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Not applicable, there is no predicate device.
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No
The summary describes a system for quantitative measurement of enzyme activity using digital microfluidic technology and standard biochemical assays. There is no mention of AI or ML in the intended use, device description, or performance studies. The data analysis described involves setting cutoffs and performing risk assessments based on multiple factors, which is a rule-based approach, not indicative of AI/ML.
No
The device is described as an aid in screening newborns for certain diseases, not as a device used for therapy or treatment.
Yes
Explanation: The "Intended Use" section explicitly states that the device is "intended for quantitative measurement of the activity of a-L-iduronidase, a-D-glucosidase, Bglucocerebrosidase and a-D-galactosidase A from newborn dried blood spot specimens as an aid in screening newborns for Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I, Pompe, Gaucher and Fabry diseases." This directly indicates the device's role in aiding in the diagnosis (screening) of specific diseases, making it a diagnostic device.
No
The device description explicitly lists hardware components such as the "SEEKER Instrument (including USB and power cables), Desktop PC with monitor, keyboard, mouse" and also includes physical components like the "SEEKER LSD Reagent Kit" and "SEEKER Cartridges." This indicates it is a system with both hardware and software, not a software-only medical device.
Yes, this device is an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use explicitly states that the system is "intended for quantitative measurement of the activity of a-L-iduronidase, a-D-glucosidase, Bglucocerebrosidase and a-D-galactosidase A from newborn dried blood spot specimens as an aid in screening newborns for Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I, Pompe, Gaucher and Fabry diseases." This clearly indicates that the device is used to examine specimens derived from the human body (dried blood spots) to provide information for the diagnosis or screening of diseases.
- Device Description: The device description details the components used to perform the tests, including the instrument, reagent kit (containing substrates, buffers, calibrators, and quality controls), and cartridges. These are all typical components of an in vitro diagnostic system.
- Specimen Type: The device uses "newborn dried blood spot specimens," which are biological specimens taken from the human body.
- Purpose: The purpose is to measure enzyme activity as an "aid in screening newborns" for specific lysosomal storage diseases. This is a diagnostic purpose, even though it's for screening rather than definitive diagnosis.
The definition of an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device generally includes instruments, reagents, and systems intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, including a determination of the state of health, in order to cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease or its sequelae. This device fits that definition.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The SEEKER System, including the SEEKER Instrument and the SEEKER LSD Reagent Kit-IDUA|GAA|GBA|GLA for use on the SEEKER Instrument, is intended for quantitative measurement of the activity of a-L-iduronidase, a-D-glucosidase, Bglucocerebrosidase and a-D-galactosidase A from newborn dried blood spot specimens as an aid in screening newborns for Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I, Pompe, Gaucher and Fabry diseases. Reduced activity of these enzymes may be indicative of these lysosomal storage diseases. The enzymes measured using the SEEKER LSD Reagent Kit-IDUA|GAA|GBA|GLA and their associated lysosomal storage diseases are listed below.
| Enzyme (abbreviation) | Disease |
|---|---|
| α-L-iduronidase (IDUA) | Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (MPS I) |
| α-D-glucosidase (GAA) | Pompe |
| β-glucocerebrosidase (GBA) | Gaucher |
| α-D-galactosidase A (GLA) | Fabry |
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
PQW, PQT, PQU, PQV
Device Description
The SEEKER System employs digital microfluidic technology to measure multiple lysosomal enzymatic activities quantitatively from newborn dried blood spot specimens. The following components are provided:
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- SEEKER Instrument (including USB and power cables), Desktop PC with monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the Spot Logic software.
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- SEEKER LSD Reagent Kit IDUA|GAA|GBA|GLA containing enzyme specific substrate reagents, dried blood spot extraction buffer, reaction stop buffer, 4 levels of calibrators and quality control dried blood spots containing 4 levels of quality control (OC) material. Each Reagent Kit contains sufficient consumables for 1440 tests. The contents of the kit are listed below:
| Component | Contents | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Quality control | ||
| dried blood spots | QC-Base Pool (QCBP) | 1x15 spots |
| QC-Low (QCL) | 1x15 spots | |
| QC-Medium (QCM) | 1x15 spots | |
| QC-High (QCH) | 1x15 spots | |
| Enzyme substrates | IDUA | 9x100 µL |
| GAA | 9x100 µL | |
| GBA | 9x100 µL | |
| GLA | 9x100 µL | |
| Calibrators | Calibrant A (CALA) | 9x50 µL |
| Calibrant B (CALB) | 9x50 µL | |
| Calibrant C (CALC) | 9x50 µL | |
| Calibrant D (CALD) | 9x50 µL |
| Component | Contents | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Other reagents | Stop Buffer (STB) | 9x500 uL |
Other components needed to run tests include the following:
| Component | Contents | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Other Reagents | Extraction Buffer (EXT) | $9 \times 30$ mL |
| Filler Fluid | $9 \times 10$ mL | |
| Cartridge | SEEKER cartridge | $1 \times 36$ |
The composition of the enzyme reagents and buffers are summarized below:
| Reagent (Description) | Composition |
|---|---|
| IDUA | |
| (α-L-iduronidase substrate) | 2 mM 4-MU-α-L-iduronide sodium salt |
| 3mM D-saccharolactone | |
| 0.04 M acetate buffer, pH 3.5 | |
| 20 mM methyl β-cyclodextrin | |
| 0.01% Tween20 | |
| GAA | |
| (α-D-glucosidase substrate) | 5 mM 4-MU-α-glucopyranoside |
| 12 µM acarbose | |
| 0.04 M acetate buffer, pH 3.8 | |
| 20 mM methyl β-cyclodextrin | |
| 0.01% Tween20 | |
| GBA | |
| (β-glucocerebrosidase substrate) | 16 mM 4-MU-β-glucopyranoside |
| 0.05 M/0.1M citrate phosphate buffer, pH 5.2 | |
| 0.01% Tween20 | |
| 1.5% sodium taurocholate | |
| GLA | |
| (α-D-galactosidase A substrate) | 10 mM 4-MU-α-galactopyranoside |
| 145 μM N-acetyl galactosamine | |
| 0.04 M acetate buffer, pH 4.6 | |
| 20 mM methyl β-cyclodextrin | |
| 0.01% Tween20 | |
| Stop Buffer STB | |
| (reaction stopping buffer) | 0.6 M NaHCO3, pH 11.0 in 0.04% Tween 20 |
| Extraction Buffer EXT | |
| (dried blood spot extraction buffer) | 0.1% Tween 20 in water |
| Filler Fluid | |
| (medium for droplet movement) | 0.1% Triton X-15 in 5cSt silicone oil |
The Seeker Calibrators are supplied as part of the SEEKER LSD Reagent Kit -IDUA|GAA|GBA|GLA. The calibrators consist of 4 levels of aqueous preparation of 4methylumbelliferone sodium salt (4-MU) in 0.6M sodium bicarbonate buffer, pH 11.0 with 0.01% Tween 20. The concentration of 4-MU in each of the 4 calibrators is indicated in the table below:
| Calibrator Level | Concentration of 4-MU |
|---|---|
| Calibrant A (CAL A) | 0.0375 $\mu$ M |
| Calibrant B (CAL B) | 0.0750 $\mu$ M |
| Calibrant C (CAL C) | 0.1500 $\mu$ M |
| Calibrant D (CAL D) | 0.3000 $\mu$ M |
The quality control dried blood spots include 4 levels of control material: OC Low (QCL), QC Medium (QCM) and QC High (QCH). The composition of the 4 quality control dried blood spot (DBS) is summarized below. QCBP is used to fill empty wells on a cartridge.
