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Intended Use

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Cup Test
First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Dip Card Test
First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Tests are immunochromatographic assays for the qualitative determination of Buprenorphine, in human urine at cut-off concentration of 10 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Din Card format.

The tests may yield preliminary positive results even when prescription drug Buprenorphine is ingescribed doses; it is not intended to distinguish between prescription use or abuse of this drug. There is no uniformly recognized cutoff concentration level for Buprenorphine in urine. The tests provide only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry 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. The tests are intended for over-the-counter and for prescription use.

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Cup Test
First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Dip Card Test
First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Butalbital Tests are immunochromatographic assays for the qualitative determination of Butalbital in human urine at cut-off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests may yield preliminary positive results even when prescription drug Butalbital 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 Butalbital in urine. The tests provide only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry 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. The tests are intended for over-the-counter and for prescription use.

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Cup Test
First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Dip Card Test
First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Morphine Tests are immunochromatographic assays for the qualitative determination of Morphine in human urine at cut-off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests provide only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry 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. The tests are intended for over-the-counter and for prescription use.

Device Description

First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Test, First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Butalbital Test and First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Morphine Test are immunochromatographic assays. Each assay test is a lateral flow system for the qualitative detection of Buprenorphine, or Butalbital or Morphine in human urine. The products are single-use in vitro diagnostic devices, which come in the formats of Dip Cards or Cups. Each test kit contains a Test Device (in one of the two formats), a package insert and a urine cup for sample collection. Each test device is sealed with a desiccant in an aluminum pouch.

AI/ML Overview

Here's a breakdown of the acceptance criteria and study information for the First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine, Butalbital, and Morphine tests, based on the provided text:

Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance for Buprenorphine Test

Acceptance Criteria CategorySpecific Criteria/TestDevice Performance (Buprenorphine Dip Card)Device Performance (Buprenorphine Cup)
PrecisionAgreement at Cut-Off (10 ng/mL)3-/47+ (Lot 1, 2, 3)3-/47+ (Lot 4), 2-/48+ (Lot 5), 3-/47+ (Lot 6)
Agreement for -100% to -25% Cut-Off (Negative)50-/0+ for all concentrations50-/0+ for all concentrations
Agreement for +25% to +100% Cut-Off (Positive)50+/0- for all concentrations50+/0- for all concentrations
Cut-off VerificationPositive at and above +25% cut-offAll positiveAll positive
Negative at and below -25% cut-offAll negativeAll negative
InterferenceNo interference at 100ug/mL for listed compoundsNo differences observed for different formats; compounds listed showed no interferenceNo differences observed for different formats; compounds listed showed no interference
SpecificityCross-reactivity for related substancesBuprenorphine (100% at 10 ng/mL), Buprenorphine-3-D-Glucuronide (67% at 15 ng/mL), Norbuprenorphine (25% at 40 ng/mL), Norbuprenorphine-3-D-Glucuronide (2% at 500 ng/mL). Morphine, Oxymorphone, Hydromorphone not detected at 100,000 ng/mL.Same as Dip Card
Effect of Urine Specific Gravity & pHAll positive at and above +25% Cut-OffAll positiveAll positive
All negative at and below -25% Cut-OffAll negativeAll negative
Method Comparison (Clinical Samples)Agreement with GC/MS(Details in Discordant Results Table)(Details in Discordant Results Table)
Lay-User Study - Correct Results-100% to -25% Cut-off (Negative)100% for all negative concentrations except +25% which was 95% (1 false negative)100% for all negative concentrations
+25% to +75% Cut-off (Positive)95% (1 false negative) for +25% Cutoff, 100% for +50% and +75% Cutoff95% (1 false negative) for +25% Cutoff, 100% for +50% and +75% Cutoff
Lay-User Study - Ease of UseInstructions easily followedAll lay users indicated instructions can be easily followedAll lay users indicated instructions can be easily followed

Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance for Butalbital Test

Acceptance Criteria CategorySpecific Criteria/TestDevice Performance (Butalbital Dip Card)Device Performance (Butalbital Cup)
PrecisionAgreement at Cut-Off (300 ng/mL)3-/47+ (Lot 1, 3), 4-/46+ (Lot 2)3-/47+ (Lot 4, 5, 6)
Agreement for -100% to -25% Cut-Off (Negative)50-/0+ for all concentrations50-/0+ for all concentrations
Agreement for +25% to +100% Cut-Off (Positive)50+/0- for all concentrations50+/0- for all concentrations
Cut-off VerificationPositive at and above +25% cut-offAll positiveAll positive
Negative at and below -25% cut-offAll negativeAll negative
InterferenceNo interference at 100µg/mL for listed compoundsNo differences observed for different formats; compounds listed showed no interferenceNo differences observed for different formats; compounds listed showed no interference
SpecificityCross-reactivity for related substancesButalbital (100% at 300 ng/mL), Secobarbital (100% at 300 ng/mL), Amobarbital (10% at 3000 ng/mL), Alphenal (120% at 250 ng/mL), Aprobarbital (150% at 200 ng/mL), Allobarbital (60% at 500 ng/mL), Butabarbital (30% at 1000 ng/mL), Cyclopentobarbital (100% at 300 ng/mL), Pentobarbital (23% at 1300 ng/mL), Phenobarbital (16% at 1900 ng/mL).Same as Dip Card
Effect of Urine Specific Gravity & pHAll positive at and above +25% Cut-OffAll positiveAll positive
All negative at and below -25% Cut-OffAll negativeAll negative
Method Comparison (Clinical Samples)Agreement with GC/MS(Details in Discordant Results Table)(Details in Discordant Results Table)
Lay-User Study - Correct Results-100% to -25% Cut-off (Negative)100% for -100% to -50% Cutoff. 95% for -25% Cutoff (1 false positive).100% for -100% to -50% Cutoff. 95% for -25% Cutoff (1 false positive).
+25% to +75% Cut-off (Positive)95% for +25% Cutoff (1 false negative), 100% for +50% and +75% Cutoff.100% for +25% to +75% Cutoff.
Lay-User Study - Ease of UseInstructions easily followedAll lay users indicated instructions can be easily followedAll lay users indicated instructions can be easily followed

Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance for Morphine Test

Acceptance Criteria CategorySpecific Criteria/TestDevice Performance (Morphine Dip Card)Device Performance (Morphine Cup)
PrecisionAgreement at Cut-Off (300 ng/mL)2-/48+ (Lot 1, 3), 1-/49+ (Lot 2)2-/48+ (Lot 4, 6), 3-/47+ (Lot 5)
Agreement for -100% to -25% Cut-Off (Negative)50-/0+ for all concentrations50-/0+ for all concentrations
Agreement for +25% to +100% Cut-Off (Positive)50+/0- for all concentrations50+/0- for all concentrations
Cut-off VerificationPositive at and above +25% cut-offAll positiveAll positive
Negative at and below -25% cut-offAll negativeAll negative
InterferenceNo interference at 100μg/mL for listed compoundsNo differences observed for different formats; compounds listed showed no interferenceNo differences observed for different formats; compounds listed showed no interference
SpecificityCross-reactivity for related substancesMorphine (100% at 300 ng/mL), 6-Acetylmorphine (40% at 750 ng/mL), Codeine (100% at 300 ng/mL), Morphine-3-B-glucuronide (67% at 450 ng/mL), EthylMorphine (150% at 200 ng/mL), Heroin (43% at 700 ng/mL), Hydromorphone (8% at 4000 ng/mL), Hydrocodone (15% at 2000 ng/mL), Levorphanol (3% at 12000 ng/mL), Thebaine (0.3% at 90000 ng/mL). Oxycodone, Procaine not detected at 100,000 ng/mL.Same as Dip Card
Effect of Urine Specific Gravity & pHAll positive at and above +25% Cut-OffAll positiveAll positive
All negative at and below -25% Cut-OffAll negativeAll negative
Method Comparison (Clinical Samples)Agreement with GC/MS(Details in Discordant Results Table)(Details in Discordant Results Table)
Lay-User Study - Correct Results-100% to -25% Cut-off (Negative)100% for -100% to -50% Cutoff. 95% for -25% Cutoff (1 false positive).100% for -100% to -25% Cutoff.
+25% to +75% Cut-off (Positive)100% for +25% to +75% Cutoff.95% for +25% Cutoff (1 false negative), 100% for +50% and +75% Cutoff.
Lay-User Study - Ease of UseInstructions easily followedAll lay users indicated instructions can be easily followedAll lay users indicated instructions can be easily followed

Study Details Proving Device Meets Acceptance Criteria:

  1. Sample sizes used for the test set and the data provenance:

    • Precision Studies:

      • For each drug (Buprenorphine, Butalbital, Morphine) and each format (Cup, Dip Card), 3 different lots of devices were tested.
      • Each lot was tested with 9 concentrations (e.g., -100% cut-off to +100% cut-off).
      • At each concentration, tests were performed two runs per day for 25 days, by three different operators.
      • This totals to: 3 lots * 9 concentrations * 2 runs/day * 25 days = 1350 tests per operator * 3 operators = 4050 tests per lot. This figure appears to be incorrect considering the "50-/0+" or "3-/47+" reported results which suggest 50 tests per concentration per lot.
      • Given the "50-/0+" format in the tables, it implies 50 tests per concentration per lot. So, for 9 concentrations and 3 lots, this would be 9 * 50 * 3 = 1350 tests for each format (Dip Card/Cup) within the precision study section.
      • Data Provenance: The samples were prepared by "spiking drug in negative urine samples." These were likely laboratory-prepared samples. "Each drug concentration was confirmed by GC/MS."
    • Cut-off Verification:

      • A total of 150 samples (equally distributed at -50%, -25%, cut-off, +25%, +50% concentrations) were tested.
      • Performed using three different lots of each device by three different operators.
    • Interference & Specificity:

      • Samples were prepared by adding potential interfering substances to drug-free urine and to urine containing target drugs at +/- 25% cut-off levels.
      • These urine samples were tested using three lots of each device for all formats. The number of individual samples is not explicitly stated but implies sufficient testing to cover all listed interfering substances and cross-reactants at specified concentrations.
    • Effect of Urine Specific Gravity & pH:

      • Urine samples with varying specific gravity (1.000 to 1.035) and pH (4 to 9) were spiked with target drugs at +/- 25% cut-off levels.
      • These samples were tested using three lots of each device for all formats. The number of individual samples is not explicitly stated.
    • Method Comparison Studies (Clinical Samples):

