K Number
K093346
Date Cleared
2009-12-15

(50 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
866.1640
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) DNA from nasal swabs in patients at risk for nasal colonization. The test utilizes polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of MRSA DNA and fluorogenic target-specific hybridization probes for the detection of the amplified DNA. The BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay is intended to aid in the prevention and control of MRSA infections in healthcare settings. It is not intended to diagnose MRSA infections nor to guide or monitor treatment for MRSA infections. Concomitant cultures are necessary only to recover organisms for epidemiological typing or for further susceptibility testing.

Device Description

The BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) DNA from nasal swabs. A nasal specimen is collected and transported to the laboratory using a recommended swab. The lysis of bacterial cells in nasal swab specimens is performed using the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Lysis kit. An aliquot of the lysate is added to prepared PCR reagents which contain MRSA-specific primers that will amplify in the presence of genetic target. The assay also includes an Internal Control (IC) to monitor for the presence of inhibitors in the PCR reaction and to confirm the integrity of assay reagents. Controls and specimen lysates are added to disposable reaction tubes and placed in the SmartCycler® II instrument. The amplification, detection and results interpretation are automatically performed by the SmartCycler® II software. The BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay procedure can be performed within 2 hours, depending on the number of specimens processed. To recover MRSA for epidemiological typing or for further antibiotic susceptibility testing, appropriate culture media can be inoculated during or up to 24 hours after specimen preparation. The primers and probes in the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay detect a proprietary sequence inserted into the S. aureus chromosome indicating the presence of MRSA DNA. Amplification of IC and MRSA DNA are detected using specific hybridization probes that bind to a specific sequence of the amplified target. Differentiation of MRSA DNA and IC is done using molecular beacons which contain different fluorometric properties. The beacon-target hybrid fluoresces at a different wavelength for MRSA and IC and the emitted light from this reaction is measured by the SmartCycler® II instrument. MRSA or IC specific amplicons are detected simultaneously in two different fluorescence channels on the SmartCycler and can therefore be differentiated. The operation of the SmartCycler® II instrument is based on the proprietary microprocessor-controlled I-CORE® (Intelligent Cooling/Heating Optical Reaction) module.

AI/ML Overview

Here's a summary of the acceptance criteria and the study that proves the device (BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay) meets them, based on the provided text:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance:

The document doesn't explicitly state "acceptance criteria" as a separate, pre-defined set of values. Instead, it presents performance data from a clinical trial and analytical studies. Here, I've inferred the implied acceptance criteria based on the reported results and typical expectations for such devices. The "reported performance" column directly quotes or summarizes the study findings.

