K Number
K102338
Device Name
BREATHSCN PRO
Date Cleared
2011-01-12

(147 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
862.3050
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The BreathScan PRO is an in vitro medical device that quantitatively detects the presence of alcohol in the human breath. The system is used only as a screening device and is an indication of the presence of alcohol in the blood of the test subject.
Device Description
The BreathScan PRO is quantitative screening test for alcohol in the human breath and provides a digital readout. The BreathScan PRO consists of a selfcontained electronic analyzer to quantitatively detect the presence of alcohol in the human breath. The detection level range is from 0.00% to 0.15%. Breath Alcohol concentrations higher than 0.15% will be displayed as BAC >0.15%. The electronic Analyzer is factory pre-calibrated and is ready to use when a Detector is fully inserted into the sample port. It is a re-usable device designed for use specifically with BreathScan®PRO detectors. The detectors are disposable screening devices designed for one time use. The BreathScan®PRO Electronic Analyzer enables the user to read or interpret their BreathScan PRO Detectors charged by human breath. The system provides an indication of the possible presence of alcohol in the blood of the test subject. The detectors contains chemicals that change color in the presence of alcohol vapors) utilizing the patented technology. The Detector consists of two parts. One part is a glass capsule containing light yellow crystals that change color when exposed to alcohol vapors. The other part is a plugged, plastic tube with an opening to blow into while running the test. When the subject exhales into the tube, the fresh crystals interact with breath vapor and change color from yellow to blue green if alcohol is present. Note: The resulting color change is dependent upon the level of alcohol detected. The blow bags are re-usable and serve as a method to assure that the subject has blown through the Detector with adequate air. With the BreathScan PRO. this is required (DOT/NHTSA compliance). ABI provides these in the starter kit and as an option for future orders.
More Information

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No
The device description and performance studies focus on chemical reactions and electronic analysis of breath, with no mention of AI or ML algorithms for data processing or interpretation.

No
Explanation: The device is described as a screening device that detects the presence of alcohol but does not treat or prevent any medical condition.

Yes

The device detects the presence of alcohol in human breath, indicating the presence of alcohol in the blood, which is a diagnostic function for screening purposes.

No

The device description clearly outlines hardware components including an electronic analyzer, disposable detectors with chemicals and a glass capsule, and re-usable blow bags. This indicates it is not a software-only device.

Yes, based on the provided text, the BreathScan PRO is an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) device.

Here's why:

  • Explicit Statement: The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section explicitly states: "The BreathScan PRO is an in vitro medical device..."
  • Nature of the Test: The device analyzes a biological sample (breath) outside of the body to detect the presence of a substance (alcohol). This is a core characteristic of an in vitro diagnostic test.
  • Purpose: The purpose is to provide information about the physiological state of the individual (presence of alcohol in the blood, indicated by breath alcohol).

Therefore, the device clearly fits the definition of an in vitro diagnostic device.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The BreathScan PRO is an in vitro medical device that quantitatively detects the presence of alcohol in the human breath. The system is used only as a screening device and is an indication of the presence of alcohol in the blood of the test subject.

Product codes

DJZ

Device Description

The BreathScan PRO is quantitative screening test for alcohol in the human breath and provides a digital readout. The BreathScan PRO consists of a selfcontained electronic analyzer to quantitatively detect the presence of alcohol in the human breath. The detection level range is from 0.00% to 0.15%. Breath Alcohol concentrations higher than 0.15% will be displayed as BAC >0.15%. The electronic Analyzer is factory pre-calibrated and is ready to use when a Detector is fully inserted into the sample port. It is a re-usable device designed for use specifically with BreathScan®PRO detectors.

The detectors are disposable screening devices designed for one time use. The BreathScan®PRO Electronic Analyzer enables the user to read or interpret their BreathScan PRO Detectors charged by human breath. The system provides an indication of the possible presence of alcohol in the blood of the test subject.

The detectors contains chemicals that change color in the presence of alcohol vapors) utilizing the patented technology. The Detector consists of two parts. One part is a glass capsule containing light yellow crystals that change color when exposed to alcohol vapors. The other part is a plugged, plastic tube with an opening to blow into while running the test.

When the subject exhales into the tube, the fresh crystals interact with breath vapor and change color from yellow to blue green if alcohol is present. Note: The resulting color change is dependent upon the level of alcohol detected.

The blow bags are re-usable and serve as a method to assure that the subject has blown through the Detector with adequate air. With the BreathScan PRO. this is required (DOT/NHTSA compliance). ABI provides these in the starter kit and as an option for future orders.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

Mouth

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

Over the Counter

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

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

The bench test and user testing data indicated that the BreathScan PRO is safe and effective as an evidentiary breath test, the ALCO SENSOR IV manufactured by Intoximeters, Inc. which is a DOT/NHTSA approved device (Conforming Products List of Evidentiary Breath Measurement Devices - FR/Vol.69, No.134/July 2004/Notices/42237).
User studies were performed to establish that the user could read and understand the directions provided and properly use the devices (Table 1).
Table 1 Comparison to Evidentiary Breath Test (Alco-Sensor IV)
This image is a scatter plot with a regression line. The x-axis is labeled "Evidentiary" and ranges from 0 to 0.2, while the y-axis is labeled "BSPro" and ranges from 0 to 0.18. The plot contains numerous data points scattered around a regression line, which is described by the equation y = 0.8579x + 0.0042, with an R-squared value of 0.8447. The title of the plot indicates that there are 62 total subjects.
Standard Error = 0.01

Additionally, the BreathScan®PRO was evaluated and found to meet the guidelines provided in the DOT/NHTSA Model Specifications for Alcohol Screening Devices -(Federal Register/Vol. 73, No. 62, March 31, 2008/Notices/16956).

