TRI T-STAT REAGENT ASSAY (DRIED FORM) MODEL 25107-00
Applicant
Reametrix, Inc.
Product Code
GKZ · Hematology
Decision Date
Apr 15, 2009
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 864.5220
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Dry Tri T-STAT (CD3/CD4/CD8) reagent is a three color immuno-fluorescence stain for the labeling, identification, and enumeration of helper/inducer (CD3+CD4+) and cytotoxic/suppressor (CD3+CD8+) T lymphocytes combined with a precise number of fluorescent counting beads for absolute CD4+ and CD8+ T-Cell counts. This reagent is intended to be used in a "no wash" protocol for flow cytometric analysis of erythrocytelysed human whole blood.
Device Story
Dry Tri T-STAT reagent consists of dried, fluorescently labeled monoclonal antibodies (CD4-Atto488, CD8-PE, CD3-PE-Dyomics649) and fluorescent counting beads in flow cytometer-compatible tubes. Used in clinical laboratories by technicians; process involves adding whole blood to the tube, lysing erythrocytes, and analyzing via flow cytometry. The counting beads allow for absolute T-cell count calculation on a single platform by determining the volume of sample analyzed. Output is absolute CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell counts. Results assist healthcare providers in monitoring immunodeficiency states.
Clinical Evidence
Method comparison study performed on 291 blood samples (HIV positive and negative) across 4 sites comparing Dry Tri T-STAT to predicate reagents. Regression analysis showed strong correlation (r2 range 0.912–0.989). Precision/reproducibility evaluated in replicates of ten across low, medium, and high concentrations; %CV ranged from 1.9% to 6.9%. Linearity confirmed with r2 of 0.995 (CD4) and 0.999 (CD8). Reference range established in 112 adults.
Technological Characteristics
Three-color immunofluorescence stain; contains monoclonal antibodies (RPA-T4, LT8, UCHT1) and fluorescent counting beads. Formulated in dried format in plastic tubes. Compatible with flow cytometers using 488nm laser and fluorescence detection ranges: 515-545nm, 562-607nm, and >650nm. No-wash protocol.
Indications for Use
Indicated for in vitro diagnostic use to label and identify helper/inducer (CD3+CD4+) and cytotoxic/suppressor (CD3+CD8+) T lymphocytes and provide absolute T-cell counts in erythrocyte-lysed human whole blood. Used to monitor forms of immunodeficiency.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An automated differential cell counter is a device used to identify one or more of the formed elements of the blood. The device may also have the capability to flag, count, or classify immature or abnormal hematopoietic cells of the blood, bone marrow, or other body fluids. These devices may combine an electronic particle counting method, optical method, or a flow cytometric method utilizing monoclonal CD (cluster designation) markers. The device includes accessory CD markers.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Premarket Notifications for Automated Differential Cell Counters for Immature or Abnormal Blood Cells; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA.”
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k082091
B. Purpose for Submission:
New Device
C. Measurand:
Lymphocyte Subsets CD3+CD4+, CD3+CD8+
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative
E. Applicant:
ReaMetrix, Inc.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
Dry Tri T-STAT (CD3/CD4/CD8) Reagent
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR 864.5220, Automated Differential Cell Counter
2. Classification:
Class II
3. Product code:
GKZ, Counter differential cell
4. Panel:
Hematology (81)
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
The Dry Tri T-STAT (CD3/CD4/CD8) Reagent is a three-color immunofluorescence stain for the labeling and identification of helper/inducer (CD3+CD4+) and cytotoxic/suppressor (CD3+CD8+) T lymphocytes combined with a precise number of fluorescent counting beads to provide absolute CD4+ and CD8+ T-Cell counts. This reagent is intended to be used for flow cytometric analysis of erythrocyte-lysed human whole blood.
2. Indication(s) for use:
The Dry Tri T-STAT (CD3/CD4/CD8) Reagent is intended for in vitro diagnostic use, is a three-color immunofluorescence stain for the labeling and identification of helper/inducer (CD3+CD4+) and cytotoxic/suppressor (CD3+CD8+) T lymphocytes combined with a precise number of fluorescent counting beads to provide absolute CD4+ and CD8+ T-Cell counts. This reagent is intended to be used for flow cytometric analysis of erythrocyte-lysed human whole blood. The DryTri T-STAT Reagent can be used to monitor forms of immunodeficiency.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For prescription use only.
