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The DRI Hydrocodone Assay is a homogeneous enzyme immunoassay for the qualitative and/or semi-quantitative determination of the presence of hydrocodone and its metabolites in human urine at a cut-off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The assay is intended to be used in laboratories and provides a simple and rapid analytical screening procedure to detect hydrocodone and its metabolites in human urine. The assay is designed for use with a number of clinical chemistry analyzers.
The semi-quantitative mode is for the purpose of enabling laboratories to determine an appropriate dilution of the specimen for confirmation by a confirmatory method such as Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) or permitting laboratories to establish quality control procedures.
The assay provides only a preliminary analytical test result. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas chromatography/ mass spectrometry (GC/MS) or Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is the preferred confirmatory method
The DRI Hydrocodone assay is supplied as a liquid ready-to-use homogeneous enzyme immunoassay. The assay uses specific antibodies that can detect Hydrocodone and Hydromorphone and Hydromorphone glucuronide. The assay is based on competition between a drug labeled with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) and free drug from the urine sample, for a fixed amount of specific antibody binding sites. In the absence of free drug from the sample, the specific antibody binds the drug labeled with G6PDH and causes a decrease in enzyme activity. This phenomenon creates a direct relationship between the drug concentration in urine and enzyme activity. The enzyme activity is determined spectrophotometrically at 340 nm by measuring the conversion of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) to NADH.
The assay consists of reagents (A and E).
Reagent A contains mouse monoclonal anti-Hydrocodone antibody, glucose-6-phosphate (G6P), and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) in Tris buffer with sodium azide as a preservative.
Reagent E: Contains Hydrocodone derivative labeled with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) in Tris buffer with sodium azide as a preservative.
The provided document is a 510(k) premarket notification for a medical device called the DRI Hydrocodone Assay. This device is a homogeneous enzyme immunoassay designed for the qualitative and/or semi-quantitative determination of hydrocodone and its metabolites in human urine.
Here's an analysis of the acceptance criteria and study proving the device meets those criteria, based on the provided text:
Key Takeaway: This 510(k) is for a new instrument platform (Indiko Plus) for an already cleared assay (DRI Hydrocodone Assay, K150502). Therefore, much of the study focuses on showing comparable performance between the new instrument and the previous one. The acceptance criteria are implicitly met by demonstrating performance consistent with an already legally marketed predicate device.
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
Since this is a 510(k) for an existing assay on a new instrument, the "acceptance criteria" are not explicitly stated as quantitative targets (e.g., "sensitivity must be >95%"). Instead, the acceptance criteria are implicitly that the performance on the new analyzer (Indiko Plus) is comparable or equivalent to the performance on the predicate analyzer (AU 680). The study aims to demonstrate that the new device performs as intended and similarly to its predicate.
| Test Category | Acceptance Criteria (Implicit) | Reported Device Performance (DRI Hydrocodone Assay on Indiko Plus) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | Consistent and reliable results across replicates and days, reflecting expected performance relative to the cutoff. For qualitative mode, no overlap in 2SD ranges between critical concentrations (e.g., -25% and 100% of cutoff, and 100% and +25% of cutoff). | Qualitative Mode:- Lot #1: - -100% to -25% of cutoff: 80/80 Negative results. - 100% of cutoff (300 ng/mL, LC-MS/MS 318.50): 22 Negative / 58 Positive. - +25% to +100% of cutoff: 80/80 Positive results.- Lot #2: - -100% to -25% of cutoff: 80/80 Negative results. - 100% of cutoff (300 ng/mL, LC-MS/MS 318.50): 4 Negative / 76 Positive. - +25% to +100% of cutoff: 80/80 Positive results.Semi-quantitative Mode:- Lot #1: - -100% to -25% of cutoff: 80/80 Negative results. - 100% of cutoff (300 ng/mL, LC-MS/MS 318.50): 24 Negative / 56 Positive. - +25% to +100% of cutoff: 80/80 Positive results.- Lot #2: - -100% to -25% of cutoff: 80/80 Negative results. - 100% of cutoff (300 ng/mL, LC-MS/MS 318.50): 7 Negative / 73 Positive. - +25% to +100% of cutoff: 80/80 Positive results.Spike Recovery: No ± 2SD overlap between 300 ng/mL samples and 225 ng/mL (all 20 replicates negative) and 375 ng/mL (all 20 replicates positive). Conclusion: Meets Acceptance Criteria. |
| Analytical Recovery and Dilution Linearity | Expected: % Recovery should be within an acceptable range (e.g., 80-120%). Dilution should demonstrate linearity. | Samples run in replicates of five in semi-quantitative mode. % Recovery ranged from 91.1% (at 1000 ng/mL) to 110.3% (at 300 ng/mL for one lot, 200 ng/mL for another). Conclusion: Meets Acceptance Criteria. |
