K Number
K160793
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2016-08-17

(147 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
862.3620
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

First Sign Drug of Abuse MDMA Tests are immunoassay tests. The test can detect MDMA in human urine. The cut-off value is 500 ng/mL.. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests provide only preliminary test results. If you want to get a confirmed result, you must use a more specific chemical method. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be used when you get any drug of abuse test result. It should be used 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 EDDP Tests are immunoassay tests. The test can detect EDDP in human urine. The cut-off value is 300 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests provide only preliminary test results. If you want to get a confirmed result, you must use a more specific chemical method. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be used when you get any drug of abuse test result. It should be used 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 Nortriptyline Tests are immunoassay tests. The test can detect Nortriptyline in human urine. The cut-off value is 1,000 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests provide only preliminary test results. If you want to get a confirmed result, you must use a more specific chemical method. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be used when you get any drug of abuse test result. It should be used 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 MDMA Test, First Sign™ Drug of Abuse EDDP Test and First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Test are immunochromatographic assays. Each assay test is a lateral flow system for the qualitative detection of MDMA, or EDDP or Nortriptyline 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

The provided document describes the performance characteristics of three drug of abuse tests: First Sign® Drug of Abuse MDMA Test, First Sign® Drug of Abuse EDDP Test, and First Sign® Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Test. These are qualitative immunoassay tests designed to detect specific drugs in human urine.

Here's an analysis of the acceptance criteria and study details:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The document does not explicitly state formal acceptance criteria thresholds in terms of specific percentages for accuracy, sensitivity, or specificity. However, the performance is reported through various studies, and the implied acceptance criteria are that the device performs reliably at and around the defined cut-off values, and that lay users can operate the device effectively.

Below is a table summarizing the reported device performance, categorized by drug:

First Sign® Drug of Abuse MDMA Test

Performance MetricAcceptance Criteria (Implied)Reported Device Performance (Dip Card / Cup Format)
Precision (Agreement at cut-off)Consistent results at concentrations below and above cut-off; minimal false negatives/positives at cut-off.Laboratory Operators: At cut-off (500 ng/mL), 47-48 positive / 2-3 negative for all 3 lots (out of 50 tests). At +/-25%, +/-50%, +/-75%, +/-100% cut-off, results were consistently 50-/0+ or 50+/0-.
Cut-off VerificationAll positive at and above +25% cut-off; all negative at and below -25% cut-off.Verified: All positive at and above +25% cut-off (598 ng/mL); all negative at and below -25% cut-off (358 ng/mL).
Comparison Studies (Expert)High agreement with GC/MS results.Dip Card: Viewer A: 1 discordant negative (GC/MS 561 ng/mL). Viewer B: 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 468 ng/mL). Viewer C: 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 474 ng/mL) and 1 discordant negative (GC/MS 544 ng/mL). Cup Format: Viewer A: 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 477 ng/mL). Viewer B: 1 discordant negative (GC/MS 517 ng/mL). Viewer C: 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 470 ng/mL).
Lay-User Study (Accuracy)High percentage of correct results, especially at concentrations away from cut-off.Dip Card: 100% correct from -100% to -25% cut-off and +50% to +75% cut-off. 95% correct at +25% cut-off (19/20 Positive). Cup Format: 100% correct from -100% to -50% cut-off and +25% to +75% cut-off. 95% correct at -25% cut-off (1 discordant positive).
Lay-User Study (Ease of Use)Instructions easily followed.All lay users indicated instructions were easily followed. Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level of 7.
InterferenceNo interference from common substances at 100 µg/mL.Extensive list of 90+ compounds showed no interference.
Specificity (Cross-reactivity)Defined cross-reactivity for related compounds, no detection for unrelated compounds.MDA (6.3%), MDEA (50%), Ephedrine (1.3%). d-methamphetamine, d-amphetamine, l-amphetamine, l-methamphetamine: Not Detected at 100000 ng/mL.
Urine Specific Gravity/pH EffectsNo effect on results across range (pH 4-9, SG 1.000-1.035).Results were all positive for samples at and above +25% Cut-Off and all negative for samples at and below -25% Cut-Off within the tested ranges, indicating no significant effect.