CategoryImplied Acceptance CriteriaReported Device Performance
Clinical Performance
SensitivityHigh sensitivity expected for detecting MRSA in nasal swabs to aid in prevention/control. (e.g., >85-90%)Overall Sensitivity: 92.0% (95% CI: 87.1%, 95.4%) Site 1: 94.0% (85.4%, 98.3%) Site 2: 88.9% (77.4%, 95.8%) Site 3: 92.4% (83.2%, 97.5%)
SpecificityHigh specificity expected to minimize false positives, particularly given its use in infection control. (e.g., >90-95%)Overall Specificity: 94.6% (95% CI: 93%, 95.9%) Site 1: 96.7% (94.7%, 98.1%) Site 2: 89.8% (85.4%, 93.2%) Site 3: 95.1% (91.7%, 97.3%)
Unresolved RateLow unresolved rate, ideally <5%, to ensure a high proportion of specimens yield a definitive result.Overall Initial Unresolved Rate: 1.0% (0.5% - 1.7%) Overall Unresolved Rate after Repeat: 0.0% (0.0% - 0.3%)
Invalid Run RateLow invalid run rate, ideally <10%, to maintain efficiency and reliability.Overall Invalid Run Rate: 4.4% (0.9% - 12.4%)
Analytical Sensitivity
Limit of Detection (Genomic DNA)Consistent detection of MRSA genomic DNA at low concentrations (e.g., single-digit copies per reaction).LoD ranged from 2.5 to 5 copies/PCR reaction, with an average of 5 DNA copies/PCR reaction across 6 MRSA strains.
Limit of Detection (Viable bacteria w/ clinical matrix)Consistent detection of viable MRSA in relevant clinical matrix at low concentrations (e.g., hundreds of CFU/swab).LoD ranged from 130 to 576 CFU/swab, with an average of 300 CFU/swab across 6 MRSA strains.
Analytical InclusivityDetection of a broad range of clinically relevant MRSA strains, including various genotypes and resistance patterns (e.g., >95% inclusivity).99% of 140 diverse MRSA strains detected when tested at 100 genome copies/µL. All tested MREJ wild types and mutant types, SCCmec types I-VI, PFGE types USA 100-1100, VRSA, and VISA were detected. 83% detected in all triplicate tests at <3X LoD, 99% in at least one.
Analytical SpecificityNo cross-reactivity with non-target organisms (e.g., non-S. aureus, MSSA at high concentrations, Coagulase Negative Staphylococci).Non-staphylococcal species: 41/42 strains produced negative results (one was due to MRSA contamination). Coagulase Negative Staphylococci (CNS): 100% specificity for 19 MSCNS, 15 MRCNS, and 2 CNS strains. MSSA: 100% specificity (111/111) at ~3x10^6 copies/PCR reaction; 95.5% (106/111) at ~3x10^8 copies/PCR reaction. Challenge Strain Panel: All MRSA strains tested positive; all BORSA, MSSA, and MRSE strains tested negative.
Interfering SubstancesNo significant interference from common nasal substances or culture media.No reportable interference with most substances tested. Blood showed detectable interference if present in excess. Rhinaris® and Secaris® at high concentrations showed slight inhibition, but expected assay results were still obtained.
ReproducibilityHigh agreement for positive and negative samples, particularly near LoD, across sites, lots, and operators.Site-to-Site: MP (100%), Neg (100%), LP (95.0%), HN1:100 (88.3% negative agreement), HN1:10 (47.2% negative agreement). Lot-to-Lot: MP (100%), Neg (100%), LP (98.3%), HN1:100 (91.7% negative agreement), HN1:10 (41.7% negative agreement). Within-laboratory Precision: Neg, LP, MP (100% agreement); HN1:100 (95.8% agreement); HN1:10 (41.7% agreement).
Carry-Over ContaminationNo false positives due to carry-over contamination during standard processing.No false positive results due to carry-over contamination observed over 16 runs (8 with septum caps, 8 with screw caps, alternating positive/negative samples, tested by 4 operators). Storage of controls did not lead to invalid runs or carry-over.

2. Sample Size and Data Provenance:

  • Test Set (Clinical Study):
    • Sample Size: 1216 specimens (results summarized, 1228 specimens mentioned for overall prevalence).
    • Data Provenance: Multi-site prospective investigational study. The document states "Three (3) investigational centers participated in the study." The countries of origin are not specified, but the applicant's address is in Quebec, Canada, implying the study might have been conducted there or in the US (given FDA submission).

3. Number of Experts and Qualifications for Ground Truth (Clinical Study):

  • The document describes the "Comparative Reference Method" used to establish ground truth for the clinical study. This method involved:
    • Initial analysis on selective chromogenic media.
    • Subculture on Blood Agar (BA) of presumptive S. aureus colonies.
    • Identification confirmed with an agglutination test.
    • Methicillin-resistance confirmed by cefoxitin disk diffusion susceptibility testing.
  • Number of Experts/Qualifications: The document does not specify the number or qualifications of experts involved in performing or interpreting these reference method tests. This is a standard microbiology laboratory process, typically performed by trained microbiologists or medical technologists.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set:

  • The document does not specify an adjudication method for discrepant results between the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay and the Comparative Reference Method. Standard practice often involves a third, more definitive test or expert review in such cases, but it is not mentioned here.

5. Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study:

  • No, an MRMC comparative effectiveness study was not done. This study is a standalone performance evaluation of the device against a reference method. It does not assess human reader performance with or without AI assistance, as it is a molecular diagnostic assay for direct detection of DNA.

6. Standalone Performance Study:

  • Yes, a standalone performance study was done. The entire "Performance Data" section (Clinical Performance, Analytical Sensitivity, Analytical Inclusivity, Analytical Specificity, Interfering Substances, Reproducibility, Carry-Over Contamination) describes the algorithm's (BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay) performance directly, without human interpretation as part of the evaluated output. The results are automatically generated by the SmartCycler® II software.

