K Number
K120267
Date Cleared
2012-05-15

(106 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
866.3980
Reference & Predicate Devices
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

FilmArray Respiratory Panel (RP) is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the FilmArray instrument for the simultaneous qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals suspected of respiratory tract infections. The following organism types and subtypes are identified using the FilmArray RP: Adenovirus. Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus HKU1, Coronavirus NL63, Coronavirus OC43, Human Metapneumovirus, Influenza A, Influenza A subtype H1, Influenza A subtype H3, Influenza A subtype 2009 H1, Influenza B, Parainfluenza Virus 1, Parainfluenza Virus 2, Parainfluenza Virus 3, Parainfluenza Virus 4, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The detection and identification of specific viral and bacterial nucleic acids from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory infection if used in conjunction with other clinical and epidemiological information. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other management decisions. Negative results in the setting of a respiratory illness may be due to infection with pathogens that are not detected by this test or lower respiratory tract infection that is not detected by a nasopharyngeal swab specimen. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with other organisms; the agent(s) detected by the Film Array RP may not be the definite cause of disease. Additional laboratory testing (e.g. bacterial and viral culture, immunofluorescence, and radiography) may be necessary when evaluating a patient with possible respiratory tract infection.

Device Description

The FilmArray RP System is a multiplex nucleic acid test system composed of the FilmArray instrument, the FilmArray software (preinstalled on a laptop computer) and the FilmArray RP pouch. The FilmArray RP pouch contains freeze-dried reagents to perform nucleic acid purification, reverse transcription, and nested, multiplex PCR with DNA melt analysis. The Respiratory Panel (RP) pouch identifies 20 common and emerging viral respiratory pathogens (see Table 1). A test is initiated by loading Hydration Solution and an unprocessed patient nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) specimen (i.e., specimen mixed with Sample Buffer) into the FilmArray RP pouch. The pouch contains all of the reagents required for specimen testing and analysis in a freeze-dried format; the addition of Hydration Solution and specimen/Sample Buffer Mix rehydrates the reagents. After the pouch is prepared, the FilmArray software guides the user though the steps of placing the pouch into the instrument, scanning the pouch barcode, entering the sample identification, and initiating the run. The FilmArray instrument contains a coordinated system of inflatable bladders and seal points, which act on the pouch to control the movement of liquid between the pouch blisters. When a bladder is inflated over a reagent blister. it forces liquid from the blister into connecting channels. Alternatively, when a seal is placed over a connecting channel it acts as a valve to open or close a channel. In addition, electronically controlled pneumatic pistons are positioned over multiple plungers in order to deliver the rehydrated reagents into the blisters at the appropriate times. Two Peltier devices control heating and cooling of the pouch to drive the reverse transcription reactions, the PCR reactions, and the melting curve analysis. Nucleic acid extraction occurs within the FilmArray pouch using mechanical lysis and standard magnetic bead technology. After extracting and purifying nucleic acids from the unprocessed sample, the FilmArray performs a nested multiplex PCR that is executed in two stages. During the first stage, the FilmArray performs a single, large volume, highly multiplexed reverse transcription PCR (rt-PCR) reaction. The products from first stage PCR are then diluted and combined with a fresh, primer-free master mix and a fluorescent double stranded DNA binding dye (LC Green®Plus, Idaho Technology). This second master mix solution, is then distributed to each well of the array. Array wells contain sets of primers designed specifically to amplify sequences internal to the PCR products generated during the first stage PCR reaction. The second stage PCR, or nested PCR, is performed in singleplex fashion in each well of the array. At the conclusion of the 200 stage PCR, the array is interrogated by melting curve analysis for the detection of signature amplicons denoting the presence of specific viral or bacterial targets. A digital camera placed in front of the second stage PCR captures fluorescent images of the PCR reactions in real time. The FilmArray software automatically interprets the results of each DNA melting curve analysis and combines the data with the results of the internal pouch controls to provide a test result for each organism on the panel.

AI/ML Overview

Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance Study for FilmArray® Respiratory Panel (RP)

This document describes the acceptance criteria and supporting studies for the FilmArray® Respiratory Panel (RP) device with added assays for Coronavirus OC43, Coronavirus 229E, Bordetella pertussis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydophila pneumoniae.

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The provided document does not explicitly state pre-defined acceptance criteria (e.g., "sensitivity must be >90%"). Instead, the clinical performance is presented as observed Positive Percent Agreement (PPA) and Negative Percent Agreement (NPA) with 95% confidence intervals. The reproducibility study shows percent agreement with expected results at various concentrations. For clarity, we will present the key performance metrics observed in the clinical and archived specimen studies as "reported device performance."

CategoryMetricAcceptance Criteria (Implicit)Reported Device Performance (Clinical Study - Prospective) (95% CI)Reported Device Performance (Archived Specimens) (95% CI)Reported Device Performance (Contrived Specimens for C. pneumoniae) (95% CI)Reported Device Performance (Reproducibility - All Sites, LoD) (95% CI)
Coronavirus 229EPositive Percent Agreement (PPA)High agreement with comparator100% (73.5-100%) (N=12)100% (75.3-100%) (N=13)Not applicable100% (94.0-100%) (N=60)
Negative Percent Agreement (NPA)High agreement with comparator99.8% (99.4-100%) (N=1103)95.7% (85.5-99.5%) (N=45)Not applicableNot applicable
Coronavirus OC43Positive Percent Agreement (PPA)High agreement with comparator100% (76.8-100%) (N=14)100% (85.8-100%) (N=24)Not applicable100% (94.0-100%) (N=60)
Negative Percent Agreement (NPA)High agreement with comparator99.6% (99.0-99.9%) (N=1098)91.7% (77.5-98.2%) (N=33)Not applicableNot applicable
Bordetella pertussisPositive Percent Agreement (PPA)High agreement with comparator100% (54.1-100%) (N=6)94.6% (85.1-98.9%) (N=53)Not applicable100% (94.0-100%) (N=60)
Negative Percent Agreement (NPA)High agreement with comparator99.9% (99.5-100%) (N=1110)96.5% (88.1-99.6%) (N=56)Not applicableNot applicable
Chlamydophila pneumoniaePositive Percent Agreement (PPA)High agreement with comparator100% (N/A) (N=1)Not applicable100% (92.9-100%) (N=50)98.3% (91.1-100%) (N=59)
Negative Percent Agreement (NPA)High agreement with comparator100% (99.7-100%) (N=1116)Not applicable100% (92.9-100%) (N=50)Not applicable
Mycoplasma pneumoniaePositive Percent Agreement (PPA)High agreement with comparator100% (39.8-100%) (N=4)84.4% (73.1-92.2%) (N=54)Not applicable93.3% (83.8-98.2%) (N=56)
Negative Percent Agreement (NPA)High agreement with comparator100% (99.7-100%) (N=1113)89.2% (79.1-95.6%) (N=58)Not applicableNot applicable
ReproducibilityAgreement with Expected ResultConsistent results across sites and runs (e.g., >80% at LoD)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableCoronavirus OC43: 100% (3x LoD, 1x LoD), 80.0% (LoD/10) Coronavirus 229E: 100% (3x LoD, 1x LoD), 53.3% (LoD/10) B. pertussis: 100% (3x LoD, 1x LoD), 66.7% (LoD/10) C. pneumoniae: 98.3% (1x LoD), 58.3% (LoD/10) M. pneumoniae: 93.3% (1x LoD), 33.3% (LoD/10)

(N/A - Not Applicable, LoD - Limit of Detection)

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

The evaluation for the newly added assays was conducted through a combination of prospective clinical studies, retrospective testing of archived clinical specimens, and contrived specimens.