| Quality Control Level | Composition |
|---|---|
| QCBP | Heat inactivated human serum, adjusted to ~50% hematocrit |
| using human red blood cells | |
| QCL | 5% cord blood and 95% heat inactivated serum, adjusted to |
| ~50% hematocrit using human red blood cells | |
| QCM | 50% cord blood and 50% heat inactivated serum adjusted to |
| ~50% hematocrit using human red blood cells | |
| QCH | Human umbilical cord blood, adjusted to ~50% hematocrit |
| using human red blood cells |
The enzymatic activity values for the quality control DBS measured by the manufacturer are given on the lot specific quality control certificate included in each assay kit for all levels except QCBP. Each laboratory should establish its own mean and acceptable ranges for the quality control materials.
3. SEEKER Cartridges
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- Finnipipette Novus 8-channel automatic pipette 1-10 uL
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- Finnipipette Novus 1-channel automatic pipette 10-100 uL
Mentions image processing
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Input Imaging Modality
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Anatomical Site
Dried blood spot specimens (from newborns)
Indicated Patient Age Range
Newborns
Intended User / Care Setting
Public state health laboratory (performs newborn screening)
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
A preliminary study was performed by the public state health laboratory prior to the pilot/pivotal studies to establish initial cutoff values. Approximately 13,000 presumed normal de-identified specimens and 29 known affected specimens were analyzed using the proposed device. The laboratory selected two cutoffs to evaluate test results in the pilot/pivotal studies: a borderline cutoff and a high risk cutoff for each enzyme. The cutoffs were selected to try to ensure that all known affected specimens would be detected and to minimize the false positive rate.
Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Clinical Studies:
An evaluation of the test system was performed over the course of 24 months at a public state health laboratory that performs newborn screening. During the study 275 newborns were referred for confirmatory diagnosis. Of these 73 newborns were confirmed to have one of the 4 diseases. The 73 newborns included 1 newborn with MPS 1, 17 newborns with Pompe disease, 3 newborns with Gaucher disease and 52 newborns with Fabry disease.
The study consisted of two phases (delineated retrospectively once the study was complete): a pilot study of 6 months that included screening of 48,813 newborns and an 18 month pivotal phase where 105,599 newborns were screened.
A total of 105,599 newborns were screened during the pivotal phase. Five hundred ten (510) newborns were excluded from analysis since they had no valid DBS (collected
§ 862.1488 Lysosomal storage disorder newborn screening test system.
(a)
Identification. A lysosomal storage disorder newborn screening test system is intended to measure lysosomal enzyme levels obtained from dried blood spot specimens on filter paper from newborns as an aid in screening newborns for a lysosomal storage disorder.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) Design verification and validation must include information that demonstrates the performance characteristics of the device, including:
(i) Study results that adequately demonstrate the clinical validity of the device, which must include information supporting the link between the analyte being measured and the condition being screened. The clinical validity of the device must be demonstrated in a clinical validation study using either well-characterized prospectively or retrospectively obtained clinical specimens from the intended use population. Testing in the clinical validation study must be performed by operators representative of the types of operators intended to use the test. The study design of the clinical validation study must assess the effects of sample collection and processing steps on test performance. Confirmed positive specimens must have a diagnosis based on confirmatory diagnostic methods or clinically meaningful information regarding the status of the subject must be obtained.
(ii) The reference interval in the normal newborn population for the analyte or analytes measured by the device.
(iii) Study results demonstrating the level of carryover or drift affecting the device performance.
(iv) Study results demonstrating the concentrations of the limit of blank, limit of detection, and limit of quantitation of the device. Sample concentrations below the limit of quantitation must not be reported by the device.
(v) Study results, which must be collected using sample panels from at least three reagent lots and at least three instruments over more than 20 testing days, demonstrating the imprecision of the device. The sample panels must consist of blood spot specimens with a range of analyte concentrations that span the reportable range of the device and must include samples with concentrations in the screen positive range, samples with concentrations at each cutoff, and samples with concentration in the normal range.
(2) The labeling required under § 809.10(b) of this chapter must include:
(i) A warning that indicates that the test is not intended to diagnose lysosomal storage disorders.
(ii) A warning that indicates that test results are intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical and diagnostic findings, consistent with professional standards of practice, including confirmation by alternative methods, and clinical evaluation as appropriate.
(iii) Detailed information on device performance, including the false positive rate and the false negative rate observed in the clinical study.
(iv) Information on device performance in any relevant subgroup (
e.g., age of newborn at time of sample collection, birth weight, sex, gestational age, race, ethnicity) observed in the clinical study.
