Yellow Springs Instrument<br>(YSI), HemoCue | YSI |
| Capillary blood study | N = 116 patients<br>Linear regression:<br>Y = 0.930<br>Correlation coefficient = 0.941<br>Range = 35 - 470 mg/dL | N = 116 patients<br>Linear regression:<br>Y = 1.02<br>Correlation coefficient = 0.939<br>Range = 74 - 500 mg/dL |
| Consumer study:<br>Studies conducted comparing<br>patient capillary results with those<br>of a whole blood glucose<br>laboratory reference method | N = 116 different patients<br>linear regression results<br>y = 0.872<br>Correlation coefficient = 0.921<br>Range = 28 to 390 mg/dL | N = 116 different patients linear<br>regression results<br>y = 1.02<br>Correlation coefficient = 0.939<br>Range = 74 to 500 mg/dL |
| Precision<br>Within-run precision<br>(N=20 per level) | Control solution<br><br>Medium<br>Mean 163 mg/dl<br>sd 11,3<br>CV < 1 %<br><br>Blood<br>Range 25 to 550 mg/dl<br>R=0.994 / 0.995 for 2 lots<br>> 99 % of the 2 lots are in "A"<br>region | Blood<br>Range 35 to 450 mg/dl<br>R=0.996<br>> 93 % is in "A" region |

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Ms. Patricia Collins Director, Corporate QA PolyMedica Pharmaceuticals, USA., Inc. 11 State Street Woburn, MA 01801

Re: k014167

k014167
Trade/Device Name: Liberty™ Blood Glucose System, Liberty™ Blood Glucose Meter, Liberty - Diood Glucose Strips, Liberty ™ Control Solution Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1345; 21 CFR 862.1660 Regulation Name: Glucose test system; Quality Control Materials Regulatory Class: Class II; Class II.; Class I Product Code: NBW; CGA; JJX Dated: December 12, 2001 Received: December 19, 2001

Dear Ms. Collins:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device We have reviewed your Section 910(tr) premained in the the indications felerenced above and nave decembers and are and and and one marketed in interstate for use stated in the enclosate) to regarly manatinent from the Medical Device Amendments, or to commerce prior to May 28, 1970, the characted in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug, devices that have been recassified in accordance with a premarket approval application (PMA).
and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a previsions of the Act. and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The You may, therefore, market the device, seeject of the more of registration, listing of general controls provisions of the free labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

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Steven I. Gutman, M.D., M.B.A. Director Division of Clinical Laboratory-Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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#### STATEMENT OF INDICATIONS FOR USE D.

| Applicant: | Polymedica Pharmaceuticals Inc |
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| 510(k) Number (if known): | K014167 |
| Device Name: | Liberty™ Blood Glucose System, Liberty™ Blood Glucose<br>Meter, Liberty™ Blood Glucose Strips, Liberty™ Control<br>Solution |

#### Indications For Use:

# Liberty™ Blood Glucose System:

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# Liberty™ Blood Glucose Meter:

Liberty™ Blood Glucose Meter is intended for use with Liberty™ Blood The Elberty - Brood quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood. Testing is done outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). It is indicated for use at home by persons with diabetes as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control.

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### Liberty™ Blood Glucose Strips:

Liberty™ Blood Glucose Strips are intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood when used with the Liberty™ Blood Glucose Meter. Testing is done outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). It is indicated for use at home by persons with diabetes as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control.

## Liberty™ Control Solution:

Liberty™ Control Solution is an aqueous glucose solution for use with the Liberty™ Blood Glucose System. It is used as a quality control check to verify the accuracy of the blood glucose test result. The Liberty™ Control Solution is intended for use in the validation of the performance of the Blood Glucose System by providing a test solution with a known range of glucose. A control test that falls within the acceptable range indicates the user's technique is appropriate and the test strip and meter are functioning properly.

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