VIDAS C. DIFFICILE TOXIN A II ASSAY
Device Facts
| Record ID | K964887 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | VIDAS C. DIFFICILE TOXIN A II ASSAY |
| Applicant | Biomerieux Vitek, Inc. |
| Product Code | LLH · Microbiology |
| Decision Date | Apr 8, 1997 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 866.2660 |
| Device Class | Class 1 |
Intended Use
The VIDAS C. difficile Toxin A II assay detects the presence of C. difficile toxin A. It is substantially equivalent to the Meridian Premier C. difficile Toxin A test as an aid in the diagnosis of Clostridium difficile associated disease (CDAD).
Device Story
VIDAS C. difficile Toxin A II assay; qualitative enzyme immunoassay (EIA) for detection of C. difficile toxin A in stool specimens. Automated system processes samples; utilizes VIDAS CDA 2 test and VIDAS CDB (blocking) test for equivocal resolution. Used in clinical laboratory settings by trained personnel. Output provides qualitative result indicating presence or absence of toxin A; assists clinicians in diagnosing CDAD. Benefits include rapid, standardized detection of toxin A to guide patient management.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical performance evaluated against commercially available EIA with discrepant results resolved by cytotoxicity. Study included 1,407 negative and 136 positive specimens. Sensitivity: 94.9% (7 false negatives); Specificity: 99.1% (13 false positives). Equivocal rate: 2.5%, resolved via VIDAS CDB blocking reagents. Precision testing (intra-assay and inter-assay) performed using stool precision pools; CVs ranged from 2.7% to 39.2%. Cross-reactivity observed with C. sordellii and C. difficile toxin-producing strains.
Technological Characteristics
Qualitative enzyme immunoassay (EIA). Automated platform (VIDAS). Includes blocking reagents for equivocal result resolution. Specificity testing against normal human colonic flora. Performance metrics include sensitivity, specificity, and precision (CVs).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of Clostridium difficile associated disease (CDAD) by detecting C. difficile toxin A in stool specimens.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A microorganism differentiation and identification device is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of one or more components, such as differential culture media, biochemical reagents, and paper discs or paper strips impregnated with test reagents, that are usually contained in individual compartments and used to differentiate and identify selected microorganisms. The device aids in the diagnosis of disease.
Predicate Devices
- Meridian Premier C. difficile Toxin A test
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