7. Type of Ground Truth Used (Clinical Study):

  • Culture-based microbiology with confirmatory testing. The ground truth for the clinical study was established by a "Comparative Reference Method" which consisted of:
    • Culture on selective chromogenic media.
    • Subculture on Blood Agar.
    • Agglutination test for S. aureus identification.
    • Cefoxitin disk diffusion susceptibility testing for methicillin resistance. This is considered a gold standard or definitive method for phenotypic MRSA identification in clinical microbiology.

8. Sample Size for the Training Set:

  • The document does not mention a training set or its sample size. This is typical for a pre-market submission of a molecular diagnostic assay. These assays are generally designed and validated based on known genetic targets and wet-lab analytical studies rather than machine learning models that require explicit training sets. The development process would involve extensive analytical testing to optimize primers and probes, which is different from training a machine learning algorithm.

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

  • As no "training set" in the context of a machine learning algorithm is mentioned, this point is not applicable. The assay's design relies on detecting specific, known MRSA DNA sequences rather than learning from data. The performance is validated against established microbiological methods as described for the clinical and analytical studies.

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K093346

510(k) Summary DEC 1 5 2009 BD Diagnostics BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay

Submitted By:

BD Diagnostics (GeneOhm Sciences Canada Inc.) 2555, Boul, du Parc-Technologique Québec (Québec) Canada G1P 4S5

Contact:

Patricia Dionne, Ph.D.

MRSA Detection Assay

BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay

Date Prepared:

December 11, 2009

866.1640

Microbiology

NOX

Name of Device:

Trade Name: Common Name: Type of Test: Classification Name:

Regulation Number: Product Code: Classification advisory committee:

BD GeneOhm™ MRSA Assav (K042357) Cepheid Xpert MRSA Assay (K070462)

Nucleic Acid Amplification test, DNA, qualitative

non-resistant markers, Staphylococcus colonies

System, Test, Genotypic Detection, resistant and

Predicate Devices:

Device Description:

Intended Use:

The BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) DNA from nasal swabs in patients at risk for nasal colonization. The test utilizes polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of MRSA DNA and fluorogenic target-specific hybridization probes for the detection of the amplified DNA. The BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay is intended to aid in the prevention and control of MRSA infections in healthcare settings. It is not intended to diagnose MRSA infections nor to guide or monitor treatment for MRSA infections. Concomitant cultures are necessary only to recover organisms for epidemiological typing or for further susceptibility testing.

Test Description:

A nasal specimen is collected and transported to the laboratory using a recommended swab. The lysis of bacterial cells in nasal swab specimens is performed using the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Lysis kit. An aliguot of the lysate is added to prepared PCR reagents which contain MRSA-specific primers that will amplify in the presence of genetic target. The assay also includes an Internal Control (IC) to monitor for the presence of inhibitors in the PCR reaction and to confirm the integrity of assay reagents.

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BD Diagnostics BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay

Controls and specimen lysates are added to disposable reaction tubes and placed in the SmartCycler® II instrument. The amplification, detection and results interpretation are automatically performed by the SmartCycler® II software. The BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay procedure can be performed within 2 hours, depending on the number of specimens processed. To recover MRSA for epidemiological typing or for further antibiotic susceptibility testing, appropriate culture media can be inoculated during or up to 24 hours after specimen preparation.

The primers and probes in the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay detect a proprietary sequence inserted into the S. aureus chromosome indicating the presence of MRSA DNA. Amplification of IC and MRSA DNA are detected using specific hybridization probes that bind to a specific sequence of the amplified target. Differentiation of MRSA DNA and IC is done using molecular beacons which contain different fluorometric properties. The beacon-target hybrid fluoresces at a different wavelength for MRSA and IC and the emitted light from this reaction is measured by the SmartCycler® II instrument. MRSA or IC specific amplicons are detected simultaneously in two different fluorescence channels on the SmartCycler and can therefore be differentiated. The operation of the SmartCycler® II instrument is based on the proprietary microprocessor-controlled I-CORE® (Intelligent Cooling/Heating Optical Reaction) module.