  • Prospective Clinical Study:

    • Sample Size: 1117 subjects (initially 1144 enrolled, 27 withdrawn or omitted).
    • Data Provenance: 3 U.S. clinical sites.
    • Retrospective or Prospective: Prospective. The study spanned two respiratory seasons (December 2009 - May 2010 and September 2010 - January 2011).
  • Archived Specimens Study (for B. pertussis, Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, or M. pneumoniae):

    • Sample Size: 305 total specimens.
    • Data Provenance: Not explicitly stated but implied to be from various sources, likely within the U.S., as they were "preselected archived samples."
    • Retrospective or Prospective: Retrospective.
  • Contrived C. pneumoniae Specimens Study:

    • Sample Size: 100 specimens (50 spiked, 50 unspiked).
    • Data Provenance: Residual specimens from the prospective clinical study, spiked with C. pneumoniae.
    • Retrospective or Prospective: Contrived/Spiked.

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

The document describes the reference/comparator methods used to establish the ground truth, rather than directly mentioning "experts" in the context of adjudication for individual test results.

  • Method: For Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, B. pertussis, C. pneumoniae, and M. pneumoniae, the ground truth was established by composite comparator methods consisting of two analytically validated PCR assays followed by bi-directional sequencing.
    • "True" positives were defined as samples with bi-directional sequencing data meeting pre-defined quality acceptance criteria and matching NCBI GenBank database sequences.
    • "True" negatives were defined as samples negative by both comparator PCR assays.
  • Number of Experts: Not explicitly stated as a number of human experts adjudicating each case. The "experts" implied are the skilled laboratory personnel performing and interpreting the bi-directional sequencing, which is a highly technical molecular biology method. Their qualifications would implicitly be in molecular diagnostics and sequence analysis.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set

The adjudication method relies on the described composite comparator methods:

  • Method: Two independent PCR assays targeting different sequences, followed by bi-directional sequencing for confirmation.
  • Rule: "True" positives were confirmed by sequencing matching GenBank. "True" negatives were confirmed by negativity in both PCR assays. Discrepant results between the FilmArray RP and the initial comparator PCRs were further investigated using bi-directional sequencing (as seen in the footnotes for discrepancy investigations in Table 4).

This is a form of adjudicated ground truth based on a robust laboratory method rather than human consensus interpretation of device output.

5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study Was Done

No, a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was not done.

This device is an automated multiplex nucleic acid test. Its performance is evaluated against reference laboratory methods, not by comparing human reader performance with and without AI assistance. The readout is qualitative (presence/absence of target nucleic acid), and interpretation is automated by the device's software.

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

Yes, a standalone performance study was done.

The clinical performance data (PPA, NPA) presented in Tables 4, 8, and 9 reflects the performance of the FilmArray RP system (including the algorithm responsible for interpreting the raw data and providing a result) operating independently without human modification or interpretation of the final result. The system's software automatically interprets results based on melting curve analysis and internal controls.

7. The Type of Ground Truth Used

The primary type of ground truth used was expert-defined laboratory gold standard:

  • Clinical and Archived Specimen Studies: Ground truth was established using composite comparator methods comprising two analytically validated PCR assays followed by bi-directional sequencing. This is a highly robust and specific laboratory reference method.
  • Contrived C. pneumoniae Specimens: Ground truth was established by spiking known concentrations of the pathogen into clinical matrix, and also by using unspiked controls.

8. The Sample Size for the Training Set

The document does not explicitly state the sample size for the training set used to develop the FilmArray RP algorithms for the newly added assays. Regulatory submissions typically focus on the performance of the final, locked algorithm on independent test sets (as described in this document), rather than detailing the internal development and training processes.

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

As the document does not provide details on a specific "training set," it also does not describe how the ground truth for any training set was established. It's common for diagnostic device development to use well-characterized positive and negative specimens, often confirmed by highly sensitive and specific laboratory methods (similar to the comparator methods described for the test set), for initial algorithm development and optimization.

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510(k) Summary

510(k) Summary Idaho Technology Inc.

Modification of FilmArray® Respiratory Panel (RP) to add assays for Coronavirus OC43, Coronavirus 229E, Bordetella pertussis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydophila pneumoniae

Introduction: According to the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92, the following information provides sufficient detail to understand the basis for a determination of substantial equivalence.

Submitted by:

Idaho Technology Inc 390 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Telephone: 801-736-6354 Facsimile: 801-588-0507

Contact: Beth Lingenfelter, ext. 407

Date Submitted: January 27, 2012

Device Name and Classification:

Trade Name: FilmArray® Respiratory Panel (RP)

Regulation Number: 21 CFR 866.3980, 21 CFR 866.3065, 21 CFR 866.3375, and 21 CFR.3120

Classification Name: Respiratory Viral Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assay, Bordetella spp. serologic reagents, Mycoplasma spp. serologic reagents, and Chlamydia serological reagents

Predicate Device:

K 103175 and K110764 - FilmArray Respiratory Panel (RP) System

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Intended Use:

  • FilmArray Respiratory Panel (RP) is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the FilmArray instrument for the simultaneous qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharvngeal swabs (NPS) . . obtained from individuals suspected of respiratory tract infections. The following organism types and subtypes are identified using the FilmArray RP: Adenovirus. Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus HKU1, Coronavirus NL63, Coronavirus OC43, Human Metapneumovirus, Influenza A, Influenza A subtype H1, Influenza A subtype H3, Influenza A subtype 2009 H1, Influenza B, Parainfluenza Virus 1, Parainfluenza Virus 2, Parainfluenza Virus 3, Parainfluenza Virus 4, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Bordetella pertussis, Chlamvdophila pneumoniae, and Myconlasma pneumoniae. The detection and identification of specific viral and bacterial nucleic acids from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory infection if used in conjunction with other clinical and epidemiological information. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other management decisions. Negative results in the setting of a respiratory illness may be due to infection with pathogens that are not detected by this test or lower respiratory tract infection that is not detected by a nasopharyngeal swab specimen. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with other organisms; the agent(s) detected by the Film Array RP may not be the definite cause of disease. Additional laboratory testing (e.g. bacterial and viral culture, immunofluorescence, and radiography) may be necessary when evaluating a patient with possible respiratory tract infection.
    Due to the small number of positive specimens collected for certain organisms during the prospective clinical study, performance characteristics for Bordetella pertussis, Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, Influenza A/H1, Influenza A/H3, Influenza A/2009 H1, Influenza B, Mycoplasma pneumoniae Parainfluenza Virus 1, Parainfluenza Virus 2, and Parainfluenza Virus 4 were established primarily with retrospective clinical specimens. Performance characteristics for Chlamydophila pneumoniae were established primarily using contrived clinical specimens.

Due to the genetic similarity between human Rhinovirus and Enterovirus, the FilmArray RP cannot reliably differentiate them. A positive FilmArray RP Rhinovirus/Enterovirus result should be followed-up using an alternate method (e.g., cell culture or sequence analysis).

The FilmArray RP detects Adenovirus species C serotype 2 and serotype 6 with reduced sensitivity. It is recommended that specimens found to be negative for Adenovirus after examination using FilmArray RP be confirmed by an alternate method (e.g., FDA cleared molecular test or cell culture).

The FilmArray RP assay for Coronavirus OC43 may cross-react with some isolates of Coronavirus HKU1. A dual positive result may be due to cross-reactivity or may indicate a co-infection.

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Performance characteristics for influenza A were established when influenza A/2009 H1N1, A/H1, and A/H3 were the predominant influenza A viruses in circulation. Performance of detecting influenza A may vary if other influenza A strains are circulating or a novel influenza A virus emerges. If infection with a novel influenza A virus is suspected based on current clinical and epidemiological screening criteria recommended by public health authorities, specimens should be collected with appropriate infection control precautions for novel virulent influenza viruses and sent to state or local health departments for testing. Viral culture should not be attempted in these cases unless a BSL 3+ facility is available to receive and culture specimens.