First Sign® Drug of Abuse EDDP Test

Performance MetricAcceptance Criteria (Implied)Reported Device Performance (Dip Card / Cup Format)
Precision (Agreement at cut-off)Consistent results at concentrations below and above cut-off; minimal false negatives/positives at cut-off.Laboratory Operators: At cut-off (300 ng/mL), 47-48 positive / 2-3 negative for all 3 lots (out of 50 tests). At +/-25%, +/-50%, +/-75%, +/-100% cut-off, results were consistently 50-/0+ or 50+/0-.
Cut-off VerificationAll positive at and above +25% cut-off; all negative at and below -25% cut-off.Verified: All positive at and above +25% cut-off (410 ng/mL); all negative at and below -25% cut-off (235 ng/mL).
Comparison Studies (Expert)High agreement with GC/MS results.Dip Card: Viewer A: 1 discordant negative (GC/MS 340 ng/mL) and 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 276 ng/mL). Viewer B: 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 269 ng/mL). Viewer C: 1 discordant negative (GC/MS 344 ng/mL) and 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 260 ng/mL). Cup Format: Viewer A: 1 discordant negative (GC/MS 344 ng/mL) and 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 269 ng/mL). Viewer B: 1 discordant negative (GC/MS 340 ng/mL). Viewer C: 1 discordant negative (GC/MS 342 ng/mL) and 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 266 ng/mL).
Lay-User Study (Accuracy)High percentage of correct results, especially at concentrations away from cut-off.Dip Card: 100% correct from -100% to -50% cut-off and +25% to +75% cut-off. 90% correct at -25% cut-off (2 discordant positives). Cup Format: 100% correct from -100% to -50% cut-off and +25% to +75% cut-off. 95% correct at -25% cut-off (1 discordant positive).
Lay-User Study (Ease of Use)Instructions easily followed.All lay users indicated instructions were easily followed. Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level of 7.
InterferenceNo interference from common substances at 100 µg/mL.Extensive list of 90+ compounds showed no interference.
Specificity (Cross-reactivity)Defined cross-reactivity for related compounds, no detection for unrelated compounds.EDDP (100%). EMDP, Disopyramide, Methadone, LAAM, Alpha Methadol, Doxylamine: Not Detected at 100000 ng/mL.
Urine Specific Gravity/pH EffectsNo effect on results across range (pH 4-9, SG 1.000-1.035).Results were all positive for samples at and above +25% Cut-Off and all negative for samples at and below -25% Cut-Off within the tested ranges, indicating no significant effect.

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Test

Performance MetricAcceptance Criteria (Implied)Reported Device Performance (Dip Card / Cup Format)
Precision (Agreement at cut-off)Consistent results at concentrations below and above cut-off; minimal false negatives/positives at cut-off.Laboratory Operators: At cut-off (1000 ng/mL), 47-48 positive / 2-3 negative for all 3 lots (out of 50 tests). At +/-25%, +/-50%, +/-75%, +/-100% cut-off, results were consistently 50-/0+ or 50+/0-.
Cut-off VerificationAll positive at and above +25% cut-off; all negative at and below -25% cut-off.Verified: All positive at and above +25% cut-off (1180 ng/mL); all negative at and below -25% cut-off (720 ng/mL).
Comparison Studies (Expert)High agreement with GC/MS results.Dip Card: Viewer A: 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 863 ng/mL). Viewer B: 1 discordant negative (GC/MS 1069 ng/mL) and 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 851 ng/mL). Viewer C: 1 discordant negative (GC/MS 1125 ng/mL) and 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 879 ng/mL). Cup Format: Viewer A: 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 851 ng/mL) and 1 discordant negative (GC/MS 1084 ng/mL). Viewer B: 1 discordant positive (GC/MS 870 ng/mL). Viewer C: 1 discordant negative (GC/MS 1135 ng/mL).
Lay-User Study (Accuracy)High percentage of correct results, especially at concentrations away from cut-off.Dip Card: 100% correct from -100% to -50% cut-off and +25% to +75% cut-off. 95% correct at -25% cut-off (1 discordant positive). Cup Format: 100% correct from -100% to -50% cut-off, and +50% to +75% cut-off. 95% correct at -25% cut-off and +25% cut-off.
Lay-User Study (Ease of Use)Instructions easily followed.All lay users indicated instructions were easily followed. Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level of 7.
InterferenceNo interference from common substances at 100 µg/mL.Extensive list of 90+ compounds showed no interference.
Specificity (Cross-reactivity)Defined cross-reactivity for related compounds, no detection for unrelated compounds.Nortriptyline (100%). Other TCAs and related compounds show varying cross-reactivity (e.g., Amitriptyline 67%, Desipramine 100%, Imipramine 167%). Maprotiline, Promethazine, Norclomipramine: Not Detected at 100000 ng/mL.
Urine Specific Gravity/pH EffectsNo effect on results across range (pH 4-9, SG 1.000-1.035).Results were all positive for samples at and above +25% Cut-Off and all negative for samples at and below -25% Cut-Off within the tested ranges, indicating no significant effect.