Substantial Equivalence:

The BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay is substantially equivalent the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA Assay (K042357) and the Cepheid Xpert MRSA Assay (K070462).

Performance Data:

Clinical performance characteristics of the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay were determined in a multi-site prospective investigational study. Three (3) investigational centers participated in the study. The Comparative Reference Method consisted of an initial analysis on a selective chromogenic media followed by subculture on Blood Agar (BA) of presumptive S. aureus colonies. Identification was confirmed with an agglutination test. while methicillin-resistance was confirmed by cefoxitin disk diffusion susceptibility testing. Results obtained for 1216 specimens are summarized in Tables 1 to 4.

Table 1: Results Obtained with the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay in Comparison with the Reference Method

ComparativeReferenceMethod
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ClinicalSitesPrevalenceSensitivity with 95% CI*Specificity with 95% CI*
Site 111.6% (67/579)94.0% (85.4%, 98.3%)96.7% (94.7%, 98.1%)
Site 217.5% (56/320)88.9% (77.4%, 95.8%)89.8% (85.4%, 93.2%)
Site 320.1% (66/329)92.4% (83.2%, 97.5%)95.1% (91.7%, 97.3%)
Overall15.4% (189/1228)92.0% (87.1%, 95.4%)94.6% (93%, 95.9%)

Table 2: Performance Obtained using the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay in Comparison with the Reference Method

  • CI: Confidence Intervals

Table 3: Unresolved Rates

Clinical SitesInitial unresolved ratewith 95% Cl*Unresolved rate after repeatwith 95% Cl*
Site 11.0% (6/579)(0.4% - 2.2%)0.0% (0/579)(0.0% - 0.6%)
Site 20.3% (1/308)(0.0% - 1.8%)0.0% (0/308)(0.0% - 1.2%)
Site 31.5% (5/329)(0.5% - 3.5%)0.0% (0/329)(0.0% - 1.1%)
Overall1.0% (12/1216)(0.5% - 1.7%)0.0% (0/1216)(0.0% - 0.3%)
  • CI: Confidence Intervals

Table 4: Overall Invalid Run Rates

Table 4: Overall Invalid Run Rates
SiteInvalid Run Rates with 95% CI*
Site 10.0% (0/25)(0.0% - 13.7%)
Site 24.5% (1/22)(0.1% - 22.8%)
Site 39.5% (2/21)(1.2% - 30.4%)
Overall4.4% (3/68)(0.9% - 12.4%)
* CI: Confidence Intervals

Cl: Confidence Intervals

Analytical Sensitivity:

Limit of Detection (LoD) Determination Using Genomic DNA:

The analytical sensitivity (limits of detection or LoDs) of the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay testing genomic DNA were determined using decreasing amount of quantified (copies/PCR reaction) genomic DNA from cultures of 6 MRSA strains that represent 6 MREJ genotypes (i, ii, iii, iii, iii, iii, iii) and 4 SCCmec types (I, III, III, IV). Each MRSA strain was tested in replicates of 48 per concentration by 2 different operators using 3 different lots of Iyophilized BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay Master Mixes. Analytical sensitivity (LoD), defined as the lowest concentration at which ≥ 95% of all replicates tested positive, ranged from 2.5 to 5 copies/PCR reaction, with an average value of 5 DNA copies/PCR reaction.

MRSAStrainMREJGenotypeSCCmecTypeLoD Concentration
1type iI5 copies/PCR reaction
2type iiII5 copies/PCR reaction
3type iiiIII5 copies/PCR reaction
4type ivIII5 copies/PCR reaction
5type vIV2.5 copies/PCR reaction
6type viiII5 copies/PCR reaction
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Limit of Detection (LoD) Determination Using Viable Bacteria with Clinical Nasal Matrix: The analytical sensitivity (limits of detection or LoDs) of the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay testing viable MRSA strains with clinical nasal matrix were determined using simulated positive swabs that were prepared by soaking swabs in a wide range of MRSA bacterial suspensions prepared and quantified from cultures of 6 MRSA strains that represent 6 MREJ genotypes (i, iii, iii, iv, v, and vii) and 4 SCCmec types (l, II, III, IV), and then discharged/eluted in pooled negative clinical nasal matrix. Each MRSA strain was tested in replicates of 24 per concentration by 2 different operators using 3 different lots of lyophilized BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay Master Mixes. Analytical sensitivity (LoD), defined as the lowest concentration at which ≥ 95% of all replicates tested positive, ranged from 130 to 576 CFU/swab, with an average value of 300 CFU/swab.

