N Latex FLC kappa assay, N Latex FLC Lambda assay, N FLC Standard SL, N FLC Control SL1 & SL2
Applicant
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products GmbH
Product Code
DFH · Immunology
Decision Date
Nov 17, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.5550
Device Class
Class 2
Intended Use
N Latex FLC kappa and N Latex FLC lambda assays: In-vitro diagnostic reagents for the quantitative determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa or type lambda in human serum and EDTA-plasma by means of particleenhanced immunonephelometry using the BN Systems. FLC measurements are used as an aid in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM) and amyloidosis (AL). N FLC Supplementary Reagent: Supplementary reagent for the immunonephelometric determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa and type lambda on BN Systems. A mixture of both supplementary reagents is used to suppress interference by rheumatoid factors and human anti-mouse antibodies (HAMA). N FLC Standard SL: Establishment of reference curves for the determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa and type lambda on the BN Systems. N FLC Control SL1 and SL2: The N FLC Controls SL1 and SL2 are for use as assaved accuracy controls and precision controls in the determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa and type lambda by immunonephelometry with the BN Systems.
Device Story
N Latex FLC assays are in-vitro diagnostic reagents for quantitative measurement of kappa or lambda free light chains in human serum and EDTA plasma. The device uses particle-enhanced immunonephelometry on Siemens BN II and BN ProSpec systems. Polystyrene particles coated with monoclonal antibodies agglutinate when mixed with patient samples containing FLC; agglutination scatters a light beam, with intensity proportional to FLC concentration. The system automatically performs dilutions if pre-reaction signals exceed calibration limits to prevent hook effects. Supplementary reagents are used to suppress interference from rheumatoid factors and HAMA. Results are evaluated against reference curves established by N FLC Standard SL. Used in clinical laboratories by trained personnel to aid in diagnosing multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Clinical decision-making is supported by comparing FLC ratios against established reference intervals.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical validation included 342 samples (96 Multiple Myeloma, 83 AL Amyloidosis, 163 non-myeloma). For Multiple Myeloma, clinical sensitivity was 95.8% (95% CI: 89.8–98.4%) and specificity was 96.9% (95% CI: 93.0–98.7%). For AL Amyloidosis, clinical sensitivity was 83.1% (95% CI: 73.7–89.7%) and specificity was 96.9% (95% CI: 93.0–98.7%). Method comparison with a predicate device showed high agreement across 152 samples.
Indicated for the quantitative determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa or lambda, in human serum and EDTA plasma to aid in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM) and amyloidosis (AL).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An immunoglobulin (light chain specific) immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques both kappa and lambda types of light chain portions of immunoglobulin molecules in serum, other body fluids, and tissues. In some disease states, an excess of light chains are produced by the antibody-forming cells. These free light chains, unassociated with gamma globulin molecules, can be found in a patient's body fluids and tissues. Measurement of the various amounts of the different types of light chains aids in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (cancer of antibody-forming cells), lymphocytic neoplasms (cancer of lymphoid tissue), Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (increased production of large immunoglobulins), and connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus.
Predicate Devices
The Binding Site Freelite® Human Kappa Free Kit for use on the Siemens BN™ II (K031016)
The Binding Site Freelite® Human Lambda Free Kit for use on the Siemens BN™ II (K031016)
Related Devices
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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November 17, 2017 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products GmbH Christine Perkins Regulatory Specialist Emil-von-Behring-Str. 76 Marburg, DE 35041
#### Re: K171742
Trade/Device Name: N Latex FLC kappa assay, N Latex FLC Lambda assay, N FLC Standard SL, N FLC Control SL1 & SL2 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 866.5550 Regulation Name: Immunoglobulin (light chain specific) immunological test system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DFH, DEH Dated: October 19, 2017 Received: October 20, 2017
#### Dear Christine Perkins:
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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Sincerely,
Kelly Oliner
For, Lea Carrington Director Division of Immunology and Hematology Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K171742
Device Name
N Latex FLC kappa, N Latex FLC lambda; N FLC Standard SL; N FLC Control SL1 and SL2
Indications for Use (Describe) N Latex FLC kappa and lambda assays:
In-vitro diagnostic reagents for the quantitative determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa or type lambda, in human serum and EDTA plasma by means of particle-enhanced immunonephelometry using the BN Systems. FLC measurements are used as an aid in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM) and amyloidosis (AL). N FLC Supplementary Reagent:
Supplementary reagent for the immunonephelometric determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa and type lambda on BN Systems.