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

  • Precision Studies:

    • For each drug (MDMA, EDDP, Nortriptyline) and each format (Cup, Dip Card): 9 concentration levels (from -100% cut-off to +100% cut-off).
    • At each concentration level: 50 tests (2 runs/day for 25 days).
    • Total for precision per drug/format: 9 concentrations * 50 tests/concentration = 450 tests.
    • Total for precision across all 3 drugs and 2 formats: 3 * 2 * 450 = 2700 tests.
    • Data Provenance: "Prepared by spiking drug in negative urine samples." This suggests laboratory-controlled samples, likely from a US lab given the FDA submission. Retrospective, as samples were prepared and then tested.
  • Cut-off Verification Studies:

    • For each drug and format: 4 concentration levels ( -50% cut-off, cut-off, +25% cut-off, +50% cut-off).
    • Total of 150 samples "equally distributed" meaning approximately 37-38 samples per concentration level. These were tested using three different lots.
    • Data Provenance: Laboratory-controlled samples, likely from a US lab. Retrospective.
  • Interference and Specificity Studies:

    • The document implies that these were conducted with spiked samples in drug-free urine, testing against three lots of each device for all formats. No specific sample numbers are given for individual interference compounds or cross-reactants, but the method suggests a systematic laboratory study.
    • Data Provenance: Laboratory-controlled samples, likely from a US lab. Retrospective.
  • Effect of Urine Specific Gravity and Urine pH:

    • Urine samples with varying specific gravity and pH were spiked with target drugs at 25% below and 25% above cut-off levels. Tested using three lots of each device for all formats. No specific sample number provided, but implies a comprehensive set to cover the specified ranges.
    • Data Provenance: Laboratory-controlled samples, likely from a US lab. Retrospective.
  • Comparison Studies (Clinical Samples):

    • For each drug and each format: 80 unaltered clinical samples (40 negative, 40 positive).
    • Total for comparison studies across all 3 drugs and 2 formats: 3 * 2 * 80 = 480 clinical samples.
    • Data Provenance: "Unaltered clinical samples" implies real human urine samples from an unspecified source (likely US-based for FDA submission). The study is retrospective, as samples were collected and then tested.
  • Lay-User Study:

    • For each drug: 280 lay persons.
    • Each participant tested one blind-labeled urine sample. There were 7 concentration levels tested (-100%, -75%, -50%, -25%, +25%, +50%, +75% of cut-off).
    • For each concentration and format (Dip Card / Cup): 20 samples.
    • Total samples given to lay users per drug: 7 concentrations * 20 samples/concentration * 2 formats = 280 samples. This matches the 280 lay persons.
    • Data Provenance: Laboratory-prepared urine samples (spiked drug into drug-free pooled urine). This is a prospective simulation of real-world use with prepared samples. The study was performed at "three intended user sites". Given the FDA submission, these are likely US sites.

3. Number of Experts and Qualifications for Ground Truth

  • Precision, Cut-off, Interference, Specificity, Urine SG/pH Studies:

    • The ground truth (drug concentration) for all these studies was established by GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry). This is a highly accurate and widely accepted reference method for drug quantification in toxicology. The document does not specify a separate "expert" for interpreting GC/MS results, as the instrument provides quantitative values which are then used to prepare samples.
  • Comparison Studies (Clinical Samples):

    • The ground truth for the 80 clinical samples per drug/format was established by GC/MS results.
    • The device results were interpreted by three different laboratory assistants. Their qualifications are not explicitly stated beyond "laboratory assistants," but it can be inferred they are trained professionals in a laboratory setting.
  • Lay-User Study:

    • The ground truth for the prepared urine samples was established by GC/MS to confirm the spiked drug concentrations.
    • No "experts" were used to establish ground truth for how the lay users interpreted the test, as the study's purpose was to evaluate if lay users could correctly interpret the device results against the known (GC/MS confirmed) concentration.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set

  • Precision Studies, Cut-off Verification, Interference, Specificity, Urine SG/pH Studies: The ground truth used was quantitative GC/MS results, which serves as a definitive reference standard. There's no indication of an adjudication process among multiple readers for these lab-controlled tests; the output of the device (positive/negative line) was compared directly to the GC/MS confirmed concentration.

  • Comparison Studies (Clinical Samples): The document mentions "three different laboratory assistants" running the tests and comparing them to GC/MS results. It does not describe an adjudication method (like 2+1 or 3+1) among these three assistants where they would resolve discrepancies in their readings. Instead, individual discrepancies are noted in the "Discordant Results" tables for each viewer. This suggests independent assessment rather than a consensus-seeking or adjudicated process for the readers.

  • Lay-User Study: Each lay user interpreted their own test result individually against the known GC/MS confirmed concentration. No adjudication among lay users was described.

5. Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study

  • No, a typical MRMC comparative effectiveness study was not explicitly conducted as described for AI vs. human readers.
  • The comparison studies did involve multiple readers (three laboratory assistants) reviewing clinical cases, which provides some multi-reader data. However, this was a standalone performance evaluation of the device being read by humans, not a comparison of human performance with vs. without AI assistance. The device itself is an immunoassay, not an AI algorithm providing assistance in interpreting complex images or data.
  • Therefore, an "effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance" is not applicable here.

