IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol
Device Facts
| Record ID | K202826 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol |
| Applicant | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products, Ltd. |
| Product Code | CGR · Clinical Chemistry |
| Decision Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 862.1205 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Indications for Use
For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE® 2000 Systems Analyzers — for the quantitative measurement of cortisol (hydrocortisone, Compound F) in serum, as an aid in the clinical assessment of adrenal status.
Device Story
IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol is a solid-phase, enzyme-labeled chemiluminescent competitive immunoassay. Input: human serum sample. Operation: patient sample and enzyme-conjugated cortisol compete for limited polyclonal rabbit anti-cortisol antibody binding sites on a bead; 30-minute incubation; centrifugal washes remove unbound components; chemiluminescent substrate added. Output: signal inversely proportional to bound enzyme, representing cortisol concentration. Used in clinical laboratories on IMMULITE® 2000 Systems Analyzers. Output aids clinicians in assessing adrenal status. Benefit: provides quantitative diagnostic data for adrenal function evaluation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Performance supported by analytical bench testing, including precision, linearity, interference studies (bilirubin, hemoglobin, lipids, biotin), and a method comparison study (N=149) against the predicate device showing high correlation (r=0.981).
Technological Characteristics
Solid-phase, enzyme-labeled chemiluminescent competitive immunoassay. Components: polyclonal rabbit anti-cortisol antibody-coated beads, alkaline phosphatase-conjugated cortisol. Sample volume: 10 µL. Calibration range: 1-50 µg/dL. Instrument: IMMULITE 2000. Testing performed per CLSI guidelines (EP06-A, EP07, EP09c, 17-A2).
Indications for Use
Indicated for the quantitative measurement of cortisol in serum to aid in the clinical assessment of adrenal status in patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cortisol (hydrocortisone and hydroxycorticosterone) test system is a device intended to measure the cortisol hormones secreted by the adrenal gland in plasma and urine. Measurements of cortisol are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the adrenal gland.
Predicate Devices
- IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol (K931409)
Related Devices
- K203270 — IMMULITE/IMMULITE® 1000 Cortisol · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products, Ltd. · Jan 15, 2021
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY
ASSAY ONLY
## I Background Information:
A 510(k) Number
K202826
B Applicant
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd.
C Proprietary and Established Names
IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol
D Regulatory Information
| Product Code(s) | Classification | Regulation Section | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CGR | Class II | 21 CFR 862.1205 - Cortisol (Hydrocortisone and Hydroxycorticosterone) Test System | CH - Clinical Chemistry |
## II Submission/Device Overview:
A Purpose for Submission:
Modified device. Change in polyclonal capture antibody supplier.
B Measurand:
Cortisol
C Type of Test:
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
www.fda.gov
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## III Intended Use/Indications for Use:
### A Intended Use(s):
See Indications for Use below.
### B Indication(s) for Use:
For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE® 2000 Systems Analyzers — for the quantitative measurement of cortisol (hydrocortisone, Compound F) in serum, as an aid in the clinical assessment of adrenal status.
### C Special Conditions for Use Statement(s):
Rx - For Prescription Use Only
### D Special Instrument Requirements:
For use with IMMULITE® 2000 Systems Analyzers.
## IV Device/System Characteristics:
### A Device Description:
The IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol assay is comprised of the following components:
| Component | Volume | Ingredients |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cortisol Bead Pack (solid phase) | 200 beads | Polyclonal rabbit anti-cortisol antibody. |
| Cortisol Reagent Wedge (liquid phase) | 11.5 mL | Alkaline phosphatase (bovine calf intestine) conjugated to cortisol in buffer, with preservative. |
| Cortisol Adjustors (Low and High) | 3 mL | Cortisol in processed human serum, with preservative. |
| IMMULITE 2000 Multi-Diluent 1 (sold separately) | | |
| Multi Diluent 1 (L2M1Z) | 25ml | Normal human serum, containing undetectable to low levels of cortisol, with preservative. |
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B Principle of Operation:
IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol is a solid-phase, enzyme-labeled chemiluminescent competitive immunoassay. The solid phase (bead) is coated with polyclonal rabbit anti-cortisol antibody. The liquid phase consists of alkaline phosphatase (bovine calf intestine) conjugated to cortisol. The patient sample and the reagent are incubated together with the coated bead for 30 minutes. During this time, cortisol in the sample competes with enzyme-conjugated cortisol in the reagent for a limited number of antibody binding sites on the bead. Unbound patient sample and enzyme conjugate are then removed by centrifugal washes. Finally, chemiluminescent substrate is added to the test unit containing the bead and the signal is generated inversely proportional to the bound enzyme.