      • 80 unaltered clinical samples (40 negative and 40 positive) were run for each drug (Buprenorphine, Butalbital, Morphine) and each format (Cup, Dip Card).
      • Data Provenance: "unaltered clinical samples." The country of origin is not specified but implicitly US as this is an FDA submission. These are retrospective given they are "clinical samples" compared to a reference method from what is implied a clinical laboratory setting.
    • Lay-User Study:

      • 280 lay persons tested the devices for each drug (Buprenorphine, Butalbital, Morphine).
      • Urine samples were prepared at negative, +/-75%, +/-50%, +/-25% of the cutoff by spiking drugs into drug-free pooled urine specimens. 7 concentrations were tested, with 20 samples per concentration.
      • This means 7 concentrations * 20 samples = 140 samples were used per drug/format in the lay-user study.
      • Each participant was provided with 1 blind-labeled sample.
      • Data Provenance: Laboratory-prepared spiked urine samples.
  2. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts:

    • For the Method Comparison Studies, the ground truth was established by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) results. This is an analytical method, not human expert interpretation. Therefore, no human experts were used to establish ground truth for this portion in the traditional sense.
    • For Lay-User studies, the "ground truth" for the samples was the known concentration of the spiked drug, confirmed by GC/MS.
  3. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set:

    • Precision, Cut-off, Interference, Specificity, Specific Gravity/pH studies: It's not explicitly stated that an adjudication method was used between readers/operators. For precision, three operators participated, and results were summarized, but no formal adjudication process between them is described.
    • Method Comparison Studies: Three different laboratory assistants ran the tests, and their results were compared to GC/MS. No adjudication method between the assistants is explicitly mentioned.
    • Lay-User Study: Each lay person tested one blind-labeled sample. No adjudication is applicable here as each person provided a single result for their assigned sample.
  4. 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:

    • No MRMC comparative effectiveness study was mentioned. The studies focus on the performance of the device itself (standalone) and its interpretation by users (lay-user study), which is a single-reader, single-case scenario in the context of the device's output. There is no AI component mentioned in the document, so no improvement due to AI assistance can be reported.
  5. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the loop performance) was done:

    • The "First Sign® Drug of Abuse" tests are described as "immunochromatographic assays" and "lateral flow systems," which means they are physical test strips/cups that display visual results (lines). The performance studies (precision, specificity, interference, etc.) directly reflect the standalone analytical performance of these devices, as their reactivity with known concentrations and substances is measured. The "Method Comparison Studies" with laboratory assistants and the "Lay-user studies" do involve human interpretation of these visual results, but the core analytical reaction is standalone.
  6. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc):

    • The primary ground truth used across all analytical performance studies (precision, cut-off, interference, specificity, specific gravity/pH) and method comparison studies was Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) results for drug concentrations in urine samples. This is considered a gold standard analytical method.
    • For the lay-user study, the "ground truth" was the known spiked concentration in the urine samples, which itself was confirmed by GC/MS.
  7. The sample size for the training set:

    • The document does not describe a computational algorithm or AI model that requires a training set. The devices are immunochromatographic assays. Therefore, the concept of a "training set" in the context of machine learning is not applicable here.
  8. How the ground truth for the training set was established:

    • As there is no AI/algorithm and thus no "training set," this question is not applicable.

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W.H.P.M., INC. C/O JOE SHIA REGULATORY CONSULTANT 504E DIAMOND AVE., SUITE I GAITHERSBURG MD 20877

Re: K152551 Trade/Device Name: First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Cup Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Dip Card Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Cup Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Dip Card Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Cup Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Dip Card Test Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.3650 Regulation Name: Opiate test system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DJG, DIS Dated: September 1, 2015 Received: September 8, 2015

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K152551

Device Name

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Cup Test; First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Dip Card Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Cup Test; First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Dip Card Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Cup Test; First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Dip Card Test

Indications for Use (Describe)

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Cup Test

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Dip Card Test

First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Tests are immunochromatographic assays for the qualitative determination of Buprenorphine, in human urine at cut-off concentration of 10 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Din Card format.

The tests may yield preliminary positive results even when prescription drug Buprenorphine is ingescribed doses; it is not intended to distinguish between prescription use or abuse of this drug. There is no uniformly recognized cutoff concentration level for Buprenorphine in urine. The tests provide only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry 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. The tests are intended for over-the-counter and for prescription use.

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Cup Test

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Dip Card Test

First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Butalbital Tests are immunochromatographic assays for the qualitative determination of Butalbital in human urine at cut-off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests may yield preliminary positive results even when prescription drug Butalbital 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 Butalbital in urine. The tests provide only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry 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. The tests are intended for over-the-counter and for prescription use.

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Cup Test

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Dip Card Test

First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Morphine Tests are immunochromatographic assays for the qualitative determination of Morphine in human urine at cut-off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests provide only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry 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. The tests are intended for over-the-counter and for prescription use.

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

Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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

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510(k) SUMMARY

    1. Date: November 6, 2015
    1. Submitter W.H.P.M., Inc. 5358 Irwindale Ave. Irwindale, CA 91706
    1. Contact person: John Wan W.H.P.M., Inc. 5358 Irwindale Ave. Irwindale, CA 91706 Telephone: 626-443-8480 Fax: 626-443-8065 Email: johnwan@whpm.com
  • First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Cup Test 4. Device Name: First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Dip Card Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Cup Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Dip Card Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Cup Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Dip Card Test
  • Buprenorphine Urine Test Common Name: Butalbital Urine Test Morphine Urine Test
Product CodeClassCFR #Panel
DJGClass II21 CFR, 862.3650 Opiate Test SystemToxicology
DISClass II21 CFR, 862.3150 Barbiturate Test SystemToxicology
DJGClass II21 CFR, 862.3650 Opiate Test SystemToxicology

This 510(k) summary is for three drug tests namely. BUP, Butalbital and MOP tests. The performance studies including the lay user study were performed on each of the three durg tests (BUP, Butalbital and MOP tests) separately.