| Method Comparison and Accuracy | High overall concordance with the confirmatory method (LC-MS/MS). Discordant samples should be explainable. | Overall concordance with LC-MS/MS: 82.4%.- Qualitative & Semi-Quantitative Mode (combined table in document): - True Negatives: 42 - False Positives (immunoassay positive, LC-MS/MS <150 ng/mL or 150-299.9 ng/mL): 7+17 = 24 discordant samples (e.g., Immmunoassay positive, LC-MS/MS 126 ng/mL, 179 ng/mL hydromorphone-3β-glucuronide). - True Positives (immunoassay positive, LC-MS/MS >=300 ng/mL): 9+48 = 57 - False Negatives (immunoassay negative, LC-MS/MS <150 ng/mL or 150-299.9 ng/mL): 3+10 = 13 - False Negatives (immunoassay negative, LC-MS/MS >=300 ng/mL): 0Explanation for discordant samples: Cross-reactivity of immunoassay to hydromorphone and hydromorphone-3β-glucuronide. |
| Specificity (Cross-reactivity) | Known related compounds should show expected cross-reactivity. Structurally unrelated compounds should show minimal or no cross-reactivity, especially at critical concentrations. | Hydrocodone & Metabolites:- Hydrocodone: 100% cross-reactivity at 300 ng/mL (cutoff).- Hydromorphone: 92% cross-reactivity at 325 ng/mL.- Hydromorphone-3β-glucuronide: 162% cross-reactivity at 185 ng/mL (higher than 100% suggests higher potency than Hydrocodone in the assay).- Norhydrocodone: 2% at 13,000 ng/mL.- Dihydrocodeine: 2% at 12,500 ng/mL.Opiates & Structurally Related: Most showed <0.1% to <0.4% cross-reactivity at high concentrations (e.g., Codeine <0.2% at 150,000 ng/mL), indicating minimal/negligible assay interference from standard opiates at typical physiological levels relative to hydrocodone. Some showed higher e.g., Levorphanol (1.4% at 22,000 ng/mL), Naloxone (1.8% at 17,000 ng/mL), Naltrexone (0.4% at 75,000 ng/mL), Noroxycodone (0.3% at 110,000 ng/mL), Oxycodone (2.1% at 14,000 ng/mL), Oxymorphone-beta-D-glucuronide (2.1% at 14,000 ng/mL), Oxymorphone (2.1% at 140,000 ng/mL).Structurally Unrelated Compounds: All tested compounds (e.g., Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Amphetamine, Caffeine) showed no interference; samples spiked with Low Control (225 ng/mL hydrocodone) remained negative, and those with High Control (375 ng/mL hydrocodone) remained positive. |
| Interference (pH, Endogenous Substances) | No significant interference from common urinary pH variations or endogenous substances at physiologically relevant concentrations. | Interference Substances: No interference observed for common substances (e.g., Acetaminophen, Creatinine, Glucose, Hemoglobin, Urea) at specified concentrations. Low Control remained Negative, High Control remained Positive.pH: No interference observed across pH 4-10. Low Control remained Negative, High Control remained Positive. |
| Specific Gravity | No significant interference from varying specific gravity of urine samples. | No interference observed for specific gravity ranging from 1.003 to 1.031. Low Control remained Negative, High Control remained Positive. |
| Stability | Assay reagents should maintain performance over claimed shelf-life and on-board stability periods. | Open Vial Stability: 60 days (validated in predicate submission K150502).Reagent On-Board Stability: 60 days.Real Time Stability: 2 years at 2-8°C, with Low Control remaining negative and High Control remaining positive, and recoveries within 80-120%. Current shelf-life claim is 18 months, which is supported. |
| Traceability | Calibrators and controls should be traceable to a reliable reference standard. | Primary controls and calibrators are traceable to 1 mg/mL Hydrocodone stock solution (99.9% purity) from a commercial source. Confirmed by LC-MS/MS from three independent laboratories. |
2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance
- Precision:
- Qualitative & Semi-quantitative Modes: Samples prepared by spiking hydrocodone into drug-free urine at cutoff, ±25%, ±50%, ±75%, and -100% (0 ng/mL hydrocodone).
- Sample Size: For each of the two reagent lots, each concentration was tested in replicates of 2, twice per day for 20 days.
- Total
n = 80determinations per concentration per lot.
- Total
- Analytical Recovery and Dilution Linearity:
- Sample Size: 10 intermediate dilution levels generated from a high calibrator (1000 ng/mL) spiked in drug-free urine. Each sample run in
replicates of five. (Therefore, 11 concentrations total * 5 replicates = 55 measurements per lot, though not explicitly stated if multiple lots were used here).
- Sample Size: 10 intermediate dilution levels generated from a high calibrator (1000 ng/mL) spiked in drug-free urine. Each sample run in
- Method Comparison and Accuracy:
- Sample Size:
One hundred and thirty six (136)patient samples. - Data Provenance: Not explicitly stated (e.g., country of origin), but implied to be from a laboratory setting. The terms "patient samples" suggest real-world samples, but it's not specified if they were retrospectively collected or prospectively collected. Given that it's compared against LC-MS/MS, it's likely retrospective.
- Sample Size:
- Specificity (Cross-reactivity) & Interference & Specific Gravity:
- Sample Size:
- Hydrocodone and its Metabolites: Tested using varying concentrations of each compound, with results given as concentrations achieving cutoff-equivalent response. Number of replicates per concentration not explicitly stated but implied multiple for curve fitting.
- Opiates and Structurally Related Compounds: Tested at single high concentrations.
- Structurally Unrelated Compounds: Spiked into 225 ng/mL or 375 ng/mL hydrocodone urine. Tested in
5 replicatesfor each compound and concentration. - Interference Substances & pH & Specific Gravity: Tested at single concentrations/pH values. Replicates not explicitly stated for these specific tests but implied by general "analytical performance" section to follow CLSI protocol, which often involves replicates.