A mixture of both supplementary reagents is used to suppress interference by rheumatoid factors and human anti-mouse antibodies (HAMA). N FLC Standard SL:
Establishment of reference curves for the determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa and type lambda on the BN Systems.
N FLC Controls SL1 and SL2:
The N FLC Controls SL1 and SL2 are for use as assayed accuracy controls in the determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa and type lambda by immunonephelometry with the BN Systems.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span></span> | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| <span></span> | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary per 21 CFR 807.92
This 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Safe Medical Device Act of 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: ______K171742 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
#### 5.1 Submitter
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products GmbH Emil-von-Behring-Str. 76 35041 Marburg, Germany
| Contact Person: | Christine Perkins |
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| Email: | christine.perkins@siemens.com |
| Phone: | 302-631-8811 |
| Fax: | 302-631-6299 |
| Date of Preparation: | November 14, 2017 |
### 5.2 Device Information
| Trade Name: | N Latex FLC kappa assay<br>N Latex FLC lambda assay |
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| Common or Usual Name: | Light Chain immunological test system |
| Classification Name: | Immunoglobulin (light chain specific)<br>immunological test system per 21CFR<br>866.5550 |
| Product Code: | DFH (kappa)<br>DEH (lambda) |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| 510(k) Review Panel: | Clinical Immunology (82) |
| Trade Name: | N FLC Standard SL |
| Common or Usual Name: | Calibrator, Multi-Analyte Mixture<br>per 21 CFR 862.1150 |
| Product Code: | JIX |
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| Regulatory Class:<br>510(k) Review Panel: | II<br>Clinical Chemistry (82) |
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| Trade Name:<br>Common or Usual Name: | N FLC Control SL1 & SL2<br>Multi-Analyte Controls<br>per 21 CFR 862.1660 |
| Product Code:<br>Regulatory Class:<br>510(k) Panel: | JJY<br>I<br>Clinical Chemistry (82) |
### 5.3 Predicate Devices
The Binding Site Freelite® Human Kappa Free Kit for use on the Siemens BN™ II - K031016
The Binding Site Freelite® Human Lambda Free Kit for use on the Siemens BN™ II - K031016
# 5.4 Device Description / Test Principle
The N Latex FLC (free light chain) assays are in vitro diagnostic reagents for the quantitative determination of free light chains, type kappa or type lambda, in human serum and EDTA plasma by means of particle-enhanced immunonephelometry using the BN™ II and BN ProSpec® Systems. Used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings, FLC measurements are used as an aid in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM) and amyloidosis (AL).
Used in conjunction with the assay reagents, N FLC Standard SL is for use in the establishment of reference curves for the determination of free light chains, type kappa and type lambda on the BN™ II and BN ProSpec® Systems. The N FLC Control SL 1 and 2 products are for use as assayed accuracy controls and precision controls in the determination of free light chains, type kappa and type lambda by immunonephelometry with the BN™ II and BN ProSpec® Systems.
The FLC test systems are based upon the principles of particle-enhanced immunonephelometry. Polystyrene particles coated with monoclonal antibodies to human free light chains, type kappa or lambda, respectively, are agglutinated when mixed with samples containing FLC. These aggregates scatter a beam of light passed through the sample. The intensity of the scattered light is proportional to the concentration of the respective protein in the sample. The result is evaluated by comparison with a standard of known concentration.
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# 5.5 Intended Use / Indications for Use
#### N Latex FLC kappa and N Latex FLC lambda assays
In-vitro diagnostic reagents for the quantitative determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa or type lambda in human serum and EDTA-plasma by means of particleenhanced immunonephelometry using the BN Systems. FLC measurements are used as an aid in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM) and amyloidosis (AL).
#### N FLC Supplementary Reagent
Supplementary reagent for the immunonephelometric determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa and type lambda on BN Systems. A mixture of both supplementary reagents is used to suppress interference by rheumatoid factors and human anti-mouse antibodies (HAMA).
#### N FLC Standard SL
Establishment of reference curves for the determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa and type lambda on the BN Systems.