    1. Predicate Devices:
      K122809, Advin Multi Drug Screen Test K041712 RapidTec 4

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6. Intended Use

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Cup Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Dip Card Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Tests are immunochromatographic assays for the qualitative determination of Buprenorphine, in human urine at cut-off concentration of 10 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests may vield preliminary positive results even when prescription drug Buprenorphine 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 Buprenorphine in urine. The tests provide only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry 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. The tests are intended for over-the-counter and for prescription use.

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Cup Test

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Dip Card Test

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Tests are immunochromatographic assays for the qualitative determination of Butalbital in human urine at cut-off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests may vield preliminary positive results even when prescription drug Butalbital 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 Butalbital in urine. The tests provide only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry 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. The tests are intended for over-the-counter and for prescription use.

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Cup Test

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Dip Card Test

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Tests are immunochromatographic assays for the qualitative determination of Morphine in human urine at cut-off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests provide only preliminary test results. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry is the

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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. The tests are intended for over-the-counter and for prescription use.

    1. Device Description
      First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Test, First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Butalbital Test and First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Morphine Test are immunochromatographic assays. Each assay test is a lateral flow system for the qualitative detection of Buprenorphine, or Butalbital or Morphine in human urine. The products are single-use in vitro diagnostic devices, which come in the formats of Dip Cards or Cups. Each test kit contains a Test Device (in one of the two formats), a package insert and a urine cup for sample collection. Each test device is sealed with a desiccant in an aluminum pouch.

8. Substantial Equivalence Information

A summary comparison of features of the candidate device and the predicate device is provided in Table 1, Table 2 & Table 3.

ItemCandidate DeviceFirst Sign® Drug of AbuseBuprenorphine TestPredicate Device(K122809)Advin Multi DrugScreen Test
Indication(s)for UseFor the qualitative determination ofBuprenorphine in human urine.Same
CalibratorBuprenorphineSame
MethodologyCompetitive binding, lateral flowimmunochromatographic assays based onthe principle of antigen antibodyimmunochemistry.Same
Specimen TypeHuman urineSame
Cut-Off Values10 ng/mLSame
IntendedPopulationFor over-the-counter and prescriptionuses.Forover-the-counteruse.
ConfigurationsCup, Dip CardCup, Dip Card,Cassette

Table 1: Features Comparison of First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Test and the Predicate Device

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Table 2: Features Comparison of First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Test and the Predicate Device

Candidate DevicePredicate Device
ItemFirst Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Test(K041712) RapidTec 4
Indication(s) for UseFor the qualitative determination of Butalbital in human urine.For the qualitative determination of Barbiturates in human urine.
CalibratorButalbitalSame
MethodologyCompetitive binding, lateral flowimmunochromatographic assays based onthe principle of antigen antibodyimmunochemistry.Same
Specimen TypeHuman urineSame
Cut-Off Values300 ng/mLSame
Intended PopulationFor over-the-counter and prescription uses.For prescription use.
ConfigurationsCup, Dip CardStrip

Table 3: Features Comparison of First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Test and the Predicate Device

ItemCandidate DeviceFirst Sign® Drug of Abuse MorphineTestPredicate Device(K122809)Advin Multi DrugScreen Test
Indication(s)for UseFor the qualitative determination ofMorphine in human urine.Same
CalibratorMorphineSame
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 prescriptionuses.Forover-the-counteruse.

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ItemCandidate DeviceFirst Sign® Drug of Abuse MorphineTestPredicate Device(K122809)Advin Multi DrugScreen Test
ConfigurationsCup, Dip CardCup, Dip Card,Cassette

9. Test Principle

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.

10. Performance Characteristics

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Test

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 urine 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:
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+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

Buprenorphine Dip Card Format

Buprenorphine Cup 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
DrugLot 450-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

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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 550-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+2-/48+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 650-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

b. Linearity

Not applicable.

c. Stability

The devices are stable at 39-86°F (4-30°C) for 24 months based on the accelerated stability study at 50°C. 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; -25% cut-off; cut-off; +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 Buprenorphine. The following cut-off value for the test devices have been verified.