- Data Provenance: Controlled laboratory experiments using spiked drug-free urine.
- Sample Size:
3. Number of Experts Used to Establish Ground Truth for Test Set and Qualifications
- Ground Truth Method: LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry) is used as the preferred confirmatory method for hydrocodone and its metabolites.
- Experts: LC-MS/MS is a highly precise and definitive analytical chemical method, considered the gold standard for drug quantification in urine. Therefore, the "ground truth" is established by the analytical method itself, not by human experts interpreting results. The document notes that external laboratories confirmed the concentration of primary control and calibrator stocks by LC-MS/MS, adding a layer of external validation to the method's accuracy.
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set
- Adjudication: Not applicable. The "ground truth" is established by an objective, quantitative laboratory assay (LC-MS/MS), not by human interpretation requiring adjudication. Discordant results are analyzed against this LC-MS/MS truth and explained (e.g., cross-reactivity).
5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study Was Done
- MRMC Study: No. This device is an immunoassay for drug detection, where the output is a chemical reaction read by an analyzer to provide a qualitative or semi-quantitative result. It does not involve human readers interpreting images or complex data in the same way an AI for radiology would. Therefore, an MRMC study is not relevant or applicable.
6. If a Standalone (Algorithm Only Without Human-in-the-Loop Performance) Was Done
- Standalone Performance: Yes, in essence. The studies for precision, analytical recovery, specificity, and interference evaluate the assay's performance independent of human interpretation for the final qualitative/quantitative determination. The device's output (positive/negative, or semi-quantitative concentration) is directly compared to the LC-MS/MS ground truth. Human involvement is limited to sample preparation, loading the instrument, and reviewing automated results, not interpreting raw data or making diagnostic decisions without the device's output.
7. The Type of Ground Truth Used
- Type of Ground Truth: The ground truth for this device's performance studies is definitive analytical chemistry data, specifically Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) results. This is considered the gold standard for confirming and quantifying drug concentrations in biological samples. It's a highly objective and quantitative method.
8. The Sample Size for the Training Set
- Training Set: Not explicitly mentioned or applicable in the context of this traditional immunoassay. This is not a machine learning/AI device that requires a distinct "training set" in the computational sense. Immunoassays leverage established biochemical principles and reagents. The "training" for such devices involves reagent formulation, calibration curve development, and optimization by the manufacturer, rather than machine learning on a dataset. The precision study uses two lots of reagents, which implies a level of manufacturing consistency, but these are not 'training sets' in the AI sense.
9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established
- Ground Truth for Training/Development: Not applicable as there is no computational "training set" in the AI sense. The development and optimization of the immunoassay reagents rely on known chemical properties, antibody specificity, and the relationship between drug concentration and enzyme activity. Calibrators and controls are used during development and routine use, and their concentrations are traceable to LC-MS/MS confirmed stock solutions (as noted in section 1g, "Traceability"). This analytical method ensures the accuracy of the calibrators used to establish the assay's performance curve.
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February 13, 2018
Microgenics Corporation Minoti Patel Manager, Regulatory Affairs 46500 Kato Road Fremont, CA 94538
Re: K173195
Trade/Device Name: DRI Hydrocodone Assay Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.3650 Regulation Name: Opiate test system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DJG Dated: January 5, 2018 Received: January 8, 2018
Dear Minoti Patel:
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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K173195
Device Name DRI Hydrocodone Assay
Indications for Use (Describe)
DRI Hydrocodone Assay:
The DRI Hydrocodone Assay is a homogeneous enzyme immunoassay for the qualitative and/or semi-quantitative determination of the presence of hydrocodone and its metabolites in human urine at a cut-off concentration of 300 ng/mL. The assay is intended to be used in laboratories and provides a simple and rapid analytical screening procedure to detect hydrocodone and its metabolites in human urine. The assay is designed for use with a number of clinical chemistry analyzers.
The semi-quantitative mode is for the purpose of enabling laboratories to determine an appropriate dilution of the specimen for confirmation by a confirmatory method such as
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) or permitting laboratories to establish quality control procedures.
The assay provides only a preliminary analytical test result. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas chromatography/ mass spectrometry (GC/MS) or Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is the preferred confirmatory method
| 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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5. 510(k) Summary - K173195
A. Device Information
| Category | Comments |
|---|---|
| Sponsor: | Microgenics CorporationThermo Fisher Scientific46500 Kato RoadFremont, CA 94538Phone: 510-979-5000FAX: 510-979-5002 |
| Correspondent ContactInformation: | Minoti Patel, RACManager, Regulatory AffairsEmail: Minoti.patel@thermofisher.comPhone: 510-979-5000FAX: 510-979-5002 |
| Device Common Name: | Homogeneous Hydrocodone Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Trade or Proprietary Name | DRI Hydrocodone Assay |
| Predicate Device ProductCode, Classification,Classification Name &Panel | DJG, Class II, 21 CFR 862.3650 – Opiate test system, 91 –Toxicology |
| Device Classification Name: | 21 CFR Part 862.3650 |
Predicate Device Information:
| Predicate Device: | DRI Hydrocodone Assay |
|---|---|
| Predicate DeviceManufacturer: | Microgenics Corporation |
| Predicate Device CommonName: | Homogeneous Hydrocodone Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Predicate Device PremarketNotification #: | K150502 |
| Predicate Device ProductCode, Classification,Classification Name & Panel | DJG, Class II, 21 CFR 862.3650 – Opiate test system, 91 –Toxicology |
B. Date Summary Prepared
December 15, 2017
C. Description of Device
The DRI Hydrocodone assay is supplied as a liquid ready-to-use homogeneous enzyme immunoassay. The assay uses specific antibodies that can detect Hydrocodone and Hydromorphone and Hydromorphone glucuronide. The assay is based on competition between a drug labeled with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) and free drug from the urine sample, for a fixed amount of specific antibody binding sites. In the absence of free drug from the sample, the specific antibody binds the drug labeled with G6PDH and causes a decrease in
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enzyme activity. This phenomenon creates a direct relationship between the drug concentration in urine and enzyme activity. The enzyme activity is determined spectrophotometrically at 340 nm by measuring the conversion of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) to NADH.
