K Number
K132237
Date Cleared
2013-08-26

(39 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
866.3332
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Prodesse® ProFAST + Assay is a multiplex Real Time RT-PCR in vitro diagnostic test for the qualitative detection and discrimination of seasonal Influenza A/H1, seasonal Influenza A/H3 and 2009 H1N1 Influenza viral nucleic acids isolated and purified from nasopharyngeal (NP) swab specimens from human patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological risk factors. This Assay targets conserved regions of the Hemagglutinin (HA) gene for seasonal Influenza A/H1, seasonal Influenza A/H3 and 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus, respectively. This Assay is not intended to detect Influenza B or Influenza C Viruses.

A negative ProFAST+ Assay result is a presumptive negative result for Influenza A. These results should be confirmed by an FDA cleared nucleic acid-based test (NAT) detecting Influenza A.

Negative results do not preclude Influenza virus infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions.

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 department 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 Prodesse® ProFAST + Assay is a multiplex Real Time RT-PCR in vitro diagnostic test for the qualitative detection and discrimination of seasonal Influenza A/H1, seasonal Influenza A/H3 and 2009 H1N1 Influenza viral nucleic acids isolated and purified from nasopharyngeal (NP) swab specimens from human patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological risk factors. This Assay targets conserved regions of the Hemagglutinin (HA) gene for seasonal Influenza A/H1, seasonal Influenza A/H3 and 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus, respectively. This Assay is not intended to detect Influenza B or Influenza C Viruses.

The ProFAST+ Assay enables detection and discrimination of Influenza A Virus subtypes: seasonal A/H1, seasonal A/H3, and 2009 H1N1 and internal control nucleic acid. Nasopharyngeal swab specimens are collected from patients with signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection using a polyester, rayon or nylon tipped swab and placed into viral transport medium.

A Universal Internal Control (UIC) is added to each sample prior to nucleic acid isolation to monitor for inhibitors present in the specimens. The isolation and purification of the nucleic acids is performed using either a MagNA Pure LC Instrument (Roche) and the MagNA Pure Total Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit (Roche) or a NucliSENS® easyMAG™ System (bioMérieux) and the Automated Magnetic Extraction Reagents (bioMérieux).

The purified nucleic acids are added to ProFAST+ Supermix along with enzymes included in the ProFAST+ Assay Kit. The ProFAST+ Supermix contains oligonucleotide primers and targetspecific oligonucleotide probes. The primers are complementary to highly conserved regions of the Hemagglutinin (HA) gene for seasonal influenza A/H1, seasonal influenza A/H3 and 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus. The probes are dual-labeled with a reporter dye attached to the 5'-end and a quencher dye attached to the 3'-end.

Reverse transcription of the RNA in the sample into complementary DNA (cDNA) and subsequent amplification of DNA is performed in a Cepheid SmartCycler® II instrument. In this process, the probe anneals specifically to the template followed by primer extension and amplification. The ProFAST+ Assay is based on Tagman chemistry, which utilizes the 5' - 3' exonuclease activity of the Taq polymerase to cleave the probe thus separating the reporter dye from the quencher. This generates an increase in fluorescent signal upon excitation from a light source. With each cycle, additional reporter dye molecules are cleaved from their respective probes, further increasing fluorescent signal. The amount of fluorescence at any given cycle is dependent on the amount of amplification products present at that time. Fluorescent intensity is monitored during each PCR cycle by the SmartCycler II instrument.

AI/ML Overview

The provided text describes a special 510(k) submission for the Prodesse® ProFAST®+ Assay, primarily focusing on modifications to the internal control and positive control, and an additional reactivity claim for H3N2v. The submission argues for substantial equivalence to a predicate device (K101855, ProFAST 101+ Assay).

Crucially, the document does not present acceptance criteria or detailed results from a study that "proves the device meets the acceptance criteria" in the format of a typical clinical validation study. Instead, it focuses on demonstrating that modifications did not negatively impact performance compared to the previously cleared predicate device.

Here's an attempt to extract the requested information, noting where details are missing based on the provided text:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The document does not explicitly state quantitative acceptance criteria (e.g., minimum sensitivity, specificity, or agreement percentages) for a clinical performance study of the modified device. Instead, it refers to the previous performance claims of the ProFAST+ Assay (the predicate device for the modifications) and states that the modified assay "continues to meet the performance claims."