TestCalibratorCut-off (ng/mL)
First Sign® Drug of AbuseBuprenorphine TestBuprenorphine10

e. Interference

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

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

4-Acetamidophenolβ-EstradiolOxolinic acid
AcetophenetidinEstrone-3-sulfateOxycodone
N-AcetylprocainamideEthyl-p-aminobenzoateOxymetazoline
Acetylsalicylic acid2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3- diphenylpyrrolidinePapaverine
AminopyrineFenoprofenPenicillin-G
AmobarbitalFurosemidePentazocine hydrochloride
AmoxicillinGentisic acidPentobarbital
AmphetamineHemoglobinPerphenazine
AmpicillinHydralazinePhencyclidine
L-Ascorbic acidHydrochlorothiazidePhenelzine
ApomorphineHydrocodonePhenobarbital
AspartameHydrocortisonePhentermine
AtropineO-Hydroxyhippuric acidβ-Phenylethylamine
Benzilic acidp-HydroxyamphetamineTrans-2-phenylcyclopropylamine hydrochloride
Benzoic acidp-Hydroxy-methamphetamineL-Phenylephrine
Benzoylecgonine3-HydroxytyraminePhenylpropanolamine
BenzphetamineIbuprofenPrednisolone
BilirubinIprazidPrednisone
(±) - Brompheniramine(±) - IsoproterenolProcaine
ButalbitalIsoxsuprineDL-Propranolol
CaffeineKetamineD-Propoxyphene
CannabidiolKetoprofenD-Pseudoephedrine
CannabinolLabetalolQuinacrine
ChloralhydrateLoperamideQuinidine
ChloramphenicolMethylenedioxyethylamphetamineQuinine
ChlorothiazideMeperidineRanitidine
(±) ChlorpheniramineMeprobamateSalicylic acid
ChlorpromazineMethadoneSecobarbital
ChlorquineMethamphetamineSerotonin
CholesterolMethoxyphenamineSulfamethazine
Clonidine(±)-3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine hydrochlorideSulindac
CocaethyleneMethylenedioxymethamphetamineTetracycline
Cocaine hydrochlorideMorphine-3-β-DglucuronideTetrahydrocortisone3-(ß-D-glucuronide)
CodeineMorphineTetrahydrozoline
CortisoneMorphine sulfateThiamine
(-) Cotinine11-nor-Δ9-THC-9-COOHThioridazine
CreatinineNalidixic acidDL-Tyrosine
DeoxycorticosteroneNaloxoneTolbutamide
DextromethorphanNaltrexoneTriamterene

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DiflunisalNiacinamideTrimethoprim
DigoxinNifedipineTryptamine
DiphenhydramineNorcodeineDL-Tryptophan
DoxylamineNorethindroneTyramine
Ecgonine hydrochlorideD-NorpropoxypheneUric acid
Ecgonine methyl esterNortriptylineVerapamil
EphedrineNoscapineZomepirac
(L) - EpinephrineOxalic acid
ErythromycinOxazepam

f. Specificity

To test the specificity, drug metabolites and other components that are likely to interfere in urine samples were tested using three lots 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.

BuprenorphineResult%
Cut-off=10 ng/mLCross-Reactivity
BuprenorphinePositive at 10 ng/mL100%
Buprenorphine -3-D-GlucuronidePositive at 15 ng/mL67%
NorbuprenorphinePositive at 40 ng/mL25%
Norbuprenorphine-3-D-GlucuronidePositive at 500 ng/mL2%
MorphineNegative at 100000 ng/mLNot Detected
OxymorphoneNegative at 100000 ng/mLNot Detected
HydromorphoneNegative at 100000 ng/mLNot Detected

g. Effect of Urine Specific Gravity and Urine pH

To investigate the effect of urine specific gravity and urine pH, urine samples with a range of 1.000 to 1.035 specific gravity or urine samples with a range of pH 4 to 9 were spiked with target drugs at 25% below and 25% above cut-off levels. These samples were tested using three lots 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.

h. Comparison Studies

The method comparison studies for the First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Test was performed in-house with three different laboratory assistants for each format of the device. Operators ran 80 (40 negative and 40 positive) unaltered clinical samples. The samples were blind labeled and compared to GC/MS results. The results are presented in the tables below:

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Dip CardformatNegativeLowNegativeby GC/MS(less than-50%)Near CutoffNegative byGC/MS(Between-50% andcut-off)NearCutoffPositive byGC/MS(Betweenthe cut-offand +50%)HighPositive byGC/MS(greaterthan +50%)
Viewer APositive0011326
Negative10101910
Viewer BPositive0011326
Negative10101910
Viewer CPositive0001326
Negative10102010

Discordant Results

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS (ng/mL) ResultDipcard Format Viewer Results
Viewer A20141225689.5Positive
Viewer A201412257510.5Negative
Viewer B201412250510.8Negative
Viewer B20141223279.4Positive
Viewer C201412256110.7Negative
CupformatNegativeLowNegativeby GC/MS(less than-50%)Near CutoffNegative byGC/MS(Between-50% andcut-off)NearCutoffPositive byGC/MS(Betweenthe cut-offand +50%)HighPositive byGC/MS(greaterthan +50%)
Viewer APositive0001326
Negative10102010
Viewer BPositive0011326
Negative10101910
Viewer CPositive0011326
Negative10101910

Discordant Results

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS (ng/mL) ResultCup Format Viewer Results
Viewer A201412257510.5Negative
Viewer B20141227649Positive

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ViewerSample NumberGC/MS (ng/mL)ResultCup FormatViewer Results
Viewer B201412256110.7Negative
Viewer C20141225689.5Positive
Viewer C201412250510.8Negative

i. Lay-user study

A lay user study was performed at three intended user sites with 280 lay persons testing the Buprenorphine devices. A total of 142 females and 138 males tested the Buprenorphine 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%, +/-50%, +/-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.

