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The Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test COT is a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of COT in oral fluid at the cut-off concentration 30 ng/mL.
This assay provides only a preliminary result. An alternative laboratory test must be used to confirm the results provided by this drug test. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) is the preferred method confirmation test.
The Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test is a competitive binding lateral flow immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative and simultaneous detection of Marijuana (THC) and Cotinine in human oral fluid at the cutoff concentrations listed below and their metabolites.
| Test | Calibrator | Cut-off (ng/mL) |
|---|---|---|
| Cotinine (COT) | (-) Cotinine | 30 |
| Marijuana (THC) | Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol | 40 |
This assay provides only a preliminary analytical test result. A more specific alternate chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS) are the preferred confirmatory methods.
The Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test COT is immunochromatographic assay that uses a lateral flow system for the qualitative detection of cotinine in human oral fluid. The Healeen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative and simultaneous detection of Marijuana (THC) and Cotinine in human oral fluid. The tests are the first step in a two-step process. The second step is to send the sample for laboratory testing if preliminary positive results are obtained.
This document describes the performance characteristics and studies for the Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test and Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test COT, which are qualitative immunoassays for detecting Cotinine (COT) and Marijuana (THC) in oral fluid.
Here's an analysis of the acceptance criteria and the study that proves the device meets them:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
The acceptance criteria are not explicitly stated as numerical targets in the document. However, the "Precision-Reproducibility-Cut-Off" studies implicitly define the expected performance around the cut-off values. The "Comparison Studies" and "Layuser Studies" then demonstrate the agreement of the device with a gold standard (LC/MS/MS).
| Performance Metric | General Acceptance Goal (Implicit) | Reported Device Performance (COT) | Reported Device Performance (THC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision-Reproducibility-Cut-Off (Analytical) | High accuracy, especially near cut-off; consistent performance across lots. | COT: -100% to -50% cut off: 50-/0+ (100% negative) -25% cut off: Lot 1: 50-/0+, Lot 2: 48-/2+, Lot 3: 49-/1+ (High negative agreement) Cut off: Lot 1: 24-/26+, Lot 2: 23-/27+, Lot 3: 24-/26+ (Balanced +/- at cut-off, as expected) +25% to +100% cut off: Near 100% positive | THC: -100% to -50% cut off: 50-/0+ (100% negative) -25% cut off: Lot 1: 47-/3+, Lot 2: 48-/2+, Lot 3: 49-/1+ (High negative agreement) Cut off: Lot 1: 24-/26+, Lot 2: 28-/22+, Lot 3: 24-/26+ (Balanced +/- at cut-off, as expected) +25% to +100% cut off: Near 100% positive |
| Method Comparison Study (Expert Operator) | High percentage of correct results across all concentration ranges, especially for Drug-Free and High Positive samples. | COT:Drug-Free: 100% negative (112/112)Less than Half Cutoff: 100% negative (93/93)Near Cutoff Negative: 88% correct (35/40)Near Cutoff Positive: 88% correct (28/32)High Positive: 100% positive (150/150) | THC:Drug-Free: 100% negative (35/35)Less than Half Cutoff: 100% negative (13/13)Near Cutoff Negative: 71.4% correct (5/7)Near Cutoff Positive: 60% correct (6/10)High Positive: 100% positive (61/61) |
| Layuser Study (OTC Use) | High percentage of correct results (similar to expert), ease of use. | COT (Layuser):Drug-Free: 100% negative (95/95)Less than Half Cutoff: 100% negative (39/39)Near Cutoff Negative: 89% correct (31/35)Near Cutoff Positive: 87% correct (34/39)High Positive: 100% positive (154/154)All layusers found instructions easy to understand and follow (Reading Grade Level 7). | Not applicable (Layuser study only reported for COT, which is for OTC use as per the Indications for Use). |
2. Sample Sizes Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance
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Precision-Reproducibility-Cut-Off (Analytical Performance):
- For each of the 9 concentration levels and 3 device lots: 50 samples (2 runs per day for 25 days).
- Total samples = 9 concentrations * 50 samples/concentration * 3 lots = 1350 samples for COT, and 1350 samples for THC.
- Data Provenance: Samples were "spiked" with cotinine or marijuana in negative oral fluid samples, indicating a controlled laboratory setting. The origin (country/retrospective/prospective) is not specified, but the nature of spiking implies prospective sample preparation for the study.