The assay consists of reagents (A and E).
Reagent A contains mouse monoclonal anti-Hydrocodone antibody, glucose-6-phosphate (G6P), and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) in Tris buffer with sodium azide as a preservative.
Reagent E: Contains Hydrocodone derivative labeled with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) in Tris buffer with sodium azide as a preservative.
D. Intended Use
a. Intended Use:
See indications for use below.
b. Indication(s) Use:
DRI Hvdrocodone Assay:
The DRI Hydrocodone Assay is a homogeneous enzyme immunoassay for the qualitative and/or semi-quantitative determination of the presence of hydrocodone and its metabolites in human urine at a cutoff concentration of 300 ng/mL. The assay is intended to be used in laboratories and provides a simple and rapid analytical screening procedure to detect hydrocodone and its metabolites in human urine. The assay is designed for use with a number of clinical chemistry analyzers.
The semi-quantitative mode is for the purpose of enabling laboratories to determine an appropriate dilution of the specimen for confirmation by a confirmatory method such as Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) or permitting laboratories to establish quality control procedures.
The assay provides only a preliminary analytical test result. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas chromatography/ mass spectrometry (GC/MS) or Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is the preferred confirmatory method
E. Comparison to Predicate Device
Both devices are exactly same product. The performance data collected for predicate is on AU 680 Analyzer and the performance data collected for this submission is on Indiko Plus. Both devices use same reagent and similar instrument systems. Both devices detect Hydrocodone and its metabolites. Both device's specific antibody detects Hydrocodone and its metabolites at cutoff concentration of 300 ng/mL. Comparison of DRI Hydrocodone Assay, Calibrators, Controls on Indiko and predicate devices demonstrated that the technological characteristics and intended use are substantially equivalent to the currently marketed predicate devices, DRI Hydrocodone Assay, (K150502)
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F. Test Principle
The DRI Hydrocodone Assay is supplied as a liquid ready-to-use homogeneous enzyme immunoassay. The assay uses specific antibody that can detect Hydrocodone and its metabolites. The assay is based on competition between a drug labeled with glucose-6phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), and free drug from the urine sample, for a fixed amount of specific antibody binding sites. In the absence of free drug from the sample, the specific antibody binds the drug labeled with G6PDH and causes a decrease in enzyme activity. In the presence of free drug, the free drug occupies the antibody binding sites, allowing the drug bound G6PDH to interact with the substrate, resulting in enzyme activity. This phenomenon creates a direct relationship between the drug concentration in urine and enzyme activity. The enzyme activity is determined spectrophotometrically at 340 mm by measuring the conversion of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) to NADH.
G. Summary of Supporting Data
1. Analytical Performance:
Performance is evaluated at the manufacturer's site on Indiko Plus clinical analyzer.
- a) Precision -Samples were prepared by spiking Hydrocodone into drug free urine at the cutoff (100%), 25%, 50% & 75% above and below the cutoff and tested in both qualitative and semi-quantitative modes using a Clinical Laboratory and Standards Institute (CLSI) protocol. Results presented below were generated by testing all samples in replicates of 2, twice per day for 20 days, total n=80.
LC-MS/MS values of spiked samples
Negative urine was spiked in 25% increments or decrements from the cutoff prepared and tested by LC-MS/MS.
| Spiked Conc.(ng/mL) | LC-MS/MS values(ng/mL) | % Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| 75 | 89.50 | 119 |
| 150 | 174.85 | 117 |
| 225 | 242.37 | 108 |
| 300 | 318.50 | 106 |
| 375 | 410.66 | 110 |
| 450 | 501.62 | 111 |
| 525 | 592.11 | 113 |
| 600 | 667.52 | 111 |
The LC-MS/MS results are shown in the table below,
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Qualitative mode
Spiked samples were tested in duplicates twice a day, at least 2 hours apart, for 20 days in qualitative mode. The results of the precision study from 20 days are shown below.