Device Description:

The FilmArray RP System is a multiplex nucleic acid test system composed of the FilmArray instrument, the FilmArray software (preinstalled on a laptop computer) and the FilmArray RP pouch. The FilmArray RP pouch contains freeze-dried reagents to perform nucleic acid purification, reverse transcription, and nested, multiplex PCR with DNA melt analysis. The Respiratory Panel (RP) pouch identifies 20 common and emerging viral respiratory pathogens (see Table 1),

Viral Respiratory Pathogens
Influenza A
H1 subtype
H3 subtype
2009 H1 subtype
Influenza B
Adenovirus
Coronavirus 229E
Coronavirus HKU1
Coronavirus NL63
Coronavirus OC43
Human Metapneumovirus
Parainfluenza Virus 1
Parainfluenza Virus 2
Parainfluenza Virus 3
Parainfluenza Virus 4
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rhinovirus and Enterovirus
Bacterial Respiratory Pathogens
Bordetella pertussis
Chlamydophila pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Table 1. Organisms Detected by the FilmArray Respiratory Panel

A test is initiated by loading Hydration Solution and an unprocessed patient nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) specimen (i.e., specimen mixed with Sample Buffer) into the FilmArray RP pouch. The pouch contains all of the reagents required for specimen testing and analysis in a freeze-dried format; the addition of Hydration Solution and specimen/Sample Buffer Mix rehydrates the reagents. After the pouch is prepared, the

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FilmArray software guides the user though the steps of placing the pouch into the instrument, scanning the pouch barcode, entering the sample identification, and initiating the run.

The FilmArray instrument contains a coordinated system of inflatable bladders and seal points, which act on the pouch to control the movement of liquid between the pouch blisters. When a bladder is inflated over a reagent blister. it forces liquid from the blister into connecting channels. Alternatively, when a seal is placed over a connecting channel it acts as a valve to open or close a channel. In addition, electronically controlled pneumatic pistons are positioned over multiple plungers in order to deliver the rehydrated reagents into the blisters at the appropriate times. Two Peltier devices control heating and cooling of the pouch to drive the reverse transcription reactions, the PCR reactions, and the melting curve analysis.

Nucleic acid extraction occurs within the FilmArray pouch using mechanical lysis and standard magnetic bead technology. After extracting and purifying nucleic acids from the unprocessed sample, the FilmArray performs a nested multiplex PCR that is executed in two stages. During the first stage, the FilmArray performs a single, large volume, highly multiplexed reverse transcription PCR (rt-PCR) reaction. The products from first stage PCR are then diluted and combined with a fresh, primer-free master mix and a fluorescent double stranded DNA binding dye (LC Green®Plus, Idaho Technology). This second master mix solution, is then distributed to each well of the array. Array wells contain sets of primers designed specifically to amplify sequences internal to the PCR products generated during the first stage PCR reaction. The second stage PCR, or nested PCR, is performed in singleplex fashion in each well of the array. At the conclusion of the 200 stage PCR, the array is interrogated by melting curve analysis for the detection of signature amplicons denoting the presence of specific viral or bacterial targets. A digital camera placed in front of the second stage PCR captures fluorescent images of the PCR reactions in real time.

The FilmArray software automatically interprets the results of each DNA melting curve analysis and combines the data with the results of the internal pouch controls to provide a test result for each organism on the panel.

Substantial Equivalence:

The FilmArray Respiratory Panel System is substantially equivalent to the FilmArray Respiratory Panel System K103175 (cleared on February 17, 2011) and K110764 (cleared on April 27, 2011). Both were determined to be class II devices.

The following tables compare the FilmArray RP to the previously cleared FilmArray RP (K103175 and K110764). The first table outlines the similarities between the two systems and the following table outlines the differences.

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ElementNew Device:FilmArray Respiratory Panel SystemPredicate:FilmArray Respiratory Panel System(K103175 and K110764)
AnalyteRNA/DNASame
TechnologicalPrinciplesMultiplex nucleic acidSame
Specimen TypesNasopharyngeal swabsSame
TechnologicalPrinciplesNested multiplex RT-PCR followed by highresolution melting analysis to confirmidentity of amplified product.Same
InstrumentationFilmArray InstrumentSame
Time to resultLess than 1 hourSame
TestInterpretationAutomated test interpretation and reportgeneration. User cannot access raw data.Same
SamplePreparationMethodSample Processing is automated in theFilmArray instrument.Same
Reagent StorageReagents are stored at room temperature.Same
ControlsTwo controls are included in each reagentpouch to control for sample processing andboth stages of PCR and melt analysis.Same
UserComplexityModerate/LowSame

Similarities between the New Device and the Predicate.

. Differences between the New Device and the Predicate.

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ElementNew Device:FilmArray Respiratory Panel SystemPredicate:FilmArray Respiratory Panel System(K103175 and K110764)
OrganismsDetectedSame as predicate with additionalorganisms: Mycoplasma pneumoniae,Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Bordetellapertussis, Coronavirus 229E, andCoronavirus OC43.Influenza A, Influenza A subtype H1,Influenza A subtype H3, Influenza Asubtype 2009 H1, Influenza B, RespiratorySyncytial Virus, Human Metapneumovirus,Adenovirus, Parainfluenza 1, Parainfluenza2, Parainfluenza virus 3, Parainfluenza 4,Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Coronavirus HKU1and Coronavirus NL63.

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Summary of Performance Data for Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Clinical Performance

The clinical performance of the FilmArray RP system for Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, B. pertussis, C. pneumoniae, and M. pneumoniae was established during a prospective study at 3 U.S. clinical sites where enrollment spanned an 11 month time period encompassing two respiratory seasons (December 2009 - May 2010 and September 2010 - January 2011). Subjects with signs and/or symptoms of respiratory infection were invited to participate. Upon obtaining informed consent. NPS samples were collected for FilmArray and comparator testing; a second respiratory sample was collected from each subject for viral culture reference testing. A total of 1144 subjects were initially enrolled in the study (857 between December 2009 and May 2010; 287 between September 2010 and January 2011) and four were withdrawn. Specimens from 20 subjects were omitted from analysis due to improper storage prior to testing, and three specimens were omitted due to external control failures on the day of testing. Table 2 provides a summary of demographic information for the remaining 1117 subjects that participated in the prospective study.

SexNumber of Subjects
Male600 (54%)
Female517 (46%)
Age
≤5719 (64%)
6-21124 (11%)
22-49190 (17%)
≥5084 (8%)

Table 2. Demographic Summary for FilmArray RP Prospective Study

Each NPS specimen was tested with the FilmArray RP. The performance of the FilmArray RP for Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, B. pertussis, C. pneumoniae, and M. pneumoniae was evaluated by comparing the FilmArray RP test result for each virus or bacteria with the appropriate comparator/reference methods shown in Table 3.

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Organism/VirusReference/Comparator Method(s)
Coronavirus 229E
Coronavirus OC43
Bordetella pertussis. 2 PCR tests of patient specimen with bi-directional sequence confirmation'
Chlamydophila pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Table 3. Reference/Comparator Methods Used to Assess FilmArray RP performance

Performance of the FilmArray RP system detecting Coronavirus OC43, Bordelella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae, respectively, was compared to a predecemined algorithm that used composite comparator methods consist of two analytically validated PCR assays followed by bi-directional sequencing. The comparator assays were designed to amplify a different sequence from that amplified by the FilmArray assay(s). None of the comparator PCR assays overlapped any FilmArray amplicon sequence even if the same gene was targeted. "True" positives were considered as any sample that had bi-directional sequencing data meeting pre-defined quality acceptance criteria that matched sequences deposited in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) GenBank database (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) with acceptable E-values. "True" negatives were considered as any sample that tested negative by both of the comparator PCR assays.

A total of 1117 specimens were evaluated for Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, B. pertussis, C. pneumoniae, and M. pneumoniae in this study. Clinical sensitivity or positive percent agreement (PPA) was calculated as 100% x (TP / TP + FN). True positive (TP) indicates that both the FilmArray RP and comparator method had a positive result for this specific analyte and false negative (FN) indicates that the FilmArray result was negative while the comparator result was positive. Specificity or negative percent agreement (NPA) was calculated as 100% x (TN / TN + FP). True negative (TN) indicates that both the FilmArray RP and the comparator method had negative results and a false positive (FP) indicates that the FilmArray RP result was positive but the comparator results was negative. The exact binomial two-sided 95% confidence interval was calculated. The results are summarized in Table 4.

