K Number
K053335
Date Cleared
2006-03-10

(99 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
866.3110
Reference & Predicate Devices
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is an in vitro qualitative procedure for the detection of Helicobacter pylori antigens in human stool. Test results are intended to aid in the diagnosis of H. pylori infection and to monitor response during and post-therapy in patients. Accepted medical practice recommends that testing by any current method, to confirm eradication, be done at least four weeks following completion of therapy.

Device Description

Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS is an in vitro diagnostic, microwell-based, enzymelinked immunoassay for the detection of Helicobacter pylori antigen in human stool. The assay is intended for use in clinical laboratories to test for bacterial colonization to aid diagnosis, or monitor a patient's response during therapy to eradicate infection. The assay consists of Microwells coated with specific antibodies (solid phase/capture antibodies), Enzyme Conjugate (detector antibodies), Sample Diluent, Premier 20X Wash Buffer I, Premier Substrate Solution I, Premier Stop Solution I and Positive Control. Sample Diluent also functions as the Negative Control reagent.

No calibrators are needed to use this device.

AI/ML Overview

Here's an analysis of the provided text regarding the acceptance criteria and study for the Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS device:

Device Acceptance Criteria and Performance Study Analysis

The submission describes the Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS, an in vitro diagnostic enzyme immunoassay (EIA) for detecting H. pylori antigen in human stool. The primary goal of the submission is to demonstrate substantial equivalence to a predicate device, Premier Platinum HpSA.

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The acceptance criteria are not explicitly stated as a separate section with predefined targets. Instead, the study aims to demonstrate that the new device performs "similarly" to the predicate, and that certain analytical performance characteristics are met. Based on the provided text, I've inferred the acceptance criteria from the reported performance and the comparisons made to the predicate or industry standards like EP12-A.

Acceptance Criteria (Implied/Direct)Reported Device Performance (Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS)
Clinical Performance (vs. Predicate)
Overall Agreement with Predicate96.5%
Positive Agreement with Predicate100%
Negative Agreement with Predicate94.8%
Improvement over Predicate for Indeterminate ResultsClarified 7 out of 7 indeterminate results from predicate as definite positive using other tests (CLO/Histology/UBT) by HpSA PLUS, and 1 indeterminate result as definite negative.
Analytical Performance
Precision/Reproducibility (intra-assay)97% (compared to predicate's 100% – this is for intra-assay, not overall reproducibility which is stated as 100%)
Overall Reproducibility100% (for samples above or below the limit of analytical sensitivity)
Performance of "High negative" samples at cutoffProduced weakly positive results 42 out of 162 times (expected ~50% based on EP12-A)
Limit of Detection (H. pylori flagellar antigen in stool)≥ 4.67 ng/mL
Limit of Detection (H. pylori bacterial strain in stool)≥ 1.0 % organisms/mL (assuming the missing exponent is 10^?)
Assay Cutoff0.100 at OD450/630
Absence of Indeterminate RangeAll results definitive (no 0.100-0.120 OD range needed, unlike predicate)
Absence of Interference from Drugs/Nonmicrobial SubstancesNone had a significant effect on negative test results; positive results correlated closely with unspiked samples.
Absence of Interference from Microbial/Viral OrganismsNone adversely affected final positive or negative test results.
Therapeutic Monitoring PerformanceEradication curves were substantively the same as predicate for strongly positive samples; differed at low positive states initially but identical by week four post-treatment.

2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and the Data Provenance

  • Test Set (Clinical Comparison): 291 samples from symptomatic patients.
    • Data Provenance: Not explicitly stated, but collected from "symptomatic patients" suggesting a clinical setting. It is retrospective as 33 of these samples were originally evaluated in an earlier trial for the predicate device.
  • Test Set (Reproducibility): 2 high positive, 2 low negative, 1 low positive, and 1 high negative specimen in a reference panel, with 9 replicates each of the low positive and high negative samples, bringing the total cohort to 22 reference specimens.
    • Data Provenance: Prepared from "archival specimens" and tested in "three different laboratories." This indicates a controlled, retrospective, and multi-site analytical study.
  • Test Set (Interference Testing): 5 known H. pylori-positive and 5 known negative samples for drug interference; an unspecified number of samples for microbial/viral interference.
    • Data Provenance: Laboratory-controlled spike-in experiments, prospective in nature for the study itself, using known positive/negative samples.