V Substantial Equivalence Information:
A Predicate Device Name(s):
IMMULITE Cortisol
B Predicate 510(k) Number(s):
K931409
C Comparison with Predicate(s):
| Device & Predicate Device(s): | K202826 | K931409 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Trade Name | IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol (Modified) | IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol (Unmodified) |
| General Device Characteristic Similarities | | |
| Intended Use/Indications For Use | For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE® 2000 Systems Analyzers - for the quantitative measurement of cortisol (hydrocortisone, Compound F) in serum, as an aid in the clinical assessment of adrenal status. | Same |
| Analyte | Cortisol | Same |
| Automated | Automated Assay | Same |
| Measurement | Quantitative | Same |
| Sample Type | Human serum | Same |
| Calibration Range | 1-50 μg/dL (28 to 1380 nmol/L) | Same |
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| Device & Predicate Device(s): | K202826 | K931409 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Trade Name | IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol (Modified) | IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol (Unmodified) |
| General Device Characteristic Similarities | | |
| Technology | Chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay | Same |
| Sample Volume | 10 μL | Same |
| Detection Enzyme conjugate | Alkaline phosphatase (bovine calf intestine) conjugated to cortisol | Same |
| Capture Antibody | Polyclonal rabbit anti-cortisol | Same |
| General Device Characteristic Differences | | |
| Detection Limit | LoB: 0.014 μg/dL (0.39 nmol/L) | Analytical Sensitivity: 0.20 μg/dL (5.5 nmol/L) |
| | LoD: 0.07 μg/dL (1.9 nmol/L) | Not Applicable |
| | LoQ: 0.25 μg/dL (6.9 nmol/L) | Not Applicable |
VI Standards/Guidance Documents Referenced:
CLSI EP06-A2: Evaluation of the Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures: A Statistical Approach; Approved Guideline.
CLSI EP07: Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry, 3rd Edition
CLSI EP-09c: Measurement Procedure Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples, 3rd Edition.
CLSI EP15-A3: User Verification of Precision and Estimation of Bias; Approved Guideline – Third Edition.
CLSI EP17-A2: Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline—Second Edition.
CLSI EP34: Establishing and Verifying an Extended Measuring Interval Through Specimen Dilution and Spiking First Edition.
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# VII Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
## A Analytical Performance:
1. **Precision/Reproducibility:**
The precision/reproducibility information provided was reviewed and found to be acceptable to support that the modified device performs as described in k931409.
2. **Linearity:**
The linearity information provided was reviewed and found to be acceptable to support the linear range of 1-50 µg/dL (28 to 1380 nmol/L) described in k931409.
3. **Analytical Specificity/Interference:**
**Cross-reactivity:**
A cross-reactivity study was conducted to evaluate the potential cross-reactivity of the assay. Potential cross-reactants were spiked at a ratio of 1:19 into an aliquot of a blank sample (charcoal- adsorbed human serum) and blank samples were also prepared which consisted of charcoal-adsorbed human serum spiked 1:19 with the solvents used to prepare the cross-reactants. The testing was performed using 1 reagent lot with cross reactant and blank samples assayed in duplicate on 1 instrument. Cross-reactivity was calculated as follows:
$$
\% \text{ Cross-reactivity} = \frac{\text{Observed cross-reactivity mean dose}}{\text{Cross-reactant added concentration } (\mu\mathrm{g}/\mathrm{dL})} \times 100\%
$$
**Result Summary**
| Compound | Cross- Reactant added concentration (μg/dL) | % Cross- Reactivity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aldosterone | 1000 | ND |
| Androstenedione | 10000 | ND |
| Betamethasone | 1000 | ND |
| Corticosterone | 400 | 0.90% |
| Cortisone | 400 | 1.60% |
| 11-Deoxycorticosterone | 400 | ND |
| 11-Deoxycortisol | 100 | 4.70% |
| 21-Deoxycortisone | 500 | ND |
| Dexamethasone | 500 | ND |
| DHEA-SO4 | 10000 | ND |
| Estriol | 100 | ND |
| Estrone | 500 | ND |
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| Compound | Cross- Reactant added concentration (μg/dL) | % Cross- Reactivity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fluticasone | 22 | ND |
| 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone | 400 | ND |
| Methotrexate | 100 | ND |
| Methylprednisolone | 200 | 1.00% |
| Prednisolone | 8 | 23.80% |
| Prednisone | 16 | ND |
| Pregnanediol | 2000 | ND |
| Progesterone | 400 | ND |
| Spironolactone | 1000 | ND |
| Tetrahydrocortisone | 400 | ND |
| Triamcinolone | 5000 | ND |
| Allotetrahydrocortisol | 100 | 2.41% |
| α-Cortolone | 1000 | ND |
| α-Cortol | 1000 | ND |
| β-Cortol | 1000 | ND |
| β-Cortolone | 1000 | ND |
| 11-Dehydrocorticosterone | 1000 | ND |
| 20α-dihydrocortisol | 1000 | 0.368% |
| 20β-dihydrocortisol | 1000 | ND |
| 20α-dihydrocortisone | 1000 | ND |
| Fludrocortisone | 1000 | ND |
| Estradiol | 1000 | ND |
ND = Not Detected
The labeling includes the following limitation statement;
"Circulating cortisol results may be falsely elevated in samples obtained from patients being treated with prednisolone or prednisone (converted to prednisolone in vivo). Circulating cortisol results may also be falsely elevated due to cross-reactivity with 11-Deoxycortisol during metyrapone stimulation testing and therapy, potentially masking a hypoadrenalism. Caution must therefore be exercised with cortisol determinations for patients undergoing therapy with these and structurally related synthetic corticosteroids."