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EVALUATION OF AUTOMATIC CLASS III DESIGNATION FOR SEEKER System DECISION SUMMARY
A. DEN Number:
DEN150035
B. Purpose for Submission:
De Novo request for evaluation of automatic class III designation for the SEEKER System
C. Measurand:
α-L-iduronidase (IDUA), α-D-glucosidase (GAA), β-glucocerebrosidase (GBA), and
α-D-galactosidase A (GLA)
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative fluorimetric enzymatic activity assay
E. Applicant:
Baebies, Inc.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
SEEKER System
G. Regulatory Information:
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- Regulation:
- 21 CFR 862.1488
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- Classification:
Class II (special controls)
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- Product code(s): PQW PQT PQU PQV
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- Panel: Chemistry (75)
H. Indications For Use:
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- Indications for Use:
The SEEKER System, including the SEEKER Instrument and the SEEKER LSD Reagent Kit-IDUA|GAA|GBA|GLA for use on the SEEKER Instrument, is intended for quantitative measurement of the activity of a-L-iduronidase, a-D-glucosidase, Bglucocerebrosidase and a-D-galactosidase A from newborn dried blood spot specimens as an aid in screening newborns for Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I, Pompe, Gaucher and Fabry diseases. Reduced activity of these enzymes may be indicative of these lysosomal storage diseases. The enzymes measured using the SEEKER LSD Reagent Kit-IDUA|GAA|GBA|GLA and their associated lysosomal storage diseases are listed below.
- Indications for Use:
| Enzyme (abbreviation) | Disease |
|---|---|
| α-L-iduronidase (IDUA) | Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (MPS I) |
| α-D-glucosidase (GAA) | Pompe |
| β-glucocerebrosidase (GBA) | Gaucher |
| α-D-galactosidase A (GLA) | Fabry |
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- Special conditions for use statement(s):
- For in vitro diagnostic use only. ●
- For prescription use only. ●
- This test is not intended to diagnose lysosomal storage disorders.
- Reduced activity for any of the four enzymes should be confirmed by other confirmatory diagnostic methods.
- Test results are intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical and diagnostic findings, consistent with professional standards of practice, including confirmation by alternative methods, and clinical evaluation as appropriate.
- Conditions that are known to cause anomalous results are : ●
- Specimen spot not uniformly saturated with blood. о
- Specimen spot punched too close to the edge of the blood spot. O
- Poorly collected and improperly dried specimens. O
- Non-eluting blood spot due to deterioration of specimen caused by exposure to o heat and humidity.
- Also. the SEEKER LSD Reagent Kit IDUA|GAA|GBA|GLA may result in: ●
- False negatives by not detecting Fabry disease in females". o
4 Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Blood Collection on Filter Paper for Newborn Screening Programs: Approved Standard - Sixth Edition. CLSI document NBS01-A6 (ISBN 1-56238-883-5 (Print); ISBN 1-56238-884-3 [Electronic]). Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, 950 West Valley Road, Suite 2500, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 USA. 2013.
2 Linthorst GE, Poorthuis BJHM, Hollak CEM. Enzyme activity for determination of presence of Fabry disease in women results in 40% false-negative results. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2008; 51(21):2082.
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- False positives by identifying pseudo deficiencies and carriers as affected for o MPS I, Gaucher and Pompe diseases3.
- False negative by not detecting certain late onset forms for Pompe disease . O
- o Increased rate of false positives when the dried blood spot specimen is exposed to high temperature (≥45℃) during shipping.
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- Special instrument requirements: SEEKER Instrument
I. Device Description:
The SEEKER System employs digital microfluidic technology to measure multiple lysosomal enzymatic activities quantitatively from newborn dried blood spot specimens. The following components are provided:
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- SEEKER Instrument (including USB and power cables), Desktop PC with monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the Spot Logic software.
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- SEEKER LSD Reagent Kit IDUA|GAA|GBA|GLA containing enzyme specific substrate reagents, dried blood spot extraction buffer, reaction stop buffer, 4 levels of calibrators and quality control dried blood spots containing 4 levels of quality control (OC) material. Each Reagent Kit contains sufficient consumables for 1440 tests. The contents of the kit are listed below:
| Component | Contents | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Quality control | ||
| dried blood spots | QC-Base Pool (QCBP) | 1x15 spots |
| QC-Low (QCL) | 1x15 spots | |
| QC-Medium (QCM) | 1x15 spots | |
| QC-High (QCH) | 1x15 spots | |
| Enzyme substrates | IDUA | 9x100 µL |
| GAA | 9x100 µL | |
| GBA | 9x100 µL | |
| GLA | 9x100 µL | |
| Calibrators | Calibrant A (CALA) | 9x50 µL |
| Calibrant B (CALB) | 9x50 µL | |
| Calibrant C (CALC) | 9x50 µL | |
| Calibrant D (CALD) | 9x50 µL |
3 Hopkins PV, Campbell C, Klug T, Rogers S, Rabum-Miller J, Kiesling J. Lysosomal storage disorder screening implementation: findings from the first six months of full population pilot testing in Missouri. Journal of Pediatics. 2015; 166(1): 172-177.
4 Chiang S-C, Hwu W-L, Lee N-C, Hsu L-W, Chien Y-H. Algorithm for Pompe disease newbom screening: Results from the Taiwan screening program. Mol Genet Metab. 2012;106(3):281-286.
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| Component | Contents | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Other reagents | Stop Buffer (STB) | 9x500 uL |
Other components needed to run tests include the following:
| Component | Contents | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Other Reagents | Extraction Buffer (EXT) | $9 \times 30$ mL |
| Filler Fluid | $9 \times 10$ mL | |
| Cartridge | SEEKER cartridge | $1 \times 36$ |
The composition of the enzyme reagents and buffers are summarized below:
| Reagent (Description) | Composition |
|---|---|
| IDUA | |
| (α-L-iduronidase substrate) | 2 mM 4-MU-α-L-iduronide sodium salt |
| 3mM D-saccharolactone | |
| 0.04 M acetate buffer, pH 3.5 | |
| 20 mM methyl β-cyclodextrin | |
| 0.01% Tween20 | |
| GAA | |
| (α-D-glucosidase substrate) | 5 mM 4-MU-α-glucopyranoside |
| 12 µM acarbose | |
| 0.04 M acetate buffer, pH 3.8 | |
| 20 mM methyl β-cyclodextrin | |
| 0.01% Tween20 | |
| GBA | |
| (β-glucocerebrosidase substrate) | 16 mM 4-MU-β-glucopyranoside |
| 0.05 M/0.1M citrate phosphate buffer, pH 5.2 | |
| 0.01% Tween20 | |
| 1.5% sodium taurocholate | |
| GLA | |
| (α-D-galactosidase A substrate) | 10 mM 4-MU-α-galactopyranoside |
| 145 μM N-acetyl galactosamine | |
| 0.04 M acetate buffer, pH 4.6 | |
| 20 mM methyl β-cyclodextrin | |
| 0.01% Tween20 | |
| Stop Buffer STB | |
| (reaction stopping buffer) | 0.6 M NaHCO3, pH 11.0 in 0.04% Tween 20 |
| Extraction Buffer EXT | |
| (dried blood spot extraction buffer) | 0.1% Tween 20 in water |
| Filler Fluid | |
| (medium for droplet movement) | 0.1% Triton X-15 in 5cSt silicone oil |
The Seeker Calibrators are supplied as part of the SEEKER LSD Reagent Kit -IDUA|GAA|GBA|GLA. The calibrators consist of 4 levels of aqueous preparation of 4methylumbelliferone sodium salt (4-MU) in 0.6M sodium bicarbonate buffer, pH 11.0 with 0.01% Tween 20. The concentration of 4-MU in each of the 4 calibrators is indicated in the table below:
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| Calibrator Level | Concentration of 4-MU |
|---|---|
| Calibrant A (CAL A) | 0.0375 $\mu$ M |
| Calibrant B (CAL B) | 0.0750 $\mu$ M |
| Calibrant C (CAL C) | 0.1500 $\mu$ M |
| Calibrant D (CAL D) | 0.3000 $\mu$ M |
The quality control dried blood spots include 4 levels of control material: OC Low (QCL), QC Medium (QCM) and QC High (QCH). The composition of the 4 quality control dried blood spot (DBS) is summarized below. QCBP is used to fill empty wells on a cartridge.
