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Intended Use

Healgen Propoxyphene Test is an immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative determination of Propoxyphene in human urine at a Cut-Off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The test is available in a Strip format, a Dip Card format and a Cup format.

The test may yield preliminary positive results even when the prescription drug Propoxyphene is ingested, at prescribed doses; it is not intended to distinguish between prescription use or abuse of this drug. There is no uniformly recognized cutoff concentration level for Propoxyphene in urine. The test provides only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. GC/MS is the prefered confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be exercised with any drug of abuse test result, particularly when the preliminary result is positive.

For in vitro diagnostic use only. It is intended for prescription and for over-the-counter use.

Healgen Nortriptyline Test is an immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative determination of Nortriptyline in human urine at a Cut-Off concentration of 1000 ng/mL. The test is available in a Strip format, a Dip Card format and a Cup format.

The test may yield preliminary positive results even when the prescription is ingested, at prescribed doses, it is not intended to distinguish between prescription use or abuse of this drug. There is no uniformly recognized cutoff concentration level for Nortriptyline in urine. The test provides only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. GC/MS is the prefered confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be exercised with any drug of abuse test result, particularly when the preliminary result is positive.

For in vitro diagnostic use only. It is intended for prescription and for over-the-counter use.

Healgen EDDP (Methadone Metabolite) Test is an immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative determination of EDDP (2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3-diphenylpyrrolidine) in human urine at a Cut-Off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The test is available in a Strip format, a Cassette format, a Dip Card format and a Cup format.

The test provides only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. GC/MS is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be exercised with any drug of abuse test result, particularly when the preliminary result is positive. For in vitro diagnostic use only. It is intended for prescription and for over-the-counter use.

Device Description

Healgen Propoxyphene Test, Healgen Nortriptyline Test and Healgen EDDP (Methadone Metabolite) Test are immunochromatographic assays for Propoxyphene, Nortriptyline and EDDP. Each assay test is a lateral flow system for the qualitative detection of Propoxyphene, Nortriptyline and EDDP (target analyte) in human urine. The products are in vitro diagnostic devices, which come in the form of: Strips, Cassettes, DipCards, or Cups. Each product contains a Test Device (in one of the four formats), and a package insert. Each test device is sealed with a desiccant in an aluminum pouch.

AI/ML Overview

The provided document describes the performance characteristics of the Healgen Propoxyphene Test, Healgen Nortriptyline Test, and Healgen EDDP (Methadone Metabolite) Test, which are immunochromatographic assays for the qualitative determination of these substances in human urine. The acceptance criteria and the studies performed to demonstrate the device meets these criteria are detailed.

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The document does not explicitly state "acceptance criteria" as a separate, quantified threshold for each performance characteristic. Instead, it presents the results of various analytical and comparison studies, implying that the observed performance meets the manufacturer's internal standards for claiming substantial equivalence to a predicate device. For the purpose of this response, I will interpret the reported performance in the precision and cut-off studies as the de facto acceptance criteria demonstrated by the manufacturer.

The key acceptance criterion for qualitative drug tests is typically the ability to correctly classify samples as positive or negative relative to a defined cut-off concentration. For samples precisely at or near the cut-off, some variability is expected.

Implicit Acceptance Criteria and Reported Performance (Based on "Precision" and "Cut-off" Studies):

Performance CharacteristicAcceptance Criteria (Implicit)Reported Device Performance
PrecisionConsistent and accurate classification of samples at various concentrations around the cut-off, with expected variability at the exact cut-off. Ideally, 100% agreement for samples sufficiently below and above the cut-off. For samples at the cut-off, results should be approximately 50% positive and 50% negative.Propoxyphene (All formats): Samples at -100%, -75%, -50%, -25% cut-off consistently yielded 50-/0+ (negative) results across all three lots for each format. Samples at +25%, +50%, +75%, +100% cut-off consistently yielded 50+/0- (positive) results across all three lots for each format. At the cut-off, results varied (e.g., Strip: 25-/25+, 21-/29+, 27-/23+; Cassette: 27-/23+, 22-/28+, 22-/28+; Dip Card: 26-/24+, 26-/24+, 23-/27+; Cup: 25-/25+, 21-/29+, 29-/21+). This indicates appropriate performance at and around the cut-off. Nortriptyline (All formats): Samples at -100%, -75%, -50%, -25% cut-off consistently yielded 50-/0+ (negative) results. Samples at +25%, +50%, +75%, +100% cut-off consistently yielded 50+/0- (positive) results. At the cut-off, results varied (e.g., Strip: 20-/30+, 24-/26+, 21-/29+; Cassette: 20-/30+, 22-/28+, 18-/32+; Dip Card: 22-/28+, 26-/24+, 18-/32+; Cup: 26-/24+, 24-/26+, 21-/29+). This also indicates appropriate performance at and around the cut-off. EDDP (All formats): Samples at -100%, -75%, -50%, -25% cut-off consistently yielded 50-/0+ (negative) results. Samples at +25%, +50%, +75%, +100% cut-off consistently yielded 50+/0- (positive) results. At the cut-off, results varied (e.g., Strip: 27-/23+, 23-/27+, 28-/22+; Cassette: 28-/22+, 20-/30+, 23-/27+; Dip Card: 21-/29+, 26-/24+, 22-/28+; Cup: 29-/21+, 24-/26+, 18-/32+). This demonstrates appropriate performance at and around the cut-off.
Cut-off Verification100% correct classification of samples at +/- 25% of the cut-off, within a specified margin of error.For Propoxyphene, Nortriptyline, and EDDP, results were all positive at and above +25% cut-off and all negative at and below -25% cut-off. This confirms the accuracy of the stated cut-off values.
InterferenceNo significant interference from common exogenous or endogenous substances found in urine.A comprehensive list of compounds (e.g., Acetophenetidin, Ascorbic Acid, Caffeine, etc.) showed no interference at a concentration of 100µg/mL in drug-free urine or urine spiked with target drugs at 25% above cut-off levels. This was consistent across all formats.
SpecificityDemonstrate cross-reactivity with structurally similar compounds and no significant cross-reactivity with unrelated analytes.Propoxyphene: Positive at 300 ng/mL (100% cross-reactivity) for Propoxyphene and Norpropoxyphene (metabolite). Nortriptyline: Positive at 1000 ng/mL (100% cross-reactivity) for Nortriptyline. Shows cross-reactivity with related tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., Amitriptyline 67%, Desipramine 20%, Imipramine 10%). EDDP: Positive at 300 ng/mL (100% cross-reactivity) for EDDP. Cross-reactivity with EMDP (60%). No cross-reactivity with Methadone, LAAM, Alpha Methadol, Doxylamine at 100000 ng/mL (<0.3%).
Effect of Specific Gravity & pHConsistent results across a physiological range of urine specific gravity and pH.Urine samples with specific gravity 1.000 to 1.035 and pH 4 to 9, spiked at 25% below and 25% above cut-off, showed all positive results above +25% cut-off and all negative results below -25% cut-off. This confirms insensitivity to physiological variations in urine.
Method Comparison (Clinical Samples)High agreement (concordance) with a validated confirmatory method (GC/MS) for clinical samples, especially for samples significantly separating from the cutoff. Close to the cut-off, some discordance is expected due to the nature of qualitative assays and instrumental variation.Propoxyphene, Nortriptyline, EDDP (All formats): High overall concordance with GC/MS. For all drug tests and formats:- All "Negative" and "Low Negative by GC/MS (less than -50%)" samples were correctly identified as Negative (e.g., 10 negative + 15 low negative = 25 negative test results by device).- All "High Positive by GC/MS (greater than +50%)" samples were correctly identified as Positive (24 positive test results by device).- For "Near Cutoff Negative by GC/MS (between -50% and cut-off)", all samples were correctly identified as Negative (15 negative test results by device).- For "Near Cutoff Positive by GC/MS (between the cut-off and +50%)", a small number of discordant results were observed, where GC/MS positive samples (e.g., 301 ng/mL, 304 ng/mL for Propoxyphene) were reported as negative by the device. This is expected due to the qualitative nature of the rapid test and the variability around the cut-off. The clinical significance of these low-level discordant results is mitigated by the recommendation for confirmatory testing.
Lay-User PerformanceHigh percentage of correct results by lay users demonstrating ease of use and interpretability of the device and instructions.Propoxyphene, Nortriptyline, EDDP (All formats): Percentage of correct results by lay persons was consistently 90-100% for concentrations at +/- 25% of the cutoff and beyond. Specifically: - 100% correct for -100%, -75%, -50% cut-off samples (negative). - 90-95% correct for -25% cut-off samples. - 90-95% correct for +25% cut-off samples. - 100% correct for +50%, +75% cut-off samples (positive). All lay users indicated ease of understanding the instructions (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 7).