MRSAStrainMREJGenotypeSCCmecTypeLoDConcentration
1type iI207 CFU/swab
2type iiII576 CFU/swab
3type iiiIII256 CFU/swab
4type ivIII245 CFU/swab
5type vIV130 CFU/swab
6type viiII386 CFU/swab

Analytical Inclusivity:

Analytical ubiquity of the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay was evaluated in the analytical inclusivity study. A variety of Staphylococcus aureus strains were included in the study taking into account geographic origin, MREJ genotype, SCCmec type, pulse field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) type, temporal diversity and susceptibility pattern. Onehundred-forty (140) strains from 31 countries were tested in this analytical inclusivity study, including 52 from public collections and 88 from well-characterized clinical isolates, including Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) and Vancomycinintermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) strains.

When tested at the relevant clinical load (roughly 100 genome copies/μL), 99% of all the strains were detected. The BD GeneOhm™MRSA ACP Assay detected all of the MREJ wild tvpes i, iii, iii, iv, v and vii tested, as well as MREJ mutant types ii mut25 and iii mut25. The BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay detected MRSA SCCmec types I, II. III. IV. V and VI, as well as MRSA PFGE types USA 100 to 800, 1000 and 1100. All Staphylococcus aureus strains displaying additional resistance to vancomycin (VRSA and VISA) were also detected. When the same strains were tested in triplicate at concentrations < 3X LoD, 83% were detected in all three replicates and 99% were detected in at least one out of three replicates.

Evaluation of a Well Characterized Challenge Strain Panel:

An additional analytical study was carried out to evaluate the analytical performance of the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay by testing a well characterized challenge strain panel containing MRSA strains with high and low oxacillin minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs), including PFGE types USA 100, 300, and 400 (with emphasis on

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USA 300), BORSA (borderline oxacillin-resistant S. aureus strains are mecA negative, but exhibit oxacillin resistance by a mechanism not completely understood), methiciilinsensitive S. aureus (MSSA), and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE) strains. The challenge strain panel used in this study was composed of 15 MRSA, 4 BORSA, 1 MRSE and 5 MSSA strains. All MRSA strains tested belong to MREJ type ii, with the exception of one MRSA strain, which belonged to MREJ type iii. These strains have previously been shown to display a broad range of oxacillin and cefoxitin MICs. All these strains were tested with FDA-cleared broth dilution susceptibility tests for determination of the MIC values.

All the MRSA strains tested (including PFGE types USA 100, 300 and 400) exhibited positive results when tested at 2-3X LoD concentration. All BORSA, MSSA and MRSE strains tested exhibited negative results when tested at high concentrations.

Analytical Specificity:

Forty-one (41) out of 42 strains of various non-staphylococcal species tested at a concentration corresponding to ~ 3 x 105 copies/PCR reaction (~ 7 x 10' CFU/swab) produced negative results with the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay. One (1) strain produced regalled as positive by the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay. Investigation demonstrated that the positive result obtained was due to MRSA contamination.

Nineteen (19) Methicillin susceptible Coagulase Negative Staphylococci (MSCNS) strains, 15 Methicillin resistant Coagulase Negative Staphylococci (MRCNS) strains and 2 Coagulase Negative Staphylococci (CNS) strains tested with the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP assay produced negative results. The specificity with Coagulase Negative Staphylococci was 100%.

106 out of 111 MSSA strains tested at extremely high concentrations, ~ 3x10° copies/PCR reaction (~ 7 x 10' CFU/swab), produced negative results with the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP assay; the remaining 5 MSSA strains produced negative results at ~ 3x10 copies/PCR reaction (~ 7 x 108 CFU/swab). Therefore, the specificity of the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay with MSSA was 100% (111/111) at ~ 3x10* copies/PCR reaction (~ 7 x 10° CFU/swab), and 95.5% (106/111) at ~ 3x10° copies/PCR reaction (~ 7 x 10' CFU/swab).