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Method Comparison Studies (Expert Operator):
- COT: 427 samples
- THC: 126 samples
- Data Provenance: Oral fluid samples. The data provenance (e.g., country of origin, retrospective or prospective collection) is not specified.
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Layuser Studies:
- COT: 362 samples
- Data Provenance: Oral fluid samples. The data provenance is not specified.
3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications of Those Experts
- Ground Truth Establishment: The ground truth for all performance studies (Precision, Method Comparison, Layuser) was established by LC/MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry), which is stated as the "preferred method confirmation test."
- Qualifications of Experts: This implies that the ground truth was not established by human experts interpreting images or subjective data, but by highly accurate analytical laboratory equipment and the qualified personnel operating it. The document does not specify the number or qualifications of the lab personnel who performed the LC/MS/MS analysis, as GC/MS and LC/MS/MS are considered an objective gold standard in drug testing.
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set
- LC/MS/MS serves as the objective ground truth, providing quantitative results against which the device's qualitative results are compared. Therefore, an "adjudication method" in the sense of reconciling disagreements between human readers is not applicable here. Any discrepancies between the device result and LC/MS/MS are reported as "discordant results."
5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study Was Done, and the Effect Size of How Much Human Readers Improve with AI vs Without AI Assistance
- This is not an AI-assisted diagnostic device, but a rapid diagnostic test (lateral flow immunoassay). Therefore, an MRMC comparative effectiveness study involving human readers with and without AI assistance is not applicable.
- The "Layuser Studies" evaluate the performance of the device in the hands of untrained users, essentially assessing human performance with the device instructions. It shows that layusers can achieve comparable results to expert operators for COT detection.
6. If a Standalone (i.e., algorithm-only without human-in-the-loop performance) Was Done
- This question is not applicable as the device is a lateral flow immunoassay kit, not an algorithm. Its "standalone" performance is inherently demonstrated by the results it produces directly from the oral fluid sample, without further human-in-the-loop interpretation beyond reading the visual lines on the strip. The "Precision-Reproducibility-Cut-Off" and "Method Comparison Studies" characterize this inherent device performance.
7. The Type of Ground Truth Used
- The ground truth used was analytical confirmation by LC/MS/MS. This is an objective, quantitative laboratory method considered the gold standard for drug detection and quantification in biological samples.
8. The Sample Size for the Training Set
- The document describes performance studies, but it does not mention a "training set" in the context of machine learning. This is a traditional immunoassay device, which does not employ machine learning algorithms that require separate training and test sets. The studies described are for analytical and clinical validation of the device's performance.
9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established
- As there is no mention of a "training set" for a machine learning model, this question is not applicable.
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March 17, 2023
Healgen Scientific LLC % Joe Shia Director LSI International Inc. 504 East Diamond Ave. Suite I Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Re: K223162
Trade/Device Name: Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test, Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test COT Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.3870 Regulation Name: Cannabinoid Test System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LDJ, MKU Dated: February 12, 2023 Received: February 13, 2023
Dear Joe Shia:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Date: 2023.03.17 13:12:26
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Paula Caposino, Ph.D. Acting Deputy Director Division of Chemistry and Toxicology Devices OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K223162
Device Name Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test COT
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test COT is a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of COT in oral fluid at the cut-off concentration 30 ng/mL.
This assay provides only a preliminary result. An alternative laboratory test must be used to confirm the results provided by this drug test. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) is the preferred method confirmation test.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K223162
Device Name
Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test is a competitive binding lateral flow immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative and simultaneous detection of Marijuana (THC) and Cotinine in human oral fluid at the cutoff concentrations listed below and their metabolites.
| Test | Calibrator | Cut-off (ng/mL) |
|---|---|---|
| Cotinine (COT) | (-) Cotinine | 30 |
| Marijuana (THC) | Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol | 40 |
This assay provides only a preliminary analytical test result. A more specific alternate chemical must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS) are the preferred confirmatory methods.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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510(k) SUMMARY K223162
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- Date: March 16, 2023 2. Submitter: HEALGEN SCIENTIFIC LLC 5213 Maple Street Bellaire, TX 77401
- Joe Shia 3. Contact person: LSI International Inc. 504 East Diamond Ave., Suite I Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Telephone: 240-505-7880 Fax: 301-916-6213 Email:shiajl(@yahoo.com
- Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test 4. Device Names: Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test COT
Classification:
| Product Code | CFR # | Panel |
|---|---|---|
| LDJ | 21 CFR, 862.3870 Cannabinoids Test System | Toxicology |
| MKU | 21 CFR, 862.3220 Cotinine Test System | Toxicology |
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- Intended Use
The Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test COT is a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of COT in oral fluid at the cut-off concentration 30 ng/mL.