Detailed Study Information:

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

  • Precision Test Set:

    • For each drug (Propoxyphene, Nortriptyline, EDDP) and each of the four formats (Strip, Cassette, Cup, Dip Card):
      • 9 different concentrations were tested (-100%, -75%, -50%, -25%, Cut-off, +25%, +50%, +75%, +100% of cut-off).
      • Each concentration was tested 50 times (2 runs/day for 25 days) for each of 3 different lots.
      • Total precision samples per drug: 9 concentrations * 50 tests/concentration * 3 lots * 4 formats = 5400 tests.
    • Data Provenance: Samples were prepared by spiking known concentrations of drugs into negative urine samples. The origin of the negative urine itself is not specified but is implied to be human. The study was conducted "in-house" (Healgen Scientific LLC). These are prospective analytical studies.
  • Cut-off Verification Test Set:

    • For each drug (Propoxyphene, Nortriptyline, EDDP) and for all formats (implicitly, as "different lots of each device" and "all formats" are mentioned in the interference study which follows this section):
      • 150 samples were used, equally distributed at -50% cut-off, cut-off, +25% cut-off, +50% cut-off concentrations. This means 37-38 samples per concentration.
      • Tested using three different lots of each device.
    • Data Provenance: Samples were prepared by spiking known concentrations of drugs into negative samples. Prospective analytical studies.
  • Interference Test Set:

    • Not explicitly stated, but common interfering compounds (listed in pages 11-14) were tested at 100µg/mL in drug-free urine and in target drug urine (at 25% above cut-off).
    • Tested using three batches of each device for all formats.
    • Data Provenance: Prepared samples. Prospective analytical studies.
  • Specificity (Cross-reactivity) Test Set:

    • Not explicitly stated, but drug metabolites and other components were tested.
    • Tested using three batches of each device for all formats. Lowest detectable concentration used to calculate cross-reactivity.
    • Data Provenance: Prepared samples. Prospective analytical studies.
  • Effect of Urine Specific Gravity and Urine pH Test Set:

    • Urine samples with specific gravity 1.000 to 1.035 and pH 4 to 9.
    • Spiked with target drugs at 25% below and 25% above cut-off levels.
    • Tested using three batches of each device for all formats.
    • Data Provenance: Prepared samples. Prospective analytical studies.
  • Method Comparison (Clinical Samples) Test Set:

    • For each drug (Propoxyphene, Nortriptyline, EDDP) and each format (Strip, Cassette, Cup, Dip Card):
      • 80 unaltered clinical urine samples were used (40 negative and 40 positive).
      • Total samples for method comparison = 3 drugs * 4 formats * 80 samples = 960 samples.
    • Data Provenance: "unaltered clinical samples" (implies human origin, retrospective or prospective collection not specified but usually retrospective for samples with confirmed status). The studies were performed "in-house."
  • Lay-User Study Test Set:

    • For each drug (Propoxyphene, Nortriptyline, EDDP) and each format (Strip, Cassette, Cup, Dip Card):
      • 7 concentrations were evaluated: -100%, -75%, -50%, -25%, +25%, +50%, +75% of cut-off.
      • Each concentration was tested with 20 samples.
      • Total samples per drug/format: 7 concentrations * 20 samples/concentration = 140 samples.
      • Total samples across all drugs and implicitly all formats for lay user study (the table heading states "Propoxyphene Strip" but the preamble says "560 lay persons testing each of the Propoxyphene, the Nortriptyline and the EDDP devices." and then gives data for Strip, Cassette, DipCard, Cup formats. It is most logical that each lay person tests one sample of one format for one drug.) So, if each of 560 lay persons tested one sample for propoxyphene, 560 for nortriptyline, and 560 for EDDP (total 1680 individuals), the sample numbers in the tables would represent a subset or a summary of this. The tables show 20 samples per concentration level. It's more plausible that the lay users tested 140 different samples per drug, one sample per lay user, for each format specifically.
      • The tables specify "Number of samples" as 20 for each concentration level. If the tables represent the total combined results across all lay users, then the total number of distinct samples tested for each drug/format combination would be 7 concentrations * 20 samples/concentration = 140 samples * 4 formats (assuming tables were just representative) = 560 samples.
    • Data Provenance: Urine samples were prepared by spiking drugs into drug-free pooled urine specimens. The concentrations were confirmed by GC/MS. The study was performed at "three intended user sites." Prospective study design with prepared samples.

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

  • Ground Truth Method: Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) was used as the confirmatory method for all studies involving quantitative drug concentrations, including precision, cut-off verification, and method comparison with clinical samples, and lay-user studies.
  • Number/Qualifications of Experts: The document details the use of "three different operators" for precision studies and "three different laboratory assistants" for method comparison studies. It does not mention experts establishing GC/MS ground truth, as GC/MS is an objective analytical method. The results were confirmed by GC/MS, implying that qualified personnel performed these tests, but no specific number or qualifications are given for the GC/MS operators.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set:

  • Analytical Studies (Precision, Cut-off, Interference, Specificity, Specific Gravity/pH): No explicit adjudication method is mentioned. The results are quantitative (GC/MS confirmation for preparation) or directly interpreted by operators judging the presence/absence of a line on the qualitative test. For precision, the results are aggregates (e.g., "50-/0+"), indicating consensus or direct reading rather than an adjudication process between human readers.
  • Method Comparison (Clinical Samples): "Operators ran 80 (40 negative and 40 positive) unaltered clinical samples...compared to GC/MS results." "Three different laboratory assistants" interpreted the test results of the devices. The individual results from each viewer (Viewer A, B, C) are presented. GC/MS served as the definitive ground truth, so the comparison is directly between the device's output (as read by an operator) and the GC/MS result. Discrepancies are listed, highlighting where an operator's reading differed from GC/MS. No formal adjudication among the three laboratory assistants is described; their individual results are reported and compared to the GC/MS ground truth.
  • Lay-User Study: Lay persons tested the device and results were compared to GC/MS. No adjudication among lay users is mentioned.