% of CutoffNumberofsamplesBuprenorphineConcentration by GC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
No. ofPositiveNo. ofNegative
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff202.6020100%
-50% Cutoff205.2020100%
-25% Cutoff207.8020100%
+25% Cutoff201319195%
+50% Cutoff2015.7200100%
+75% Cutoff2018.3200100%

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

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

NumberBuprenorphineLay person resultsThe
% of CutoffofsamplesConcentration by GC/MS(ng/mL)No. ofNo. ofPositiveNegativepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
-100%Cutoff200020100%
-75%Cutoff202.6020100%
-50% Cutoff205.2020100%
-25% Cutoff207.8119તે તે જે જ જીરી તેમ જ દૂધની ડેરી જેવી સવલતો પ્રાપ્ય થયેલી છે. આ ગામનાં પ્રાથમિક શાળા, પંચાયતઘર, આંગણવાડી તેમ જ દૂધની ડેરી જેવી સવલતો પ્રાપ્ય થયેલી છે. આ ગામનાં લોકોનો મુખ્ય
+25% Cutoff2013191તે તે જે જ જીરી તેમ જ દૂધની ડેરી જેવી સવલતો પ્રાપ્ય થયેલી છે. આ ગામનાં પ્રાથમિક શાળા, પંચાયતઘર, આંગણવાડી તેમ જ દૂધની ડેરી જેવી સવલતો પ્રાપ્ય થયેલી છે. આ ગામનાં લોકોનો મુખ્ય
+50% Cutoff2015.7200100%
+75% Cutoff2018.3200100%

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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.

  • j. Clinical Studies Not applicable.

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Test

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 urine 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:
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+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+4-/46+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

Butalbital Dip Card Format

Butalbital 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 450-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 550-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 650-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

b. Linearity

Not applicable.

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  • c. Stability
    The devices are stable at 39-86°F (4-30°C) for 24 months based on the accelerated stability study at 50°C. 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; -25% cut-off; cut-off; +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 Butalbital. The following cut-off value for the test devices have been verified.

TestCalibratorCut-off (ng/mL)
First Sign® Drug of Abuse ButalbitalTestButalbital300

e. Interference

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

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.

AcetaminophenErythromycin11-nor-Δ9-THC-9-COOH
Acetophenetidinβ-EstradiolO-Hydroxyhippuric acid
Acetylsalicylic acidEstrone-3-sulfateD,L-Octopamine
AminopyrineEthyl-p-aminobenzoateOxalic acid
AmitriptylineFenoprofenOxazepam
AmoxicillinFurosemideOxolinic acid
AmphetamineGentisic acidOxycodone
AmpicillinHemoglobinOxymetazoline
ApomorphineHydralazinePapaverine
Ascorbic acidHydrochlorothiazidePenicillin-G
AspartameHydrocodonePentazocaine
AtropineHydrocortisonePerphenazine
Benzilic acidp-HydroxyamphetaminePhencyclidine
Benzoic acidp-HydroxymethamphetaminePhenelzine
Benzoylecgonine3-Hydroxytyramineβ-Phenylethlamine
BilirubinIbuprofenPhenylpropanolamine
BrompheniramineImipraminePrednisolone
Buprenorphine(-) IsoproterenolPrednisone
CaffeineIsoxsuprineProcaine
CannabidiolKetaminePromazine
CannabinolKetoprofenPromethazine
ChloralhydrateLabetalolD,L-Propanolol
ChloramphenicolLevorphanolD-Propoxyphene
ChlorothiazideLoperamideQuinidine
(±)ChlorpheniramineL-PhenylephrineQuinine
ChlorpromazineMaprotilineRanitidine
ChlorquineMeperidineSalicylic acid
CholesterolMeprobamateSerotonin
ClomipramineMorphine-3-β-D glucuronideSulfamethazine
ClonidineMethadoneSulindac
Cocaine hydrochlorideMethamphetamineTemazepam
Codeine(±)-3,4-Methylenedioxy- amphetamine hydrochlorideTetracycline
CortisoneMethylenedioxy- methamphetamineTetrahydrozoline
(-) CotinineMorphineThebaine
CreatinineMorphine SulfateThiamine
DeoxycorticosteroneN-AcetylprocainamideThioridazine
DextromethorphanNalidixic acidTriamterene
DiazepamNaloxoneTrifluoperazine
DiclofenacNaltrexoneTrimethoprim
DiflunisalNaproxenTrimipramine
DigoxinNiacinamideTryptamine
DiphenhydramineNifedipineD, L-Tyrosine
DoxylamineNorcodeinUric acid
Ecgonine hydrochlorideNorethindroneVerapamil
Ecgonine methylesterD-NorpropoxypheneZomepirac
(IR,2S)(-)EphedrineNoscapine
2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3, 3- diphenylpyrrolidineNortriptyline

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f. Specificity

To test the specificity, drug metabolites and other components that are likely to interfere in urine samples were tested using three lots 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.

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ButalbitalResult% Cross-Reactivity
Cut-off=300 ng/mL)
ButalbitalPositive at 300 ng/mL100%
SecobarbitalPositive at 300 ng/mL100%
AmobarbitalPositive at 3000 ng/mL10%
AlphenalPositive at 250 ng/mL120%
AprobarbitalPositive at 200 ng/mL150%
AllobarbitalPositive at 500 ng/mL60%
ButabarbitalPositive at 1000 ng/mL30%
ButethalPositive at 500 ng/mL60%
CyclopentobarbitalPositive at 300 ng/mL100%
PentobarbitalPositive at 1300 ng/mL23%
PhenobarbitalPositive at 1900 ng/mL16%

g. Effect of Urine Specific Gravity and Urine pH

To investigate the effect of urine specific gravity and urine pH, urine samples with a range of 1.000 to 1.035 specific gravity or urine samples with a range of pH 4 to 9 were spiked with target drugs at 25% below and 25% above cut-off levels. These samples were tested using three lots 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.