3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and the Qualifications of Those Experts

There were no experts used to establish ground truth in the traditional sense for the clinical comparison. Instead, "other conventional tests such as CLO, Histology, or UBT" were used to arbitrate discordant results between the new device and the predicate. The qualifications of those performing these conventional tests are not specified.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set

For the clinical comparison, when results between Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS and the predicate were discordant, they were adjudicated against "test data from other conventional tests such as CLO, Histology, or UBT to determine the trueness of the results." This implies a form of external reference standard adjudication, rather than a consensus among human readers of the device output. It's not a 2+1 or 3+1 method directly related to human interpretation of the device results, but rather a comparison to established diagnostic methods.

5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study Was Done, If So, What Was the Effect Size of How Much Human Readers Improve with AI vs. Without AI Assistance

No MRMC study was done, nor is this an AI/human-in-the-loop device. It is a laboratory-based enzyme immunoassay. The comparison is between two similar lab tests.

6. If a Standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) Was Done

Yes, this is a standalone device. Its performance characteristics are reported as the output of the assay itself, interpreted quantitatively (OD readings) against a predefined cutoff. There is no human interpretation component in the sense of a radiologist reading an image or a pathologist reviewing a slide that would then be assisted by AI.

7. The Type of Ground Truth Used

  • Clinical Comparison (for discordant results): A combination of other conventional diagnostic tests for H. pylori infection (CLO, Histology, UBT). These serve as the de facto "ground truth" to determine if the device's results are true positives/negatives.
  • Analytical Sensitivity (Limit of Detection): Purified antigens and bacterial strains, where known concentrations were spiked, serving as a controlled, known standard.
  • Interference Testing: Known H. pylori-positive and negative samples spiked with various substances/microbes, representing a known state (positive/negative for H. pylori, plus presence of interferent).
  • Reproducibility: A reference panel with defined states (high positive, low positive, high negative, low negative), serving as a known standard.

8. The Sample Size for the Training Set

No specific training set is mentioned as this device is not an AI/machine learning algorithm that requires a training phase. It is a traditional immunoassay.

9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established

Not applicable, as there is no training set for this type of device.

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510(k) SUMMARY

510(k) number: K053335

Submitters name and address: Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 3471 River Hills Drive Cincinnati. OH 45244 513-271-3700 Contact: Susan Rolih

Date summary prepared: January 30, 2006

Name of the device: Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS Enzyme Immunoassay for the detection of H. pylori antigen in human stool specimens

Classification: LYR, CFR section 866.3110

Predicate device to which this device is being compared: Premier Platinum HpSA (Meridian Bioscience, Inc., Cincinnati, OH) (K980076, K983255)

Device description: Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS is an in vitro diagnostic, microwell-based, enzymelinked immunoassay for the detection of Helicobacter pylori antigen in human stool. The assay is intended for use in clinical laboratories to test for bacterial colonization to aid diagnosis, or monitor a patient's response during therapy to eradicate infection. The assay consists of Microwells coated with specific antibodies (solid phase/capture antibodies), Enzyme Conjugate (detector antibodies), Sample Diluent, Premier 20X Wash Buffer I, Premier Substrate Solution I, Premier Stop Solution I and Positive Control. Sample Diluent also functions as the Negative Control reagent.

No calibrators are needed to use this device.

Intended use: The Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is an in vitro qualitative procedure for the detection of Helicobacter pylori antigens in human stool. Test results are intended to aid in the diagnosis of H. pylori infection and to monitor response during and post-therapy in patients. Accepted medical practice recommends that testing by any current method, to confirm eradication, be done at least four weeks following completion of therapy.

There is no change to the intended use of this device from its predicate.