#### N FLC Control SL1 and SL2
The N FLC Controls SL1 and SL2 are for use as assaved accuracy controls and precision controls in the determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa and type lambda by immunonephelometry with the BN Systems.
#### Special Conditions for Use:
For prescription use only.
Special instrument requirements:
BN II (K943997) and BN ProSpec Systems (K001647)
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# Comparison of Technological Characteristics
| | Siemens Healthcare | Binding Site Predicate |
|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | Device |
| | N Latex FLC kappa | |
| | N Latex FLC lambda | Freelite® Human Kappa Free |
| | | and Freelite® Human Lambda |
| | | Free kits on the Siemens |
| | | BNTMII |
| | | |
| | | K031016 |
| Indications for<br>Use | <i>In-vitro</i> diagnostic reagents for the<br>quantitative determination of free<br>light chains (FLC), type kappa or<br>type lambda, in human serum and<br>EDTA plasma by means of particle-<br>enhanced immunonephelometry<br>using the BN Systems. FLC<br>measurements are used as an aid in<br>the diagnosis of multiple myeloma<br>(MM) and amyloidosis (AL). | Kappa: This kit is intended for the<br>quantitation of kappa free light chains<br>in serum and urine on the Siemens<br>BNTM II. Measurement of free light<br>chains aids in the diagnosis and<br>monitoring of multiple myeloma,<br>lymphocytic neoplasms,<br>Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia,<br>AL amyloidosis, light chain<br>deposition disease and connective<br>tissue diseases such as systemic<br>lupus erythematosus in conjunction<br>with other laboratory and clinical<br>findings. |
| | | Lambda: This kit is intended for the<br>quantitation of lambda free light<br>chains in serum and urine on the<br>Siemens BNTM II. Measurement of<br>free light chains aids in the diagnosis<br>and monitoring of multiple myeloma,<br>lymphocytic neoplasms,<br>Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia,<br>AL amyloidosis, light chain<br>deposition disease and connective<br>tissue diseases such as systemic<br>lupus erythematosus in conjunction<br>with other laboratory and clinical<br>findings. |
| Sample Type | Human serum and EDTA plasma | Human serum and urine |
| Technology | Nephelometry<br>Polystyrene particles coated with<br>monoclonal antibodies | Nephelometry<br>Polystyrene particles coated with<br>polyclonal antibodies |
| Instrument | Siemens BN II and BN ProSpec | Siemens BN II |
| System | Systems | |
| Analytical | kappa: 3.4 to 110 mg/L | Kappa: 5.9 to 190 mg/L |
| measuring range<br>(Calibrator lot<br>dependent) | lambda: 1.9 to 60 mg/L | Lambda: 5.0 to 160 mg/L |
| Reference | kappa: 8.24 - 28.90 mg/L | Kappa: 3.30 to 19.40 mg/L |
| Interval | lambda: 9.10 - 32.60 mg/L | Lambda: 5.71 to 26.30 mg/L |
| | Ratio: 0.53 to 1.51 | Ratio: 0.26 to 1.65 |
| | New Device | Predicate Device |
| | N FLC Standard SL for the BN Systems | Human Kappa Free Standard<br>Human Lambda Free Standard<br>K031016 |
| Indications for Use | Establishment of reference curves for<br>the determination of free light chains<br>(FLC), type kappa and type lambda on<br>the BN Systems. | Used for the establishment of<br>reference curves for the determination<br>of Freelite® Kappa and Lambda light<br>chains on the BN II System. |
| Matrix | Consists of a stabilized liquid<br>containing human free light chain<br>proteins, human serum albumin and<br>protease inhibitors. Contains sodium<br>azide (<1 g/L) as a preservative. | Consists of human sera that contain<br>kappa free light chain and lambda free<br>light chain respectively. They are<br>supplied in a stabilized liquid form and<br>contain 0.099% sodium azide, 0.1% E-<br>amino-n-caproic acid (EACA) and<br>0.01% benzamidine as preservatives. |
| Volume | 3 x 1.0 mL | 2 x 1.0 mL |
| Number of levels | One | One |