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

R-squared value of 0.8447
Standard Error = 0.01

Predicate Device(s)

K062971

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 862.3050 Breath-alcohol test system.

(a)
Identification. A breath-alcohol test system is a device intened to measure alcohol in the human breath. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis of alcohol intoxication.(b)
Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 862.9.

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K102338

SECTION 5. 510(k) SUMMARY

JAN 1 2 2011

  • 5.1 Date: August 13, 2010

5.2 Submitter:

Name:Akers Biosciences, Inc
Address:201 Grove Road
Thorofare, New Jersey, 08086
Telephone:856-848-8698
Contact:Barbara A. Bagby

5.3 Device:

Trade or Proprietary Name:

BreathScan®PRO
Common or usual Name:Breath-alcohol test
Classification Name:Devices, Breath Trapping, Alcohol
Product Code:DJZ
Regulation Number:862.3050

5.4 Predicate Device:

BreathScan®PRO is equivalent to: Breath Alcohol .02 Detection System manufactured by ABI (K062971)

5.5 Indications for Use

The BreathScan PRO is an in vitro medical device that quantitatively detects the presence of alcohol in the human breath. The system is used only as a screening device and is an indication of the presence of alcohol in the blood of the test subject.

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5.6 Description of the device

The BreathScan PRO is quantitative screening test for alcohol in the human breath and provides a digital readout. The BreathScan PRO consists of a selfcontained electronic analyzer to quantitatively detect the presence of alcohol in the human breath. The detection level range is from 0.00% to 0.15%. Breath Alcohol concentrations higher than 0.15% will be displayed as BAC >0.15%. The electronic Analyzer is factory pre-calibrated and is ready to use when a Detector is fully inserted into the sample port. It is a re-usable device designed for use specifically with BreathScan®PRO detectors.

The detectors are disposable screening devices designed for one time use. The BreathScan®PRO Electronic Analyzer enables the user to read or interpret their BreathScan PRO Detectors charged by human breath. The system provides an indication of the possible presence of alcohol in the blood of the test subject.

The detectors contains chemicals that change color in the presence of alcohol vapors) utilizing the patented technology. The Detector consists of two parts. One part is a glass capsule containing light yellow crystals that change color when exposed to alcohol vapors. The other part is a plugged, plastic tube with an opening to blow into while running the test.

When the subject exhales into the tube, the fresh crystals interact with breath vapor and change color from yellow to blue green if alcohol is present. Note: The resulting color change is dependent upon the level of alcohol detected.

The blow bags are re-usable and serve as a method to assure that the subject has blown through the Detector with adequate air. With the BreathScan PRO. this is required (DOT/NHTSA compliance). ABI provides these in the starter kit and as an option for future orders.

Safety and Effectiveness 5.7

The bench test and user testing data indicated that the BreathScan PRO is safe and effective as an evidentiary breath test, the ALCO SENSOR IV manufactured by Intoximeters, Inc. which is a DOT/NHTSA approved device (Conforming Products List of Evidentiary Breath Measurement Devices - FR/Vol.69, No.134/July 2004/Notices/42237).

User studies were performed to establish that the user could read and understand the directions provided and properly use the devices (Table 1).

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Table 1 Comparison to Evidentiary Breath Test (Alco-Sensor IV)

Image /page/2/Figure/1 description: This image is a scatter plot with a regression line. The x-axis is labeled "Evidentiary" and ranges from 0 to 0.2, while the y-axis is labeled "BSPro" and ranges from 0 to 0.18. The plot contains numerous data points scattered around a regression line, which is described by the equation y = 0.8579x + 0.0042, with an R-squared value of 0.8447. The title of the plot indicates that there are 62 total subjects.

Standard Error = 0.01

Additionally, the BreathScan®PRO was evaluated and found to meet the guidelines provided in the DOT/NHTSA Model Specifications for Alcohol Screening Devices -(Federal Register/Vol. 73, No. 62, March 31, 2008/Notices/16956).

5.8 Substantial Equivalence

The similarities and differences between the BreathScan®PRO and the Breath Alcohol .02 Detection System is summarized in Table 2.

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Table 2

Similarities and Difference Between the BreathScan®PRO and the Breath Alcohol .02 Detection System

SIMILARITIES
ParameterDevicePredicate Device
BreathScan®PROBreath Alcohol®.02
Detection System
K062971
Indications for UseDetect the presence of
alcohol in human breath.Detect the presence of alcohol
in human breath.
Target PopulationsOver the CounterOver the Counter
DisplayDigital Read outRed, Green LEDs
Calibration/Accuracy
ChecksNone requiredNone required
ResultQuantitativeQualitative
ConstructionPlastic case with internal
circuit boardPlastic case with internal
circuit board
DIFFERENCES
ParameterDevicePredicate Devices
Test SampleBreathScan®PROBreath Alcohol ☑ ®.02
Detector charged with
human breath
MouthpieceNone requiredNone required
Anatomical SiteMouthMouth
Instrument SystemReflectance MeasurementReflectance Measurement
Measurement RangeDefined limits, 0.00% to
0.15% (higher levels
displayed as >0.15%)
BACDefined limits,