Interfering Substances:

Eighteen (18) substances used in bacterial culture, transport media, as well as biological and chemical substances occasionally used in the nares or found in nasal swab specimens were evaluated for potential interference with the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay. MRSA positive specimens were tested at 3x the Limit of Detection (LOD) and at typical clinical concentration (Ct values in the FAM channel between 30.0 and 35.0) with the highest amount of each compound likely to be found at the sampling site or on the nasal swab specimens. Results demonstrated no reportable interference with any substance except for blood when present in excess. Rhinaris® and Secaris® at high concentrations showed slight inhibition in the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay, however, expected assay results were still obtained.

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SubstanceResultSubstanceResult
Dristan®NIMannitol Salt Agar plateNI
Drixoral®NICHROMagarNI
Flonase®NILiquid AmiesNI
Nasonex®NILiquid StuartNI
Otrivin®NIGel AmiesNI
Petroleum jellyNIBloodI
Rhinaris®NI*Nasal SecretionNI
Secaris®NI*Cromolyn eye drops®NI
Tryptic Soy BrothNISalineNI

Endogenous and Commercial Exogenous Substances Tested with the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay

NI: No reportable interference with the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay.

I: Detectable interference with the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay only if substance is present in excess.

  • Rhinaris and Secaris at high concentrations showed slight inhibition in the

BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay, however, expected assay results were still obtained.

Reproducibility:

The reproducibility panel consisted of 4 specimen categories near the LoD. Each tube contained simulated nasal flora (Staphylococcus epidermidis (ATCC 14990)). Two MR$A strains were tested in each of the 4 categories, as follows:

  • · Moderate Positive (MP): 2 5X LoD
  • · Low Positive (LP): 1 2X LoD
  • · High Negative 1:10 (HN1:10): 10-fold dilution of 1X LoD
  • · High Negative 1:100 (HN1:100): 100-fold dilution of 1X LoD

A fifth category consisted of negative (Neg) specimens (simulated nasal flora and no MRSA).

Specimens in each category were tested in triplicate, on 5 distinct days, wherein each day 2 panels were tested by 2 technologists, at 3 clinical sites using 1 lot of reagents (Site-to-Site). One (1) of these clinical sites participated in an extended study where 2 additional lots of reagents were tested (Lot-to-Lot). Results are shown for each specimen category with the data from both MRSA strains pooled.

For Site-to-Site Reproducibility, the overall percent agreement was 100% for MP and Neg categories, 95.0% for LP, 88.3% and 47.2% negative agreement for HN1:100 and HN1:10 categories, respectively (Table 5).

For Lot-to-Lot Reproducibility, the overall percent agreement was 100% for MP and Neg categories, 98.3% for LP, 91.7% and 41.7% negative agreement for HN1.100 and HN1:10 categories, respectively (Table 6).

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Cvcle threshold (Ct), an internal criteria used to determine a final assay result, was selected as an additional means of assessing assay reproducibility. Overall mean Ct values with variance components (SD and %CV) are shown in Tables 5 and 6.

CategorySITEOverallPercentAgreementCt Values1
Site 1PercentAgreementSite 2PercentAgreementSite 3PercentAgreementOverallMeanSD%CV
Neg30/30100%30/30100%30/30100%90/90100%34.90.30.9
HN1:100249/6081.7%58/6096.7%52/6086.7%159/18088.3%40.81.63.8
HN1:10226/6043.3%27/6045.0%32/6053.3%85/18047.2%39.81.53.8
LP59/6098.3%60/60100%52/60386.7%171/18095.0%38.51.12.8
MP60/60100%60/60100%60/60100%180/180100%36.81.02.6
Table 5: Site-To-Site Reproducibility Study Results using One Lot
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1 For the Neg category, CT values reported are for the internal control. For other categories, CT values reported are for the MRSA target.

2 For the High Negative categories, the expected assay result was deemed to be negative. Therefore, percent agreement was calculated for negative results.