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

  • No MRMC study or AI: The device is a qualitative immunochromatographic assay (rapid test strip/cassette/cup/dip card), not an AI-powered diagnostic device. Therefore, a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study comparing human readers with and without AI assistance was not applicable and not performed. The studies involved human readers (laboratory assistants, lay users) interpreting the results of the rapid tests directly.

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

  • No standalone algorithm: As stated above, this is a rapid diagnostic test, not an AI or algorithm-based device. Performance is inherently tied to human visual interpretation of the test line. Therefore, a standalone (algorithm-only) performance study was not applicable and not performed. The "device performance" refers to the entire system including the physical test and its visual interpretation.

7. The Type of Ground Truth Used:

  • GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry): This was the primary method used to establish ground truth for all samples with known drug concentrations (prepared samples for precision, cut-off, interference, specificity, specific gravity/pH, and lay-user studies) and for the "unaltered clinical samples" used in the method comparison study. GC/MS is a highly sensitive and specific analytical technique considered the gold standard for confirmatory drug testing in urine.

8. The Sample Size for the Training Set:

  • Not applicable: These are immunochromatographic assays, not machine learning or AI models. There is no "training set" in the context of developing a learning algorithm. The device's performance is determined by its chemical and biological components and manufacturing quality, not trained data.

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

  • Not applicable: As there is no training set for an AI/ML algorithm, this question does not apply. The ground truth for evaluating the device's performance (i.e., for the test sets) was established using GC/MS, as detailed in point 7.

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August 18, 2015

HEALGEN SCIENTIFIC LLC C/O JOE XIA BUSINESS DIRECTOR 504 EAST DIAMOND AVE. SUITE I GAITHERSBURG MD 20877

Re: K151348

Trade/Device Name: Healgen Propoxyphene Test (Strip, Cassette, Cup, Dip Card), Healgen Nortriptyline Test (Strip, Cassette, Cup, Dip Card), Healgen EDDP (Methadone Metabolite) Test (Strip, Cassette, Cup, Dip Card) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.3910 Regulation Name: Tricyclic antidepressant drugs test system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LFG, DJR, JXN Dated: July 6, 2015 Received: July 9, 2015

Dear Mr. Xia:

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.

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K151348

Device Name

Healgen Propoxyphene Test (Strip, Cassette, Cup, Dip Card) Healgen Nortriptyline Test (Strip, Cassette, Cup, Dip Card) Healgen EDDP (Methadone Metabolite) Test (Strip, Cassette, Cup, Dip Card)

Indications for Use (Describe)

Healgen Propoxyphene Test is an immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative determination of Propoxyphene in human urine at a Cut-Off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The test is available in a Strip format, a Dip Card format and a Cup format.

The test may yield preliminary positive results even when the prescription drug Propoxyphene is ingested, at prescribed doses; it is not intended to distinguish between prescription use or abuse of this drug. There is no uniformly recognized cutoff concentration level for Propoxyphene in urine. The test provides only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. GC/MS is the prefered confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be exercised with any drug of abuse test result, particularly when the preliminary result is positive.

For in vitro diagnostic use only. It is intended for prescription and for over-the-counter use.

Healgen Nortriptyline Test is an immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative determination of Nortriptyline in human urine at a Cut-Off concentration of 1000 ng/mL. The test is available in a Strip format, a Dip Card format and a Cup format.

The test may yield preliminary positive results even when the prescription is ingested, at prescribed doses, it is not intended to distinguish between prescription use or abuse of this drug. There is no uniformly recognized cutoff concentration level for Nortriptyline in urine. The test provides only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. GC/MS is the prefered confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be exercised with any drug of abuse test result, particularly when the preliminary result is positive.

For in vitro diagnostic use only. It is intended for prescription and for over-the-counter use.

Healgen EDDP (Methadone Metabolite) Test is an immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative determination of EDDP (2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3-diphenylpyrrolidine) in human urine at a Cut-Off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The test is available in a Strip format, a Cassette format, a Dip Card format and a Cup format.

The test provides only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. GC/MS is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be exercised with any drug of abuse test result, particularly when the preliminary result is positive. For in vitro diagnostic use only. It is intended for prescription and for over-the-counter use.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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

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    1. Date: July 6, 2015
    1. Submitter: HEALGEN SCIENTIFIC LLC 5213 Maple St Bellaire, TX 77401
    1. Contact person: Jianqiu Fang HEALGEN SCIENTIFIC LLC 5213 Maple St Bellaire, TX 77401 Telephone: 713-733-8088 Fax: 713-733-8088 Email: bryan@healgen.com
    1. Device Name: Healgen Propoxyphene Test (Strip, Cassette, Cup, Dip Card) Healgen Nortriptyline Test (Strip, Cassette, Cup, Dip Card) Healgen EDDP (Methadone Metabolite) Test (Strip, Cassette, Cup, Dip Card)

Classification: Class II

Product CodeCFR #Panel
JXN21 CFR, 862.3700 Propoxyphene Test SystemToxicology
DJR21 CFR, 862.3620 Methadone Test SystemToxicology
LFG21 CFR, 862.3910 Tricyclic antidepressant drugs test system Test SystemToxicology
    1. Predicate Devices:

K140748

Co-Innovation Biotech One Step Single/Multi-drug Test.

    1. Intended Use / Indications for Use
      Healgen Propoxyphene Test is an immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative determination of Propoxyphene in human urine at a Cut-Off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The test is available in a Strip format, a Cassette format, a Dip Card format and a Cup format.

The test may yield preliminary positive results even when the prescription drug Propoxyphene is ingested, at prescribed doses; it is not intended to distinguish between prescription use or abuse of this drug. There is no uniformly recognized cutoff concentration level for Propoxyphene in urine. The test provides only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. GC/MS is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and

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professional judgment should be exercised with any drug of abuse test result, particularly when the preliminary result is positive.

For in vitro diagnostic use only. It is intended for prescription and for over-the-counter use.

Healgen Nortriptyline Test is an immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative determination of Nortriptyline in human urine at a Cut-Off concentration of 1000 ng/mL. The test is available in a Strip format, a Cassette format, a Dip Card format and a Cup format.

The test may yield preliminary positive results even when the Nortriptyline is ingested, at prescribed doses; it is not intended to distinguish between prescription use or abuse of this drug. There is no uniformly recognized cutoff concentration level for Nortriptyline in urine. The test provides only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. GC/MS is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be exercised with any drug of abuse test result, particularly when the preliminary result is positive.

For in vitro diagnostic use only. It is intended for prescription and for over-the-counter use.