Comparison charts (Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS vs Predicate Device):

CharacteristicsPremier Platinum HpSAPLUSPremier Platinum HSA(predicate)
Device Type
In vitro diagnostic deviceYesYes
ControlIncludes external controlreagentIncludes external controlreagent
CalibratorNoNo
Intended Use
Detection of H. pylori antigenYesYes
Screening testYesYes
Diagnostic testNoNo
Monitoring therapyYesYes
Acceptable Sample
StoolYesYes

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Laboratory Equivalence with (Predicate Device)Premier Platinum HpSAPLUSPredicate
Combined Totals
Agreement, positive tests100%N/A
Agreeement, negative tests94.8%N/A
Agreement, overall96.5%N/A
Performance characteristics
Precision/Reproducibility (intra-assay)97%100%
Linearity/reportable rangeN/AN/A
Analytical limit of detection/sensitivity≥ 4.67 ng in stool≥ 184 ng in stool
Assay cutoff0.100 at OD450/6300.120 at OD450/630
Indeterminant rangeNone0.100 - 0.120 atOD450/630

Interpretation of test results

The results of bench tests were read using a standard laboratory dual wave length spectrophotometer. Results were interpreted according to the following scale:

Spectrophotometric dual wavelength (450/630 nm) Negative < 0.100 Positive ≥ 0.100

Results occurring in the 0.100 to 0.120 OD range were tracked to determine if a significant number of results were obtained such that would justify the inclusion of an equivocal range. The alsence of equivocal results in the studies showed that this criteria was not necessary.

Analytical sensitivity – limit of detection

Study design: Serial dilutions of purified H. pylori flagellar antigen and a H. pylori bacterial strain (ATCC 43504) were prepared in stool or Sample Diluent and used to determine the lowest concentration of antigen that would still yield a definitive positive result (Assoco ≥ 0.100 on Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS). Final concentrations were calculated from the data points using linear regression analysis. Conclusions to the study: The analytical limit for H. pylori flagellar antigen is 4.67 ng/mL in stool and 0.69 ng/mL in sample diluent. The limit for H. pylori bacterial strain is 1.0 % organisms/mL in stool and 4.0 1 10111 organisms/mL in Sample Diluent. The limits are lower than those reported for the Predicate Device,

Linearitv

Linearity does not apply to the endpoint produced by this device.

Interfering substance testing

Drugs, Nonmicrobial Substances

Study design: Selected drugs and other nonmicrobial substances that might be present in stool specimens were added to five known H. pylori-positive and five known negative samples. The final concentrations of the additives per 500 ul. of human stool are as follows: TUMS - 10 mg, Pepto Bismoluna of the Tagamet - 1 mg, Prilosec OTC - 1 mg, barium suifate - 10 mg, whole blood - 100 mucin - 6.7 mg, human hemoglobin (to make dark stool) – 15 mg, steric + palmitic acids (to make fatty stool) – 7.9 mg. The spiried samples were tested in triplicate and in parallel with an unspiked control. Acceptance criteria required the values within replicates be similar to each other and to the value obtained with the unspiked specmers. None of the potentially interfering substances had a significant effect on negative test results. Notes correlated closely with unspiked samples. Conclusions to the study. Trues or nonmicrobial substances that might be present as co-contaminants of stool samples do not adversely affect results obtained with Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS. These data correlate with data published for the predicate device.

Microbial/Viral organisms (potentially cross-reactive or interfering species)

Study design: The bacteria, yeast and viruses selected were that might be expected to be present in human stool samples either as part of normal flora or from a disease state. The final concentration of bracteria

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or yeast in each sample was ≥ #4 McFarland Standard (1.2 X 10 organisms/mL). The final concentration of viruses in each sample was not determined. Unspiked samples were tested in parallel to provide a reference against which the reactions with spiked samples could be compared. Samples were tested in triplicate. Acceptance criteria required that the values within replicates be similar to each other and to the value obtained with the unspiked specimen. See data in Tables below. None of the potential co-contaminants adverselv affected the final positive or negative test results. Conclusions to the study: Microbial and viral organisms that might be present as co-contaminants of stool samples do not adversely affect results obtained with Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS. These data correlate with data published for the predicate device.

Sample4232
Run 1Run 2Run 3AvgRun 1Run 2Run 3Avg
No Spike0.4650.4090.4150.4301.4721.3161.0991.296
No Spike0.5360.5530.4940.5281.8611.9791.9001.913
No Spike0.4170.4680.4030.4291.4641.5501.7061.573
No Spike0.4450.4600.4780.4721.3081.3451.5621.405
No SpikeNTNTNTNT1.4121.4681.3301.403

Effects of various microbial organisms on positive test results.