  • h. Comparison Studies
    The method comparison studies for the First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Test was performed in-house with three different laboratory assistants for each format of the device. Operators ran 80 (40 negative and 40 positive) unaltered clinical samples. The samples were blind labeled and compared to GC/MS results. The results are presented in the tables below:
Dip CardformatNegativeLowNegativeby GC/MS(less than-50%)Near CutoffNegative byGC/MS(Between-50% andcut-off)NearCutoffPositive byGC/MS(Betweenthe cut-offand +50%)HighPositive byGC/MS(greaterthan +50%)
Viewer APositive0001326
Negative10102010
Viewer BPositive0001326
Negative10102010
Viewer CPositive0001326
Negative10102010

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Discordant Results
ViewerGC/MS (ng/mL) DipCard Format
Sample NumberResultViewer Results
Viewer A94910807334Negative
Viewer B94910628352Negative
Viewer C94910445341Negative
CupformatNegativeLowNegativeby GC/MS(less than-50%)Near CutoffNegative byGC/MS(Between-50% andcut-off)NearCutoffPositive byGC/MS(Betweenthe cut-offand +50%)HighPositive byGC/MS(greaterthan +50%)
Viewer APositive0001326
Negative10102010
Viewer BPositive0001326
Negative10102010
Viewer CPositive0011326
Negative10101910

Discordant Results

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS (ng/mL)ResultCup FormatViewer Results
Viewer A94910807334Negative
Viewer B94910095339Negative
Viewer C94910628352Negative
Viewer C94910808270Positive

i. Lay-user study

A lay user study was performed at three intended user sites with 280 lay persons testing the Butalbital devices. A total of 141 females and 139 males tested the Butalbital 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%, +/-50%, +/-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.

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

% of CutoffNumberButalbital ConcentrationLay person resultsThe percentage
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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ofsamplesby GC/MS(ng/mL)No. ofPositiveNo. ofNegativeof correctresults(%)
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff2077020100%
-50% Cutoff20156020100%
-25% Cutoff2023411995%
+25% Cutoff2039019195%
+50% Cutoff20468200100%
+75% Cutoff20547200100%

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

% of CutoffNumberofsamplesButalbital Concentrationby GC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThe percentageof correctresults(%)
No. ofPositiveNo. ofNegative
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff2077020100%
-50% Cutoff20156020100%
-25% Cutoff2023411995%
+25% Cutoff20390200100%
+50% Cutoff20468200100%
+75% Cutoff20547200100%

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.

  • j. Clinical Studies
    Not applicable.

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Test

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 urine 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

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each format of devices. Different set of operators tested each format. The results obtained are summarized in the following tables:

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+2-/48+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+1-/49+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+2-/48+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Morphine Cup Format
Result100%75%50%25%+25%+50%+75%+100%

Morphine 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 450-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+2-/48+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 550-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
Lot 650-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+2-/48+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

b. Linearity

Not applicable.

c. Stability

The devices are stable at 39-86 (4-30°C) for 24 months based on the accelerated stability study at 50°C. 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; -25% cut-off; cut-off; +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 Morphine. The following cut-off value for the test devices have been verified.

TestCalibratorCut-off (ng/mL)
First Sign® Drug of Abuse MorphineTestMorphine300

e. Interference

Potential interfering substances found in human urine of physiological conditions were added to drug-free urine and to urine containing target drugs at 25% below and 25% above cut-off levels. These urine samples were tested using three lots 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.

AcebutololEcgonine methylesterp-Hydroxymethamphetamine
Acetopromazine(-) Y EphedrinePapaverine
4-AcetamidophenolErythromycinPenicillin-G
Acetophenetidinβ-EstradiolPentazocine
N-AcetylprocainamideEstrone-3-sulfatePentobarbital
Acetylsalicylic acidEthyl-p-aminobenzoatePerphenazine
AminopyrineFenoprofenPhencyclidine
AmitryptylineFurosemidePhenelzine
AmobarbitalGentisic acidPhenobarbital
AmoxicillinHemoglobinPhentermine
AmpicillinHydralazineL-Phenylephrine
Ascorbic acidHydrochlorothiazideβ-Phenylethlamine
AmphetamineHydrocortisoneβ-Phenyllethylamine
L-AmphetamineO-Hydroxyhippuric acidPhenylpropanolamine
Apomorphine3-HydroxytyraminePrednisolone
AspartameIbuprofenPrednisone
AtropineImipraminePromazine
Benzilic acidIprazidPromethazine
Benzoic acid(-) -IsoproterenolD,L-Propanolol
BenzoylecgonineIsoxsuprineD-Propoxyphene
BenzphetamineKetamineD-Pseudoephedrine
BilirubinKetoprofenQuinidine
BrompheniramineLabetalolQuinine
BuprenorphineLoperamideRanitidine
ButalbitalMaprotilineSalicylic acid
CaffeineMeprobamateSecobarbital
ChloralhydrateMethadoneSerotonin(5-Hydroxytyramine)
ChloramphenicolMethamphetamineSulfamethazine
ChlordiazepoxideMethoxyphenamineSulindac
Chlorothiazide(+)3,4-MethylenedioxyamphetamineTemazepam
(±) ChlorpheniramineMethylenedioxymethamphetamineTetracycline
ChlorpromazineMethylphenidateTetrahydrocortisone3(5-Dglucuronide)
ChlorquineNalorphineTetrahydrozoline