6. Standalone (Algorithm Only) Performance

  • Yes, in essence, the "Analytical Performance" section (Precision, Cut-off, Interference, Specificity) represents the standalone performance of the devices. These studies evaluate the intrinsic performance of the immunoassay devices under controlled laboratory conditions, without human interpretation variability, by comparing the device's qualitative output (presence/absence of lines) against known, quantitatively confirmed drug concentrations.
  • The "Comparison Studies" with laboratory assistants and "Lay-user studies" then evaluate the human-in-the-loop performance.

7. Type of Ground Truth Used

  • All studies (Analytical, Comparison, Lay-User) consistently used Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) results as the gold standard ground truth.
  • GC/MS is a laboratory-based, highly accurate, and quantitative method for identifying and measuring specific substances in a sample, making it a robust ground truth for drug testing.

8. Sample Size for the Training Set

  • Not applicable. These are immunoassay devices (lateral flow tests), not machine learning or AI algorithms that require a "training set." The performance characteristics are derived from intrinsic chemical and physical properties, evaluated through these detailed analytical and clinical studies.

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

  • Not applicable, as no training set was used.

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W.H.P.M., INC. C/O JOE SHIA LSI CONSULTING 504 EAST DIAMOND AVE., SUITE I GAITHERSBURG MD 20877

Re: K160793

Trade/Device Name: First Sign Drug of Abuse MDMA Cup Test: First Sign Drug of Abuse MDMA Dip Card Test; First Sign Drug of Abuse EDDP Cup Test; First Sign Drug of Abuse EDDP Dip Card Test; First Sign Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Cup Test; First Sign Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Dip Card Test Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.3620 Regulation Name: Methadone test system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DJR, LAF, LFG Dated: June 29, 2016 Received: July 7, 2016

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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) K160793

Device Name

First Sign Drug of Abuse MDMA Cup Test; First Sign Drug of Abuse MDMA Dip Card Test First Sign Drug of Abuse EDDP Cup Test; First Sign Drug of Abuse EDDP Dip Card Test First Sign Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Cup Test; First Sign Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Dip Card Test

Indications for Use (Describe)

First Sign Drug of Abuse MDMA Cup Test

First Sign Drug of Abuse MDMA Dip Card Test

First Sign Drug of Abuse MDMA Tests are immunoassay tests. The test can detect MDMA in human urine. The cut-off value is 500 ng/mL.. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests provide only preliminary test results. If you want to get a confirmed result, you must use a more specific chemical method. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be used when you get any drug of abuse test result. It should be used 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 EDDP Cup Test First Sign Drug of Abuse EDDP Dip Card Test First Sign Drug of Abuse EDDP Tests are immunoassay tests. The test can detect EDDP in human urine. The cut-off value is 300 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests provide only preliminary test results. If you want to get a confirmed result, you must use a more specific chemical method. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be used when you get any drug of abuse test result. It should be used 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 Nortriptyline Cup Test

First Sign Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Dip Card Test

First Sign Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Tests are immunoassay tests. The test can detect Nortriptyline in human urine. The cut-off value is 1,000 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests provide only preliminary test results. If you want to get a confirmed result, you must use a more specific chemical method. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be used when you get any drug of abuse test result. It should be used 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)

X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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

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    1. Date: March 15, 2016
    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
    1. Device Name: First Sign® Drug of Abuse MDMA Cup Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse MDMA Dip Card Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse EDDP Cup Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse EDDP Dip Card Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Cup Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Dip Card Test
  • MDMA Urine Test Common Name: EDDP Urine Test Nortriptyline Urine Test
Product CodeClassCFR #Panel
LAFClass II21 CFR, 862.3610 Methamphetamine Test SystemToxicology
DJRClass II21 CFR, 862.3620 Methadone Test SystemToxicology
LFGClass II21 CFR, 862.3910 Tricyclic Antidepressant DrugsTest SystemToxicology
    1. Predicate Devices:
      K142800, Co-Innovation Rapid Single/Multi Drug Test K140748, Co-Innovation One Step Single/Multi Drug Test
    1. Intended Use First Sign® Drug of Abuse MDMA Cup Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse MDMA Dip Card Test

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First Sign® Drug of Abuse MDMA Tests are immunoassay tests. The test can detect MDMA in human urine. The cut-off value is 500 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests provide only preliminary test results. If you want to get a confirmed result, you must use a more specific chemical method. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be used when you get any drug of abuse test result. It should be used 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 EDDP Cup Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse EDDP Dip Card Test First Sign® Drug of Abuse EDDP Tests are immunoassay tests. The test can detect EDDP in human urine. The cut-off value is 300 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests provide only preliminary test results. If you want to get a confirmed result, you must use a more specific chemical method. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be used when you get any drug of abuse test result. It should be used 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 Nortriptyline Cup Test

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Dip Card Test

First Sign® Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Tests are immunoassay tests. The test can detect Nortriptyline in human urine. The cut-off value is 1,000 ng/mL. The tests are available in a Cup format and a Dip Card format.