| Analytical Values<br>(Control lot<br>dependent) | kappa: 22 mg/L<br>lambda: 32 mg/L | Kappa: 19.99 mg/L<br>Lambda: 16.21 mg/L |
| Reference material | Internal reference preparation | Internal reference preparation |
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# Comparison of Calibrators
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### Comparison of Controls
| | New Device<br>N FLC Control SL1<br>N FLC Control SL2 | Predicate Device<br>Human Kappa Free Control,<br>Human Kappa Free High Control<br>Human Lambda Free Control,<br>Human Lambda Free High Control<br>K031016 |
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| Indications for Use | The N FLC Controls SL1 and SL2 are<br>for use as assayed accuracy controls<br>and precision controls in the<br>determination of free light chains<br>(FLC), type kappa and type lambda by<br>immunonephelometry with the BN<br>Systems. | Used as quality controls for the<br>Freelite® Kappa and Lambda assays<br>on the Siemens BN II |
| Matrix | Controls are stabilized liquids<br>containing human free light chain<br>proteins, human serum albumin and<br>protease inhibitors. The concentration<br>of the free light chains (FLC), type<br>kappa and type lambda is calibrated<br>against standard preparations and is<br>lot-dependent. The controls contain<br>sodium azide (<1 g/L) as a<br>preservative. | Controls consist of human sera that<br>contain kappa free light and lambda<br>free light chain. They are supplied in a<br>stabilized liquid form and contain<br>0.099% sodium azide, 0.1% E-amino-<br>n-caproic acid (EACA) and 0.01%<br>benzamidine as preservatives. |
| Volume | SL1: 3 vials x 1.0 mL<br>SL2: 3 vials x 1.0 mL | 1 vial x 1.5 mL for each level of control:<br>2 levels of Kappa Free controls<br>2 levels of Lambda Free controls |
| Assigned Values<br>(lot dependent) | Level 1:<br>kappa: 13 mg/L<br>lambda: 13 mg/L<br>Level 2:<br>kappa: 32 mg/L<br>lambda: 32 mg/L | Human Kappa Free Control:<br>14.90 mg/L<br>Human Kappa Free High Control:<br>30.10 mg/L<br>Human Lambda Free Control:<br>27.7 mg/L<br>Human Lambda Free High Control:<br>55.10 mg/L |
The differences between the predicate devices and proposed reagents, calibrators and controls do not result in a change to the intended use, the indications for use, or the safety and efficacy when used according to the product labeling.
### 5.6 Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
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### 5.6.1 Analytical Performance
#### 5.6.1.1 Precision and Reproducibility
The precision of the N Latex FLC kappa and N Latex FLC lambda FLC assays were evaluated according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute EP05-A3 quideline. Serum samples were obtained from commercial sources and samples with values close to normal, abnormal and very abnormal analyte levels were pooled to achieve target concentrations spanning the linear range of each FLC assay. In the study, the tests were performed on three levels of serum specimens (S1 – S3), and two levels of controls (C1, C2). These specimens included one sample within 25% of the cutoff/upper limit of normal for FLC kappa and FLC lambda. Testing was performed on three BN II and three BN ProSpec® instruments with two replicates per run, two runs per day using three lots of the assay-specific reagents. The precision data was analyzed according to three-way nested ANOVA and the results of mean (mg/L) and Coefficient of Variation [CV (%)] are summarized below:
| ID | Mean<br>(mg/L) | Within-Run | | Between-Run | | Between-Day | | Between-<br>Instrument | | Total Precision | |
|--------|----------------|---------------|------------|--------------|-----------|--------------|-----------|------------------------|-----------|-----------------|-----------|