| Quality Control Level | Composition |
|---|---|
| QCBP | Heat inactivated human serum, adjusted to ~50% hematocrit |
| using human red blood cells | |
| QCL | 5% cord blood and 95% heat inactivated serum, adjusted to |
| ~50% hematocrit using human red blood cells | |
| QCM | 50% cord blood and 50% heat inactivated serum adjusted to |
| ~50% hematocrit using human red blood cells | |
| QCH | Human umbilical cord blood, adjusted to ~50% hematocrit |
| using human red blood cells |
The enzymatic activity values for the quality control DBS measured by the manufacturer are given on the lot specific quality control certificate included in each assay kit for all levels except QCBP. Each laboratory should establish its own mean and acceptable ranges for the quality control materials.
3. SEEKER Cartridges
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- Finnipipette Novus 8-channel automatic pipette 1-10 uL
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- Finnipipette Novus 1-channel automatic pipette 10-100 uL
J. Standard/Guidance Documents Referenced:
CLSI EP5-A3: Evaluation of Precision of Quantitative Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline-Third Edition
CLSI EP6-A: Evaluation of Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures, A Statistical Approach: Approved Guideline
CLSI EP07-A2: Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry, Approved Guideline-Second Edition
CLSI EP17-A2: Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement
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Procedures: Approved Guideline
CLSI EP25-A: Evaluation of Stability of In Vitro Diagnostic Reagents: Approved Guideline
K. Test Principle:
The SEEKER System automates enzymatic analysis for newborn screening using digital microfluidic technology. The Seeker Cartridge integrates and automates all the liquidhandling steps involved in an assay using sub-microliter droplets as reaction vessels. The cartridge manipulates the reagents from the SEEKER LSD Reagent Kit-IDUA|GAA|GBA|GLA and is controlled by the SEEKER Instrument through the Spot Logic software.
The activities of the lysosomal enzymes (IDUA, GAA, GBA and GLA) are measured in DBS extracts by an end point method using synthetic fluorescent substrates. The fluorescent substrates use 4-methylumbelliferone as the fluorophore, which has an excitation peak at 365 nm and emission peak at 460 nm. The synthetic substrates are hydrolyzed by their corresponding enzyme at acidic pH conditions to release free 4-methylumbelliferone (4-MU).
The substrate for IDUA is 4-methylumbelliferyl a-L-iduronide (4-MU-α-IDUA). The chemical D-Saccharolactone is used to selectively inhibit endogenously present Bglucuronidase, which is active for a stereoisomer of 4-MU-α-IDUA (impurity in chemical synthesis) . The reaction is summarized below:
IDUA/pH 3.5 4-MU-∞-L-iduronide -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The substrate for GAA is 4-methylumbelliferyl a-D-glucoside (4-MU-a-Gluc). The chemical acarbose is used to selectively inhibit endogenously present maltose glucoamylase which is also active for 4-MU-α-Gluc67,899. The reaction is summarized below:
GAA/pH 3.8 4-MU-x-D-glucoside -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 Chamoles N, Blanco, M, Gaggioli D. Diagnosis of a-L-iduronidase deficiency in dried blood spots on filter paper: the possibility of newborn diagnosis. Clinical Chemistry. 2001; 47:780-781.
6 Winchester B, Bali D, Bodamer OA, Caillaud C, Christiensen E, Cooper A., et al. Methods for a prompt and reliable laboratory diagnosis of Pompe disease: Report from an international consensus meeting. Molecular Genetics and Metabolism.2008; 93(3):275-281.
' Goldstein JL, Young SP, Changela M, et al. Screening for Pompe disease using a rapid dried blood spot method: experience of a clinical diagnostic laboratory. Muscle Nerve. 2009;40(1):32-36.
8 Li Y, Scott CR, Chamoles NA, Chavami A, Pinto BM, Turecek F, et al. Direct multiplex assay of lysosomal enzymes in dried blood spots for newborn screening. Clinical Chemistry. 2004; 50(10):1785-1796.
3 Kallwass H, Carr C, Gerrein J, Titlow M, Pomponio R, Bali D, et al. Rapid diagnosis of late-onset Pompe disease by fluorometric assay of alpha-glucosidase activities in dried blood spots. Molecular Genetics and Metabolism. 2007: 90(4):449-452.
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The substrate for GBA is 4-methylumbelliferyl ß-D-glucopyranoside (4-MU-ß-Gluc). The surfactant sodium taurocholate (NaTC) is present in the buffer and is required to activate the enzyme. The reaction is summarized below:
GBA/pH 5.2/NaTC 4-MU-β-D-glucopyranoside -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The substrate for GLA is 4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactopyranoside (4-MU-α-Gal). The chemical N-acetyl-D-galacosamine is used to inhibit endogenously present a-Nacetylgalactosaminidase which is also active for 4-MU-α-Gal. The reaction is summarized below:
GLA/pH 4.6 4-MU-x-D-galactopyranoside ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For all the enzymatic assays the reaction is stopped using a high pH stop buffer (sodium bicarbonate, pH 11). The high pH is not optimal for the enzymes and effectively stops the substrate turnover. 4-MU is also not fluorescent at the reaction pH (3.5-5.2) and is highly fluorescent at the stopped condition (pH 11) with an excitation at 365 nm and emission at 460 nm.