Healgen EDDP (Methadone Metabolite) Test is an immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative determination of EDDP (2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3- diphenylpyrrolidine) in human urine at a Cut-Off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The test is available in a Strip format, a Cassette format, a Dip Card format and a Cup format.

The test provides only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. GC/MS is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be exercised with any drug of abuse test result, particularly when the preliminary result is positive.

For in vitro diagnostic use only. It is intended for prescription and for over-the-counter use.

7. Device Description

Healgen Propoxyphene Test, Healgen Nortriptyline Test and Healgen EDDP (Methadone Metabolite) Test are immunochromatographic assays for Propoxyphene, Nortriptyline and EDDP. Each assay test is a lateral flow system for the qualitative detection of Propoxyphene, Nortriptyline and EDDP (target analyte) in human urine. The products are in vitro diagnostic devices, which come in the form of: Strips, Cassettes, DipCards, or Cups. Each product contains a Test Device (in one of the four formats), and a package insert. Each test device is sealed with a desiccant in an aluminum pouch.

8. Substantial Equivalence Information

A summary comparison of features of the Healgen Propoxyphene Test, Healgen Nortriptyline Test and Healgen EDDP (Methadone Metabolite) Test and the predicate device is provided in Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3.

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Table 1: Features Comparison of Healgen Propoxyphene Test and the Predicate Device

ItemDevicePredicate -K140748
Intended UseFor the qualitative determination ofPropoxyphene in human urine.Same
Drug AnalytePropoxypheneSame
MethodologyCompetitive binding, lateral flowimmunochromatographic assays based onthe principle of antigen antibodyimmunochemistry.Same
Specimen TypeHuman UrineSame
Cut-Off Values300 ng/mLSame
IntendedPopulationFor over-the-counter and prescriptionSameuses.
ConfigurationsStrip, Cassette, Cup, Dip CardCup

Table 2: Features Comparison of Healgen Nortriptyline Test and the Predicate Device

ItemDevicePredicate – K140748
Intended UseFor the qualitative determination ofNortriptyline in human urine.Same
Drug AnalyteNortriptylineSame
MethodologyCompetitive binding, lateral flowimmunochromatographic assays basedon the principle of antigen antibodyimmunochemistry.Same
Specimen TypeHuman UrineSame
Cut-Off Values1000 ng/mLSame
IntendedPopulationFor over-the-counter and prescriptionuses.Same
ConfigurationsStrip, Cassette, Cup, Dip CardCup

Table 3: Features Comparison of Healgen EDDP (Methadone Metabolite)Test and the Predicate Device

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ItemDevicePredicate – K140748
Intended UseFor the qualitative determination of EDDP in human urine.Same
Drug AnalyteEDDPSame
MethodologyCompetitive binding, lateral flow immunochromatographic assays based on the principle of antigen antibody immunochemistry.Same
Specimen TypeHuman UrineSame
Cut-Off Values300 ng/mLSame
Intended PopulationFor over-the-counter and prescription uses.Same
ConfigurationsStrip, Cassette, Cup, Dip CardCup

9. Test Principle

Healgen Propoxyphene Test, Healgen Nortriptyline Test and Healgen EDDP (Methadone Metabolite) Test are rapid tests for the qualitative detection of Propoxyphene, Nortriptyline and EDDP in urine samples. Each assay test is a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay. During testing, a urine specimen migrates upward by capillary action. If target drugs are present in the urine specimen below its cut-off concentration, it will not saturate the binding sites of its specific antibody (monoclonal mouse antibody) coated on the particles. The antibody-coated particles will then be captured by immobilized drug-conjugate and a visible colored line will show up in the test line region. The colored line will not form in the test line region if the target drug level exceeds its cut-off concentration because it will saturate all the binding sites of the antibody coated on the particles. A band should form in the control region of the devices regardless of the presence of drug or metabolite in the sample to indicate that the test has been performed properly.

10. Performance Characteristics

    1. Analytical Performance
    • a. Precision

Precision studies were carried out for samples with concentrations of -100% cut-off, -50% cut-off, -25% cut-off, at the cut-off, +25% cut-off, +75% cut-off, +75% cut-off and +100% cut-off. These samples were prepared by spiking drug in negative samples. Each drug concentration was confirmed by GC/MS. All sample aliquots were blind labeled and randomized by the person who prepared samples and did not take part in the sample testing. For each concentration, tests were performed two runs per day for 25 days by three different operators for each format of devices. Different set of operators tested each format. The results obtained are summarized in the following tables:

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Propoxyphene

Strip Format

Result-100%Cut-off-75%Cut-off-50%Cut-off-25%Cut-offCut-off+25%Cut-off+50%Cut-off+75%Cut-off+100%Cut-off
Drug
Lot 150-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+25-/25+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+21-/29+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+27-/23+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

Cassette Format

Result-100%Cut-off-75%Cut-off-50%Cut-off-25%Cut-off+25%Cut-off+50%Cut-off+75%Cut-off+100%Cut-off
Drug
Lot 150-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+27-/23+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+22-/28+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+22-/28+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

Dip Card Format

DrugResultCut-offCut-offCut-off
-100%-75%-50%-25%+25%+50%+75%+100%
Lot 150-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+26-/24+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+26-/24+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+23-/27+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

CUP Format

DrugResult-100%Cut-off-75%Cut-off-50%Cut-off-25%Cut-off+25%Cut-off+50%Cut-off+75%Cut-off+100%Cut-off
Lot 150-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+25-/25+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+21-/29+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+29-/21+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

Nortriptyline

Strip Format

Result-100%Cut-off-75%Cut-off-50%Cut-off-25%Cut-offCut-off+25%Cut-off+50%Cut-off+75%Cut-off+100%Cut-off
DrugLot 150-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+20-/30+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+24-/26+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+21-/29+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

Cassette Format

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Result-100%Cut-off-75%Cut-off-50%Cut-off-25%Cut-offCut-off+25%Cut-off+50%Cut-off+75%Cut-off+100%Cut-off
DrugLot 150-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+20-/30+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+22-/28+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+18-/32+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

Dip Card Format

Result-100%Cut-off-75%Cut-off-50%Cut-off-25%Cut-offCut-off+25%Cut-off+50%Cut-off+75%Cut-off+100%Cut-off
Drug
Lot 150-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+22-/28+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+26-/24+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+18-/32+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

CUP Format

Result-100%Cut-off-75%Cut-off-50%Cut-off-25%Cut-offCut-off+25%Cut-off+50%Cut-off+75%Cut-off+100%Cut-off
DrugLot 150-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+26-/24+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+24-/26+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+21-/29+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

EDDP

Strip Format

Result-100%Cut-off-75%Cut-off-50%Cut-off-25%Cut-off+25%Cut-off+50%Cut-off+75%Cut-off+100%Cut-off
Drug
Lot 150-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+27-/23+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+23-/27+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+28-/22+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

Cassette Format

DrugResult-100%Cut-off-75%Cut-off-50%Cut-off-25%Cut-offCut-off+25%Cut-off+50%Cut-off+75%Cut-off+100%Cut-off
Lot 150-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+28-/22+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+20-/30+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+23-/27+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

Dip Card Format

DrugResult-100%Cut-off-75%Cut-off-50%Cut-off-25%Cut-offCut-off+25%Cut-off+50%Cut-off+75%Cut-off+100%Cut-off
Lot 150-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+21-/29+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+26-/24+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

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DrugResult-100%Cut-off-75%Cut-off-50%Cut-off-25%Cut-off+25%Cut-off+50%Cut-off+75%Cut-off+100%Cut-off
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+22-/28+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

CUP Format

DrugResult-100%Cut-off-75%Cut-off-50%Cut-off-25%Cut-offCut-off+25%Cut-off+50%Cut-off+75%Cut-off+100%Cut-off
Lot 150-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+29-/21+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+24-/26+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+18-/32+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

b. Linearity

Not applicable.