NT = not tested
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SampleRun 1Run 2Run 3AvgRun 1Run 2Run 3Avg
Adenovirus0.4600.4380.4120.4371.5171.5111.3401.456
Aeromonas hydrophila0.5080.5570.4690.5111.8371.7661.8601.821
Borrelia burgdorferi0.4800.3060.2930.3601.2391.3071.2301.259
Campylobacter lari0.4210.5220.4100.4511.7211.7331.8481.767
Campylobacter fetusNTNTNTNT1.5051.6331.6231.587
Campylobacter jejuniNTNTNTNT1.5441.3781.4891.470
Campylobacter jejuni 2NTNTNTNT1.5201.5261.3961.481
Campylobacter jejuni solutionNTNTNTNT1.4021.6611.6121.558
Campylobacter lariNTNTNTNT1.5941.5121.5651.557
Candida albicans0.4520.4360.4230.4371.6821.6421.8391.721
Citrobacter freundii0.5630.5570.5270.5492.2642.2642.1812.236
Clostridium difficile0.5430.6000.5160.5531.8781.9962.0471.974
Clostridium perfringens0.5140.4960.5160.5091.7991.8331.9221.851
Enterobacter cloacae0.4280.5720.5530.5182.3732.3742.4692.405
Enterococcus faecalis0.5060.5170.5550.5262.0331.9632.1342.043
Escherichia coli 0157:H70.5690.5340.5270.5432.1772.2282.2432.216
Escherichia coli 87390.5000.2630.4990.4211.8821.8901.9521.908
Escherichia coli 96370.4930.5360.4980.5091.8501.7821.8641.832
Escherichia fergusonii0.5330.5280.5170.5262.2372.1672.1242.176
Escherichia hermannii0.4370.4400.3780.4181.4691.6431.7141.609
Escherichia hermannii EMDI-640.4880.4360.4430.4561.8381.5301.7481.705
Helicobacter pyloriOUT*OUT*OUT*OUT*OUTOUTOUTOUT
Klebsiella pneumoniae0.5330.5340.5190.5292.0512.2692.1532.158
Lactobacillus lactis0.4740.4560.4200.4501.4861.6421.6841.604
Listeria monocytogenes0.4410.4270.3910.4201.6721.6231.5821.626
Peptostreptococcus anaerobius0.4220.3410.3810.3811.5591.4811.5161.519
Proteus vulgaris0.5090.4870.4760.4911.8801.9501.9621.931

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Sample4232
Run 1Run 2Run 3AvgRun 1Run 2Run 3Avg
Pseudomonas aeruginosa0.2170.5600.5360.4382.2082.2722.1582.213
Pseudomonas fluorescens0.4480.4270.4600.4451.6201.7851.7491.718
Rotavirus0.3840.4070.4450.4121.3561.3611.3871.368
Salmonella enterica serovar Hilversum0.4410.4330.4290.4341.2901.6611.6171.523
Salmonella enterica subsp. Enterica serovar Hilversum0.5190.5370.5340.5302.2322.2812.3362.283
Sample4232
Run 1Run 2Run 3AvgRun 1Run 2Run 3Avg
Salmonella enterica subsp. Enterica serovar Minnesota0.5650.5050.6000.5572.5122.5292.2962.446
Salmonella Group B0.4130.4310.3880.4111.6321.5971.7841.671
Salmonella typhimurium0.5490.5880.5690.5692.3362.1802.2152.244
Serratia liquefaciens0.4450.4290.4570.4441.5081.6101.6531.590
Serratia liquefaciens0.4820.5410.5030.5092.1801.9902.1252.098
Serratia marcescens0.3930.4700.3290.3971.0191.4111.6171.349
Shigella boydii0.5400.5520.5200.5372.1712.0912.2352.166
Shigella flexneri0.3650.5490.5620.4922.3212.3172.3372.325
Shigella dysenteriae0.5360.5340.5350.5352.2942.2412.2752.270
Shigella sonnei0.4200.4650.3250.4031.5981.6061.5641.589
Staphylococcus aureus0.6180.5260.5270.5572.2432.2552.1892.229
Staphylococcus aureus (Cowans 1)0.5050.4610.4770.4811.9191.8051.8081.844
Staphylococcus epidermidis0.5870.5180.5700.5582.2942.2002.1212.205
Streptococcus faecalis0.5010.5130.4690.4941.9631.9651.9541.961
Yersinia enterocolitica0.5000.5430.5040.5161.9851.8811.4901.785
Yersinia enterocolitica0.5030.4900.4910.4951.9741.7621.9921.909

*Note: "> 3.000" signifies the signal exceeded the high limit of the plate reader used in the study was Auses 2.999.