The tests provide only preliminary test results. If you want to get a confirmed result, you must use a more specific chemical method. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be used when you get any drug of abuse test result. It should be used 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.

7. Device Description

First Sign™ Drug of Abuse MDMA Test, First Sign™ Drug of Abuse EDDP Test and First Sign™ Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Test are immunochromatographic assays. Each assay test is a lateral flow system for the qualitative detection of MDMA, or EDDP or Nortriptyline 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

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

Table 1: Features Comparison of First Sign® Drug of Abuse MDMA Test and the Predicate
Device
ItemCandidate DeviceFirst Sign® Drug of Abuse MDMA TestPredicate Device(K142800)Co-InnovationMulti Drug Test
Indication(s)for UseFor the qualitative determination ofMDMA in human urine.Same
CalibratorMDMASame
MethodologyCompetitive binding, lateral flowimmunochromatographic assays based onthe principle of antigen antibodyimmunochemistry.Same
Specimen TypeHuman urineSame
Cut-Off Values500 ng/mLSame
IntendedPopulationFor over-the-counter and prescriptionuses.Same
ConfigurationsCup, Dip CardSame
Table 2: Features Comparison of First Sign® Drug of Abuse EDDP Test and the Predicate
Device
ItemCandidate DeviceFirst Sign® Drug of Abuse EDDP TestPredicate Device(K140748)Co-InnovationMulti Drug Test
Indication(s)for UseFor the qualitative determination ofEDDP in human urine.Same
CalibratorEDDPSame
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.Same
ConfigurationsCup, Dip CardSame

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

ItemCandidate DeviceFirst Sign® Drug of Abuse NortriptylineTestPredicate Device(K140748)Co-InnovationMulti Drug Test
Indication(s)for UseFor the qualitative determination ofNortriptyline in human urine.Same
CalibratorNortriptylineSame
MethodologyCompetitive binding, lateral flowimmunochromatographic assays based onthe principle of antigen antibodyimmunochemistry.Same
Specimen TypeHuman UrineSame
Cut-Off Values1000 ng/mLSame
IntendedPopulationFor over-the-counter and prescriptionuses.Same
ConfigurationsCup, Dip CardSame

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 drugconjugate and a visible colored line will show up in the test line region. The 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 MDMA 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

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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+2-/48+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
DrugLot 250-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-
DrugLot 350-/0+50-/0+50-/0+50-/0+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

50-/0+

50-/0+

50-/0+

3-/47+

2-/48+

2-/48+

50+/0-

50+/0-

50+/0-

50+/0-

50+/0-

50+/0-

50+/0-

50+/0-

50+/0-

50+/0-

50+/0-

50+/0-

MDMA Dip Card Format

b. Linearity

Not applicable.

Lot 4

Lot 5

Lot 6

50-/0+

50-/0+

50-/0+

50-/0+

50-/0+

50-/0+

50-/0+

50-/0+

50-/0+

c. Stability

The devices are stable at 39-86ºF (4-30ºC) 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; 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 MDMA. The following cut-off value for the test devices have been verified.

TestCalibratorCut-off (ng/mL)
First Sign® Drug of Abuse MDMA TestMDMA500

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.

4-Acetamidophenol(L) - EpinephrinePentobarbital
AcetophenetidinErythromycinPerphenazine
N-Acetylprocainamideβ-EstradiolPhencyclidine
Acetylsalicylic acidEstrone-3-sulfatePhenelzine
AminopyrineEthyl-p-aminobenzoatePhenobarbital
AmitryptylineFenoprofenPhentermine
AmobarbitalFurosemideTrans-2-phenylcyclopropylamine hydrochloride
AmoxicillinGentisic acidL-Phenylephrine
AmpicillinHemoglobinβ-Phenylethylamine
L-Ascorbic acidHydralazinePhenylpropanolamine
ApomorphineHydrochlorothiazidePrednisolone
AspartameHydrocodonePrednisone
AtropineHydrocortisoneProcaine
Benzilic acidO-Hydroxyhippuric acidPromazine
Benzoic acid3-HydroxytyraminePromethazine
BenzoylecgonineIbuprofenDL-Propranolol
BilirubinImipramineD-Propoxyphene
(±) - BrompheniramineIproniazidD-Pseudoephedrine
Buspiron(±) - IsoproterenolQuinacrine
CaffeineIsoxsuprineQuinidine
CannabidiolKetamineQuinine
CannabinolKetoprofenRanitidine
ChloralhydrateLabetalolSalicylic acid
ChloramphenicolLevorphanolSecobarbital
ChlordiazepoxideLoperamideSerotonin (5- Hydroxytyramine)
ChlorothiazideMaprotilineSulfamethazine
(±) - ChlorpheniramineMeperidineSulindac
ChlorpromazineMeprobamateSustiva
ChloroquineMethadoneTemazepam
CholesterolMorphine-3-β-DglucuronideTetracycline
ClomipramineMorphine sulfateTetrahydrocortisone 3-(β-Dglucuronide)
ClonidineNalidixic acidTetrahydrozoline
CocaethyleneNaloxoneThebaine
Cocaine hydrochlorideNaltrexoneTheophynine
CodeineNaproxenThiamine
CortisoneNiacinamideThioridazine
(-) CotinineNifedipineTolbutamide
CreatinineNimesulidateTrazodone
DeoxycorticosteroneNorcodeinTriamterene
DextromethorphanNorethindroneDL-Tyrosine
DiclofenacD-NorpropoxypheneTrifluoperazine
DiazepamNoscapineTrimethoprim
DiflunisalD,L-OctopamineTrimipramine
DigoxinOxalic acidTryptamine
DicylomineOxazepamD L-Tryptophan
DiphenhydramineOxolinic acidTyramine
5,5 - DiphenylhydantoinOxycodoneUric acid
DoxylamineOxymetazolineVerapamil
Ecgonine hydrochloridePapaverineZomepirac
Ecgonine methylesterPenicillin-G
1R,2S EphedrinePentazocinehydrochloride