Lot #1
| % of Cutoff | Spiked Conc. (ng/mL) | LC-MS/MS values (ng/mL) | Total Run (n=80)Number of determinants | Immunoassay Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -100% | 0 | 0.00 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| -75% | 75 | 89.50 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| -50% | 150 | 174.85 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| -25% | 225 | 242.37 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| 100% | 300 | 318.50 | 80 | 22 Negative/58 Positive |
| +25% | 375 | 410.66 | 80 | 80 Positive |
| +50% | 450 | 501.62 | 80 | 80 Positive |
| +75% | 525 | 592.11 | 80 | 80 Positive |
| +100% | 600 | 667.52 | 80 | 80 Positive |
Lot #2
| % of Cutoff | Spiked Conc. (ng/mL) | LC-MS/MS values (ng/mL) | Total Run (n=80) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of determinants | Immunoassay Results | |||
| -100% | 0 | 0.00 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| -75% | 75 | 89.50 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| -50% | 150 | 174.85 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| -25% | 225 | 242.37 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| 100% | 300 | 318.50 | 80 | 4 Negative/76 Positive |
| +25% | 375 | 410.66 | 80 | 80 Positive |
| +50% | 450 | 501.62 | 80 | 80 Positive |
| +75% | 525 | 592.11 | 80 | 80 Positive |
| +100% | 600 | 667.52 | 80 | 80 Positive |
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Semi-quantitative mode
Spiked samples were tested in duplicates twice a day, at least 2 hours apart, for 20 days in semi-quantitative mode. The results of the precision study from 20 days are shown below.
| % of Cutoff | Spiked Conc.(ng/mL) | LC-MS/MSvalues (ng/mL) | Total Run (n=80) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number ofdeterminants | ImmunoassayResults | |||
| -100% | 0 | 0.00 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| -75% | 75 | 89.50 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| -50% | 150 | 174.85 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| -25% | 225 | 242.37 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| 100% | 300 | 318.50 | 80 | 24 Negative/56 Positive |
| +25% | 375 | 410.66 | 80 | 80 Positive |
| +50% | 450 | 501.62 | 80 | 80 Positive |
| +75% | 525 | 592.11 | 80 | 80 Positive |
| +100% | 600 | 667.52 | 80 | 80 Positive |
Lot #1
Lot #2
| % of Cutoff | Spiked Conc.(ng/mL) | LC-MS/MS values (ng/mL) | Total Run (n=80) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of determinants | Immunoassay Results | |||
| -100% | 0 | 0.00 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| -75% | 75 | 89.50 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| -50% | 150 | 174.85 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| -25% | 225 | 242.37 | 80 | 80 Negative |
| 100% | 300 | 318.50 | 80 | 7 Negative/73 Positive |
| +25% | 375 | 410.66 | 80 | 80 Positive |
| +50% | 450 | 501.62 | 80 | 80 Positive |
| +75% | 525 | 592.11 | 80 | 80 Positive |
| +100% | 600 | 667.52 | 80 | 80 Positive |
- b) Spike Recovery In qualitative mode, there was no ± 2SD overlap between the spiked 300 ng/mL samples and spiked 225 and 375 ng/mL samples.
All 20 replicates of spiked 225 ng/mL (Low Control) samples were below the spiked 300 ng/mL (Cutoff) sample, and all 20 replicates of spiked 375 ng/mL (High Control) samples were above the spiked 300 ng/mL sample.
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| Replicate | 225 ng/mL(n=20) | 375 ng/mL(n=20) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Negative | Positive |
| 2 | Negative | Positive |
| 3 | Negative | Positive |
| 4 | Negative | Positive |
| 5 | Negative | Positive |
| 6 | Negative | Positive |
| 7 | Negative | Positive |
| 8 | Negative | Positive |
| 9 | Negative | Positive |
| 10 | Negative | Positive |
| 11 | Negative | Positive |
| 12 | Negative | Positive |
| 13 | Negative | Positive |
| 14 | Negative | Positive |
| 15 | Negative | Positive |
| 16 | Negative | Positive |
| 17 | Negative | Positive |
| 18 | Negative | Positive |
| 19 | Negative | Positive |
| 20 | Negative | Positive |
| Overlap | No | No |
| Relative to C/O | All 20 below C/O | All 20 below C/O |
Spike Recovery Rate Data
In conclusion, spike recovery meets the Acceptance Criteria.
- c) Analytical Recovery and Dilution Linearity -To demonstrate the dilution linearity for purpose of sample dilution and quality control of the entire assay range, drug free urine is spiked to the high calibrator level of Hydrocodone (1000 ng/mL) and diluted with drug free urine to generate 10 intermediate levels.
Each sample is run in replicates of five in semi-quantitative mode and the average is used to determine percent recovery compared to the expected target value. The percent recovery is summarized in the table below.
| Level | ExpectedConcentration(ng/mL) | ObservedConcentration(ng/mL) | % Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2 | 100 | 95 | 95.4 |
| 3 | 200 | 219 | 109.3 |
% Recovery of samples
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| Level | ExpectedConcentration(ng/mL) | ObservedConcentration(ng/mL) | % Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 300 | 331 | 110.3 |
| 5 | 400 | 427 | 106.7 |
| 6 | 500 | 529 | 105.8 |
| 7 | 600 | 624 | 104.1 |
| 8 | 700 | 696 | 99.4 |
| 9 | 800 | 798 | 99.7 |
| 10 | 900 | 893 | 99.2 |
| 11 | 1000 | 911 | 91.1 |
In conclusion, the dilution linearity study meets the Acceptance Criteria.