Positive Percent AgreementNegative Percent Agreement
AnalyteTP/TP + FNPercent95% CITN/TN + FPªPercent95% CI
Coronavirus 229E12/12100%73.5-100%1103/1105ª99.8%99.4-100%
Coronavirus OC4314/14100%76.8-100%1098/1103b.c99.6%99.0-99.9%
B. pertussis6/6100%54.1-100%1110/111199.9%99.5-100%
C. pneumoniae1/1100%n/a1116/1116100%99.7-100%
M. pneumoniae4/4100%39.8-100%1113/1113100%99.7-100%
Table 4. Clinical Sensitivity and Specificity for the Film Array RP Prospective Clinical Study

CoV-229E was identified by bi-directional sequence analysis in 1/2 false positive specimens using an alternate പ. assav.

CoV-OC43 was detected in 2/5 false positive specimens using an alternate assay with bi-directional sequence b. analysis.

2/5 false positives were determined to be cross-reactive products derived from amplification of CoV-HKU) virus с. nucleic acid with the CoV-OC43 assay primers.

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A total of 121 co-infections (10.8% of all analyzed specimens; 121/117) were detected by FilmArray during this study. The FilmArray detected 21 co-infections involving Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, B. pertussis, C. pneumoniae, and M. pneumoniae (Table 5), representing approximately 17.4% of all co-infections detected (21/121).

Distinct Co-infection CombinationsDetected by FilmArray RPTotalCo-infectionsNumber ofDiscrepantCo-infectionsaDiscrepant Analyte(s)a
Analyte 1Analyte 2Analyte 3Analyte 4
CoV OC43HRV/Enterob--50
CoV OC43RSV--33CoV OC43 (2)c, RSV(2)c
CoV OC43CoV HKU1--22CoV OC43c,d
CoV OC43Adenovirus--10
CoV OC43hMPV--10
CoV 229EAdenovirusRSV-11Adenoc, RSVc
CoV 229ECoV NL63HRV/EnteroRSV11CoV 229Ec, RSVc
CoV 229EHRV/Entero--10
CoV 229ERSV--10
B. pertussisHRV/Enterob--21HRV/Entero
B. pertussisAdenovirusHRV/Entero-11Adenoc, B. pertussis c
C. pneumoniaeAdenovirus--10
M. pneumoniaePIV 2--10
Total Co-infections: 21Total Analytes in 21 Co-infections = 46Discrepant Analytes = 12/46

Table 5. Co-infections Involving CoVs OC43, CoV 229E, B. pertussis, C. pneumoniae, and M. pneumoniae as Detected by FilmArray RP

A discrepant co-infection or discrepant analyte was defined as one that was detected by FilmArray RP but not ત. detected by the reference/comparator methods,

b. HRV/Entero was not analyzed by a comparator method for 1/2 of the B. pertussis + HRV/Entero, or any of the HRV/Entero CoV OC43 co-infections due to the HRV/Entero analyte being cleared (K103175) prior to testing of these specimens.

These 11 discrepant analytes were investigated using bi-directional sequence analysis; 6/11 analytes were c. detected. Those not detected included 1 Adenovirus and 1 B. pertussis (Adeno/B. pertussis/HRV-Entero infection), 1 RSV (1 COV-OC43/RSV infection) and 2 CoV-OC43 (2 CoV-HKU1/CoV-OC43 infections).

d. Both discrepant CoVOC43 results were false-positive due to cross-reactivity of the OC43 assay with HKU1 viruses in the specimens. Users will be notified of the possibility of cross-reactivity when both of these CoVs are reported as detected in the same specimen.

Table 6 provides a summary of the FilmArray RP test results for Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, B. pertussis, C. pneumoniae, and M. pneumoniae obtained during this study, including the prevalence of each organism detected by the FilmArray RP System and distribution among the age groups. The majority of Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, B. pertussis, C. pneumoniae, and M. pneumoniae organisms were detected in children five years and younger (60%; 27/45). Of the remaining organisms 11% (5/45) were detected in subjects 6-21 years of age, 20% (9/45) in subjects 22-49 years of age, and 9% (4/45) in subjects ≥ 50 years of age.

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AnalyteTotal(ExpectedValue)≤ 5 years6-21years22-49years≥ 50years
Coronavirus 229E14 (1.2%)6251
Coronavirus OC4319 (1.7%)13222
B. pertussis7 (0.6%)5101
C. pneumoniae1 (0.09%)1000
M. pneumoniae4 (0.4%)2020

Table 6. Prevalence and Age Distribution of Analytes in the Clinical Study

All five organisms were of low prevalence during the clinical study (0.09 - 1.7%). To supplement the results of the prospective clinical study, an evaluation of preselected archived samples was performed.

Testing of Preselected Archived Specimens

In addition to the prospective clinical study, archived clinical NPS specimens were also tested using the FilmArray RP. The specimens were selected because they had previously tested positive for B. pertussis, Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, or M. pneumoniae. The analyte content of each specimen was confirmed using analyte-specific PCR and bi-directional sequencing; the results of confirmation testing (positive or negative for a particular analyte) were used for the final analysis regardless of the previous laboratory test result.

The specimens were organized into "test panels" and randomized such that the users testing the samples with the FilmArray RP were blinded as to the expected test result. Each panel contained specimens known to be positive and negative for the specific analyte being evaluated allowing the calculation of a positive percent agreement (PPA) and a negative percent agreement (NPA). A summary of the available demographic information of the tested samples is provided in Table 7, and Table 8 shows the performance data summary for B. pertussis, Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, and M. pneumoniae, and the results of confirmation testing for each analyte are detailed in the footnotes of Table 8.

Total Specimens305
SexFemale (%)126 (41.3%)
Male (%)131 (43%)
Unknowna48 (15.7%)
AgeAvg13
Median7
Min0.5
Table 7. Demographic Summary of FilmArray RP Archived Specimen Study
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Max91
≤5141 (53%)
6-2176 (28.6%)
22-4919 (7.1%)
Age Range≥5027 (10.2%)
≥5b3 (1.1%)
Unknowna39 (12.8%)

4 Demographic information was not provided for specimens from one source. Because the specimens were provided by a pediatric hospital, it is understood that the age range of specimens was from <1 yrs to 21 yrs. b One source provided age category "less than 5 years of age or equal to/greater than 5 years of age"

Table 8. FilmArray Archived Specimen Performance Data Summary for B. pertussis, Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, and M. pneumoniae.

Positive Percent Agreement (PPA)Negative Percent Agreement (NPA)
TP/TP+FNPercent95% CITN/TN+FPPercent95% CI
B. pertussis53/56a94.6%85.1-98.9%56/58b96.5%88.1-99.6%
Coronavirus 229E13/13100%75.3-100%45/47c95.7%85.5-99.5%
Coronavirus OC4324/24100%85.8-100%33/36d91.7%77.5-98.2%
M. pneumoniae54/64e84.4%73.1-92.2%58/56f89.2%79.1-95.6%

a Two (2) B. pertussis-positive specimens were originally identified by the source lab as negative for B. pertussis but were unexpectedly found to be positive by analyte specific PCR followed by bidirectional sequencing. Both of these specimens were negative when tested with the FilmArray, and both were found to be negative for B. pertussis during discrepancy investigation of confirmation testing.