4-MU (acid pH, non-fluorescent) --- 4-MU (fluorescent, Ex 365nm/Em 460nm)
All enzymatic reactions are performed at 37°C. After a pre-specified incubation time the free 4-MU is measured using a UV fluorimeter on the SEEKER Instrument. The fluorescence value of the 4-MU product is converted to a 4-MU concentration using a 4-MU calibration curve. The amount of 4-MU generated, after correction for substrate background and nonenzymatic hydrolysis, is proportional to the enzyme concentration. Substrate background and non-enzymatic hydrolysis is estimated by substituting the dried blood spot extract in the reaction with extraction buffer. Enzymatic activity is reported as micromoles of 4-MU produced / liter of blood / hour of incubation.
L. Performance Characteristics:
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- Analytical performance:
a. Reproducibility/Precision:
A study to estimate the imprecision of the IDUA assay was performed using 4 instruments and 3 reagent lots, and performed testing during 21 non-consecutive days, with 2 runs per day and 2 punches from each DBS specimen per run. The samples were prepared by mixing human umbilical cord blood and heat inactivated serum (which has no endogenous lysosomal enzymes) to create samples with different enzyme concentrations. The hematocrit of was adjusted to ~50% to mimic newborn specimens and the samples were spotted onto Ahlstrom 226 grade filter paper. The study was based
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on the recommendations in the CLSI EP5-A3 guideline. A total of 336 replicate results for each specimen were tested. There were several invalid test results for each sample for all assays. The results of the study are summarized below. In the following table the repeatability (or within-run precision) estimate includes the instrument run as the component of variability and the reproducibility estimate includes the instrument run, reagent lot, instrument and day as the components of variability.
| Mean
umol/L/h | *N | Repeatability
(%CV) | Between
Lot
(%CV) | Between
Instrument
(%CV) | Between
Day
(%CV) | Reproducibility
(%CV) |
|------------------|-----|------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------|
| 3.53 | 334 | 22.7% | 15.6% | 0% | 7.4% | 27.2% |
| 6.22 | 335 | 26.4% | 11.1% | 0% | 0.0% | 28.5% |
| 12.09 | 334 | 15.4% | 11.0% | 0% | 0.0% | 18.8% |
| 24.06 | 335 | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0% | 0.0% | 14.2% |
Results for the IDUA test
*There were a total of 7 invalid replicates obtained in the study resulting in a total N of less than 336 replicates per sample.
Results for the GAA test
| Mean
umol/L/h | *N | Repeatability
(%CV) | Between
Lot
(%CV) | Between
Instrument
(%CV) | Between
Day
(%CV) | Reproducibility
(%CV) |
|------------------|-----|------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------|
| 4.29 | 331 | 15.6% | 5.8% | 0% | 14% | 17.0% |
| 6.27 | 334 | 15.2% | 4.1% | 0% | 0.0% | 15.8% |
| 9.59 | 335 | 9.9% | 7.0% | 0% | 0.0% | 12.0% |
| 18.06 | 334 | 13.6% | 5.9% | 0% | 0.0% | 14.8% |
| 27.37 | 335 | 11.3% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 12.9% |
- There were a total of 11 invalid replicates obtained in the study resulting in a total N of less than 336 replicates per sample.
Results for the GBA test
| Mean
umol/L/h | *N | Repeatability
(%CV) | Between
Lot
(%CV) | Between
Instrument
(%CV) | Between
Day
(%CV) | Reproducibility
(%CV) |
|------------------|-----|------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------|
| 2.84 | 331 | 34.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 38.0% |
| 3.47 | 334 | 13.5% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 18.4% |
| 5.07 | 335 | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0% | 0.0% | 16.6% |
| 8.55 | 334 | 11.6% | 10.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 15.8% |
| 15.00 | 335 | 11.3% | 11.4% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 15.7% |
*There were a total of 11 invalid replicates obtained in the study resulting in a total N of less than 336 replicates per sample.
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| Mean
umol/L/h | *N | Repeatability
(%CV) | Between
Lot
(%CV) | Between
Instrument
(%CV) | Between
Day
(%CV) | Reproducibility
(%CV) |
|------------------|-----|------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------|
| 6.94 | 331 | 15.4% | 5.6% | 0% | 1.7% | 16.3% |
| 9.80 | 334 | 10.4% | 6.4% | 0% | 2.9% | 13.6% |
| 15.32 | 335 | 7.7% | 7.2% | 0% | 3.1% | 11.5% |
| 28.76 | 334 | 7.8% | 4.8% | 0% | 0.0% | 9.4% |
| 52.66 | 335 | 8.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
Results for the GLA test
- There were a total of 11 invalid replicates obtained in the study resulting in a total N of less than 336 replicates per sample.
b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Linearity studies were performed following the CLSI EP6-A Guideline using one lot of reagents. The samples used were dried blood spot specimens spotted onto Ahlstrom 226 grade filter paper. For the first study, a high sample pool was prepared by spiking human recombinant enzymes into heat inactivated serum (to remove endogenous lysosomal enzymes), and adjusting hematocrit to ~50% to correspond to the hematocrit of neonates. Eleven intermediate levels were prepared by diluting the high sample with heat inactivated serum and then adjusting hematocrit to ~50%. These 12 samples were tested in replicates of 12 using 4 instruments. A second study was performed using native enzymes. In this study, the high sample was prepared using human umbilical cord blood and the intermediate samples were made by mixing the high sample with heat inactivated serum and adjusting hematocrit to ~50%. A total of 12 samples were tested in replicates of 12 using 4 instruments.
The degree of nonlinearity was assessed by analyzing the second and third order polynomial regression. For any series where the polynomial fit was a better fit statistically, the maximum deviation from linearity was (value)" with the actual upper reportable limit in parenthesis. The following information is provided in the package insert:
It is recommended to retest specimens with activity above the upper end of the range to ensure that the elevated activity is not due to other pre-analytical causes such as specimen contamination. If the result of the retest is still above the upper end of the linear range, the specimen should be considered presumed normal.
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Calibrator (traceability and value assignment): Since there is no reference material for 4-methyllumbelliferone, the calibrators are traceable to internal master calibrators. These master calibrators are prepared gravimetrically and value assigned using UV spectrophotometric analysis. Product calibrators are produced in the same manner as master calibrators. Product calibrators are value assigned by testing multiple replicates against the master calibrator lot. Specifications for calibrator target values and linear regression must be met. In addition, calibrators and reagents are tested together using DBS samples and predefined acceptance criteria for bias and precision must be met.