| | | SDa<br>(mg/L) | CVb<br>(%) | SD<br>(mg/L) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(mg/L) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(mg/L) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(mg/L) | CV<br>(%) |
| kappa | | | | | | | | | | | |
| S1 | 11.43 | 0.20 | 1.75 | 0.20 | 1.74 | 0.07 | 0.58 | 0.27 | 2.34 | 0.39 | 3.45 |
| S2 | 25.54 | 0.43 | 1.68 | 0.32 | 1.26 | 0.23 | 0.88 | 0.52 | 2.04 | 0.78 | 3.06 |
| S3 | 81.31 | 1.91 | 2.35 | 1.28 | 1.58 | 1.84 | 2.26 | 0.95 | 1.17 | 3.10 | 3.81 |
| C1 | 14.60 | 0.32 | 2.17 | 0.20 | 1.39 | 0.21 | 1.41 | 0.51 | 3.47 | 0.66 | 4.55 |
| C2 | 37.49 | 0.64 | 1.71 | 0.62 | 1.66 | 0.61 | 1.62 | 0.57 | 1.52 | 1.22 | 3.26 |
| lambda | | | | | | | | | | | |
| S1 | 10.91 | 0.17 | 1.59 | 0.36 | 3.27 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.47 | 4.27 | 0.61 | 5.60 |
| S2 | 27.84 | 0.35 | 1.24 | 0.51 | 1.85 | 0.22 | 0.79 | 1.72 | 6.18 | 1.84 | 6.61 |
| S3 | 44.46 | 0.66 | 1.49 | 0.68 | 1.52 | 0.29 | 0.66 | 2.90 | 6.52 | 3.06 | 6.89 |
| C1 | 13.83 | 0.23 | 1.65 | 0.29 | 2.09 | 0.20 | 1.44 | 0.56 | 4.07 | 0.70 | 5.07 |
| C2 | 37.70 | 0.45 | 1.20 | 0.78 | 2.07 | 0.66 | 1.74 | 2.33 | 6.18 | 2.58 | 6.85 |
N Latex FLC: One lot of assay-specific reagents on three BN II instruments
a Standard deviation
b Coefficient of variation
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| ID | Mean<br>(mg/L) | Within-Run | | Between-Run | | Between-Day | | Between-<br>Instrument | | Total Precision | |
|--------|----------------|---------------|------------|--------------|-----------|--------------|-----------|------------------------|-----------|-----------------|-----------|
| | | SDc<br>(mg/L) | CVd<br>(%) | SD<br>(mg/L) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(mg/L) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(mg/L) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(mg/L) | CV<br>(%) |
| kappa | | | | | | | | | | | |
| S1 | 11.03 | 0.27 | 2.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.80 | 0.50 | 4.56 | 0.58 | 5.24 |
| S2 | 25.05 | 0.47 | 1.88 | 0.27 | 1.08 | 0.09 | 0.37 | 1.21 | 4.84 | 1.33 | 5.32 |
| S3 | 79.04 | 1.78 | 2.25 | 1.84 | 2.33 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.50 | 6.96 | 6.07 | 7.68 |
| C1 | 14.19 | 0.39 | 2.78 | 0.22 | 1.55 | 0.13 | 0.94 | 0.57 | 4.03 | 0.74 | 5.22 |
| C2 | 36.33 | 0.70 | 1.92 | 0.87 | 2.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.69 | 4.66 | 2.03 | 5.58 |
| lambda | | | | | | | | | | | |
| S1 | 10.87 | 0.27 | 2.52 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 1.12 | 0.36 | 3.27 | 0.47 | 4.28 |
| S2 | 27.27 | 0.67 | 2.46 | 0.29 | 1.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.76 | 2.78 | 1.05 | 3.86 |
| S3 | 44.69 | 0.96 | 2.15 | 0.64 | 1.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.76 | 3.84 | 2.11 | 4.71 |
| C1 | 13.82 | 0.27 | 1.94 | 0.27 | 1.97 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.23 | 1.64 | 0.44 | 3.22 |
| C2 | 37.09 | 0.69 | 1.87 | 0.79 | 2.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.15 | 0.41 | 1.07 | 2.87 |
N Latex FLC: One lot of assay-specific reagents on three BN ProSpec® instruments
ଦ ୮ Standard deviation
d Coefficient of variation
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| ID | Mean<br>(mg/L) | Within-Run | | Between-Run | | Between-Day | | Between-Lot | | Total Precision | |
|--------|----------------|---------------|-----------|--------------|-----------|--------------|-----------|--------------|-----------|-----------------|-----------|
| | | SDe<br>(mg/L) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(mg/L) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(mg/L) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(mg/L) | CV<br>(%) | SD<br>(mg/L) | CV<br>(%) |
| kappa | | | | | | | | | | | |
| S1 | 11.66 | 0.17 | 1.49 | 0.17 | 1.44 | 0.04 | 0.30 | 0.70 | 5.99 | 0.74 | 6.35 |