  • b Ten (10) B. pertussis-negative specimens were originally identified by the source lab as positive for B. pertussis but this could not be confirmed by analyte specific PCR followed by bidirectional sequencing. Two (2) of these specimens were positive when tested with the FilmArray and both of these specimens were found to be positive for B. pertussis during discrepancy investigation of confirmation testing. Two (2) source laboratory positive samples were found to contain B. holmesii, both of these samples gave the expected negative result when tested with the FilmArray RP.
  • & One (1) CoV 229E-negative specimen was originally identified by the source lab as positive for CoV 229E but this could not be confirmed by analyte specific PCR followed by bidirectional sequencing. This specimen was positive when tested with the FilmArray RP.
  • 4 Four (4) CoV OC43-negative specimen were originally identified by the source lab as positive for CoV OC43 but this could not be confirmed by analyte specific PCR followed by bidirectional sequencing. Two (2) of these specimens were positive when tested with the FilmArray RP.
  • & The Ct results obtained during confirmation PCR testing for the 10 samples that were not detected by FilmArray indicated low analyte levels in the sample (Ct range 34.3-38.7) possible resulting from sample degradation during storage of these archived specimens.
  • f Twenty-two (22) M. pneumoniae-negative specimens were originally identified by the source lab as positive for M. pneumoniae but this could not be confirmed by analyte specific PCR followed by bidirectional sequencing. Seven (7) of these specimens were positive when tested with the FilmArray RP.

Testing of Contrived C. pneumoniae Specimens

Archived nasopharyngeal swab specimens that have previously tested positive for C. pneumoniae were unavailable for testing. Therefore, contrived C. pneumoniae specimens were used as surrogate clinical specimens to test the sensitivity and specificity of the

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FilmArray RP C. pneumoniae assay. Residual specimens that had been collected during the prospective clinical evaluation were spiked with C. pneumoniae at clinically relevant levels (or unspiked; 50 of each). The analyte status of each contrived specimen was blinded to the users analyzing the specimens. Results of FilmArray testing are presented in Table 9. 1

Table 9. FilmArray Performance Data Summary for contrived C. pneumoniae specimens.
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Positive Percent Agreement (PPA)Negative Percent Agreement (NPA)
TP/TP+FNPercent95% CITN/TN+FPPercent95% CI
C. pneumoniae50/50100%92.9 – 100%50/50100%92.9 – 100%

Selected Analytic Studies

Limit of Detection

The analytical sensitivity or Limit of Detection (LoD) for each FilmArray RP analyte was determined by testing limiting dilutions of quantified cultures of virus or bacterium. LoD is defined as the lowest concentration at which the analyte is consistently detected (detection in ≥95% of samples tested). Simulated NPS sample matrix (cultured human cells in VTM) was spiked with one or more analytes and at least 20 replicates were tested at the LoD concentration. The LoD concentrations for the FilmArray RP analytes CoV OC43, CoV 229E, B. pertussis, C. pneumoniae, and M. pneumoniae are listed in Table 10.

OrganismStrainLoD Concentration
CoV OC43ATCC VR-759600 TCID50/mL
CoV 229EATCC VR-7404 TCID50/mL
B. pertussisA6394000 CFU/mL
C. pneumoniaeTW1833000 DNA copies/mL
M. pneumoniaeM129 (Type 1)30 TCID50/mL

Table 10. LoD for Analytes Detected by FilmArray RP

NOTE: CoV OC43. CoV 229E and M. vneumoniae were grown and quantified in TCID30150% Tissue Culture Infectious Dose). The unit TCID41 is a measure of infectivity rather than number of organisms or copies of nucleic acid. Variability in TCIDs /mL may not accurately reflect differences in the relative sensitivity of detection between different organisms or different strains of the same organism.

Analytical Reactivity (Inclusivity)

The analytical reactivity of the FilmArray RP system assays was evaluated with an inclusivity panel consisting of strains or isolates that represent the genetic, temporal, and geographic diversity of the FilmArray RP analytes. The tested organisms include: 2 Coronavirus (1 229E and 1 OC43), 9 B. pertussis, 4 C. pneumoniae, and 9 M. pneumoniae. Each strain was initially tested in a simulated NPS sample matrix at or near the system LoD. Higher concentrations were tested if the analyte was not detected at LoD.

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Results from inclusivity testing of CoV OC43, CoV 229E, B. pertussis, C. pneumoniae, and M. pneumoniae are presented in Table 11. The concentration and multiple of LoD at which each strain was detected by the FilmArray RP system is indicated.

OrganismStrain / IsolateConcentrationDetectedMultiple ofLoD Detected
CoV OC43ATCC VR-759600 TCID50/mL1x
CoV 229EATCC VR-7404 TCID50/mL1x
B. pertussisA6394000 CFU/mL1x
E3414000 CFU/mL.1x
F (ATCC 8467)4000 CFU/mL1x
5 [17921] (ATCC 9340)4000 CFU/mL1x
18323 [NCTC 10739] (ATCC 9797)4000 CFU/mL1x
10-536 (ATCC 10380)4000 CFU/mL1x
CNCTC Hp 12/63 [623] (ATCC 51445)4000 CFU/mL1x
Tohama I (ATCC BAA-589)(vaccine strain)4000 CFU/mL1x
MN2531 (ATCC BAA-1335)4000 CFU/mL1x
C. pneumoniaeAR-39 (ATCC 53592)3000 copies/mL1x
CDC/CWL-029 (VR-1310)3000 copies/mL1x
CM-1 (ATCC VR-1360)3000 copies/mL1x
TW183 (ATCC VR-2282)3000 copies/mL1x
M. pneumoniaeM129 (Type 1)30 TCID50/mL1x
M129-B7 (ATCC 29342) (Type 1)300 CCU/mL a10x b
PI 1428 (ATCC 29085) (Type 1)3,000 CCU/mL a100x b
FH strain [NCTC 10119] (ATCC 15531)(Type 2)300 CFU/mL cn/a c
[Mac] (ATCC 15492) (Type 2)300 CCU/mL a10x b
[M52] (ATCC 15293)300 CCU/mL a10x b
[Bru] (ATCC 15377)30,000 CCU/mL a1,000x b
Mutant 22 (ATCC 39505)30 CCU/mL a1x b
UMTB-10G (ATCC 49894)300 CCU/mL a10x b
Table 11. Results of Inclusivity Testing
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4 CCU = Color Changing Unit. Both TCIDs, and CCU were determined according to the Reed-Muench method. Quantification in CCU/mL was considered equivalent to quantification in TCID46 mL.

6 Following inclusivity testing, all M. pneumoniae isolates previously quantified in CCU/ml. were re-evaluated by realtime PCR against a standard curve of the LoD strain (M129, TCID-6/mL). Based on relative molecular quantification, all isolates were detected at levels <1x - 10x LoD. rather than 1-1,000x LoD determined by CCU/mL. ATCC 49894, ATCC 15293, ATCC 29342, and ATCC 39505 were detected at or below 1x LoD, while ATCC 15492, ATCC 29085, and ATCC 15377 were detected between 1-10x LoD.

& This was the only M. pneumoniae isolate in the panel able to form colonies on plates and was quantified in CFU/mL (Colony Forming Units).

Analytical Specificity (Cross-reactivity and Exclusivity)

The potential for cross-reactivity between assays contained in the FilmArray RP system was evaluated by testing simulated NPS samples containing high concentrations of respiratory

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panel viruses and bacteria (tens to thousands-fold higher than LoD). No cross-reactivity was observed at the concentrations listed in Table 12.