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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.

DrugConcentration (ng/ml)% Cross-Reactivity
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)500100%
3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA)80006.3%
3,4-Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine (MDEA)100050%
Ephedrine400001.3%
d-methamphetamineNegative at 100000Not Detected
d-amphetamineNegative at 100000Not Detected
l-amphetamineNegative at 100000Not Detected
l-methamphetamineNegative at 100000Not 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

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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 MDMA 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 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 BPositive0011426
Negative10101900
Viewer CPositive0011326
Negative10101910

Discordant Results

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS (ng/mL) ResultDipcard Format Viewer Results
Viewer A2014111947561Negative
Viewer B2014102405468Positive
Viewer C2014111901474Positive
Viewer C2014102302544Negative
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 APositive0011426
Negative10101900
Viewer BPositive0001326
Negative10102010

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ViewerしPositiveC60
Negative1 Cﻟﺘﻌﻠﻴﻘﺎﺕ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘ1 C

Discordant Results

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS (ng/mL)ResultCup FormatViewer Results
Viewer A2014102306477Positive
Viewer B2014111950517Negative
Viewer C2014102315470Positive

i. Lay-user study

A lay user study was performed at three intended user sites with 280 lay persons testing the MDMA devices. 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 CutoffNumber ofsamplesMDMA Concentration byGC/MS(ng/mL)Lay person resultsNo. ofPositiveLay person resultsNo. ofNegativeThepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff20115020100%
-50% Cutoff20237020100%
-25% Cutoff20358020100%
+25% Cutoff2059819195%
+50% Cutoff20755200100%
+75% Cutoff20912200100%

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

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

NumberMDMA Concentration byLay person resultsThe
% of CutoffofsamplesGC/MS(ng/mL)No. ofPositiveNo. ofNegativepercentage ofcorrect results(%)
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff20115020100%
-50% Cutoff20237020100%
-25% Cutoff2035811995%
+25% Cutoff20598200100%
+50% Cutoff20755200100%
+75% Cutoff20912200100%

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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 EDDP 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+2-/48+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-

EDDP Dip Card Format

  • b. Linearity
    Not applicable.

  • c. Stability

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The devices are stable at 39-86ºF (4-30ºC) 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; 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 EDDP. The following cut-off value for the test devices have been verified.
TestCalibratorCut-off (ng/mL)
First Sign® Drug of Abuse EDDPTestEDDP300
  • 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 100µg/mL are summarized in the following tables. There were no differences observed for different formats.

AcetaminophenEcgonine hydrochlorideO-Hydroxyhippuric acid
AcetophenetidinEcgonine methylesterOxalic acid
Acetylsalicylic acid(IR,2S)(-)EphedrineOxazepam
AmobarbitalErythromycinOxolinic acid
Aminopyrineβ-EstradiolOxycodone
AmitryptylineEstrone-3-sulfateOxymetazoline
AmoxicillinEthyl-p-aminobenzoatePapaverine
DL-Amphetamine sulfateFenoprofenPenicillin-G
AmpicillinFurosemidePentazocine
ApomorphineGentisic acidPentobarbital
Ascorbic acidHemoglobinPerphenazine
AspartameHydralazinePhencyclidine
AtropineHydrochlorothiazidePhenelzine
Benzilic acidHydrocodonePhenobarbital
Benzoic acidHydrocortisonePhentermine
Benzoylecgoninep-Hydroxyamphetamineβ-Phenylethylamine
Bilirubinp-HydroxymethamphetaminePhenylpropanolamine
Brompheniramine3-HydroxytyraminePrednisolone