Interference:
The sponsor stated that a study was conducted in accordance with CLSI EP07 to evaluate interference for conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin, hemoglobin, intralipid and biotin. Working stock solutions of the interfering substances were prepared and spiked into 5 patient samples containing cortisol levels ranging from $3.6 - 22.1~\mu \mathrm{g / dL}$. Blank control samples
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were prepared by spiking an aliquot of the same patient sample with an equivalent volume of the solvent used to prepare the test substance. The testing was performed using 1 reagent lot with interferent and blank samples assayed in triplicate on 1 instrument. Mean percent recovery was calculated as:
$$
\% \text{recovery} = \frac{\text{mean observed dose (interferent spike)}}{\text{mean control dose (blank spike)}} \times 100
$$
The interference study results support the following labeling limitations:
| Hemolysis: Presence of hemoglobin in concentrations up to 384 mg/dL has no effect on results, within the precision of the assay. |
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| Lipemia: Presence of triglycerides in concentrations up to 3000 mg/dL has no effect on results, within the precision of the assay. |
| Bilirubin: Samples spiked with 100 and 200 mg/L of conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin were analyzed. Bilirubin may interfere with the assay, causing elevation of values. |
| Biotin: Specimens that contain biotin at a concentration of 3500 ng/mL demonstrate a less than or equal to 10% change in results. Biotin concentrations greater than this may lead to incorrect results for patient samples. |
4. Assay Reportable Range:
Cortisol: 1-50 µg/dL (28 to 1380 nmol/L).
5. Traceability, Stability, Expected Values (Controls, Calibrators, or Methods):
The assay is traceable to an internal standard manufactured using qualified materials and measurement procedures.
6. Detection Limit:
The sponsor conducted Limit of Blank (LoB), Limit of Detection (LoD), and Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) studies to evaluate the detection capability of the modified IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol assay and stated these studies were conducted in accordance with CLSI EP17-A2.
Limit of Blank:
Four blank samples were prepared using charcoal-adsorbed human serum matrix and tested on 2 reagent lots, 1 instrument, 1 run per day for 3 days with 6 replicates per day resulting in a total of 72 replicates for each reagent lot. The limit of blank was estimated by the 95th percentile of 72 values for each lot. LoB was taken as the highest LoB from both reagent lots.
Limit of Detection:
Four low analyte samples (native serum samples diluted with charcoal-adsorbed human serum) were tested using 2 reagent lots, 1 instrument, 1 run per day for 3 days with 6 replicates per day resulting in a total of 72 replicates for each reagent lot. For the low level
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samples, parametric LoD equations were applied using the LoB value. LoD was determined for both reagent lots, with the maximum of the two values used to set LoD.
## Limit of Quantitation:
The limit of quantitation was determined using 8 human samples (native serum samples diluted with charcoal-adsorbed human serum) spanning the low end range of the assay (from 0.16-3.38 µg/dL) and tested with 2 reagent lots for 5 test days, 2 runs per day and 5 replicates per run, for a total of 50 measurements per sample, per reagent lot. For each lot, regression analysis was performed based on within-laboratory precision plotted against the mean concentration obtained for each sample. The LoQ was defined as the largest cortisol concentration having a predicated within-laboratory CV of 20%.
LoB/LoD/LoQ estimates are summarized below:
| Limit of Blank (LoB) | 0.014 µg/dL |
| --- | --- |
| Limit of Detection (LoD) | 0.07 µg/dL |
| Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) | 0.25 µg/dL |
The reportable range of the modified IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol assay is 1 to 50 µg/dL.
## 7. Assay Cut-Off:
Not applicable.
## B Comparison Studies:
### 1. Method Comparison with Predicate Device:
A method comparison study was performed by comparing the modified device to the predicate device (unmodified IMMULITE® 2000 Cortisol Assay). The sponsor states the study was performed in accordance with CLSI EP09c. A total of 149 native patient samples were assayed in duplicate split across 4 runs, with each run on a different instrument (40 patients on instrument 1-3, and 30 patients on instrument 4). The first replicate for the modified assay was compared to the mean of the two replicates for the predicate (unmodified) device.
| Sample type | N | Sample Range Tested (μg/dL) | Regression equation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Serum | 149 | 1.97 – 48.7 | y = 0.996x - 0.0766 μg/dL
r = 0.981 |
### 2. Matrix Comparison:
Not applicable. Only serum samples are recommended for use with this assay.
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C Clinical Studies:
1. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not applicable.
2. Clinical Specificity:
Not applicable.
3. Other Clinical Supportive Data (When 1. and 2. Are Not Applicable):
Not applicable.
D Clinical Cut-Off:
Not applicable.
E Expected Values/Reference Range:
References ranges are based on literature and were reviewed in k931409.
VIII Proposed Labeling:
The labeling supports the finding of substantial equivalence for this device.
IX Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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