3 Eight (8) LP specimens initially reported as negative were positive upon retesting from frozen lysates.

Table 6: Lot-To-Lot Reproducibility Study Results using Three Lots
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CategoryLOTCt Values1
Lot 1PercentAgreementLot 2PercentAgreementLot 3PercentAgreementOverall PercentAgreementOverallMeanSD%CV
Neg30/30 100%30/30 100%30/30 100%90/90 100%34.80.41.2
HN1:100258/60 96.7%54/60 90.0%53/60 88.3%165/180 91.7%39.91.12.7
HN1:10227/60 45.0%28/60 46.7%20/60 33.3%75/180 41.7%39.61.02.5
LP60/60 100%58/60 96.7%59/60 98.3%177/180 98.3%38.20.92.4
MP60/60 100%60/60 100%60/60 100%180/180 100%36.50.92.5

1 For the Neg category, CT values reported are for the internal control. For other categories, CT values reported are for the MRSA target.

2 For the High Negative categories, the expected assay result was deemed to be negative. Therefore, percent agreement was calculated for negative results.

Precision:

Within-laboratory precision was evaluated for the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay at 1 site. The study was performed using the same specimen categories and calculations as above. Testing was performed in duplicate, over 12 days, with 2 runs per day, by 2 technologists. All samples and controls produced reportable results except for 1 HN1:100 sample and 2 HN1:10 samples which produced unresolved results. Repeat testing with the frozen lysates produced reportable results. Precision study results for Neg, LP and MP samples demonstrated 100% agreement. Precision study results for HN1:100 and HN1:10 demonstrated agreement of 95.8% and 41.7%, respectively.

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Carry-Over Contamination:

To evaluate the risk of carry-over while processing specimens with high MRSA bacterial load in the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay, an analytical study was carried out to evaluate the entire process from sample preparation (including utilization of septum and screw caps on lysis tubes) to PCR result. Two (2) MRSA strains (MREJ type ii and vii) were used as the high positive MRSA panel members (1.4 X 100 copies/PCR reaction and 5.1 X 104 copies/PCR reaction respectively). Negative members were prepared with Sample Buffer. Three (3) replicates of each high positive panel member (a total of 6 high positives) and 6 replicates of the negative panel member were tested by alternating negative and positive samples. Each run contained positive and negative controls prepared according to the package insert. All members and controls were processed following the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Lysis Kit package insert and the BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP package insert. The same experiment was performed by 4 operators with each of the two types of lysis tube cap (septum and screw caps). The experiment was performed a second time 72 hours later using the original run controls from the first experiment to assess for possible contamination during storage.

No false positive result due to carry-over contamination was observed over a total of 16 runs (8 with septum caps tubes and 8 with screw caps tubes by 4 operators). Storage of the PC and NC tubes at 4ºC for 72 hours and the subsequent use in retesting did not lead to invalid runs or carry-over contamination.

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BD Diagnostics (GeneOhm Sciences, Inc.) c/o Mr. Raymond Boule Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs 6146 Nancy Ridge Drive San Diego, CA 92121

Re: K093346

Trade Name: BD GeneOhm MRSA ACP Assay Regulation Number: 21 CFR §866.1640 Regulation Name: Antimicrobial susceptibility test powder Regulatory Class: Class II Product Codes: NQX Dated: October 22, 2009 Received: October 26, 2009

Dear Mr. Boule:

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

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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).

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed 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 (301) 796-5460. 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,

Ludella M. Poole for

Sally A. Hoivat, 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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510(k) Number (if known): K093346

Device Name: BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay

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Indication for Use:

The BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) DNA from nasal swabs in patients at risk for nasal colonization. The test utilizes polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of MRSA DNA and fluorogenic target-specific hybridization probes for the detection of the amplified DNA. The BD GeneOhm™ MRSA ACP Assay is intended to aid in the prevention and control of MRSA infections in healthcare settings. It is not intended to diagnose MRSA infections nor to guide or monitor treatment for MRSA infections. Concomitant cultures are necessary only to recover organisms for epidemiological typing or for further susceptibility testing.

Prescription Use: (Per 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use: (Per 21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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

Luddie M. Poole

Division Sign-Off Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety (OIVD)

510(k): K093346

§ 866.1640 Antimicrobial susceptibility test powder.

(a)
Identification. An antimicrobial susceptibility test powder is a device that consists of an antimicrobial drug powder packaged in vials in specified amounts and intended for use in clinical laboratories for determining in vitro susceptibility of bacterial pathogens to these therapeutic agents. Test results are used to determine the antimicrobial agent of choice in the treatment of bacterial diseases.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).