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Virus or BacteriumType / StrainTest ConcentrationMultiple of LoD
AdenovirusSerotype 1(Species C)1.00x105 TCID50/mL333x
229EATCC VR-7405.67x103 TCID50/mL1,418x
CoronavirusHKU1 - Type BClinical specimen2.78x109 copies/mL1,463x
NL63NR-4705.67x103 TCID50/mL1,134x
OC43ATCC VR-7597.30x104 TCID50/mL122x
HumanMetapneumovirusType A1 - hMPV-16IA10-2003 A18.17x103 TCID50/mL4,085x
Human Rhinovirus /EnterovirusEchovirus 63.40x106 TCID50/mL113x
Rhinovirus A15.67x103 TCID50/mL5,670x
A/Brisbane/59/071.00x105 TCID50/mL500x
A/New Caledonia/20/991.00x105 TCID50/mL500x
A/PR/8/341.00x106 TCID50/mL5,000x
A/FM/1/474.70x103 TCID50/mL24x
Influenza AH1N1A/NWS/334.70x103 TCID50/mL24x
A/Denver/1/574.70x103 TCID50/mL24x
A/Solomon Islands/3/20061.39x104 TCID50/mL70x
A/Weiss/434.70x103 TCID50/mL24x
A/Mal/302/541.39x104 TCID50/mL70x
Influenza AH1N1-2009A/SwineNY/03/20094.00x105 TCID50/mL4,000x
A/Wisconsin/67/20058.17x103 TCID50/mL1634x
A/Victoria/3/754.70x103 TCID50/mL940x
A/Port Chalmers/1/735.67x103 TCID50/mL1,134x
Influenza AH3N2A/Aichi/2/681.00x105 TCID50/mL20,000x
A/Hong Kong/8/681.00x105 TCID50/mL20,000x
A/Alice4.70x103 TCID50/mL940x
A/MRC 28.17x103 TCID50/mL1,634x
A/Brisbane/10/078.17x103 TCID50/mL1,634x
Influenza BB/FL/04/061.67x104 TCID50/mL278x
B/Lee/408.17x103 TCID50/mL136x
B/Taiwan/2/625.03x104 TCID50/mL838x
B/GL/1739/548.17x103 TCID50/mL136x
B/Maryland/1/598.17x103 TCID50/mL136x
B/Florida/07/041.00x105 TCID50/mL1,667x
B/Malaysia/2506/045.67x103 TCID50/mL95x
Virus or BacteriumType / StrainTest ConcentrationMultiple of LoD
B/Allen/45$1.00x10^5$ TCID50/mL1.667x
Parainfluenza VirusB/HongKong/5/72$8.17x10^3$ TCID50/mL136x
B/Brigit$3.50x10^4$ TCID50/mL583x
Type 1Zeptometrix # 0810014CF$1.39x10^4$ TCID50/mL28x
Type 2Zeptometrix # 0810015CF$1.67x10^4$ TCID50/mL1,670x
Type 3Zeptometrix # 0810016CF$1.00x10^5$ TCID50/mL10,000x
Type 4Zeptometrix #0810060CF$5.67x10^3$ TCID50/mLa1.13xa
Respiratory SyncytialVirusA$1.39x10^4$ TCID50/mL6,950x
B$2.14x10^4$ TCID50/mL10,700x
E431
A639
ATCC 8467
ATCC 9797
Bordetella pertussisATCC 51445$1.00x10^6$ CFU/mL250x
ATCC BAA-589
ATCC 9340
ATCC 10380
ATCC BAA-1335
ChlamydophilapneumoniaeTW183$2.42x10^5$ copies/mL81x
M129$1.88x10^5$ TCID50/mL6,267x
ATCC 15531$4.27x10^5$ CFU/mLn/a
ATCC 15293
ATCC 15377
MycoplasmapneumoniaeATCC 15492
ATCC 29085$1.00x10^6$ CCU/mLb33,333x
ATCC 29342
ATCC 39505
ATCC 49894

Table 12. Results of Testing for Cross-Reactivity with FilmArray RP Analytes

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4 Highest test concentration possible based on the concentration of virus in the stock culture fluid.

b CCU = Color Changing Unit. Both TCID and CCU were determined according to the Reed-Muench method. Quantification in CCU/mL was considered equivalent to quantification in TCIDs/mL.

The potential for the FilmArray RP system to cross-react with non-FilmArray RP organisms was evaluated by testing an exclusivity panel consisting of 25 bacteria, 8 viruses, and 1 fungus. These organisms were selected based on their relatedness to FilmArray RP analytes, clinical relevance (cause respiratory symptoms or represent nasopharyngeal flora), or high prevalence within the population (e.g. Herpes Simplex Virus). Negative sample matrix was spiked with bacteria or fungi at a concentration of 106 CFU/mL and viruses at a concentration between 104 - 105 TCID50/mL, or the highest concentration possible. The

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FilmArray RP system did not cross-react with the exclusivity panel organisms listed in Table 13. 1

BacteriaStrain / IsolateVirusesStrain / Isolate
Bordetella bronchisepticaclinical isolateBocavirusType 1 - Clinical specimen
Bordetella holmesiiF061Coronavirus SARSZeptometrix-Nucleic Acid
Chlamydia trachomatisD-UW3Cytomegalovirus (CMV)AD-169 (VR-538)
CorynebacteriumdiptheriaeATCC14779Epstein-Barr Virus(EBV)B95-8
Escherichia coliO157:H7Herpes Simplex VirusType I
Haemophilus influenzaeMinnAMeasles VirusEdmonston
Lactobacillus acidophilusType strainMeasles VirusZeptometrix # 0810025CFª
Lactobacillus plantarum17-5MumpsZeptometrix # 0810079CF
Legionella longbeacheaeLong Beach 4FungiStrain / Isolate
Legionella micdadeiTatlockCandida albicansZeptometrix #0801504
Legionella pneumophiliaPhiladelphia
Moraxella catarrhalisNe 11 (type strain)
MycobacteriumtuberculosisH37Ra-1
Mycoplasma hominisATCC 23114
Mycoplasma genitaliumATCC 33530
Neisseria elongatatype strain
Neisseria gonorrhoeaeATCC 700825
Neisseria meningitidisM1027 (typestrain)
Pseudomonas aeruginosaZeptometrix#0801519
Staphylococcus aureusCOL
StaphylococcusepidermidisRP62A
Streptococcus pneumoniaetype 59
Streptococcus pyogenesZeptometrix#0801512
Streptococcus salivariusATCC 13419
Ureaplasma urealyticumATCC 27618

Table 13. Non-FilmArray RP Exclusivity Panel

*This viral stock produced one false positive Adenovirus result. The false positive was confirmed to be caused by Adenovirus contamination of the viral stock and was not due to cross-reactivity between the Adenovirus assay and Measles virus.

Precision (Reproducibility and Repeatability)

A multicenter reproducibility study was performed to determine between-site and overall reproducibility of the FilmArray RP system. Reproducibility testing occurred at three test sites utilizing a panel of twelve simulated NPS specimens spiked with various combinations

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of respiratory pathogens (analytes) at three different test levels (high negative (LoD/10), low positive (1X LoD), and medium positive (3X LoD)). On each testing day, two operators at each site tested two aliquots of specimens on two different FilmArray instruments (six specimens per operator per instrument per day). Every specimen was tested four times a day on five days at the three testing sites, for a total of 60 tests per analyte per concentration. A total of 26 lots of reagents and 20 FilmArray instruments were utilized in the reproducibility study.

Repeatability testing included an additional 7 days of testing per analyte and concentration at one site, for a total of 12 days of testing.

Reproducibility and Repeatability study results for CoV OC43, CoV 229E, B, pertussis, C. pneumoniae, and M. pneumoniae are summarized in Tables 14-19.

Coronavirus OC43ATCC VR-759#Positive#Negative%AgreementwithExpectedResulta95%CIMeanTm%CVTmObservedTm Range
Medium Positive(3X LoD)1,800 TCID50/mLSite A20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%80.980.2380.53 - 81.36
Site B20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%81.390.2581.04 - 81.82
Site C20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%81.200.2680.60 - 81.55
AllSites60/600/60100%94.0% - 100%81.170.3280.53 - 81.82
Low Positive(1X LoD)600 TCID50/mLSite A20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%80.820.2680.29 - 81.25
Site B20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%81.310.2480.95 - 81.85
Site C20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%81.070.3780.40 - 81.58
AllSites60/600/60100%94.0% - 100%81.070.3880.29 - 81.85
High Negativeb(LoD/10)60 TCID50/mLSite A18/202/2090.0%68.3% - 98.8%80.860.2480.49 - 81.25
Site B14/206/2070.0%45.7% - 88.1%81.290.2880.92 - 81.81
Site C16/204/2080.0%56.3% - 94.3%81.040.3280.11 - 81.45
AllSites48/6012/6080.0%67.7% - 89.2%81.070.3680.11 - 81.81
NegativeSite A0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
Site B0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
Site C1/180179/18099.4%96.9% - 100%
AllSites1/540539/54099.8%99.0% - 100%

Table 14. Summary of Positive Agreement, Negative Agreement, and Tm Results from Reproducibility Testing of Coronavirus OC43

Expected results for the "Medium Positive", the "Low Positive" panel members are positive. Expected result for the "Negative" panel member is negative.