The closest to "reported device performance" are the results of the verification/validation studies for the modifications:

ModificationVerification/Validation Result (Performance)
Outsourcing of internal control leading to minor changes in sequence. Incorporation of a Universal Internal Control (UIC), containing both RNA and DNA internal control sequences.The UIC did not affect the ability of the ProFAST+ Assay to detect target organisms at the limit of detection as evinced by the results of Analytical Sensitivity, IC Interference, Extractor Equivalency, and Sample Stability studies. Additionally, the results of a retrospective clinical comparison study demonstrated the modified ProFAST+ Assay with UIC continues to meet the performance claims for the current ProFAST+ Assay.
Positive control provided "at use" concentration, no dilution is necessary.A Positive Control Effectiveness Study demonstrated the positive control's continued ability to monitor for global assay failures at the increased testing concentration.
H3N2v Reactivity ClaimsResults of the Reactivity Study demonstrated the ability of the ProFAST+ Assay to detect A/Indiana/10/2011 (H3N2v) nucleic acids at concentrations near the limit of detection of the assay.

Note: The document explicitly states that "the performance characteristics of this device with clinical specimens that are positive for H3N2v influenza virus have not been established." This means for H3N2v, only analytical reactivity was shown, not clinical performance.

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

  • Sample Size for Test Set: The document mentions a "retrospective clinical comparison study" for the UIC modification but does not provide the sample size used in this study.
  • Data Provenance: The document states "clinical comparison study," implying human patient samples were used. The term "retrospective" indicates that these samples were collected in the past. The country of origin is not specified but is implicitly the US given the FDA submission.

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

Not provided. The nature of the ground truth (e.g., a reference method like viral culture or another FDA-cleared NAT) is not detailed, nor is the number or qualifications of experts, if any, involved in establishing it. It's likely the "ground truth" for the clinical comparison study would have been established by the reference method against which the predicate device's original performance claims were made.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set

Not provided. Given that this appears to be a comparison study against a historical reference or predicate, an adjudication method might not have been
explicitly described in this type of submission.

5. If a Multi Reader Multi Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance

Not applicable. This device is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) RT-PCR assay for detecting viral nucleic acids, not an AI-assisted diagnostic tool that would be used by "human readers" in the sense of image interpretation. Therefore, an MRMC study with human readers and AI assistance is not relevant to this device. The "reader" here is the instrument interpreting PCR amplification curves.

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

Yes, the device is inherently a standalone algorithm/assay without human-in-the-loop performance influencing its primary result. It provides a qualitative (positive/negative) detection and discrimination of influenza A subtypes. The "retrospective clinical comparison study" would represent the standalone performance of the modified assay.

7. The Type of Ground Truth Used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.)

Not explicitly stated in the provided text. For RT-PCR assays, the ground truth for clinical studies is typically established by:

  • A "gold standard" laboratory method (e.g., viral culture if available and sensitive enough, or a highly sensitive and specific FDA-cleared reference molecular test).
  • A composite reference method combining multiple tests or clinical findings.

Given it's a "clinical comparison study," it implies comparison to established clinical diagnoses or reference lab results, but the specifics are absent.

8. The Sample Size for the Training Set

Not applicable/Not provided. This is an RT-PCR assay, not a machine learning or AI algorithm that requires a "training set" in the conventional sense. The "training" for such a device involves assay optimization and analytical validation using characterized samples (e.g., contrived samples with known viral concentrations, characterized clinical samples) to establish parameters like limit of detection, linearity, and specificity. The document refers to "Analytical Sensitivity, IC Interference, Extractor Equivalency, and Sample Stability studies," which utilize such characterized samples, but a specific "training set sample size" as per AI/ML terminology is not relevant here.

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

Not applicable/Not provided in the AI/ML context. For analytical studies, the "ground truth" (e.g., viral presence and concentration) is established by using characterized stocks, reference materials, or quantified clinical samples whose status is independently verified (e.g., by culture, sequencing, or quantitative PCR methods).

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K132237

Gen-Probe Prodesse, Inc. Prodesse®ProFAST®+ Assay Special 510(k) Submission Page 1 of 3 7/16/2013

510(k) SUMMARY

CONTACT

Emily Ziegler Scientist I Gen-Probe Prodesse, Inc. 20925 Crossroads Circle Waukesha, WI 53186

AUG 26 2013

NAME OF DEVICE

Trade Name: Regulation Number: Product Code: Classification Name: Prodesse® ProFAST®+ Assay 21 CFR 866.3332 OQW, OOI Nucleic acid amplification assay for detection and differentiation of Influenza A Virus Subtypes: A/seasonal H1, A/seasonal H3, and A/2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

PREDICATE DEVICE

K101855, ProFAST 101+ Assay

INTENDED USE

The Prodesse® ProFAST + Assay is a multiplex Real Time RT-PCR in vitro diagnostic test for the qualitative detection and discrimination of seasonal Influenza A/H1, seasonal Influenza A/H3 and 2009 H1N1 Influenza viral nucleic acids isolated and purified from nasopharyngeal (NP) swab specimens from human patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological risk factors. This Assay targets conserved regions of the Hemagglutinin (HA) gene for seasonal Influenza A/H1, seasonal Influenza A/H3 and 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus, respectively. This Assay is not intended to detect Influenza B or Influenza C Viruses.