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CaffeineIbuprofenPrednisone
CannabidiolImipramineProcaine
Cannabinol(-) IsoproterenolPromazine
ChloralhydrateIsoxsuprinePromethazine
ChloramphenicolKetamineQuinidine
ChlorothiazideKetoprofenQuinine
(±) - ChlorpheniramineLabetalolRanitidine
ChlorpromazineLevorphanolSalicylic acid
ChloroquineLoperamideSecobarbital
CholesterolL-PhenylephrineSerotonin
ClomipramineMaprotilineSulfamethazine
ClonidineMeperidineSulindac
Cocaine hydrochlorideMeprobamateTemazepam
CodeineMethamphetamineTetracycline
(-) CotinineMethoxyphenamineTetrahydrocortisone 3- (β-D-glucuronide)
Cortisone(±) - 3,4-Methylenedioxy-amphetamine hydrochlorideTetrahydrozoline
Creatinine(±)-3,4-Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine hydrochlorideThebaine
DeoxycorticosteroneMorphine SulfateThiamine
DextromethorphanMorphine-3-β-D glucuronideThioridazine
DiazepamN-AcetylprocainamideTriamterene
DiclofenacNalidixic acidTrifluoperazine
DiflunisalNaloxoneTrimethoprim
DigoxinNaltrexoneTrimipramine
DiphenhydramineNaproxenTryptamine
D-NorpropoxypheneNiacinamideDL-Tryptophan
D-PropoxypheneNifedipineTyramine
D,L-TyrosineNorcodeinUric acid
DL-OctopamineNorethindroneVerapamil
DL-PropranololNoscapineZomepirac

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.

DrugConcentration (ng/ml)% Cross-Reactivity
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EDDP (2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3-diphenylpyrrolidine)300100%
EMDP (2-Ethyl-5-methyl-3,3-diphenylpyrroline)Negative at 100000Not Detected
DisopyramideNegative at 100000Not Detected
MethadoneNegative at 100000Not Detected
LAAM (Levo-alpha-acetylmethadol)Negative at 100000Not Detected
Alpha MethadolNegative at 100000Not Detected
DoxylamineNegative at 100000Not 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 EDDP 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 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 APositive0011326
Negative10101910
Viewer BPositive0011426
Negative10101900
Viewer CPositive0011326
Negative10101910

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ViewerSample NumberGC/MS (ng/mL)ResultDipCard FormatViewer Results
Viewer A94911951340Negative
Viewer A94910121276Positive
Viewer B94911312269Positive
Viewer C94911296344Negative
Viewer C94911562260Positive
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 APositive0011326
Negative10101910
Viewer BPositive0001326
Negative10102010
Viewer CPositive0011326
Negative10101910

Discordant Results

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS (ng/mL) ResultCup Format Viewer Results
Viewer A94911296344Negative
Viewer A94910742269Positive
Viewer B94911951340Negative
Viewer C94911928342Negative
Viewer C94910755266Positive
  • i. Lay-user study
    A lay user study was performed at three intended user sites with 280 lay persons testing the EDDP devices. 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 (EDDP DipCard)

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% of CutoffNumber of samplesEDDP Concentration by GC/MS (ng/mL)Lay person resultsThe percentage of correct results (%)
-100% Cutoff200No. of PositiveNo. of Negative100%
-75% Cutoff2081020100%
-50% Cutoff20157020100%
-25% Cutoff2023521890%
+25% Cutoff20410200100%
+50% Cutoff20485200100%
+75% Cutoff20566200100%

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

% of CutoffNumber of samplesEDDP Concentration by GC/MS (ng/mL)Lay person resultsThe percentage of correct results (%)
No. of PositiveNo. of Negative
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff2081020100%
-50% Cutoff20157020100%
-25% Cutoff2023511995%
+25% Cutoff20410200100%
+50% Cutoff20485200100%
+75% Cutoff20566200100%

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 Nortriptyline 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:

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+2-/48+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-

Nortriptyline Dip Card Format

Nortriptyline 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
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+3-/47+50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-50+/0-

b. Linearity

Not applicable.

c. Stability

The devices are stable at 39-86ºF (4-30ºC) 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; 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 Nortriptyline. The following cut-off value for the test devices have been verified.

TestCalibratorCut-off (ng/mL)
First Sign® Drug of Abuse NortriptylineTestNortriptyline1000

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.