4. Special instrument requirements:
Becton Dickinson FACScan, Becton Dickinson FACSCalibur and Beckman Coulter EPICS XL-MCL
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I. Device Description:
The Dry Tri T-STAT (CD3/CD4/CD8) Reagent is formulated in buffered saline with sodium azide and stabilizers. It contains ATTO 488 – labeled CD4 monoclonal antibody, clone RPAT4; phycoerythrin (PE) – labeled CD8 monoclonal antibody, clone LT8; and PE-DY- 649 – labeled CD3 monoclonal antibody, clone UCHT1. The specificities of the monoclonal antibodies used in the Dry Tri T-STAT (CD3/CD4/CD8) were confirmed by the Human Leukocyte Differentiation Antigens (HLDA) Workshops (9). A precise number of fluorescent counting beads are included in the Dry Tri T-STAT reagent to allow single-platform determination of absolute CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell counts. The Dry-Tri T-STAT reagent is provided in dried form and dispensed in flow cytometer compatible sample tubes with each tube containing one ready-to-use test. Fifty (50) tests are supplied in each Dry Tri T-STAT (CD3/CD4/CD8) package.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
Becton Dickinson TriTEST™ reagent CD4 FITC/CD8 PE/CD3 PerCP; & TruCount Absolute counting tubes
Beckman Coulter CYTO-STAT® CD45-FITC/CD4-PE/CD8-ECD/CD3-PC5 TetraCHROME reagent
2. Predicate K number(s):
k971205
k030408
3. Comparison with predicate:
| Similarities | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Dry Tri T-STAT reagent | Tri TEST reagent | CYTO-STAT TetraCHROME reagent |
| Indication for use | Enumeration of CD4+and CD8+ T-cells | Same | Same |
| Flow cytometer requirements | 488nm excitation laser with side scatter, forward scatter, 3 fluorescence channels | Same | Same |
| Analysis Reagent | 3-color fluorochrome reagent | 3-color fluorochrome reagent | 4-color fluorochrome reagent |
| Data analysis | Manual analysis using customer created protocols according to Package Insert | Same | Same |
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| Differences | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Tri T-STAT reagent | Tri TEST reagent | CYTO-STAT TetraCHROME reagent |
| CD4 detection reagent | Monoclonal antibody RPA-T4 conjugated to Atto 488 | Monoclonal antibody SK3 conjugated to PE | Monoclonal antibody SFC121T4D11 conjugated to phycoerythrin (PE) |
| CD8 detection reagent | Monoclonal antibody LT8 conjugated to PE | Monoclonal antibody SK1 conjugated to PE | Monoclonal antibody SFC121Thy2D3 conjugated to PE-Texas Red® -X |
| CD3 detection reagent | Monoclonal antibody UCHT1 conjugated to PE-Dyomics 649 | Monoclonal antibody SK7 conjugated to PerCP | Monoclonal antibody UCHT1 conjugated to PE-Cy5 |
| Analysis reagent | ReaCount fluorescent beads | TruCount tubes | Flow-Count fluorospheres |
| Sample age, pre-processing | Potassium EDTA, blood processed within 24 hr draw | Potassium EDTA, blood processed within 48 hr draw | Potassium EDTA, blood processed within 72 hr draw |
K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
H20-A Reference Leukocyte Differential Count (Proportional) and Evaluation of Instrument Methods, Approved Standard, CLSI
H42-A Clinical Applications of Flow Cytometry: Quality Assurance and Immunophenotyping of Lymphocytes, Approved Guideline, CLSI
L. Test Principle:
The Dry Tri T-STAT (CD3/CD4/CD8) reagent consists of murine monoclonal antibodies that specifically recognize the human leukocyte surface antigens, CD3, CD4, and CD8. Each of the monoclonal antibodies is labeled with a unique fluorochrome. Specific cell subsets are stained when blood is combined with the reagent and each monoclonal antibody binds to the binds to the cell determinant molecules on the cell surface. Specific cell subsets are identified when passed through a flow cytometer laser beam.