- d) Method Comparison and Accuracy One hundred and thirty six patient samples are analyzed by the DRI Hydrocodone Assay in both qualitative and semi-quantitative modes and the results are compared to LC-MS/MS. The overall concordance between LC-MS/MS and DRI Hydrocodone Assay is 82.4%.
Qualitative Mode
| CandidateDevice Results | Negative | < 50% of Cutoffconcentration byLC-MS/MS (<150 ng/mL) | Near CutoffNegative (Between50% below thecutoff and the cutoffconcentration asdetermined by LC-MS/MS) (150 -299.9 ng/mL) | Near Cutoff Positive(Between the cutoffand 50% above thecutoff concentrationas determined by LC-MS/MS) (300 - 450ng/mL) | High Positives(Greater than50% above cutoffconcentration (>450 ng/mL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | 0 | 7* | 17* | 9 | 48 |
| Negative | 42 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
- Discordant samples
Semi-Quantitative Mode
| CandidateDeviceResults | Negative | < 50% of Cutoffconcentration byLC-MS/MS (<150 ng/mL) | Near CutoffNegative (Between50% below thecutoff and the cutoffconcentration asdetermined by LC-MS/MS) (150 –299.9 ng/mL) | Near Cutoff Positive(Between the cutoffand 50% above thecutoff concentrationas determined by LC-MS/MS) (300 – 450ng/mL) | High Positives(Greater than 50%above cutoffconcentration (>450 ng/mL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | 0 | 7* | 17* | 9 | 48 |
| Negative | 42 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
- Discordant samples
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| PreviousID | New ID | Immunoassay | LC-MS/MS (ng/mL) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualitativemode | Semiquantitativemode | Hydrocodone | Hydromorphone | Hydromorphone3β-glucuronide | ||
| 4 | 46 | Positive | Positive | 126 | <LLOQ** | 179 |
| 11 | 47 | Positive | Positive | 132 | <LLOQ | 160 |
| 15 | 48 | Positive | Positive | 126 | <LLOQ | 314 |
| 17 | 49 | Positive | Positive | 82.7 | <LLOQ | 128 |
| 18 | 50 | Positive | Positive | 138 | <LLOQ | 677 |
| 19 | 51 | Positive | Positive | 131 | <LLOQ | 126 |
| 29 | 52 | Positive | Positive | 73.3 | <LLOQ | 262 |
| 28 | 63 | Positive | Positive | 162 | <LLOQ | 218 |
| 31 | 64 | Positive | Positive | 249 | <LLOQ | 356 |
| 32 | 65 | Positive | Positive | 253 | <LLOQ | 265 |
| 33 | 66 | Positive | Positive | 160 | <LLOQ | 739 |
| 34 | 67 | Positive | Positive | 270 | <LLOQ | 88.6 |
| 35 | 68 | Positive | Positive | 217 | <LLOQ | 158 |
| 40 | 69 | Positive | Positive | 236 | <LLOQ | 90.4 |
| 49 | 70 | Positive | Positive | 282 | <LLOQ | 242 |
| 51 | 71 | Positive | Positive | 295 | <LLOQ | 433 |
| 59 | 72 | Positive | Positive | 167 | <LLOQ | 149 |
| 3 | 73 | Positive | Positive | 193 | <LLOQ | 756 |
| 10 | 74 | Positive | Positive | 214 | <LLOQ | 434 |
| 12 | 75 | Positive | Positive | 207 | <LLOQ | 706 |
| 13 | 76 | Positive | Positive | 298 | <LLOQ | 190 |
| 14 | 77 | Positive | Positive | 198 | <LLOQ | 262 |
| 21 | 78 | Positive | Positive | 157 | <LLOQ | 124 |
| 22 | 79 | Positive | Positive | 287 | <LLOQ | 79.9 |
* Discordant Result Table for Discrepant Sample near cutoff
- Samples are discordant because of cross-reactivity of immunoassay to hydromorphone and hydromorphone-38glucuronide.
** Lower Limit of Quantitation (LLOQ) is 40 ng/mL.
- e) Specificity The cross-reactivity of DRI Hydrocodone and its metabolites, opiate compounds and structurally related and unrelated compounds are evaluated by adding known amounts of each analyte to drug-free negative urine. In both qualitative and semi-quantitative modes, the assay cross-reacted with Hydrocodone at 300 ng/mL (100% cross-reactivity), Hydromorphone at 325 ng/mL (92% cross-reactivity), Norhydrocodone at 13,000 ng/mL (2% cross-reactivity), Dihydrocodeine at 12,500 ng/mL (2% cross-reactivity). In semi-quantitative mode the assay cross-reacted with Hydromorphone-3ß-glucuronide at 185 ng/mL (162% cross-reactivity).
In both qualitative and semi-quantitative modes, the assay exhibited minimal cross-reactivity with opiates and structurally related compounds at the tested concentrations.