4-AcetamidophenolErythromycinOxycodone
Acetophenetidinβ-EstradiolOxymetazoline
N-AcetylprocainamideEstrone-3-sulfatePapaverine
Acetylsalicylic acidEthyl-p-aminobenzoatePenicillin-G
AminopyrineFenoprofenPentazocine hydrochloride
AmobarbitalFurosemidePentobarbital
AmoxicillinGentisic acidPerphenazine
AmpicillinHemoglobinPhencyclidine
L-ascorbic acidHydralazinePhenelzine
DL-Amphetamine sulfateHydrochlorothiazidePhenobarbital
ApomorphineHydrocodonePhentermine
AspartameHydrocortisoneβ-Phenylethylamine
AtropineO-Hydroxyhippuric acidTrans-2-phenylcyclopropylamine hydrochloride
Benzilic acidp-HydroxyamphetamineL-Phenylephrine
Benzoic acidp-Hydroxy- methamphetaminePhenylpropanolamine
Benzoylecgonine3-HydroxytyraminePrednisolone
BenzphetamineIbuprofenPrednisone
BilirubinIproniazidProcaine
(±) - Brompheniramine(±) - IsoproterenolDL-Propranolol
CaffeineIsoxsuprineD-Propoxyphene
CannabidiolKetamineD-Pseudoephedrine
CannabinolKetoprofenQuinacrine
ChloralhydrateLabetalolQuinidine
ChloramphenicolLoperamideQuinine
ChlorothiazideMDERanitidine
(±) ChlorpheniramineMeperidineSalicylic acid
ChlorpromazineMeprobamateSecobarbital
ChloroquineMethadoneSerotonin
Cholesterol(L)MethamphetamineSulfamethazine
ClonidineMethoxyphenamineSulindac
Cocaethylene(±)-3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine hydrochlorideTetracycline
Cocaine hydrochloride(+)3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine hydrochlorideTetrahydrocortisone 3-(β-D-glucuronide)
CodeineMorphine 3-β-DglucuronideTetrahydrozoline
CortisoneMorphine sulfateThiamine
(-) CotinineNalidixic acidThioridazine
CreatinineNaloxoneDL-Tyrosine
DeoxycorticosteroneNaltrexoneTolbutamide
DextromethorphanNaproxenTriamterene
DiclofenacNiacinamideTrifluoperazine
DiflunisalNifedipineTrimethoprim
DigoxinNorcodeineTryptamine
DiphenhydramineNorethindroneDL-Tryptophan
DoxylamineD-NorpropoxypheneTyramine
EcgonineNoscapineUric acid
hydrochloride
Ecgonine methylesterOxalic acidVerapamil
EphedrineOxazepamZomepirac
(L) - EpinephrineOxolinic acid

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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.

DrugConcentration (ng/ml)% Cross-Reactivity
Nortriptyline1000100%
Amitriptyline150067%
Clomipramine150006.7%
Desipramine1000100%
Doxepine200050%
Imipramine600167%
Nordoxepin1000100%
Promazine240004%
Trimipramine400025%
Cyclobenzaprine150067%
MaprotilineNegative at 100000Not Detected
PromethazineNegative at 100000Not Detected
NorclomipramineNegative at 100000Not 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

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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 Nortriptyline 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. The samples were blind labeled and compared to GC/MS results. The results are presented in the tables below:
DipCard formatNegativeLowNegativeby 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 APositive0011426
Negative10101900
Viewer BPositive0011326
Negative10101910
Viewer CPositive0011326
Negative10101910

Discordant Results

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS (ng/mL)ResultDipCard FormatViewer Results
Viewer A2014122464863Positive
Viewer B20141224341069Negative
Viewer B2014122358851Positive
Viewer C20141224451125Negative
Viewer C2014122607879Positive
Cup formatNegativeLowNegativeby 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 APositive0011326
Negative10101910
Viewer BPositive0011426
Negative10101900

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Viewer CPositive0001326
Negative10102010

Discordant Results

ViewerSample NumberGC/MS (ng/mL) ResultCup Format Viewer Results
Viewer A2014122358851Positive
Viewer A20141228091084Negative
Viewer B2014122620870Positive
Viewer C20141223901135Negative

i. Lay-user study

A lay user study was performed at three intended user sites with 280 lay persons testing the Nortriptyline devices. 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 CutoffNumber of samplesNortriptyline Concentration by GC/MS (ng/mL)Lay person resultsThe percentage of correct results (%)
-100% Cutoff200020100%
-75% Cutoff20261020100%
-50% Cutoff20495020100%
-25% Cutoff2072011995%
+25% Cutoff201180200100%
+50% Cutoff201485200100%
+75% Cutoff201687200100%

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

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% Cutoff20261020100%
-50% Cutoff20495020100%
-25% Cutoff2072011995%
+25% Cutoff20118019195%
+50% Cutoff201485200100%

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+75% Cutoff201687200100%
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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.

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 MDMA Test and First Sign® Drug of Abuse EDDP Test and First Sign® Drug of Abuse Nortriptyline Test are substantially equivalent to the predicate.

§ 862.3620 Methadone test system.

(a)
Identification. A methadone test system is a device intended to measure methadone, an addictive narcotic pain-relieving drug, in serum and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of methadone use or overdose and to determine compliance with regulations in methadone maintenance treatment.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). A methadone 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).