Quality control samples (value assignment): The Seeker Quality Control spots (QCL, QCM and QCH) are analyzed in multiple replicates on multiple cartridges. The sponsor calculates and provides mean enzymatic activity values and standard deviation for the quality control samples with each reagent kit. Each laboratory should establish their own mean and standard deviation values and determine their own acceptable range of enzymatic activity for quality control samples.
Calibrator stability: Accelerated stability studies were performed and supported that the calibrators are stable for 12 months when stored at -80°C. Real time studies are ongoing to support the claim based on the accelerated stability studies. The protocols were reviewed and found acceptable.
Ouality control sample stability: The sponsor performed accelerated stability studies and claims that the controls are stable for 12 months when stored at -80°C. Real time studies are ongoing to support the claim based on the accelerated stability studies. The protocols were reviewed and found acceptable.
Stability protocols designed to monitor reagent stability (which include the calibrators
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and quality control samples) were reviewed and found acceptable.
The reagents (including calibrators and controls) are stable for 90 minutes after removing the aliquots from the freezer. The protocols for determining the in-use stability claim were reviewed and found acceptable.
Sample (DBS) stability: The sponsor provided information to support the following claims:
- Lysosomal enzymes (IDUA, GAA, GBA and GLA) are stable for up to 5 days at ● 10°C at low humidity (20% RH) and high humidity (80% RH) levels.
- . IDUA, GAA and GBA are stable for up to 5 days at 25℃ and 50% RH. There is a moderate loss in GLA activity (up to 18%) after 5 days at 25°C and 50% RH.
- At 45°C and low humidity (20% RH), there is a moderate loss in IDUA (up to ● 32%) and GAA activity (up to 32%), and significant loss in GBA (up to 46%) and GLA activity (up to 66%).
- At 45°C and high humidity (80% RH) there is significant loss in IDUA (up to . 81%), GAA (up to 84%), GBA (up to 69%) and GLA activity (up to 90%).
- Lysosomal enzymes (IDUA, GAA, GBA and GLA) ●
The following limitation is in the labelling:
The SEEKER LSD Reagent Kit - IDUA|GAA|GBA|GLA may result in: Increased rate of false positives when the dried blood spot specimen is exposed to high temperature (≥45°C) during shipping.
- d. Detection limit:
The Limit of Blank (LoB), Limit of Detection (LoD) and Limit of Ouantitation (LoO) for the test system was determined. The analysis of the LoB, LoD and LoQ were performed in accordance with CLSI document EP17-A2.
To determine the LoB, the reaction blank was used to prepare DBS specimens on Ahlstrom 226 grade filter paper. 80 replicates of the blank were tested using each of 3 reagent lots, 6 cartridges and 1 analyzer. The LoB was determined for each lot using the non-parametric classical approach described in the guideline. The α was set at 5%. The LoB for the worst performing lot is reported in the package insert.
To determine the LoD, low analyte DBS activity specimens were prepared by mixing human umbilical cord blood and heat inactivated serum, adjusting the hematocrit to ~50% and then spotting it onto Ahlstrom 226 grade filter paper. The DBS samples (8 per lot) were tested in 8 replicates using the 3 reagent lots, 6 cartridges and 1 analyzer (for a total of 64 replicates per lot). The LoD was determined for each lot following the parametric classical approach described in the guideline. The ß was set at 5%. The sponsor observed 1 statistically high outlier test result in this study (please refer
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to section O below) and removed it from the analysis. This test result is outside the claimed imprecision performance of the test. The LoD for the worst performing lot is reported in the package insert.
To determine the LoQ, 8 specimens with varying enzyme activity were prepared by mixing human umbilical cord blood and heat inactivated serum. The hematocrit was then adjusted to ~50% and spotted onto Ahlstrom 226 grade filter paper. The DBS specimens were tested in 16 replicates. 3 reagent lots, 12 cartridges and 4 analyzers were used in the study. The LoQ was determined using the precision profile of each test and defined as the lowest concentration where the total imprecision was ≤ 1.5 umol/L/h or 20% CV, whichever was greater. Four statistically high outlier test results were observed and removed from the analysis (please refer to section O below). These 4 test results are outside the claimed imprecision performance of the test. The LoO for the worst performing lot is reported in the package insert. The sponsor also provided the impression observed with the worst performing lot at the claimed LoQ concentration for each enzyme.
| Detection Capability (µmol/L/h) | IDUA | GAA | GBA | GLA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoB | 1.78 | 0.50 | 0.72 | 1.96 |
| LoD | 2.77 | 2.18 | 1.07 | 3.18 |
| Detection Capability (µmol/L/h) | IDUA | GAA | GBA | GLA |
| LoQ | 2.77 | 2.18 | 1.85 | 4.88 |
| Standard deviation at LoQ | 1.00 | 0.30 | 0.48 | 1.15 |
| %CV at LoQ | 36.1% | 13.9% | 26% | 23.6% |
The following information is provided in the package insert:
e. Analytical specificity:
Analytical specificity studies were performed following the recommendations in the CLSI EP7-A2 Guideline. A base pool was prepared to have enzyme concentrations around the cutoffs (high risk or borderline) for each enzyme (~ 5 umol/L/h for IDUA, ~ 6 umol/L/h for GAA, ~ 3 µmol/L/h for GBA and ~ 6 µmol/L/h for GLA) and the hematocrit was adjusted to 50% to mimic neonatal samples. The control pools were prepared by spiking in the appropriate solvent into the base pool. The test pools were prepared by spiking in the interfering substance at an appropriate concentration into the base pool. For the hematocrit interference studies, control and test pools were prepared by adjusting hematocrit to a target of 50% (control pool), 60% (test pool, level 2) and 70% (test pool, level 3). Test and control pools were spotted onto Ahlstrom 226 grade filter paper.