| S2 | 25.91 | 0.38 | 1.46 | 0.34 | 1.32 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.90 | 3.48 | 1.04 | 4.00 |
| S3 | 82.35 | 1.51 | 1.84 | 1.87 | 2.27 | 0.98 | 1.19 | 3.52 | 4.27 | 4.37 | 5.31 |
| C1 | 14.39 | 0.23 | 1.62 | 0.09 | 0.62 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.61 | 4.21 | 0.66 | 4.55 |
| C2 | 37.40 | 0.47 | 1.26 | 0.60 | 1.59 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.95 | 5.20 | 2.09 | 5.58 |
| lambda | | | | | | | | | | | |
| S1 | 10.30 | 0.14 | 1.37 | 0.143 | 1.39 | 0.11 | 1.02 | 0.85 | 8.25 | 0.879 | 8.54 |
| S2 | 26.35 | 0.34 | 1.30 | 0.32 | 1.23 | 0.14 | 0.52 | 1.55 | 5.90 | 1.63 | 6.19 |
| S3 | 41.59 | 0.65 | 1.57 | 0.29 | 0.70 | 0.46 | 1.10 | 3.83 | 9.22 | 3.93 | 9.44 |
| C1 | 13.07 | 0.22 | 1.70 | 0.25 | 1.88 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.87 | 6.63 | 0.93 | 7.10 |
| C2 | 35.13 | 0.42 | 1.18 | 0.68 | 1.93 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.06 | 5.88 | 2.21 | 6.30 |
N Latex FLC: Three lots of assay-specific reagents on one BN II instrument
e Standard deviation
f Coefficient of variation
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| ID | Mean<br>(mg/L) | Within-Run | | Between-Run | | Between-Day | | Between-Lot | | Total Precision | |
|--------|----------------|------------|------|-------------|------|-------------|------|-------------|------|-----------------|------|
| | | SDg | CVh | SD | CV | SD | CV | SD | CV | SD | CV |
| | | (mg/L) | (%) | (mg/L) | (%) | (mg/L) | (%) | (mg/L) | (%) | (mg/L) | (%) |
| kappa | | | | | | | | | | | |
| S1 | 11.18 | 0.34 | 2.92 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.15 | 1.26 | 0.85 | 7.20 | 0.93 | 7.87 |
| S2 | 26.15 | 0.60 | 2.29 | 0.31 | 1.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.19 | 4.55 | 1.37 | 5.23 |
| S3 | 81.79 | 1.94 | 2.37 | 1.76 | 2.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.44 | 6.66 | 6.04 | 7.39 |
| C1 | 14.88 | 0.43 | 2.87 | 0.45 | 3.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.89 | 6.00 | 1.09 | 7.30 |
| C2 | 37.93 | 0.70 | 1.85 | 1.12 | 2.96 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.22 | 5.85 | 2.58 | 6.81 |
| lambda | | | | | | | | | | | |
| S1 | 10.79 | 0.363 | 3.36 | 0.000 | 0.00 | 0.140 | 1.30 | 0.766 | 7.10 | 0.86 | 7.97 |
| S2 | 27.24 | 0.64 | 2.34 | 0.62 | 2.27 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.83 | 3.06 | 1.22 | 4.47 |
| S3 | 44.11 | 1.02 | 2.30 | 0.79 | 1.79 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.09 | 7.01 | 3.35 | 7.59 |
| C1 | 13.89 | 0.24 | 1.71 | 0.40 | 2.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.65 | 4.67 | 0.80 | 5.76 |
| C2 | 37.12 | 0.68 | 1.83 | 1.29 | 3.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.97 | 2.61 | 1.75 | 4.72 |
N Latex FLC: Three lots of assay-specific reagents on one BN ProSpec® instrument
g Standard deviation
h Coefficient of variation
# 5.6.1.2 Measuring range (Linearity and LoQ)
The linearity studies were performed according to CLSI EP06-A: 2003, Evaluation of the Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures: A Statistical Approach; Approved Guideline.
A test specimen was diluted serially in kappa or lambda depleted plasma or serum to yield a minimum of 9 levels within the claimed measuring range of the assay. Serum and EDTA plasma specimens from four healthy donors from Sanquin blood bank (one donor each for kappa EDTA plasma and serum and one donor each for lambda EDTA plasma and serum) were spiked with purified polyclonal FLC kappa and FLC lambda and subsequently diluted with FLC depleted plasma until concentrations of FLC kappa and lambda were below the initial measuring range. The diluted samples were measured in three independent measurements.
Limit of Quantitation studies were performed in accordance with CLSI EP17-A2: 2012, Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement Procedures.