A negative ProFAST+ Assay result is a presumptive negative result for Influenza A. These results should be confirmed by an FDA cleared nucleic acid-based test (NAT) detecting Influenza A.

Negative results do not preclude Influenza virus infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions.

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 department for testing. Viral culture should not be attempted in these cases unless a BSL 3+ facility is available to receive and culture specimens.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The ProFAST+ Assay enables detection and discrimination of Influenza A Virus subtypes: seasonal A/H1, seasonal A/H3, and 2009 H1N1 and internal control nucleic acid. Nasopharyngeal swab specimens are collected from patients with signs and symptoms of a

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respiratory infection using a polyester, rayon or nylon tipped swab and placed into viral transport medium.

A Universal Internal Control (UIC) is added to each sample prior to nucleic acid isolation to monitor for inhibitors present in the specimens. The isolation and purification of the nucleic acids is performed using either a MagNA Pure LC Instrument (Roche) and the MagNA Pure Total Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit (Roche) or a NucliSENS® easyMAG™ System (bioMérieux) and the Automated Magnetic Extraction Reagents (bioMérieux).

The purified nucleic acids are added to ProF AST+ Supermix along with enzymes included in the ProFAST+ Assay Kit. The ProFAST+ Supermix contains oligonucleotide primers and targetspecific oligonucleotide probes. The primers are complementary to highly conserved regions of the Hemagglutinin (HA) gene for seasonal influenza A/H1, seasonal influenza A/H3 and 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus. The probes are dual-labeled with a reporter dye attached to the 5'-end and a quencher dye attached to the 3'-end (see table below).

AnalyteGene TargetedProbeFluorophoreAbsorbancePeakEmissionPeakInstrumentChannel
Seasonal H1Influenza AHemagglutininFAM495 nm520 nmSeasonal H1Influenza A
Seasonal H3Influenza AHemagglutininCAL FluorOrange 560540 nm561 nmSeasonal H3Influenza A
2009 H1N1 InfluenzaVirusHemagglutininCAL Fluor Red610595 nm615 nm2009 H1N1InfluenzaVirus
Universal InternalControlN/AQuasar 670647 nm667 nmUniversalInternalControl

Reverse transcription of the RNA in the sample into complementary DNA (cDNA) and subsequent amplification of DNA is performed in a Cepheid SmartCycler® II instrument. In this process, the probe anneals specifically to the template followed by primer extension and amplification. The ProFAST+ Assay is based on Tagman chemistry, which utilizes the 5' - 3' exonuclease activity of the Taq polymerase to cleave the probe thus separating the reporter dye from the quencher. This generates an increase in fluorescent signal upon excitation from a light source. With each cycle, additional reporter dye molecules are cleaved from their respective probes, further increasing fluorescent signal. The amount of fluorescence at any given cycle is dependent on the amount of amplification products present at that time. Fluorescent intensity is monitored during each PCR cycle by the SmartCycler II instrument.

DEVICE COMPARISON

The modified ProFAST+ Assay differs from the current kit in the following ways:

  • . Outsourcing of internal control stock manufacturing leading to a change in control vector:
  • Universal Internal Control, consisting of an RNA in vitro transcript and a DNA plasmid, . incorporated into the kit;
  • . The 1:10 dilution step of the positive control performed by customers has been removed;
  • Additional reactivity claims for Influenza A/Indiana/10/2011 (H3N2v). .

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The labeling was updated accordingly to incorporate the modifications listed above.

SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE

    1. The Intended Use, Warnings or Precautions, and Contraindications of the modified device as described in the labeling have not changed.
    1. The modifications detailed in the table below has not had any effect or caused any changes to the fundamental scientific technology of the device.
ModificationPotential Impact of ModificationVerification/Validation Result
Outsourcing of internalcontrol leading to minorchanges in sequenceIncorporation of aUniversal Internal Control,containing both RNA andDNA internal controlsequences.Modification of the internal controlmay affect the ability of the deviceto detect the target organisms.Additionally, it may change theclinical performance of theProFAST+ Assay.The UIC did not affect the ability ofthe ProFAST+ Assay to detect targetorganisms at the limit of detection asevinced by the results of AnalyticalSensitivity, IC Interference, ExtractorEquivalency, and Sample Stabilitystudies. Additionally, the results of aretrospective clinical comparisonstudy demonstrated the modifiedProFAST+ Assay with UIC continuesto meet the performance claims forthe current ProFAST+ Assay.
Positive control provided"at use" concentration, nodilution is necessary.Changes in the testingconcentration may affect theperformance of the positive controlin terms of stability or ability todetect global assay failures.A Positive Control EffectivenessStudy demonstrated the positivecontrol's continued ability to monitorfor global assay failures at theincreased testing concentration.
H3N2v Reactivity ClaimsNAResults of the Reactivity Studydemonstrated the ability of theProFAST+ Assay to detectA/Indiana/10/2011 (H3N2v) nucleicacids at concentrations near the limitof detection of the assay

Although this test has been shown to detect influenza A/ Indiana/10/2011 (H3N2v) virus cultured from positive human respiratory specimens, the performance characteristics of this device with clinical specimens that are positive for H3N2v influenza virus have not been established.

    1. Verification and validation studies performed demonstrated that all clinical and analytical performance/functionality remains unchanged from the previous device.
    1. The appropriate Design Control activities were performed;
    • a. A Risk Analysis was performed and did not raise any new concerns of safety and efficacy associated with the modifications.
    • b. A declaration of conformity with design controls has been submitted.

The modified ProFAST+ Assay is substantially equivalent to the current legally marketed device, ProFAST+ Assay.

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Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20093-0002

August 26, 2013

Emily Ziegler Scientist I Gen-Probe Prodesse, Inc. 20925 Crossroads Circle Waukesha. WI 53186

Re: K132237

Trade/Device Name: Prodesse™ ProFAST"+ Assay Regulation Number: 21 CFR 866.3332 Regulation Name: Reagents for detection of specific novel influenza A viruses Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OQW. OOI Dated: July 16, 2013 Received: July 30, 2013

Dear Ms. Ziegler:

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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA). it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. 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 Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set

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forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 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/Salety/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/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely yours.

Sally A. Hojvat -S

Sally Hojvat, M.Sc., Ph.D. Director, Division of Microbiology Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Gen-Probe Prodesse, Inc. Prodesse ProFAST + Assay Special 510(k) Submission

Indication for Use

510(k) Number (if known): K132237

Device Name: Prodesse® ProFAST + Assay

Indication for Use:

The Prodesse® ProFAST + Assay is a multiplex Real Time RT-PCR in vitro diagnostic test for the qualitative detection and discrimination of seasonal Influenza A/H , seasonal Influenza A/H3 and 2009 H1N1 Influenza viral nucleic acids isolated and purified from nasopharyngeal (NP) swab specimens from human patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological risk factors. This Assay targets conserved regions of the Hemagglutinin (HA) gene for seasonal Influenza A/H1, seasonal Influenza A/H3 and 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus, respectively. This Assay is not intended to detect Influenza B or Influenza C Viruses.

A negative ProFAST+ Assay result is a presumptive negative result for Influenza A. These results should be confirmed by an FDA cleared nucleic acid-based test (NAT) detecting Influenza A.

Negative results do not preclude Influenza virus infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions.

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 department for testing. Viral culture should not be attempted in these cases unless a BSL 3+ facility is available to receive and culture specimens.

Prescription Use __ X (21 CFR Part 801 Subpart D) And/Or

Over the Counter Use (21 CFR Part 801 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)

Tamara V. Feldblyum -S 2013.08.26 16:13:17 -04'00'

§ 866.3332 Reagents for detection of specific novel influenza A viruses.

(a)
Identification. Reagents for detection of specific novel influenza A viruses are devices that are intended for use in a nucleic acid amplification test to directly detect specific virus RNA in human respiratory specimens or viral cultures. Detection of specific virus RNA aids in the diagnosis of influenza caused by specific novel influenza A viruses in patients with clinical risk of infection with these viruses, and also aids in the presumptive laboratory identification of specific novel influenza A viruses to provide epidemiological information on influenza. These reagents include primers, probes, and specific influenza A virus controls.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls are:(1) FDA's guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Reagents for Detection of Specific Novel Influenza A Viruses.” See § 866.1(e) for information on obtaining this document.
(2) The distribution of these devices is limited to laboratories with experienced personnel who have training in standardized molecular testing procedures and expertise in viral diagnosis, and appropriate biosafety equipment and containment.