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In both qualitative and semi-quantitative modes, the assay produced a negative result when structurally unrelated compounds were spiked into 225 ng/mL of hydrocodone (Low control level), at the tested concentrations. In both qualitative and semi-quantitative modes, the assay produced a positive result when structurally unrelated compounds were spiked into 375 ng/mL of hydrocodone (High control level) at the tested concentrations. These results indicated there was no cross-reactivity of the assay to the structurally unrelated compounds.
| Hydrocodone and itsMetabolites | Tested Concentration(ng/mL) | Response Equivalentto Cutoff(Positive/Negative) | % Cross-Reactivity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone | 250 | Negative | |
| 275 | Negative | ||
| 300 | Positive | 100 | |
| 325 | Positive | ||
| 350 | Positive | ||
| Hydromorphone | 200 | Negative | |
| 250 | Negative | ||
| 300 | Negative | 92 | |
| 325 | Positive | ||
| 350 | Positive | ||
| 400 | Positive | ||
| Hydromorphone-3β-glucuronide | 175 | Positive | |
| 185 | Positive | ||
| 200 | Positive | ||
| 250 | Positive | 162 | |
| 300 | Positive | ||
| 350 | Positive | ||
| 400 | Positive | ||
| Norhydrocodone | 10,000 | Negative | |
| 11,000 | Negative | ||
| 12,000 | Negative | ||
| 13,000 | Positive | 2 | |
| 14,000 | Positive | ||
| 15,000 | Positive | ||
| 6-Hydroxycodol(Dihydrocodeine) | 11,000 | Negative | |
| 12,000 | Negative | ||
| 12,500 | Positive | 2 | |
| 13,000 | Positive | ||
| Opiates and Structurally RelatedCompounds | TestedConcentration(ng/mL) | ResponseEquivalent toCutoff(Positive/Negative) | % CrossReactivity |
| 6-Acetyl morphine | 100,000 | Negative | < 0.3 |
| Buprenorphine | 100,000 | Negative | < 0.3 |
| Buprenorphone 3β-D glucuronide | 100,000 | Negative | < 0.3 |
| Codeine | 150,000 | Negative | < 0.2 |
| Dextromethorphan | 250,000 | Negative | < 0.1 |
| EDDP | 150,000 | Negative | < 0.2 |
| Fentanyl | 100,000 | Negative | < 0.3 |
| Heroin | 100,000 | Negative | < 0.3 |
| Levorphanol | 18,000 | Negative | 1.4 |
| 20,000 | Negative | ||
| 22,000 | Positive | ||
| Methadone | 100,000 | Negative | < 0.3 |
| Meperidine | 100,000 | Negative | < 0.3 |
| Morphine | 150,000 | Negative | < 0.2 |
| Morphine-3β-glucuronide | 70,000 | Negative | < 0.4 |
| Morphine-6β-glucuronide | 75,000 | Negative | < 0.4 |
| Nalbuphine | 150,000 | Negative | < 0.2 |
| Naloxone | 15,000 | Negative | 1.8 |
| 17,000 | Positive | ||
| Naltrexone | 50,000 | Negative | 0.4 |
| 75,000 | Positive | ||
| 100,000 | Positive | ||
| Norbuprenorphine | 100,000 | Negative | < 0.3 |
| Norcodeine | 150,000 | Negative | < 0.2 |
| Normorphine | 150,000 | Negative | < 0.2 |
| Noroxycodone | 50,000 | Negative | 0.3 |
| 100,000 | Negative | ||
| 110,000 | Positive | ||
| Oxycodone | 8,000 | Negative | 2.1 |
| 12,000 | Negative | ||
| 14,000 | Positive | ||
| Oxymorphone-β-D-glucuronide | 8,000 | Negative | 2.1 |
| 14,000 | Positive | ||
| Oxymorphone | 8,000 | Negative | 2.1 |
| 12,0000 | Negative | ||
| 14,0000 | Positive | ||
| Opiates and Structurally RelatedCompounds | TestedConcentration(ng/mL) | ResponseEquivalent toCutoff(Positive/Negative) | % CrossReactivity |
| Tapentadol | 100,000 | Negative | < 0.3 |
| Thebaine | 100,000 | Negative | < 0.3 |
| Tramadol | 100,000 | Negative | < 0.3 |
Cross-reactivity of Hydrocodone and its metabolites
Opiates and structurally related compounds
Drug free urine was spiked with the indicated concentrations of compounds. Samples were tested in duplicates in both qualitative and semi-quantitative modes.
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Results in qualitative mode are expressed where a negative number indicates rates below cutoff calibrator (negative result), and a positive number indicates rates above cutoff calibrator (positive result). The results are shown in the table below.
Cross-reactivity of Opiates and structurally related compounds
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Structurally unrelated compounds
Structurally unrelated compounds were spiked into drug free urine that has been spiked to 225 ng/mL or 375 ng/mL of hydrocodone.
Samples were tested in 5 replicates in both qualitative and semi-quantitative modes. Results in qualitative mode are expressed as Δ Rate, where a negative number indicates rates below cutoff calibrator (negative result), and a positive number indicates rates above cutoff calibrator (positive result).