- Intended Use
This assay provides only a preliminary result. An alternative laboratory test must be used to confirm the results provided by this drug test. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) is the preferred method confirmation test.
The Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test is a competitive binding lateral flow immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative and simultaneous detection of Marijuana (THC) and Cotinine in human oral fluid at the cutoff concentrations listed below and their metabolites.
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| Test | Calibrator | Cut-off (ng/mL) |
|---|---|---|
| Cotinine (COT) | (-) Cotinine | 30 |
| Marijuana (THC) | Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol | 40 |
This assay provides only a preliminary analytical test result. A more specific alternate chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS) are the preferred confirmatory methods.
7. Device Description
The Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test COT is immunochromatographic assay that uses a lateral flow system for the qualitative detection of cotinine in human oral fluid. The Healeen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative and simultaneous detection of Marijuana (THC) and Cotinine in human oral fluid. The tests are the first step in a two-step process. The second step is to send the sample for laboratory testing if preliminary positive results are obtained.
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- Substantial Equivalence Information
A summary comparison of features of the Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test COT and Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test and the predicate devices are provided in following tables.
- Substantial Equivalence Information
| Item | Device | Predicate - K033601 |
|---|---|---|
| Indication(s)for Use | For the qualitative determination of cotinine inhuman oral fluid. | For the qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis ofcotinine in human oral fluid |
| Calibrators | Cotinine | Same |
| Methodology | Competitive binding, lateral flowimmunochromatographic assays | A solid phase competitiveenzyme-linked immunoassay |
| Type of Test | Qualitative | qualitative and semi-quantitative |
| Specimen Type | Human Oral fluid | Same |
| Intended Use | For Over-The-Counter uses | For prescription uses |
Table 1: Features Comparison of Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test COT and the Predicate Device
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Table 2: Features Comparison of Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test and the Predicate Device
| Item | Device | Predicate - K141320 |
|---|---|---|
| Indication(s)for Use | Same | Preliminary Drug screening test for thequalitative detection of drug analytes inoral fluid (human saliva)For In Vitro Diagnostic Use |
| Methodology | Same | Competitive binding,lateral flowimmunochromatographicassays |
| Type of Test | Same | Qualitative |
| Specimen Type | Same | Human Oral Fluid |
9. Test Principle
The Healgen® oral fluid drug test device is an immunoassay based on the principle of competitive binding. Drugs that may be present in the oral fluid specimen compete against their respective drug conjugates for binding sites on their specific antibody.
During testing, a portion of the oral fluid specimen migrates upward by capillary action. A drug, if present in the oral fluid specimen below its cut-off concentration, will not saturate the binding sites of its specific antibody. The antibody will then react with the drug-protein conjugate and a visible colored line will show up in the test line region of the specific drug strip. The presence of drug above the cut-off concentration in the oral fluid specimen will saturate all the binding sites of the antibody. Therefore, the colored line will not form in the test line region.
A drug-positive oral fluid specimen will not generate a colored line in the specific test line region of the strip because of drug competition, while a drug-negative oral fluid specimen will generate a line in the test line region because of the absence of drug competition.
To serve as a procedural control, a colored line will always appear at the control line region, indicating that proper volume of specimen has been added and membrane wicking has occurred.
10. Performance Characteristics
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- Analytical Performance
- Precision-Reproducibility-Cut-Off a.
Precision-Reproducibility-Cut-Off studies were carried out for samples with concentrations of -100% cut off, -75% cut off, -50% cut off, -25% cut off, cut off, +25% cut off, +50% cut off, +75% cut off and +100% cut off. These samples were prepared by spiking cotinine or marijuana in negative oral fluid samples. Each cotinine or marijuana concentration was confirmed by LC/MS/MS. All sample aliquots were blindly labeled by the person who prepared the samples and didn't take part in the sample testing. For each concentration, tests were performed two runs per day for 25 days per device lot in a randomized order. The following are summaries.