The control and test pools were tested in replicates of 30 and the means and the imprecision of the results for the test pools were compared to the means and the imprecision of the control pools. Bias estimates were calculated. The following substances at the listed concentrations did not interfere with the performance of the test:
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| Substance | Concentration | % bias observed |
|---|---|---|
| Unconjugated | ||
| bilirubin | 342 μM | 10 Chiang S-C, Hwu W-L, Lee N-C, Hsu L-W, Chien Y-H. Algorithm for Pompe disease newborn screening: Results from the Taiwan screening program. Mol Genet Metab. 2012;106 (3):281-286. |
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| IDUA | GAA | GBA | GLA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.0% | 18.37 | 25.98 | 20.24 | 26.73 |
| 99.5% | 46.23 | 64.56 | 51.03 | 123.36 |
| 99.9% | >50.75 | 77.41 | 64.53 | >153.74 |
Reference limits for newborns age 7-13days
| IDUA | GAA | GBA | GLA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| %ile | N=7,177 | N=7,177 | N=7,177 | N=7,176 |
| 0.1% | 3.15 | 5.04 | 5.16 | 5.14 |
| 0.5% | 4.82 | 7.75 | 6.60 | 6.39 |
| 50.0% | 18.82 | 21.53 | 16.56 | 19.70 |
| 99.5% | >50.75 | 73.01 | 54.83 | 96.19 |
| 99.9% | >50.75 | >94.66 | >73.24 | 134.27 |
Reference limits for newborns age >14 days
| IDUA | GAA | GBA | GLA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| %ile | N=7,447 | N=7,447 | N=7,447 | N=7,447 |
| 0.1% | 2.83 | 4.40 | 4.31 | 4.88 |
| 0.5% | 3.93 | 6.43 | 5.83 | 5.36 |
| 50.0% | 19.41 | 17.76 | 14.61 | 14.64 |
| 99.5% | >50.75 | 54.68 | 45.21 | 67.34 |
| 99.9% | >50.75 | 72.21 | 64.54 | 113.61 |
The labeling for the SEEKER System, states that each laboratory should establish their own reference ranges and cutoffs.
M. Instrument Name:
SEEKER Instrument
N. System Description:
1. Modes of Operation:
Does the applicant's device contain the ability to transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device? Yes X
Does the applicant's device transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device using wireless transmission: Yes
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- Software:
FDA has reviewed applicant's Hazard Analysis and software development processes for this line of product types:
- Software:
Yes X__ or No ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Specimen Identification:
Specimens are extracted in a 96-well plate and the extracts from one plate are transferred to two SEEKER cartridges. The software will prompt the user to enter the sample and reagent layout information for that cartridge.
3. Specimen Sampling and Handling: Specimens are processed according to the package insert instructions.
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- Calibration:
The 4 calibrators are run with each cartridge. The device software calculates a slope, intercept and R2 by linear regression for every run. If the calibration for a run is flagged as "failed" no activity values are reported for the entire run and the entire run must be repeated.
- Calibration:
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- Quality Control:
QC samples are provided with the kit. Each cartridge should include at least one punch of two levels of OC (OCL and OCM) to determine the validity of the run. These OC samples are subjected to the same protocol steps as the newborn specimen and the enzymatic activity for all 4 assays is determined. Mean enzymatic activity values and standard deviation is provided with each reagent included in the reagent kit. Each laboratory should establish mean and standard deviation values and determine their own acceptable range of enzymatic activity for QC samples.
- Quality Control:
The instrument also checks the non-enzymatic hydrolysis value for each enzyme against a pre-defined range. If the values are outside this range, the activity is not calculated and an "n/a" result is reported for the activity.
Test results above the upper threshold (which is the upper limit of the reportable range) are highlighted and these samples should be considered invalid and retested.
O. Other Supportive Instrument Performance Characteristics Data Not Covered In the "Performance Characteristics" Section above:
Outliers: In the analytical studies statistical high outliers were observed at a rate of 0.103% for IDUA and GAA, 0.144% for GBA and 0.092% for GLA. These test results were outside the expected performance of the assays and were excluded from the analysis where noted above. If they occur during routine testing, these incorrectly elevated test results could result in a false negative test. The sponsor stated that because of the low prevalence of the diseases and the low frequency of the observed outliers, the likelihood that an affected neonate would obtain an incorrectly elevated test result is very low.
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Carry-over: Carry-over was evaluated using two specimen layouts for each test: one with carry-over and another with no carry-over. The carry-over layout included DBS with concentrations representing affected samples and DBS with concentrations representing normal to high enzyme activity (samples 1 to 4). The no carry-over layout only included DBS with concentrations representing affected samples (no carry-over). Carry-over was estimated as the percent bias between the average values of representative affected specimens obtained between the carry-over and no carry-over layout. One result determined to be a statistical outlier was observed. The results without the outlier are summarized below. In the table below the results of the affected samples with and without carry-over are reported in the columns labeled "affected sample" and the results of the samples with normal to high activity are reported in the columns labeled "high sample".
| Assay | Affected Sample | | | High Sample | | | Carryover
µmol/L/hr | Bias |
|-------|--------------------------|--------|-------------------|--------------------------|----|-------------------|------------------------|--------------|
| | Carry-
over
Sample | N | Mean
µmol/L/hr | Carry-
over
Sample | N | Mean
µmol/L/hr | | |
| | No
carryover | 150 | 4.07 | | | | | |
| IDUA | 1 | 64 | 4.00 | 1 | 88 | 13.55 | -0.07 | -2% |
| | 2 | 64 | 4.23 | 2 | 88 | 26.16 | 0.16 | 4% |
| | 4 | 64 | 4.34 | 4 | 32 | 53.26 | 0.27 | 7% |
| | No
carryover | 115* | 8.87 | | | | | |
| GAA | 1 | 63 | 8.77 | 1 | 88 | 16.59 | -0.10 | -1% |
| | 2 | 60 | 9.24 | 2 | 84 | 30.28 | 0.37 | 4% |
| | 4 | 64 | 8.97 | 4 | 32 | 58.89 | 0.10 | 1% |
| | No
carryover | 149 | 6.37 | | | | | |
| GBA | 1 | 64 | 6.34 | 1 | 88 | 13.62 | -0.03 | 0% |
| | 2 | 63 | 7.04 | 2 | 88 | 25.11 | 0.67 | 10% |
| | 3 | 62 | 6.72 | 3 | 32 | 36.18 | 0.35 | 6% |
| | 4 | 64 | 7.23 | 4 | 32 | 49.57 | 0.86 | 13% |
| GLA | No
carryover | 152 | 9.11 | | | | | |
| | 1 | 64 | 9.23 | 1 | 88 | 30.60 | 0.11 | 1% |
| | 2 | 64/63* | 11.59/10.28* | 2 | 88 | 58.99 | 2.48/1.17** | 27%/
13%* |
| | 3 | 64 | 10.39 | 3 | 32 | 83.40 | 1.28 | 14% |
| | 4 | 64 | 11.07 | 4 | 32 | 120.79 | 1.95 | 21% |
*For the GAA study, one run failed and was not repeated.