"High Negative" samples are targeted to be positive 20-80% of the time.

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Coronavirus 229EATCC VR-740#Positive#Negative%AgreementwithExpectedResulta95%CIMeanTm%CVTmObservedTm Range
Medium Positive(3X LoD)12 TCID50/mLSite A20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%81.200.2080.81 - 81.47
Site B20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%81.800.3281.35 - 82.18
Site C20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%81.350.3481.03 - 82.13
All Sites60/600/60100%94.0% - 100%81.370.4080.81 - 82.18
Low Positive(1X LoD)4 TCID50/mLSite A20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%81.190.2180.83 - 81.66
Site B20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%81.620.2581.12 - 82.08
Site C20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%81.090.3280.30 - 81.56
All Sites60/600/60100%94.0% - 100%81.310.3880.30 - 82.08
High Negativeb(LoD/10)0.4 TCID50/mLSite A14/206/2070%45.7% - 88.1%81.060.2280.72 - 81.43
Site B7/2013/2035%15.4% - 59.2%81.540.2481.15 - 82.08
Site C11/209/2055%31.5% - 76.9%81.170.2480.70 - 81.68
All Sites32/6028/6053.3%40.0% - 66.3%81.250.3480.70 - 82.08
NegativeSite A0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
Site B0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
Site C0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
All Sites0/540540/540100%99.3% - 100%

Table 15. Summary of Positive Agreement, Negative Agreement, and Tm Reproducibility Testing of Coronavirus 229E

ª Expected results for the "Medium Positive", the "Low Positive", and the "High Negative" panel members are positive. Expected result for the "Negative" panel member is negative.

  • "High Negative" samples are targeted to be positive 20-80% of the time.

"High Negative" samples are targeted to be positive 20-80% of the time.

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Bordetella pertussisA639#Positive#Negative% AgreementwithExpectedResulta95%CIMeanTm%CVTmObservedTm Range
Medium Positive(3X LoD)12,000 CFU/mLSite A20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%88.360.3687.46 - 89.05
Site B20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%88.810.2988.26 - 89.20
Site C20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%88.340.1887.97 - 88.58
AllSites60/600/60100%94.0% - 100%88.500.3887.46 - 89.20
Low Positive(1X LoD)4,000 CFU/mLSite A20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%88.390.2887.73 - 88.96
Site B20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%88.640.3188.07 - 89.20
Site C20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%88.220.2887.74 - 88.67
AllSites60/600/60100%94.0% - 100%88.420.3487.73 - 89.20
High Negativeb(LoD/10)400 CFU/mLSite A16/204/2080.0%56.3% - 94.3%88.410.3487.86 - 89.36
Site B12/208/2060.0%36.1% - 80.9%88.700.3288.33 - 89.29
Site C12/208/2060.0%36.1% - 80.9%88.260.2887.52 - 88.71
AllSites40/6020/6066.7%53.3% - 78.3%88.460.3787.52 - 89.36
NegativeSite A0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
Site B0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
Site C0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
AllSites0/540540/540100%99.3% - 100%

Table 16. Summary of Positive Agreement, and Tm Results from Reproducibility Testing of Bordetella pertussis

3 Expected results for the "Medium Positive", the "Low Positive", and the "High Negalive" panel members are positive.

Expected result for the "Negative" panel member is negative.

  • "High Negative" samples are targeted to be positive 20-80% of the time.

Table 17. Summary of Positive Agreement, Negative Agreement, and Tm Results from Reproducibility Testing of Chlamydophila pneumoniae

ChlamydophilapneumoniaeTW183#Positive#Negative% Agreement with Expected Resulta95%CIMeanTm%CVTmObservedTm Range
Site A20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%79.650.2978.94 - 79.99
Medium Positive(3X LoD)Site B20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%80.270.3079.88 - 80.82
Site C20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%79.730.2379.42 - 80.09
9,000 copies/mLAllSites60/600/60100%94.0% - 100%79.920.4578.94 - 80.82
Low Positive(1X LoD)Site A20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%79.630.2779.03 - 80.09
Site B19/201/2095.0%75.1% - 99.9%80.150.2879.68 - 80.62

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3,000 copies/mLSite C20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%79.610.3078.84 - 80.09
AllSites59/601/6098.3%91.1% - 100%79.790.4278.84 - 80.62
Site A11/209/2055.0%31.5% - 76.9%79.550.2579.25 - 80.08
High Negativeb(LoD/10)300 copies/mLSite B14/206/2070.0%45.7% - 88.1%80.020.2979.66 - 80.72
Site C10/2010/2050.0%27.2% - 72.8%79.610.2979.16 - 80.21
AllSites35/6025/6058.3%44.9% - 70.9%79.720.3879.16 - 80.72
NegativeSite A0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
Site B0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
Site C0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
AllSites0/540540/540100%99.3% - 100%

3 Expected results for the "Medium Positive", the "Low Positive", and the "High Negative" panel members are positive.

Expected result for the "Negative" panel member is negative.

Expected result for the "Negative" panel member is negative.
^ "High Negative" samples are targeted to be positive 20-80% of the time.

Table 18. Summary of Positive Agreement, Negative Agreement, and Tm Reproducibility Testing of Mycoplasma pneumoniue

Mycoplasma pneumoniaeType 1 - M129#Positive#Negative%AgreementwithExpectedResulta95%CIMeanTm%CVTmObservedTm Range
Medium Positive(3X LoD)90 TCID50/mLSite A20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%77.420.2977.04 - 77.71
Site B20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%77.940.3377.59 - 78.30
Site C20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%77.830.2877.44 - 78.12
AllSites60/600/60100%94.0% - 100%77.750.3877.04 - 78.30
Low Positive(1X LoD)30 TCID50/mLSite A19/201/2095.0%75.1% - 99.9%77.550.3077.05 - 78.00
Site B17/203/2085.0%62.1% - 96.8%77.960.3377.36 - 78.37
Site C20/200/20100%83.2% - 100%77.680.3976.65 - 78.10
AllSites56/604/6093.3%83.8% - 98.2%77.730.4076.65 - 78.37
High Negativeb(LoD/10)3 TCID50/mLSite A5/2015/2025.0%8.7% - 49.1%77.580.3176.72 - 78.01
Site B4/2016/2020.0%5.7% - 43.7%78.010.2777.67 - 78.45
Site C11/209/2055.0%31.5% - 76.9%77.760.3477.04 - 78.09
AllSites20/6040/6033.3%21.7% - 46.7%77.780.3876.72 - 78.45
NegativeSite A0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
Site B0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
Site C0/180180/180100%98.0% - 100%
AllSites0/540540/540100%99.3% - 100%

ª Expected results for the "Medium Positive", the "Low Positive", and the "High Negative" panel members are positive. Expected result for the "Negative" panel member is negative.

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"High negative" samples are targeted to be positive 20-80% of the time.