Five individual serum samples with very low concentrations of FLC kappa and five individual samples with very low concentrations of FLC lambda were diluted with PBS
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containing 1% human serum albumin (HSA) to a kappa concentration of 0.19 mg/L and lambda concentration of 0.52 mg/L.
The samples were run 10 times on two lots of reagents, on two systems to obtain the concentration for FLC kappa and FLC lambda.
Aliquoted samples were tested twice on two different systems, BN II and BN ProSpec, using two different FLC kappa and FLC lambda reagent lots, on three consecutive days. The systems were programmed to run the samples at the lowest possible dilution of 1:5 for each assay to obtain results low enough for determination of the LoQ.
A typical LoQ for N Latex FLC kappa of 0.195 mg/L with a total error of 10.57 % and a typical LoQ for N Latex FLC lambda of 0.532 mg/L with a total error of 10.01 % was determined.
Linearity data and LoQ studies support Siemens' claim that the measuring range of the N Latex FLC assays are:
- FLC kappa, 3.4 to 110 mg/L ●
- FLC lambda, 1.9 to 60 mg/L ●
#### 5.6.1.3 High Dose Hook Effect (Antigen Excess)
Serum samples with high concentrations of FLC kappa and FLC lambda were manually diluted until the concentrations of the samples were at the low end of the initial measuring range. The results of the dilutions are compared to the upper limit of the calibration curve. When pre-reaction bit values (signals) for either assay are higher than the bit value of the upper end of the calibration curve, on either instrument, a new dilution and measurement are started automatically by the system.
Due to the built-in pre-reaction protocols on BN II and BN ProSpec, no hook effect was observed as false negatives when samples up to 27,100 mg/L for FLC kappa and up to 57,300 mq/L for FLC lambda were tested.
#### 5.6.1.6 Specificity
The N Latex FLC kappa and lambda assays were evaluated for interference on BN Systems according to CLSI guideline EP7-A210. Following concentrations of listed endoqenous and exogenous substances were found to cause no interference up to the indicated concentrations:
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| Interferent | No Interference up to |
|--------------------------------------|--------------------------|
| Acetamidophenol | 1 324 umol/L |
| Acetylsalicylic acid | 3.62 umol/L |
| Amikacin | 136.8 umol/L |
| Aminophylline Hydrate (Theophylline) | 222 umol/L |
| Ascorbic acid | 342 umol/L |
| Bilirubin conjugated | 1 025 umol/L |
| Bilirubin unconjugated | 618 umol/L |
| Caffeine | 308 umol/L |
| Carbamazepine | 127 umol/L |
| Chloramphenicol | 155 umol/L |
| Chlordiazepoxide | 33.3 umol/L |
| Chlorpromazine | 6.3 µmol/L |
| Cimetidine | 79.2 µmol/L |
| Creatinine | 5 mg/dL |
| Dexamethasone | 1.53 µmol/L |
| Dextran | 60 g/L |
| Dextropropoxyphene | 4.91 µmol/L |
| Diazepam | 18 µmol/L |
| Digoxin | 7.8 nmol/L |
| Erythromycin | 81.6 µmol/L |
| Ethanol | 100 mg/dL |
| Ethosuximide | 1770 umol/L |
| Furosemide | 181 µmol/L |
| Gentamicin | 21 umol/L |
| Hemoglobin | 10 g/L |
| Heparin Ammonium Salt | 3 000 U/L |
| Heparin Lithium Salt | 3 000 U/L |
| Heparin Sodium Salt | 3 000 U/L |
| Ibuprofen | 2 425 umol/L |
| Lidocaine | 51.2 µmol/L |
| Lithium Chloride | 3.2 mmol/L |
| Melphalan | 4 000 ng/mL |
| Nicotine | 6.2 µmol/L |
| Interferent | No Interference up to... |
| Penicillin | 161 µmol/L |
| Pentobarbital | 431 µmol/L |
| Phenytoin | 198 µmol/L |
| Primidone | 183 µmol/L |
| RF | 2 000 IU/mL |
| Total Protein | 143 g/L |
| Triglycerides | 5 g/L |
| Urea | 42.9 mmol/L |
| Uric acid | 1.4 mmol/L |
| Valproic acid | 3 467 µmol/L |
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# 5.7 Clinical Studies
#### 5.7.1 Expected values / Reference interval
A reference interval study for N Latex FLC kappa and N Latex FLC assay was performed according to CLSI EP28-A3C, 'Defining, Establishing, and Verifying Reference Intervals in the Clinical Laboratory'.