Sample2-128
Run 1Run 2Run 3Avg
Unspiked Sample0.3860.3820.3230.364
Campylobacter lari0.3990.3980.3900.396
Campylobacter jejuni0.4680.4420.4560.455
Campylobacter jejuni solution0.4320.4270.4090.423
Campylobacter jejuni 20.4140.4100.3930.406
Campylobacter fetus0.3980.4270.3830.403

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Sample2-42
Run 1Run 2Run 3Avg
No Spike0.0110.0090.0140.011
No Spike0.0060.0050.0080.006
No Spike0.0060.0070.0140.009
No Spike0.0050.0070.0070.006
No Spike0.0060.0080.0060.007
2-42
SampleRun 1Run 2Run 3Avg
Adenovirus0.0070.0070.0060.007
Aeromonas hydrophila0.0040.0060.0060.005
Borrelia bergdorferi0.0120.0060.0070.008
Campylobacter lari0.0080.0070.0040.006
Campylobacter fetus0.0070.0080.0040.006
Campylobacter jejuni0.0160.0060.0080.010
Campylobacter jejuni 20.0000.0060.0070.004
Campylobacter jejuni solution0.0040.0090.0070.007
Campylobacter lari0.0050.0070.0060.006
Candida albicans0.0060.0080.0080.007
Citrobacter freundii0.0050.0160.0060.009
Clostridium difficile0.0100.0110.0090.010
Clostridium perfringens0.0100.0080.0080.009
Enterobacter cloacae0.0030.0030.0040.003
Enterococcus faecalis0.0020.0020.0070.004
Escherichia coli 0157:H70.0050.0340.0640.034
Escherichia coli 87390.0050.0050.0070.006
Escherichia coli 96370.0030.0070.0060.005
Escherichia fergusonii0.0040.0020.0070.004
Escherichia hermannii0.0080.0070.0080.008
Escherichia hermannii EMDI-640.0060.0080.0070.007
Helicobacter pylori> 3.000> 3.000> 3.000> 3.000
Klebsiella pneumoniae0.0040.0040.0070.005
Lactobacillus lactis0.0070.0070.0170.010
Listeria monocytogenes0.0080.0050.0090.007
Peptostreptococcus anaerobius0.0080.0080.0090.008
Proteus vulgaris0.0040.0000.0070.004
Pseudomonas aeruginosa0.0110.0260.0210.019
Pseudomonas fluorescens0.0060.0070.0070.007
Rotavirus0.0060.0050.0050.005
Salmonella enterica serovar Hilversum0.0080.0070.0090.008
Salmonella enterica subsp. Enterica serovar Hilversum0.0020.0100.0450.019
Salmonella enterica subsp. Enterica serovar Minnesota0.0050.0080.0050.006
Salmonella Group B0.0070.0060.0070.007

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SampleRun 1Run 2Run 3Avg
Salmonella typhimurium0.0030.0070.0050.005
Serratia liquefaciens0.0070.0070.0070.007
Serratia liquefaciens0.0000.0030.0040.002
Serratia marcescens0.0070.0080.0080.008
Shigella boydii0.0060.0000.0030.003
Shigella flexneri0.0040.0270.0040.012
Shigella dysenteriae0.0060.0050.0500.020
Shigella sonnei0.0070.0020.0090.006
Staphylococcus aureus0.0080.0040.0080.007
Staphylococcus aureus (Cowans 1)0.0070.0090.0070.008
Staphylococcus epidermidis0.0080.0030.0070.006
Streptococcus faecalis0.0060.0050.0070.006
Yersinia enterocolitica0.0050.0040.0080.006
Yersinia enterocolitica0.0040.0030.0060.004

Performance Evaluation Data Summarized

Comparison of Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS to Premier Platinum HpSA: Tests with 291 samples from symptomatic patients collected either prior to or following treatment were used to demonstrate that Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS performed similarly to Premier Platinum HpSA. Thirty three of these samples were originally evaluated in an earlier trial to demonstrate the effectiveness of Premier Platinum HpSA. Test performance including 95% confidence intervals is detailed in the following table.