  • c. Stability
    The devices are stable at 4-30°C for 24 months based on the accelerated stability study at 45°C and real time stability determination at both 4 ℃ and 30℃.

Control materials are not provided with the device. The labeling provides information on how to obtain control materials.

  • d. Cut-off
    A total of 150 samples equally distributed at concentrations of -50% cut-off; cutoff; +25% cut-off; +50% cut-off were tested using three different lots of each device by three different operators. Results were all positive at and above +25% cut-off and all negative at and below -25% cut-off for Propoxyphene, Nortriptyline and EDDP. The following cut-off values for the test devices have been verified.
TestCalibratorCut-off(ng/mL)
Propoxyphene TestPropoxyphene300
Nortriptyline TestNortriptyline1000
EDDP TestEDDP300

e. Interference

Potential interfering substances found in human urine of physiological conditions were added to drug-free urine and target drugs urine with concentration at 25% above cut-off levels. These urine samples were tested using three batches of each device for all formats.

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Compounds that showed no interference at a concentration of 100µg/mL are summarized in the following tables. There were no differences observed for different formats.

AcetophenetidinEthyl-p-aminobenzoatePerphenazine
N-AcetylprocainamideFenoprofenPhencyclidine
Acetylsalicylic Acid(Aspirin)FurosemidePhenelzine
AminopyrineGentisic acidPhenobarbital
AmitriptylineHemoglobinPhentermine
AmoxicillinHydralazinePhenylephrine-L
Amobarbital(+/-)-4-HydroxyamphetamineHCLPhenylethylamine
D-AmphetamineHydrochlorothiazidePhenylpropanolamine
L-AmphetamineHydrocodonePrednisolone Acetate
Amphetamine SulfateHydrocortisonePrednisone
Ampicinine(Ampicillin)a -Hydroxyhippuric acidProcaine(Novocaine)
Apomorphinep-HydroxymethamphetaminePromazine
L-Ascorbic AcidIbuprofenPromethazine
AspartameImipraminePropranolol
AtropineIsoxsuprinePseudoephedrine HCL
Benzilic acidIsoproterenol-(+/-)Quinidine
BenzphetamineKetamineQuinine
Benzoic AcidLabetalolRanitidine(Zantac)
BilirubinLevorphanolSalicylic Acid
CaffeineLoperamideSecobarbital
ChloramphenicolMaprotilineSerotonin
Chlordiazepoxide HCLMeprobamateSulfamethazine
ChloroquineMethadoneSulindac
ChlorothiazideMethoxyphenamineTemazepam
Chlorpheniramine(+/-)- Methylenedioxyamphetamine(MDA)11-Nor-A9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
ChlorpromazineMethylphenidateTetracycline
CholesterolNalbuphineTetrahydrozoline
ClomipramineNalidixic acidThiamine
Clonidine hydrochlorideNaloxone hydrochlorideL-Thyroxine
CortisoneNaltrexone hydrochlorideThioridazine Hydrochloride
Cotinine(-)NaproxenTriamterene
CreatinineNiacinamideTriflupromazineHydrochloride
DeoxyepinephrineNifedipineTrimethoprim
DextromethorphanNorethindroneTrimipramine
DiazepamNoscapineTryptamine
DiflunisalOxazepamDL-Tryptophan
DigoxinOxymetazolineTyramine
DoxylaminePapaverineD/L-Tyrosine
Ecgonine methylesterPenicillinUric Acid
R(-)-EpinephrinePentobarbitalVerapamil
ErythromycinPerphenazineZomepirac
Estrone-3-sulfatePhencyclidine

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Nortriptyline

AcetophenetidinEthyl-p-aminobenzoatePhencyclidine
N-AcetylprocainamideFenoprofenPhenelzine
Acetylsalicylic AcidFurosemidePhenobarbital
(Aspirin)
AminopyrineGentisic acidPhentermine
AmoxicillinHemoglobinPhenylephrine-L
AmobarbitalHydralazinePhenylethylamine
D-Amphetamine(+/-)-4-HydroxyamphetamineHCLPhenylpropanolamine
L-AmphetamineHydrochlorothiazidePrednisolone Acetate
Amphetamine SulfateHydrocodonePrednisone
Ampicinine(Ampicillin)HydrocortisoneProcaine(Novocaine)
Apomorphinea -Hydroxyhippuric acidPropoxyphene,d-
L-Ascorbic Acidp-HydroxymethamphetaminePropranolol
AspartameIbuprofenPseudoephedrine HCL
AtropineIsoxsuprineQuinidine
Benzilic acidIsoproterenol-(+/-)Quinine
BenzphetamineKetamineRanitidine(Zantac)
Bezoic AcidLabetalolSalicylic Acid
BilirubinLevorphanolSecobarbital
CaffeineLoperamideSerotonin
ChloramphenicolMeprobamateSulfamethazine
Chlordiazepoxide HCLMethadoneSulindac
ChloroquineMethoxyphenamineTemazepam
Chlorothiazide(+/-)-11-Nor-Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
Methylenedioxyamphetamine(MDA)
ChlorpheniramineMethylphenidateTetracycline

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ChlorpromazineNalbuphineTetrahydrozoline
CholesterolNalidixic acidThiamine
Clonidine hydrochlorideNaloxone hydrochlorideL-Thyroxine
CortisoneNaltrexone hydrochlorideThioridazineHydrochloride
Cotinine(-)NaproxenTriamterene
CreatinineNiacinamideTriflupromazineHydrochloride
DeoxyepinephrineNifedipineTrimethoprim
DextromethorphanNorethindroneTryptamine
DiazepamNorpropoxypheneDL-Tryptophan
DiflunisalNoscapineTyramine
DigoxinOxazepamD/L-Tyrosine
DoxylamineOxymetazolineUric Acid
Ecgonine methylesterPapaverineVerapamil
R(-)-EpinephrinePenicillinZomepirac
ErythromycinPentobarbital
Estrone-3-sulfatePerphenazine