The results are shown in the table below.
| Cross-Reactivity of structurally unrelated compounds | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Compounds | TestedConcentration.(ng/mL) | Spiked Hydrocodone Level | |
| Low Control -25% ofCutoff (225 ng/mL)Positive/Negative | Low Control 25% ofCutoff (375 ng/mL)Positive/Negative | ||
| Negative Urine | 0 | Negative | Positive |
| Acetaminophen | 500,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Acetylsalicylic acid | 500,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Amitriptyline | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Amoxicillin | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Amphetamine | 1,000,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Benzoylecgonine | 1,000,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Caffeine | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Carbamazepine | 500,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Chlorpromazine | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Clomipramine | 10,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Cimetidine | 500,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Desipramine | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Diphenhydramine | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Doxepin | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Ephedrine | 1,000,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Fluoxetine | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Fluphenazine | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Ibuprofen | 500,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Imipramine | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Maprotiline | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Nortriptyline | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
Cross-reactivity of structurally unrelated compounds
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| Compounds | TestedConcentration.(ng/mL) | Spiked Hydrocodone Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Control -25% ofCutoff (225 ng/mL)Positive/Negative | Low Control 25% ofCutoff (375 ng/mL)Positive/Negative | ||
| Oxazepam | 250,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Phencyclidine (PCP) | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Phenobarbital | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Ranitidine | 500,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Secobarbital | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
| Thioridazine | 100,000 | Negative | Positive |
- f) Interference The potential interference of pH and endogenous physiologic substances on recovery of Hydrocodone using DRI Hydrocodone Assay is assessed by spiking known compounds of potentially interfering substances into the Low Control (225 ng/mL cutoff) and High Control (375 ng/mL cutoff). In the presence of the compounds listed below, the controls are detected accurately, indicating that these compounds did not show interference in the assay.
Interference substances
| Compounds | TestedConcentration.(mg/dL) | Spiked Hydrocodone Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Control -25% ofcutoff (225 ng/mL) | High Control 25% ofcutoff (375 ng/mL) | ||
| Positive/ Negative | Positive/Negative | ||
| Negative Urine | 0 | Negative | Positive |
| Acetaminophen | 10 | Negative | Positive |
| Acetone | 500 | Negative | Positive |
| Acetyl Salicylic Acid | 10 | Negative | Positive |
| Ascorbic Acid | 150 | Negative | Positive |
| Caffeine | 10 | Negative | Positive |
| Creatinine | 400 | Negative | Positive |
| Ethanol | 10 | Negative | Positive |
| Galactose | 5 | Negative | Positive |
| Glucose | 1000 | Negative | Positive |
| Hemoglobin | 150 | Negative | Positive |
| Human Serum Albumin | 200 | Negative | Positive |
| Ibuprophen | 10 | Negative | Positive |
| Oxalic acid | 50 | Negative | Positive |
| Riboflavin | 3 | Negative | Positive |
| Sodium Chloride | 1000 | Negative | Positive |
| Urea | 1000 | Negative | Positive |
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pH samples
| Compound | Tested Concentration | Spiked Hydrocodone Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Control -25% of cutoff (225 ng/mL) Positive/Negative | High Control 25% of cutoff (375 ng/mL) Positive/Negative | ||
| pH | 4 | Negative | Positive |
| pH | 5 | Negative | Positive |
| pH | 6 | Negative | Positive |
| pH | 7 | Negative | Positive |
| pH | 8 | Negative | Positive |
| pH | 9 | Negative | Positive |
| pH | 10 | Negative | Positive |
- h) Specific Gravity Drug free urine samples with specific gravity ranging in value within 1.003 to 1.031 are split and spiked to a final concentration of either 225ng/mL or 375ng/mL (the Low Control and High Concentrations, respectively). These samples are then evaluated in both qualitative and semi-quantitative modes. No interference is observed.
Specific gravity samples
| Specificgravity | Spiked Hydrocodone Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Control -25% of cutoff (225ng/mL)Positive/Negative | High Control 25% of cutoff (375ng/mL)Positive/Negative | |
| 1.003 | Negative | Positive |
| 1.005 | Negative | Positive |
| 1.006 | Negative | Positive |
| 1.010 | Negative | Positive |
| 1.011 | Negative | Positive |
| 1.014 | Negative | Positive |
| 1.019 | Negative | Positive |
| 1.024 | Negative | Positive |
| 1.027 | Negative | Positive |
| 1.031 | Negative | Positive |
i) Traceability
The primary controls and calibrators are traceable to the 1 mg/mL Hydrocodone stock solution purchased from a commercial source which is established at 99.9% purity. The concentration of the primary control and calibrator stocks is confirmed by LC-MS/MS from three independent laboratories.
g) pH
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j) Stability
Open Vial Stability:
Open Vial stability studies for two lots stored at 2-8°C supports the claim of 60 days for qualitative and semi-quantitative modes. This data was presented in the original 510(k) submission K150502
Reagent On-Board Stability:
Reagent On-Board stability studies for one lot stored on-board clinical analyzer supports the claim of 60 days for qualitative and semi-quantitative modes.
Real Time Stability for Reagent
Real Time stability testing results show that the Low Control is detected as negative and the High Control is detected as positive for each time point for a period of 2 year at 2-8℃. The recoveries of the Low Control and High Control are within 80-120%. Our current shelf-life claim is 18 months.
- k) Detection Limit Limit of detection is not provided in a 510(k) of this type of assay.
l) Clinical Studies
- a. Clinical Sensitivity Clinical sensitivity is not provided in a 510(k) of this type of assay.
- b. Clinical Specificity Clinical specificity is not provided in a 510(k) of this type of assay.
- m) Clinical cutoff There are currently no SAMHSA recommendations for a clinical cutoff for hydrocodone as of today.
H. Conclusion
The information supports a determination of substantial equivalence between DRI Hydrocodone on Indiko Plus and DRI Hydrocodone Assay, Calibrators and Control Set on AU 680 (K150502).
§ 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).