PP HpSA
PP HpSA PLUSPositiveNegativeIndeterminate
Positive94103
Negative01831
Correlation277/287 (96.5%)93.7% - 98.3%
95% CI
AgreementPositive test94/94 = 100%
Negative test183/193 = 94.8%

Eight of the ten samples that were positive by Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS, but negative by Premier Platinum HpSA, were positive by CLO, histology or UBT testing. The three samples that were positive by Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS but indeterminate by Premier Platinum HpSA were positive by CLO, histology or UBT testing. The one sample that was negative by Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS but indeterminate by Premier Platinum HpSA was negative by CLO, histology or UBT testing.

Analysis of samples producing discordant results

Samples producing discordant results between Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS and the predicate were evaluated against test data from other conventional tests such as CLO, Histology, or UBT to determine the trueness of the results. The results of that evaluation are provided shown in the Table below.

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SampleNumberPP HpSA PLUS ResultsCLO/Histology/UBTResultsPP HpSA Results(Predicate)Interpretation usingCLO/Hist/UBT
UC82PositiveNegativeNegativeFP--PPHpSAPLUS
2PositivePositiveIndeterminateTP--PPHpSAPLUS
3-44NegativeNegativeIndeterminateTN--PPHpSAPLUS
U082PositivePositiveNegativeTP--PPHpSAPLUS
U004PositivePositiveNegativeTP--PPHpSAPLUS
U120PositivePositiveNegativeTP--PPHpSAPLUS
U159PositivePositiveNegativeTP--PPHpSAPLUS
U056PositivePositiveNegativeTP--PPHpSAPLUS
U137PositivePositiveIndeterminateTP--PPHpSAPLUS
U161PositivePositiveNegativeTP--PPHpSAPLUS
P026PositivePositiveNegativeTP--PPHpSAPLUS
P040PositiveNegativeNegativeFP--PPHpSAPLUS
P172PositivePositiveIndeterminateTP--PPHpSAPLUS
P173PositivePositiveNegativeTP--PPHpSAPLUS

Legend: FP = false positive, TP = true positive, TN = true negative

Performance Comparison Table

Performance Characteristics (rounded) in Direct Comparison toPremier Platinum HpSAPremier Platinum HpSA
Clinical Status or ConditionPLUS(Predicate)
Estimated Clinical SensitivityN/A96.1%
Estimated Clinical SpecificityN/A95.7%
Predictive Value of a Positive TestN/A96.1%
Predictive Value of a Negative TestN/A95.7%
Laboratory Equivalence with (Predicate Device) Combined Totals
Agreement, positive tests100%N/A
Agreement, negative tests94.8%N/A
Correlation96.5%95.9%
Performance characteristics
Precision/Reproducibility100%100%
Linearity/reportable rangeN/AN/A
Limit of detection≥ 4.67 ng in stool≥ 184 ng in stool
Assay cutoff0.100 at OD450/6300.120 at OD450/630

Therapeutic Monitoring

Study design: A panel of frozen, archival specimens from four patients who were monitored during eradication therapy and tested using the predicate Premier Platinum HpSA (K980076 and K983255) were assessed using the Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS assay. One of the panels represented a low positive state with the predicate at the beginning of eradication therapy (See Figure 1.) The remaining three panels represented strongly positive states. (See Figures 2-4.) That data obtained with Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS was compared to that originally obtained with the predicate. In the case of strongly positive samples, the eradication curves for the two tests are substantively the same. The eradication curve for Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS differs from that of the predicate with low positive samples at the beginning of therapy since it produces stronger test results. However, by week four following treatment, the curves are identical. Conclusions to the study: Premier Platinum HpSA performs similarly to the predicate when used to monitor the effectiveness of eradication therapy.

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Image /page/7/Figure/2 description: Figure 1 shows a graph of the absorbance of two different substances, Predicate 450/630 and PLUS 450/630, for Patient 41. The x-axis represents the specimen number, ranging from 1 to 7, while the y-axis represents the absorbance. The absorbance of Predicate 450/630 is relatively low, ranging from 0.02 to 0.27, while the absorbance of PLUS 450/630 is higher, ranging from 0.00 to 3.00.

Image /page/7/Figure/3 description: The image contains the text "Figure 2.". The text is in a simple sans-serif font. The figure number is likely a reference to a larger document or publication.