EDDP

AcetophenetidinEthyl-p-aminobenzoatePhencyclidine
N-AcetylprocainamideFenoprofenPhenelzine
Acetylsalicylic Acid(Aspirin)FurosemidePhenobarbital
AminopyrineGentisic acidPhentermine
AmitriptylineHemoglobinPhenylephrine-L
AmoxicillinHydralazinePhenylethylamine
Amobarbital(+/-)-4-HydroxyamphetamineHCLPhenylpropanolamine
D-AmphetamineHydrochlorothiazidePrednisolone Acetate
L-AmphetamineHydrocodonePrednisone
Amphetamine SulfateHydrocortisoneProcaine(Novocaine)
Ampicinine(Ampicillin)a -Hydroxyhippuric acidPromazine
Apomorphinep-HydroxymethamphetaminePromethazine
L-Ascorbic AcidIbuprofenPropoxyphene,d-
AspartameImipraminePropranolol
AtropineIsoxsuprinePseudoephedrine HCL
Benzilic acidIsoproterenol-(+/-)Quinidine
BenzphetamineKetamineQuinine
Benzoic AcidLabetalolRanitidine(Zantac)

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BilirubinLevorphanolSalicylic Acid
CaffeineLoperamideSecobarbital
ChloramphenicolMaprotilineSerotonin
Chlordiazepoxide HCLMeprobamateSulfamethazine
ChloroquineMethadoneSulindac
ChlorothiazideMethoxyphenamineTemazepam
Chlorpheniramine(+/-)- Methylenedioxyamphetamine(MDA)11-Nor-Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
ChlorpromazineMethylphenidateTetracycline
CholesterolNalbuphineTetrahydrozoline
ClomipramineNalidixic acidThiamine
Clonidine hydrochlorideNaloxone hydrochlorideL-Thyroxine
CortisoneNaltrexone hydrochlorideThioridazineHydrochloride
Cotinine(-)NaproxenTriamterene
CreatinineNiacinamideTriflupromazineHydrochloride
DeoxyepinephrineNifedipineTrimethoprim
DextromethorphanNorethindroneTrimipramine
DiazepamNorpropoxypheneTryptamine
DiflunisalNoscapineDL-Tryptophan
DigoxinOxazepamTyramine
DoxylamineOxymetazolineD/L-Tyrosine
Ecgonine methylesterPapaverineUric Acid
R(-)-EpinephrinePenicillinVerapamil
ErythromycinPentobarbitalZomepirac
Estrone-3-sulfatePerphenazine
  • f. Specificity
    To test the specificity, drug metabolites and other components that are likely to interfere in urine samples were tested using three batches of each device for all formats. The obtained lowest detectable concentration was used to calculate the cross-reactivity. There were no differences observed for different formats.
Propoxyphene(Cut-off=300 ng/mL)Result% Cross-Reactivity
PropoxyphenePositive at 300 ng/mL100%
NorpropoxyphenePositive at 300 ng/mL100%

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Nortriptyline(Cut-off=1000 ng/mL)Result% Cross-Reactivity
NortriptylinePositive at 1000 ng/mL100%
AmitriptylinePositive at 1500 ng/mL67%
ClomipraminePositive at 50000 ng/mL2%
DesipraminePositive at 5000 ng/mL20%
DoxepinePositive at 10000 ng/mL10%
ImipraminePositive at 10000 ng/mL10%
MaprotilinePositive at 100000 ng/mL1%
NordoxepinPositive at 10000 ng/mL10%
PromazinePositive at 50000 ng/mL2%
PromethazinePositive at 2500 ng/mL40%
TrimipraminePositive at 50000 ng/mL2%
Cyclobenzaprine HydrochloridePositive at 5000 ng/mL20%
NorclomipraminePositive at 50000 ng/mL2%
EDDP(Cut-off=300 ng/mL)Result% Cross-Reactivity
EDDP (2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3-diphenylpyrrolidine)Positive at 300 ng/mL100%
EMDP (2-Ethyl-5-methyl-3,3-diphenylpyrroline)Positive at 500 ng/mL60%
DisopyramidePositive at 50000 ng/mL1%
MethadoneNegative at 100000<0.3
LAAM (Levo-alpha-acetylmethadol) HClNegative at 100000<0.3
Alpha MethadolNegative at 100000<0.3
DoxylamineNegative at 100000<0.3
  • g. Effect of Urine Specific Gravity and Urine pH
    To investigate the effect of urine specific gravity and urine pH, urine samples with of 1.000 to 1.035 specific gravity or urine samples with pH 4 to 9 were spiked with target drugs at 25% below and 25% above cut-off levels. These samples were tested using three batches of each device for all formats. Results were all positive for samples at and above +25% cut-off and all negative for samples at and below -25% Cut-Off. There were no differences observed for different formats.

2. Comparison Studies

The method comparison studies for the Propoxyphene Test, the Nortriptyline Test and the EDDP Test were performed in-house with three different laboratory assistants for each format of the device.

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Operators ran 80 (40 negative and 40 positive) unaltered clinical samples were blind labeled and compared to GC/MS results. The results are presented in the tables below:

Propoxyphene
StripformatNegativeLowNegativeby GC/MS(less than -50%)Near CutoffNegative byGC/MS(Between50% andcut-off)NearCutoffPositive byGC/MS(Betweenthe cut-offand +50%)HighPositive byGC/MS(greaterthan +50%)
Viewer APositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer BPositive0001524
Negative10151510
Viewer CPositive0001424
Negative10151520

Discordant Results of Propoxyphene Strip

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS ResultStrip FormatViewer Results
Viewer APPX67301Negative
Viewer APPX66304Negative
Viewer BPPX67301Negative
Viewer CPPX67301Negative
Viewer CPPX66304Negative
Cassette formatNegativeLow Negative by GC/MS (less than -50%)Near Cutoff Negative by GC/MS (Between -50% and cut-off)Near Cutoff Positive by GC/MS (Between the cut-off and +50%)High Positive by GC/MS (greater than +50%)
Viewer APositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer BPositive0001524
Negative10151510
Viewer CPositive0001424
Negative10151520

Discordant Results of Propoxyphene Cassette

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ViewerSample NumberGC/MS ResultCassette FormatViewer Results
Viewer APPX67301Negative
Viewer APPX66304Negative
Viewer BPPX67301Negative
Viewer CPPX67301Negative
Viewer CPPX66304Negative
Cup formatNegativeLow Negative by GC/MS (less than - 50%)Near Cutoff Negative by GC/MS (Between - 50% and cut-off)Near Cutoff Positive by GC/MS (Between the cut-off and +50%)High Positive by GC/MS (greater than +50%)
Viewer APositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer BPositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer CPositive0001424
Negative10151520

Discordant Results of Propoxyphene Cup

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS ResultCup Format Viewer Results
Viewer APPX67301Negative
Viewer APPX66304Negative
Viewer BPPX67301Negative
Viewer BPPX66304Negative
Viewer CPPX67301Negative
Viewer CPPX66304Negative
Dip CardformatNegativeLow Negativeby GC/MS(less than -50%)Near CutoffNegative byGC/MS(Between -50% and cut-off)Near CutoffPositive byGC/MS(Betweenthe cut-offand +50%)HighPositive byGC/MS(greaterthan+50%)
Viewer APositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer BPositive0001424

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Negative10ﮯ ﻟﻠﮯ ﻟﻠ
Viewer CPositive24
Negativeﺎﺕ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻟﻠ

Discordant Results of Propoxyphene Dip Card

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS ResultDip Card FormatViewer Results
Viewer APPX67301Negative
Viewer APPX66304Negative
Viewer BPPX67301Negative
Viewer BPPX66304Negative
Viewer CPPX67301Negative
Viewer CPPX66304Negative

Nortriptyline

StripformatNegativeLowNegativeby GC/MS(less than -50%)Near CutoffNegative byGC/MS(Between -50% and cut-off)Near CutoffPositive byGC/MS(Betweenthe cut-offand +50%)HighPositive byGC/MS(greaterthan+50%)
Viewer APositive0001524
Negative10151510
Viewer BPositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer CPositive0001424
Negative10151520

Discordant Results of Nortriptyline Strip

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS ResultStrip FormatViewer Results
Viewer ATCA271011Negative
Viewer BTCA511025Negative
Viewer BTCA271011Negative
Viewer CTCA511025Negative
Viewer CTCA271011Negative

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CassetteformatNegativeLowNegativeby GC/MS(less than -50%)Near CutoffNegative byGC/MS(Between -50% and cut-off)Near CutoffPositive byGC/MS(Betweenthe cut-offand +50%)HighPositive byGC/MS(greaterthan+50%)
Viewer APositive0001324
Negative10151530
Viewer BPositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer CPositive0001324
Negative10151530

Discordant Results of Nortriptyline Cassette

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS ResultCassette FormatViewer Results
Viewer ATCA511025Negative
Viewer ATCA341232Negative
Viewer ATCA521123Negative
Viewer BTCA511025Negative
Viewer BTCA341232Negative
Viewer CTCA511025Negative
Viewer CTCA341232Negative
Viewer CTCA521123Negative
Dip Card formatNegativeLow Negative by GC/MS (less than - 50%)Near Cutoff Negative by GC/MS (Between - 50% and cut-off)Near Cutoff Positive by GC/MS (Between the cut-off and +50%)High Positive by GC/MS (greater than +50%)
Viewer APositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer BPositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer CPositive0001424
Negative10151520

Discordant Results of Nortriptyline Dip Card

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ViewerSample NumberGC/MS ResultDip Card FormatViewer Results
Viewer ATCA511025Negative
Viewer ATCA271011Negative
Viewer BTCA511025Negative
Viewer BTCA271011Negative
Viewer CTCA511025Negative
Viewer CTCA271011Negative
Cup formatNegativeLow Negative by GC/MS (less than - 50%)Near Cutoff Negative by GC/MS (Between - 50% and cut-off)Near Cutoff Positive by GC/MS (Between the cut-off and +50%)High Positive by GC/MS (greater than +50%)
Viewer APositive0001324
Negative10151530
Viewer BPositive0001324
Negative10151530
Viewer CPositive0001324
Negative10151530

Discordant Results of Nortriptyline Cup

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS ResultCup FormatViewer Results
Viewer ATCA511025Negative
Viewer ATCA271011Negative
Viewer ATCA381097Negative
Viewer BTCA511025Negative
Viewer BTCA271011Negative
Viewer BTCA381097Negative
Viewer CTCA511025Negative
Viewer CTCA271011Negative
Viewer CTCA381097Negative

EDDP

Strip formatNegativeLow Negative by GC/MS(less than - 50%)Near Cutoff Negative by GC/MS(Between - 50% and cut-off)Near Cutoff Positive by GC/MS(Between the cut-off and +50%)High Positive by GC/MS(greater than +50%)
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Viewer APositive0001324
Negative10151530
Viewer BPositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer CPositive0001324
Negative10151530

Discordant Results of EDDP Strip

Discordant Results of EDDP Strip
ViewerSample NumberGC/MS ResultStrip FormatViewer Results
Viewer AEDDP28308Negative
Viewer AEDDP02302Negative
Viewer AEDDP72303Negative
Viewer BEDDP02302Negative
Viewer BEDDP72303Negative
Viewer CEDDP28308Negative
Viewer CEDDP02302Negative
Viewer CEDDP72303Negative
Cassette formatNegativeLow Negative by GC/MS (less than - 50%)Near Cutoff Negative by GC/MS (Between - 50% and cut-off)Near Cutoff Positive by GC/MS (Between the cut-off and +50%)High Positive by GC/MS (greater than +50%)
Viewer APositive0001324
Negative10151530
Viewer BPositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer CPositive0001424
Negative10151520

Discordant Results of EDDP Cassette

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS ResultCassette FormatViewer Results
Viewer AEDDP28308Negative
Viewer AEDDP02302Negative
Viewer AEDDP72303Negative
Viewer BEDDP02302Negative
Viewer BEDDP72303Negative
Viewer CEDDP02302Negative

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ViewerSample Number GC/MS ResultCassette FormatViewer Results
Viewer CEDDP72303Negative
Dip CardformatNegativeLowNegativeby GC/MS(less than -50%)Near CutoffNegative byGC/MS(Between -50% and cut-off)Near CutoffPositive byGC/MS(Betweenthe cut-offand +50%)HighPositive byGC/MS(greaterthan+50%)
Viewer APositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer BPositive0001324
Negative10151530
Viewer CPositive0001424
Negative10151520

Discordant Results of EDDP Dip Card

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS ResultDip Card Format Viewer Results
Viewer AEDDP02302Negative
Viewer AEDDP72303Negative
Viewer BEDDP28308Negative
Viewer BEDDP02302Negative
Viewer BEDDP72303Negative
Viewer CEDDP02302Negative
Viewer CEDDP72303Negative
CupformatNegativeLowNegativeby GC/MS(less than -50%)Near CutoffNegative byGC/MS(Between -50% and cut-off)Near CutoffPositive byGC/MS(Betweenthe cut-offand +50%)HighPositive byGC/MS(greaterthan+50%)
Viewer APositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer BPositive0001424
Negative10151520
Viewer CPositive0001424
Negative10151520

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ViewerSample NumberGC/MS ResultCup FormatViewer Results
Viewer AEDDP02302Negative
Viewer AEDDP72303Negative
Viewer BEDDP02302Negative
Viewer BEDDP72303Negative
Viewer CEDDP02302Negative
Viewer CEDDP72303Negative

Discordant Results of EDDP Cup

Lay-user study

A lay user study was performed at three intended user sites with 560 lay persons testing each of the Propoxyphene, the Nortriptyline and the EDDP devices. Total of 1680 individuals performed the study. A total of 204 females and 356 males tested the Propoxyphene samples, 213 females and 347 males tested the Nortriptyline samples and 209 females and 351 males tested the EDDP samples. They had diverse educational and professional backgrounds and ranged in age from 21 to > 50 years. Urine samples were prepared at the following concentrations; negative, +/-75%, +/-25% of the cutoff by spiking drugs into drug free-pooled urine specimens. The concentrations of the samples were confirmed by GC/MS. Each sample was aliquoted into individual containers and blind-labeled. Each participant was provided with the package insert, 1 blind labeled sample and a device. The results are summarized below.