**For the GLA study one test result identified as a statistical outlier was removed from the analysis.
Based on the results, the following recommendation is included in the package insert:
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A specimen with GLA activity within +2umol/L/hr of the borderline cutoff should be retested if a specimen with GLA activity >120umol/L/hr is present in the same specimen column (cartridge has 12 columns and 4 rows).
P. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Parts 801 and 809, and the special controls for this type of device.
Q. Patient Perspectives:
This submission did not include specific information on patient perspectives for this device. However, during the August 10, 2016 meeting of the Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee for the SEEKER System, multiple patients (or the parents of patients) spoke during the public comment period. All patients (or the parents of patients) were supportive of the authorization for marketing of this device. See the transcript of the meeting found online at: http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/MedicalDevices/Me dicalDevicesAdvisoryCommittee/ClinicalChemistryandClinicalToxicologyDevicesPanel/uc m511565.htm
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R. Identified Risks to Health and Required Mitigations:
| Identified Risks to Health | Required Mitigations |
|---|---|
| Inaccurate test results that provide false | |
| negative test results could lead to a | |
| newborn to not be detected as a possible | |
| lysosomal storage disorder case and to be | |
| delayed from timely therapy. | Special Controls (1) and (2) |
| Inaccurate test results that provide false | |
| positive test results could lead a newborn | |
| to have unnecessary additional | |
| confirmatory testing and to add emotional | |
| burden to the family of the newborn. | Special Controls (1) and (2) |
S. Benefit/Risk Analysis
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Summary of the | |
| Benefit(s) | Newborns may potentially benefit from the use of the device as an |
| aid in screening because it might assist practitioners in making | |
| earlier decisions that diagnostic testing is needed for patients with | |
| MPSI, Pompe, Gaucher, and Fabry disease which can lead to | |
| earlier potentially beneficial treatment. | |
| Summary of the | |
| Risk(s) | Associated device risks include erroneous false negative results due |
| to device or user error or false positive results due to device or user | |
| error. A false positive result could result in unnecessary additional | |
| testing for the newborn and add emotional burden to the family of | |
| the newborn. A patient with a false negative result could fail to be | |
| detected as a possible LSD case and be delayed from timely | |
| therapy. | |
| Summary of Other | |
| Factors | On August 10, 2016, a meeting of the Clinical Chemistry and |
| Clinical Toxicology Devices Panel of the Medical Devices | |
| Advisory Committee was held to help inform FDA of the safety | |
| and effectiveness of the SEEKER System. Clinicians including | |
| geneticists and experts in the field of clinical chemistry and | |
| biostatistics were members of the panel. The panel unanimously | |
| agreed (10 out of 10) that the probable benefits of the device | |
| outweighed the probable risks for the proposed intended use and | |
| provided recommendations for the types of information that should | |
| appear in the labeling for this device to provide a reasonable | |
| assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device. The panel | |
| stated that they supported the granting of this de novo given the |
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| | real-world large clinical study performed and the lack of currently
available FDA cleared/approved devices for lysosomal storage
disease screening in newborns (unmet need), and the potential for
standardization in testing between states. Given the results of the
pivotal clinical study and the special controls incorporating the
panel's recommendations, which include demonstrating the
screening performance of the device and including information on
test performance including the false positive rate, and the false
negative rate observed in the clinical study in the labeling, will
mitigate the risk of erroneous false positive and false negative
results, the probable benefits of this device outweigh the probable
risks for this device. |
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| Conclusions
Do the probable benefits outweigh the probable risks? | |
Yes, the probable benefits outweigh the probable risks of this device in light of the special controls assigned, along with general controls, including design controls.
T. Conclusion:
The information provided in this de novo submission is sufficient to classify this device into class II under regulation 21 CFR 862.1488. FDA believes that special controls, along with the applicable general controls, provide reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device type. This device is classified under the following:
| Product Code: | PQW, PQT, PQU, PQV |
|---|---|
| Device Type: | Lysosomal storage disorder newborn screening test system |
| Class: | II (special controls) |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 862.1488 |
(a) Identification. A lysosomal storage disorder newborn screening test system is intended to measure lysosomal enzyme levels obtained from dried blood spot specimens on filter paper from newborns as an aid in screening newborns for a lysosomal storage disorder.
(b) Classification. Class II (special controls). A lysosomal storage disorder newborn screening test system must comply with the following special controls:
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- Premarket notification submissions must include information that demonstrates the performance characteristics of the device, including:
- (i) Study results that adequately demonstrate the clinical validity of the device, which shall include information supporting the link between the analyte being measured and the condition being screened. The clinical validity of the device must be demonstrated in a clinical validation study using either well characterized prospectively or retrospectively obtained clinical specimens from the intended use
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population. Testing in the clinical validation study must be performed by operators representative of the types of operators intended to use the test. The study design of the clinical validation study must assess the effects of sample collection and processing steps on test performance. Confirmed positive specimens must have a diagnosis based on confirmatory diagnostic methods or clinically meaningful information regarding the status of the subject must be obtained.
- (ii) The reference interval in the normal newborn population for the analyte or analytes measured by the device.
- (iii)Study results demonstrating the level of carry-over or drift affecting the device performance.
- (iv)Study results demonstrating the concentrations of the limit of blank, limit of detection, and limit of quantitation of the device. Sample concentrations below the limit of quantitation should not be reported by the device.
- (v) Study results, which shall be collected using sample panels from at least three reagent lots and at least three instruments over more than 20 testing days, demonstrating the imprecision of the device. The sample panels must consist of blood spot specimens with a range of analyte concentrations that span the reportable range of the device and must include samples with concentrations in the screen positive range, samples with concentrations at each cutoff, and samples with concentrations in the normal range.
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- Your 21 CFR 809.10 compliant labeling for this device must include:
- (i) A warning that reads "This test is not intended to diagnose lysosomal storage disorders."
- (ii) A warning that reads "Test results are intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical and diagnostic findings, consistent with professional standards of practice, including confirmation by alternative methods, and clinical evaluation as appropriate."
- (iii)Detailed information on device performance, including the false positive rate and the false negative rate observed in the clinical study.
- (iv)Information on device performance in any relevant subgroup (e.g., age of newborn at time of sample collection, birth weight, sex, gestational age, race, ethnicity) observed in the clinical study.