The reference intervals were determined from a US-population of 201 apparently healthy subjects. The reference intervals were calculated non-parametrically and represent the central 95 % range of the population.
The following reference intervals apply for serum and plasma samples from healthy adults:
| 2.5th-97.5th percentile | |
|-------------------------|----------------|
| FLC kappa | 8.24–28.9 mg/L |
| FLC lambda | 9.10–32.6 mg/L |
The calculation of the к/л ratios resulted in 0.88 (0.53 to 1.51) (median, 1.08 — 99.00 percentile).
The sponsor recommends that each laboratory should determine its own reference intervals since values may vary depending on the individual population studied.
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### 5.7.2 Clinical Sensitivity and Specificity
A total of 342 samples were included in the clinical validation study for the N Latex FLC kappa and lambda assay. This validation set included 96 samples from Multiple Myeloma patients, 83 samples from AL Amyloidosis patients and 163 samples from non-myeloma patients with various clinical conditions: 24 polyclonal immunoglobulin stimulation: 16 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and 123 other clinical conditions.
Clinical sensitivity and specificity summary of the N Latex FLC kappa and lambda ratio for Multiple Myeloma are shown in the table below:
| | | Clinical Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma | | |
|---------------------------------------|----------|----------------------------------------|----------|-------|
| | | Positive | Negative | Total |
| N Latex FLC kappa<br>and lambda ratio | Positive | 92 | 5 | 97 |
| | Negative | 4 | 158 | 162 |
| | Total | 96 | 163 | 259 |
Clinical Sensitivity: 95.8 % (95 % Confidence Interval: 89.8 to 98.4 %) Clinical Specificity: 96.9 % (95 % Confidence Interval: 93.0 to 98.7 %)
Clinical sensitivity and specificity summary of the N Latex FLC kappa and lambda ratio for AL Amyloidosis are shown in the table below:
| | | Clinical Diagnosis of Amyloidosis | | |
|---------------------------------------|----------|-----------------------------------|----------|-------|
| | | Positive | Negative | Total |
| N Latex FLC kappa<br>and lambda ratio | Positive | 69 | 5 | 74 |
| | Negative | 14 | 158 | 172 |
| | Total | 83 | 163 | 246 |
Clinical Sensitivity: 83.1 % (95 % Confidence Interval: 73.7 to 89.7 %) Clinical Specificity: 96.9 % (95 % Confidence Interval: 93.0 to 98.7 %)
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### 5.7.3 Method comparison with predicate device
152 serum samples from patients with monoclonal gammopathy were assayed by immunofixation (IFE), with N Latex FLC and in parallel with another commercially available particle-enhanced immunonephelometric method (comparison method).
| | Comparison Method ⇒ | | | |
|------------------------|---------------------|---------------|-------------|---------|
| N Latex<br>FLC kappa ↓ | <3.3 mg/L | 3.3-19.4 mg/L | > 19.4 mg/L | total N |
| < 8.24 mg/L | 6 | 11 | 0 | 17 |
| 8.24-28.9 mg/L | 3 | 23 | 6 | 32 |
| > 28.9 mg/L | 0 | 1 | 102 | 103 |
| total N | 9 | 35 | 108 | 152 |
N Latex FLC kappa versus Comparison Method
overall agreement rate:
### N Latex FLC lambda versus Comparison Method
| Comparison<br>Method ⇒<br>N Latex FLC<br>lambda ↓ | <5.7mg/L | 5.7 - 26.3 mg/L | >26.3mg/L | total N |
|---------------------------------------------------|----------|-----------------|-----------|---------|
| <9.10mg/L | 16 | 10 | 0 | 26 |
| 9.10 - 32.6 mg/L | 6 | 23 | 2 | 31 |
| >32.6mg/L | 0 | 10 | 85 | 95 |
| total N | 22 | 43 | 87 | 152 |
overall agreement rate:
# 5.8 Proposed Labeling
The labeling is adequate and satisfies requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
# 5.9 Traceability
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## 5.9.1 N FLC Standard SL
Calibration of the assay is traceable to an internal master calibrator; there is no international standard reference material.
### 5.9.2 N FLC Control SL1 and SL2
N FLC Controls are traceable to the master calibrator.
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