NumberofsamplesPropoxypheneConcentration by GC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThe
% of CutoffNo. ofPositiveNo. ofNegativepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
-100%Cutoff200020100%
-75%Cutoff2075020100%
-50% Cutoff20150020100%
-25% Cutoff2022511995%
+25% Cutoff2037518290%
+50% Cutoff20450200100%
+75% Cutoff20525200100%

Comparison between GC/MS and Lay Person Results (Propoxyphene Strip)

Comparison between GC/MS and Lay Person Results (Propoxyphene Cassette)

% of CutoffNumberofsamplesPropoxypheneConcentration by GC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
No. ofPositiveNo. ofNegative
-100%Cutoff200020100%
-75%Cutoff2075020100%

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-50% Cutoff2015020100%
-25% Cutoff2022521890%
+25% Cutoff2037519તે તે જે જે જેવી સવલતો પ્રાપ્ય થયેલી છે. આ ગામનાં લોકોનો મુખ્ય વ્યવસાય ખેતી, ખેતમજૂરી તેમ જ પશુપાલન છે. આ ગામમાં પ્રાથમિક શાળા, પંચાયતઘર, આંગણવાડી તેમ જ દૂધની ડેરી જેવી સવલત
+50% Cutoff2045020100%
+75% Cutoff2052520100%

Comparison between GC/MS and Lay Person Results (Propoxyphene DipCard)

% of CutoffNumber of samplesPropoxyphene Concentration by GC/MS (ng/mL)Lay person resultsThe percentage of correct results (%)
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff2075020100%
-50% Cutoff20150020100%
-25% Cutoff2022511995%
+25% Cutoff2037518290%
+50% Cutoff20450200100%
+75% Cutoff20525200100%

Comparison between GC/MS and Lay Person Results (Propoxyphene Cup)

% of CutoffNumberofsamplesPropoxypheneConcentration by GC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
No. ofPositiveNo. ofNegative
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff2075020100%
-50% Cutoff20150020100%
-25% Cutoff2022511995%
+25% Cutoff2037519195%
+50% Cutoff20450200100%
+75% Cutoff20525200100%

Comparison between GC/MS and Lay Person Results (Nortriptyline Strip)

% of CutoffNumberofsamplesNortriptylineConcentration by GC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
No. ofPositiveNo. ofNegative
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff20250020100%
-50% Cutoff20500020100%
-25% Cutoff2075021890%

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+25% Cutoff20125018290%
+50% Cutoff201500200100%
+75% Cutoff201750200100%

Comparison between GC/MS and Lay Person Results (Nortriptyline Cassette)

NumberNortriptylineConcentration by GC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThe
% of CutoffofsamplesNo. ofPositiveNo. ofNegativepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff20250020100%
-50% Cutoff20500020100%
-25% Cutoff2075011995%
+25% Cutoff20125019195%
+50% Cutoff201500200100%
+75% Cutoff201750200100%

Comparison between GC/MS and Lay Person Results (Nortriptyline DipCard)

% of CutoffNumberofsamplesNortriptylineConcentration by GC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff20250020100%
-50% Cutoff20500020100%
-25% Cutoff2075021890%
+25% Cutoff20125018290%
+50% Cutoff201500200100%
+75% Cutoff201750200100%

Comparison between GC/MS and Lay Person Results (Nortriptyline Cup)

% of CutoffNumberofsamplesNortriptylineConcentration by GC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
No. ofPositiveNo. ofNegative
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff20250020100%
-50% Cutoff20500020100%
-25% Cutoff2075021890%
+25% Cutoff20125018290%

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+50% Cutoff201500200100%
+75% Cutoff201750200100%

Comparison between GC/MS and Lay Person Results (EDDP Strip)

% of CutoffNumberofsamplesEDDP Concentration byGC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
No. ofPositiveNo. ofNegative
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff2075020100%
-50% Cutoff20150020100%
-25% Cutoff2022521890%
+25% Cutoff2037518290%
+50% Cutoff20450200100%
+75% Cutoff20525200100%

Comparison between GC/MS and Lay Person Results (EDDP Cassette)

NumberofsamplesEDDP Concentration byGC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThe
% of CutoffNo. ofPositiveNo. ofNegativepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff2075020100%
-50% Cutoff20150020100%
-25% Cutoff2022521890%
+25% Cutoff2037519195%
+50% Cutoff20450200100%
+75% Cutoff20525200100%

Comparison between GC/MS and Lay Person Results (EDDP DipCard)

% of CutoffNumberofsamplesEDDP Concentration byGC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
No. ofPositiveNo. ofNegative
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff2075020100%
-50% Cutoff20150020100%
-25% Cutoff2022511995%
+25% Cutoff2037519195%
+50% Cutoff20450200100%

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+75% Cutoff20525200100%
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% of CutoffNumberEDDP Concentration byGC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThe
ofsamplesNo. ofPositiveNo. ofNegativepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
-100%Cutoff200020100%
-75%Cutoff2075020100%
-50% Cutoff20150020100%
-25% Cutoff20225119તે તે જે જ જીરી તેમ જ દૂધની ડેરી જેવી સવલતો પ્રાપ્ય થયેલી છે. આ ગામમાં પ્રાથમિક શાળા, પંચાયતઘર, આંગણવાડી તેમ જ દૂધની ડેરી જેવી સવલતો પ્રાપ્ય થયેલી છે. આ ગામનાં લોકોનો મુખ્ય
+25% Cutoff20375191તે તે જે જ જીરી તેમ જ દૂધની ડેરી જેવી સવલતો પ્રાપ્ય થયેલી છે. આ ગામમાં પ્રાથમિક શાળા, પંચાયતઘર, આંગણવાડી તેમ જ દૂધની ડેરી જેવી સવલતો પ્રાપ્ય થયેલી છે. આ ગામનાં લોકોનો મુખ્ય
+50% Cutoff20450200100%
+75% Cutoff20રેટર200100%

Comparison between GC/MS and Lav Person Results (EDDP Cup)

Lay-users were also given surveys on the ease of understanding the package insert instructions. All lay users indicated that the device instructions can be easily followed. A Flesch-Kincaid reading analysis was performed on each package insert and the scores revealed a reading Grade Level of 7.

    1. Clinical Studies
      Not applicable.

11.Conclusion

Based on the test principle and acceptable performance characteristics including precision, cut-off, interference, specificity and method comparison of the devices, it's concluded that the Healgen Propoxyphene Test, Healgen Nortriptyline Test and Healgen EDDP (Methadone Metabolite) Test are substantially equivalent to the predicate.

§ 862.3910 Tricyclic antidepressant drugs test system.

(a)
Identification. A tricyclic antidepressant drugs test system is a device intended to measure any of the tricyclic antidepressant drugs in serum. The tricyclic antidepressant drugs include imipramine, desipramine, amitriptyline, nortriptyline, protriptyline, and doxepin. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic depression to ensure appropriate therapy.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). A tricyclic antidepressant drugs test system is not exempt if it is intended for any use other than employment or insurance testing or is intended for Federal drug testing programs. The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 862.9, provided the test system is intended for employment and insurance testing and includes a statement in the labeling that the device is intended solely for use in employment and insurance testing, and does not include devices intended for Federal drug testing programs (e.g., programs run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the U.S. military).