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CholesterolNaloxoneThiamine
ClomipramineNalidixic acidThioridazine
ClonidineNaltrexoneD, L-Thyroxine
Cocaine hydrochlorideNaproxenTolbutamine
CortisoneNiacinamideTriamterene
(-) CotinineNifedipineTrifluoperazine
CreatinineNorcodeinTrimethoprim
DeoxycorticosteroneNorethindroneTrimipramine
DextromethorphanD-NorpropoxypheneTryptamine
Diazepam11-nor-Δ9-THC-9-COOHD, L-Tryptophan
DiclofenacNoscapineTyramine
DiflunisalNortriptylineTyrosine
DigoxinD,L-OctopamineUric acid
DiphenhydramineOxalic acidVerapamil
DoxylamineOxazepamZomepirac
2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3- diphenylpyrrolidineOxolinic acid
Ecgonine hydrochlorideOxymetazoline

f. Specificity

To test the specificity, drug metabolites and other components that are likely to interfere in urine samples were tested using three lots 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.

MorphineResult% Cross-Reactivity
Cut-off=300 ng/mL
MorphinePositive at 300 ng/mL100%
6-AcetylmorphinePositive at 750 ng/mL40%
CodeinePositive at 300 ng/mL100%
Morphine-3- β-glucuronidePositive at 450 ng/mL67%
EthylMorphinePositive at 200 ng/mL150%
HeroinPositive at 700 ng/mL43%
HydromorphonePositive at 4000 ng/mL8%
HydrocodonePositive at 2000 ng/mL15%
LevorphanolPositive at 12000 ng/mL3%
ThebainePositive at 90000 ng/mL0.3%
OxycodoneNegative at 100000 ng/mLNot Detected
ProcaineNegative at 100000 ng/mLNot Detected

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g. Effect of Urine Specific Gravity and Urine pH

To investigate the effect of urine specific gravity and urine pH, urine samples with a range of 1.000 to 1.035 specific gravity or urine samples with a range of pH 4 to 9 were spiked with target drugs at 25% below and 25% above cut-off levels. These samples were tested using three lots 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.

h. Comparison Studies

The method comparison studies for the First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Test was performed in-house with three different laboratory assistants for each format of the device. Operators ran 80 (40 negative and 40 positive) unaltered clinical samples. The samples were blind labeled and compared to GC/MS results. The results are presented in the tables below:

DipCardformatNegativeLowNegativeby GC/MS(less than-50%)Near CutoffNegative byGC/MS(Between-50% andcut-off)Near CutoffPositive byGC/MS(Betweenthe cut-offand +50%)HighPositive byGC/MS(greaterthan+50%)
Viewer APositive0001326
Negative10102010
Viewer BPositive0011326
Negative10101910
Viewer CPositive0001326
Negative10102010

Discordant Results

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS (ng/mL) ResultDipCard Format Viewer Results
Viewer A94911987338Negative
Viewer B94911597270Positive
Viewer B94911984320Negative
Viewer C94911253340Negative

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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 APositive0011326
Negative10101910
Viewer BPositive0001326
Negative10102010
Viewer CPositive0001426
Negative10102000

Discordant Results

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS (ng/mL)ResultCup FormatViewer Results
Viewer A94911119268Positive
Viewer A94911984320Negative
Viewer B94911976345Negative
  • i. Lay-user study
    A lay user study was performed at three intended user sites with 280 lay persons testing the Morphine devices. A total of 143 females and 137 males tested the Morphine 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%, +/-50%, +/-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.

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

% of CutoffNumber of samplesMorphine Concentration by GC/MS (ng/mL)Lay person resultsThe percentage of correct results (%)
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff2074020100%
-50% Cutoff20148020100%
-25% Cutoff2022811995%
+25% Cutoff20379200100%
+50% Cutoff20443200100%
+75% Cutoff20516200100%

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% of CutoffNumberofsamplesMorphine Concentrationby GC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsThepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
No. ofPositiveNo. ofNegative
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff2074020100%
-50% Cutoff20148020100%
-25% Cutoff20228020100%
+25% Cutoff2037919195%
+50% Cutoff20443200100%
+75% Cutoff20516200100%

Comparison between GC/MS and Lay Person Results (Morphine 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.

j. 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 First Sign® Drug of Abuse Buprenorphine Test and First Sign® Drug of Abuse Butalbital Test and First Sign® Drug of Abuse Morphine Test are substantially equivalent to the predicate.

§ 862.3650 Opiate test system.

(a)
Identification. An opiate test system is a device intended to measure any of the addictive narcotic pain-relieving opiate drugs in blood, serum, urine, gastric contents, and saliva. An opiate is any natural or synthetic drug that has morphine-like pharmocological actions. The opiates include drugs such as morphine, morphine glucoronide, heroin, codeine, nalorphine, and meperedine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of opiate use or overdose and in monitoring the levels of opiate administration to ensure appropriate therapy.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). An opiate 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).