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| Results | -100%cut off | -75%cut off | -50%cut off | -25%cutoff | cut off | +25%cut off | +50%cut off | +75%cut off | +100%cut off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Device Lot | |||||||||
| LC-MS (ng/mL) | 0 | 7.4 | 15.4 | 22.6 | 30.7 | 37.9 | 45.9 | 52.9 | 60.6 |
| Lot 1 | 50-/0+ | 50-/0+ | 50-/0+ | 50-/0+ | 24-/26+ | 48+/2- | 50+/0- | 50+/0- | 50+/0- |
| Lot 2 | 50-/0+ | 50-/0+ | 50-/0+ | 48-/2+ | 23-/27+ | 50+/0- | 50+/0- | 50+/0- | 50+/0- |
| Lot 3 | 50-/0+ | 50-/0+ | 50-/0+ | 49-/1+ | 24-/26+ | 49+/1- | 50+/0- | 50+/0- | 50+/0- |
| THC | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | -100%cut off | -75%cut off | -50%cut off | -25%cutoff | cut off | +25%cut off | +50%cut off | +75%cut off | +100%cut off | |
| Device Lot | LC-MS (ng/mL) | 0.00 | 9.5 | 20.7 | 30.2 | 40.8 | 51.4 | 59.2 | 68.3 | 81.5 |
| Lot 1: | 50-/0+ | 50-/0+ | 50-/0+ | 47-/3+ | 24-/26+ | 49+/1- | 50+/0- | 50+/0- | 50+/0- | |
| Lot 2: | 50-/0+ | 50-/0+ | 50-/0+ | 48-/2+ | 28-/22+ | 48+/2- | 50+/0- | 50+/0- | 50+/0- | |
| Lot 3: | 50-/0+ | 50-/0+ | 50-/0+ | 49-/1+ | 24-/26+ | 47+/3- | 50+/0- | 50+/0- | 50+/0- |
The following cut-off values for the candidate device has been verified.
| Calibrator | Cut-off (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
| cotinine | 30 |
| marijuana | 40 |
b. Linearity
Not applicable.
c. Stability
The devices are stable at 4-30 ℃ for 24 months based on the real time stability study at 4°C and 30°C.
d. Interference
Potential interfering substances were added to drug-free oral fluid and target drugs oral fluid with concentrations at 50% below and 50% above Cut-Off levels. These oral fluid samples were tested using three batches of the Healgen device. Compounds that showed no interference for cotinine and THC at a concentration of 100μg/mL are summarized in the following tables.
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| Acetaminophen | Diacetylmorphine | Naltrexone |
|---|---|---|
| (IR,2S)-(-)Ephedrine Hydrochloride | Diazepam | Naproxen |
| Acetylcodeine | Digoxin | Niacinamide |
| Acetylsalicylic Acid | Dihydrocodeine | Nicotinamide |
| Allobarbital | Diltiazem HCl | Niordiazepan |
| Alprazolam | Diphenhydramine HCl | Noscapine |
| Amobarbital | DL-Methadone | Omeprazole |
| Ampicillin | DL-Propranolol | Papaverine |
| Apomorphine | Doxylamine | Penicillin |
| ascorbic acid | Ecgonine Hydrochloride | Pentazocine |
| Atenolol | Ecgonine methylester | Pentobarbital |
| Atropine | Estradiol | Phencyclidine (PCP) |
| Baclofen | Estrone | Phenobarbital |
| Benzocaine | Fenoprofen | Phentermine |
| Benzoylecgonine | Fluconazole | Phenylephrine |
| beta-Phenethylamine | Furosemide | Phenylpropanolamine |
| bilirubin | Gemfibrozil | Phenytoin |
| Butabarbital | Gentisic Acid | Pioglitazone HCl |
| Butalbital | Heroin hydrochloride | Prednisolone |
| Caffeine | Hexobarbital | Prednisone |
| Carbamazepine | Hydrochlorothiazide | Procainamide HCl |
| Chlordiazepoxide | Hydrocodone | Procaine HCL |
| Chlorpromazine | Hydromorphone | Promethazine |
| Cimetidine | Ibuprofen | Pseudoephedrine |
| Citalopram HBr | Imipramine | Quinidine |
| Clobazam | L-Ephedrine | Quinine HCl |
| Clomipramine | L-Methamphetamine | R,R(-)-Pseudoephedrine |
| Clonazepam | L-Thyroxine | Salicylic Acid |
| Clonidine | Lamotrigine | Sertraline HCL |
| Clopidogrel bisulfate | Levetiracetam | Simvastin |
| Clorazepate | Lidocaine | Temazepam |
| Cocaethylene | Lormetazepam | Theophylline |
| Cocaine | Meperidine | Theophylline |
| Codeine | Metformin HCl | Thiamine |
| Cortisol | Methylphenidate HCl | Topiramate |
| D-Amphetamine | Metoprolol | Valproic Acid |
| D-Methamphetamine | Metronidazole | Verapamil |
| d,l-Salbutamol | Montelukast sodium salt | Zomepirac |
| Deoxycorticosterone | Morphine Sulfate | Zonisamide |
| Delta-9-THC (except for THC test) | Nalorphine | |
| Dextromethorphan | Naloxone |
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Food items such as methanol cough drops, cough syrup, cola, mouthwash, coffee, tea, milk, sugar, chewing gum, alcohol, baking soda, salt, cranberry juice, orange juice, food coloring (red, blue, green), toothpaste, tomatoes and MSG were added in either drug-free oral fluid or oral fluid containing the target drugs with concentrations of 50% below and 50% above cutoff levels to a concentration of 5%. None of the substances showed interference. Hemoglobin showed no interference at 10mg/dL.