Spiked OrganismModerate Positive(3x LoD)Low Positive(1x LoD)High Negative(0.1x LoD)
# Positive / Total% Positive Results# Positive / Total% Positive Results# Positive / Total% Positive Results
Coronavirus OC4348/48100%47/4897.9%33/4868.8%
Coronavirus 229E48/48100%48/48100%19/4839.6%
Bordetella pertussis48/48100%48/48100%27/4856.3%
Chlamydophila pneumoniae48/48100%46/4895.8%18/4837.5%
Mycoplasma pneumoniae48/48100%47/4897.9%19/4839.6%

Table 19. Summary of Positive Agreement Results for Repeatability Testing of Coronavirus OC43, Coronavirus 229E, Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Interference

Substances that could be present in NPS samples or introduced during sample handling were evaluated for their potential to interfere with assay performance. Four different organism mixes containing FilmArray RP analytes were spiked into a simulated NPS (sNPS) sample matrix (human epithelial cells in VTM) at 5 x their respective LoDs. The 5x LoD organism concentration was chosen to be near the analyte LoD but also to provide consistent results for sample-to-sample comparison. Each FilmArray RP analyte was tested in the presence of each potentially interfering substance listed in Table 20. None of the substances tested were found to compete or interfere with the control or analyte assays in the FilmArray RP. The appropriate FilmArray RP assays do react with the Influenza A H1, Influenza A H3, and Influenza B viral material contained in the FluMist® vaccine.

Endogenous SubstancesCompetitive / Interfering Microorganisms
Human Blood (with Na Citrate) (1% v/v)Respiratory Syncytial Virus A$2.8 \times 10^4$ TCID50/mL
Mucin (bovine submaxillary gland) (1% v/v)Human Rhinovirus$1.1 \times 10^4$ TCID50/mL
Human Genomic DNA: 0.2 ng/µLInfluenza A 2009 H1N1$1.0 \times 10^5$ TCID50/mL
2 ng/µLStaphylococcus aureus$1.0 \times 10^6$ CFU/mL
20 ng/µLNeisseria meningitidis$1.0 \times 10^6$ CFU/mL
Corynebacterium diptheriae$1.0 \times 10^6$ CFU/mL
Exogenous Substances
Saline Nasal Spray with Preservatives (1% v/v)Analgesic ointment (1% w/v)
Nasal Decongestant Spray (Oxymetazoline HCl) (1%v/v)Petroleum Jelly (1% w/v)
Tobramycin (0.6 mg/mL)Smokeless Tobacco (1% w/v)
Mupirocin (2% w/v)FluMist® Nasal Influenza Vaccine (2009-2010)

Table 20. List of Potentially Interfering Substances Evaluated

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Laboratory Reagents:Viral Transport Media:Swabs:
Bleach (1%, 2%, 5% v/v)Remel M4Copan 168C (rayon / twisted aluminum shaft)
Disinfecting wipesRemel M4-RTCopan FloQ (flocked nylon / plastic shaft)
Ethanol (7% v/v)Remel M5Copan 175KS01 (polyester / aluminum shaft)
DNAzap (1% v/v)Remel M6Millipore 519CS01M (flocked nylon / plastic shaft)
RNaseOut (1% v/v)Copan UTM

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993

Idaho Technology Inc. c/o Beth Lingenfelter 390 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108

AAY 1 5 2012

Re: K120267

Trade/Device Name: Regulation Number: Regulation Name: Regulatory Class: Product Code: Dated: Received:

FilmArray Respiratory Panel (RP) 21 CFR 866.3980 Respiratory Viral Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assav Class II OCC, OEM, OOU, OEP, OTG, NXD, OOI, OZZ, OZY, OZX April 3, 2012 April 5, 2012

Dear Ms. Lingenfelter:

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. Ilsting of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into class II (Special Controls), 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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); and good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820). This letter

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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 advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Parts 801 and 809), please contact the Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety at (301) 796-5450. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.

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) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours,

Uwe Schuf for

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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Indications for Use

510(k) Number: K120267

Device Name: FilmArray Respiratory Panel (RP)

FilmArray Respiratory Panel (RP) is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the FilmArray instrument for the simultaneous qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals suspected of respiratory tract infections. The following organism types and subtypes are identified using the FilmArrav RP: Adenovirus, Coronavirus 229E. Coronavirus HKU1, Coronavirus NL63, Coronavirus OC43, Human Metapneumovirus. Influenza A. Influenza A subtype H1. Influenza A subtype H3. Influenza A subtype 2009 H1, Influenza B, Parainfluenza Virus 1, Parainfluenza Virus 2, Parainfluenza Virus 3, Parainfluenza Virus 4, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Bordetella pertussis, Chlamvdophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The detection and identification of specific viral and bacterial nucleic acids from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory infection if used in conjunction with other clinical and epidemiological information. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other management decisions. Negative results in the setting of a respiratory illness may be due to infection with pathogens that are not detected by this test or lower respiratory tract infection that is not detected by a nasopharyngeal swab specimen. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with other organisms: the agent(s) detected by the Film Array RP may not be the definite cause of disease. Additional laboratory testing (e.g. bacterial and viral culture, immunofluorescence, and radiography) may be necessary when evaluating a patient with possible respiratory tract infection.

Due to the small number of positive specimens collected for certain organisms during the prospective clinical study, performance characteristics for Bordetella pertussis, Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, Influenza A/H1, Influenza A/H3, Influenza A/2009 H1, Influenza B. Mycoplasma pneumoniae Parainfluenza Virus 1, Parainfluenza Virus 2, and Parainfluenza Virus 4 were established primarily with retrospective clinical specimens. Performance characteristics for Chlamydophila pneumoniae were established primarily using contrived clinical specimens.

Due to the genetic similarity between human Rhinovirus and Enterovirus, the FilmArray RP cannot reliably differentiate them. A positive FilmArray RP Rhinovirus/Enterovirus result should be followed-up using an alternate method (e.g., cell culture or sequence analysis).

The FilmArray RP detects Adenovirus species C serotype 2 and serotype 6 with reduced sensitivity. It is recommended that specimens found to be negative for Adenovirus after examination using FilmArray RP be confirmed by an alternate method (e.g., FDA cleared molecular test or cell culture).

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The FilmArray RP assay for Coronavirus OC43 may cross-react with some isolates of Coronavirus HKU1. A dual positive result may be due to cross-reactivity or may indicate a co-infection.

Performance characteristics for influenza A were established when influenza A/2009 HIN1, A/H1, and A/H3 were the predominant influenza A viruses in circulation. Performance of detecting influenza A may vary if other influenza A strains are circulating or a novel influenza A virus emerges. If infection with a novel influenza A virus is suspected based on current clinical and epidemiological screening criteria recommended by public health authorities, specimens should be collected with appropriate infection control precautions for novel virulent influenza viruses and sent to state or local health departments for testing. Viral culture should not be attempted in these cases unless a BSL 3+ facility is available to receive and culture specimens.

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§ 866.3980 Respiratory viral panel multiplex nucleic acid assay.

(a)
Identification. A respiratory viral panel multiplex nucleic acid assay is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic device intended to simultaneously detect and identify multiple viral nucleic acids extracted from human respiratory specimens or viral culture. The detection and identification of a specific viral nucleic acid from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory viral infection when used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings. The device is intended for detection and identification of a combination of the following viruses:(1) Influenza A and Influenza B;
(2) Influenza A subtype H1 and Influenza A subtype H3;
(3) Respiratory Syncytial Virus subtype A and Respiratory Syncytial Virus subtype B;
(4) Parainfluenza 1, Parainfluenza 2, and Parainfluenza 3 virus;
(5) Human Metapneumovirus;
(6) Rhinovirus; and
(7) Adenovirus.
(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls are:(1) FDA's guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Respiratory Viral Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assay;”
(2) For a device that detects and identifies Human Metapneumovirus, FDA's guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Testing for Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) Using Nucleic Acid Assays;” and
(3) For a device that detects and differentiates Influenza A subtype H1 and subtype H3, FDA's guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Testing for Detection and Differentiation of Influenza A Virus Subtypes Using Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assays.” See § 866.1(e) for the availability of these guidance documents.