The Dry Tri T-STAT (CD3/CD4/CD8) reagent also contains a precise number of fluorescent beads. When the reagent is combined with a known volume of blood the reagent provides for the single platform determination of the absolute cell concentrations of the stained subsets. The volume of sample analyzed can be determined by multiplication of the total sample volume by the fraction of total beads that were detected during the analysis.
M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance:
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a. Precision/Reproducibility:
The reproducibility of measurement was determined for three concentrations of CD3+CD4+ and CD3+CD8+ T-cells counts analyzed in replicates of ten. The results are tabulated below.
| | Level | Mean (cells/μL) | SD | %CV |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CD3+CD4+ T-cells | Low | 29 | 1.7 | 6 |
| | Medium | 607 | 23.6 | 3.9 |
| | High | 1173 | 66.3 | 5.7 |
| CD3+CD8+ T-cells | Low | 655 | 45.1 | 6.9 |
| | Medium | 770 | 37.1 | 4.8 |
| | High | 1557 | 30 | 1.9 |
b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Assay linearity was determined by testing six point dilution series, 64-1680 CD3+CD4+ T-cells/μL and 32-1640 CD3+CD8+ T-cells/μL. The measurement at each level was performed in triplicate. The assay was determined to be linear for CD3+CD4+ and CD3+CD8+ T-cells with correlation coefficients $(\mathrm{r}^2)$ of 0.995 and 0.999, respectively.
The two dilution series spanned the specified reportable ranges of 65-1500 CD3+CD4+ T-cells/μL and 40-1500 CD3+CD8+ T-cells/μL.
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods): Reagent stability was tested by staining control material cells over 52 weeks. The mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of the cells was measured and tracked, in triplicate. The data presented demonstrated the relative MFI of the CD3-PE-Dyomics 649, CD4-Atto488 and CD8-PE conjugates were not diminished of the 52 week period.
d. Detection limit: Not applicable.
e. Analytical specificity: Not applicable.
f. Assay cut-off: Not applicable.
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
The absolute $\mathrm{CD3 + CD4 + }$ and $\mathrm{CD3 + CD8 + }$ T-cells concentrations for 291 blood samples (both HIV positive and negative) at 4 sites were determined using the Dry Tri T-STAT (CD3/CD4/CD8) reagent and compared to those
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values determined using the predicate reagents. Regression analysis reported in the table below indicates substantial equivalence.
| Parameter | Slope | Y-Intercept | r2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Site 1 (n=45) | | | |
| CD3+CD4+ T-cells | 0.87 | -3.28 | 0.989 |
| CD3+CD8+ T-cells | 0.89 | 35.0 | 0.962 |
| Site 2 (n=96) | | | |
| CD3+CD4+ T-cells | 0.97 | -8.47 | 0.933 |
| CD3+CD8+ T-cells | 1.04 | -58.3 | 0.912 |
| Site 3 (n=100) | | | |
| CD3+CD4+ T-cell | 0.98 | 5.85 | 0.915 |
| Site 4 (n=50) | | | |
| CD3+CD4+ T-cells | 0.90 | 12.99 | 0.987 |
| CD3+CD8+ T-cells | 0.88 | 2.49 | 0.960 |
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.
5. Expected values/Reference range: The absolute $\mathrm{CD4 + }$ and $\mathrm{CD8 + }$ T lymphocyte concentrations were measured for a normal population of adults in southern India, unselected for age or gender ranging from 21 to 80 years old, using the Dry Tri T-STAT (CD3/CD4/CD8) reagent. Values obtained from this diverse population are displayed below and consistent with the reported normal range.
| T-Cell Subset | n | Minimum (cells/μL) | Maximum (cells/μL) | Mean±SD (cells/μL) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CD3+CD4+ T-cells | 112 | 457 | 2076 | 995±298 |
| CD3+CD4+ T-cells | 112 | 196 | 1402 | 634±3300 |
It is recommended that each laboratory establish its own expected values from the local population of donors.
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N. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
O. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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