Image /page/7/Figure/4 description: This image shows a graph titled "Patient 51" with "Absorbance" on the y-axis and "Specimen" on the x-axis. There are two lines on the graph, one labeled "Predicate 450/630" and the other labeled "PLUS 450/630". The graph shows the absorbance values for each specimen, with the values for "Predicate 450/630" being 3.000, 1.945, 0.034, 0.026, and 0.025, and the values for "PLUS 450/630" being 3.000, 2.868, 0.041, 0.007, and 0.006.

Figure 3.

Image /page/7/Figure/6 description: This image is a graph for patient 71 showing absorbance versus specimen number. There are two lines on the graph, one for predicate 450/630 and one for PLUS 450/630. Both lines start at 3.000 for specimens 1 and 2, but then drop to around 0.030 for specimens 3-9.

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Image /page/8/Figure/2 description: The image shows a graph and table for Patient 87. The graph plots absorbance on the y-axis versus specimen number on the x-axis for two different predicates, 450/630 and PLUS 450/630. Both predicates start with an absorbance of 3.000 for specimens 1 and 2, but then drop to 0.030 and 0.009 respectively for specimen 3. The absorbance values for specimens 4 through 7 are all below 0.033.

Figure 4.

Reproducibility

Assay precision, intra-assay variability and inter-assay variability were assessed with a reference panel prepared from high positive samples (n = 2), low low negative samples (n = 2), and low positive and high neqative specimens (n = 1 each). The latter were diluted to near the assay limit of sensitivity. Nine replicates each of the low positive and high negative samples were included in the panel to bring the total cohort to 22 reference specimens. Each reference specimen was coded to prevent its identification during testing. Each was evaluated twice per day for three consecutive days by three different laboratories. In accordance with the IFU, values of < 0.100 are interpreted as negative when results are read at A450/630.

High negative samples (OD values just below 0.100) produced weakly positive results (OD values just above 0.100) in 42 out of 162 times tests. It is expected that high negative samples tested at the cut-off will produce weakly positive results 50% of the time. (See EP12-A, User protocol for evaluation of qualitative performance; approved guideline; NCCLS/CLSI, Vol. 22, no.14, 2002.) Low positive and low negative samples produced the correct results 100% of the time. Reproducibility was 100% with no intra-assay variability for samples prepared above or below the limit of analytical sensitivity.

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CONCLUSIONS

Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS:

    1. Can be used reliably for the rapid detection of H. pylori in human stool specimens
    1. Performs similarly to the existing FDA approved Premier Platinum HpSA (K980076 and K983255).

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Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850

MAR 1 0 2006

Ms. Susan Rolih Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 3471 River Hills Drive Cincinnati, OH 45244

K053335 Re:

Trade/Device Name: Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 866.3110 Regulation Name: Campylobacter Fetus Serological Reagents Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: LYR Dated: January 31, 2006 Received: February 1, 2006

Dear Ms. Rolih:

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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 800 to 895. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Parts 801 and 809); and good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820).

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I mis lotel will and my your he FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premated predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific information about the application of labeling requirements to your device, or questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety at (240)276-0484. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html

Sincerely yours,

Sales, a Hogg

Sally A. Hojvat, M.Sc., Ph.D. Director Division of Microbiology Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS

510(k) Notification Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS

510(K) Number: K053335

The Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is an in vitro qualitative procedure for The Trention of Helicobacter pylor antigens in human stool. Test results are intended to aid in the the decodion of H. pylor infection and to monitor response during and post-therapy in patients. Accepted ulaginosis or i. pyron invocion that testing by any current method, to confirm eradication, be done at least four weeks following completion of therapy.

Prescription Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)

Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)

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Section 4, Page 1 of 1

§ 866.3110

Campylobacter fetus serological reagents.(a)
Identification. Campylobacter fetus serological reagents are devices that consist of antisera conjugated with a fluorescent dye used to identifyCampylobacter fetus from clinical specimens or cultured isolates derived from clinical specimens. The identification aids in the diagnosis of diseases caused by this bacterium and provides epidemiological information on these diseases.Campylobacter fetus is a frequent cause of abortion in sheep and cattle and is sometimes responsible for endocarditis (inflammation of certain membranes of the heart) and enteritis (inflammation of the intestines) in humans.(b)
Classification. Class I (general controls).