e. Specificity
To test specificity, drug metabolites and other components that are likely to interfere in oral fluid samples were tested using three batches of the Healgen device. The following are summaries.
| COT | ||
|---|---|---|
| (-) Cotinine(Cut-off=30 ng/mL) | ResultPositive at (ng/mL) | % Cross-Reactivity |
| (-) Cotinine | 30 | 100% |
| S(-)-Nicotine | 3000 | 1% |
| Trans-3-hydroxycotinine | 10 | 300% |
| (+)-anabasine | 1,350,000 | 0.002% |
| (+/-)-nornicotine | 150,000 | 0.02% |
| Niacinamide | >100,000 | < 0.03% |
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| THCMarijuana(Cut-off=40 ng/mL) | ResultPositive at (ng/mL) | % Cross-Reactivity |
|---|---|---|
| △9-Tetrahydrocannabinol | 40 | 100% |
| △8-Tetrahydrocannabinol | 80 | 50% |
| 11-nor-△9-THC-9 COOH | 4 | 1000% |
| 11-hydroxy-△9-THC | 45 | 89% |
| Cannabinol | 200 | 20% |
| Cannabidiol (CBD) | 2,200 | 1.8% |
| 11-Nor-△9-THC-carboxy-glucuronide | 60 | 66.7% |
| (+)-11-nor-9-carboxy-△9-THC | 50 | 80% |
| 11-nor-A8-THC-9-COOH | 20 | 200% |
| 8-beta-11-dihydroxy-△9-THC | 200 | 20% |
| 8-beta-hydroxy-△9-THC | 200 | 20% |
| Exo-THC | 75 | 53.3% |
| 1-11-Nor-△9-THC-9-CarboxylicAcyl-Glucuronide | 15 | 266.7% |
| △8-THC Carboxylic Acid | 20 | 200% |
| △9-THC Carboxylic Acid | 4 | 1000% |
f. Effect of Oral fluid pH
To investigate the effect of oral fluid pH, oral fluid samples with pH 4 to 9 were spiked with target drugs at 50% below and 50% above Cut-Off levels. These samples were tested using three lots of the device. Results were all positive for samples at and above +50% Cut-Off and all negative for samples at and below -50% Cut-Off.
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g. Drug Recovery Study
Negative oral fluid samples in glass bottles were spiked with target drugs to concentrations of -50% and +50% of the cutoffs. The samples were transferred to Healgen devices and store at room temperature, at -20°C and at 40°C. Over 90% recoveries were observed for both cotinine and marijuana in the Healgen devices. Oral fluid samples can be stored in the device at -20°C for at least 90 days. Oral fluid samples can be shipped overnight in the device for LC-MS confirmation.
2. Comparison Studies
Method comparison studies for the Healgen Device were performed at three testing sites for each target drug with one operator at each site. Operators tested total 427 samples for COT and 126 samples for THC. The obtained test results are compared to LC/MS/MS results. The results are presented in the tables below.
| Concentration Range(by LC-MS/MS) | Numberofsamples | Test Results | The percentage ofcorrect results(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. ofPositive | No. ofNegative | |||
| Drug-Free | 112 | 0 | 112 | 100% |
| Less than Half theCutoff Concentration | 93 | 0 | 93 | 100% |
| Near Cutoff Negative | 40 | 5 | 35 | 88% |
| Near Cutoff Positive | 32 | 28 | 4 | 88% |
| High Positive | 150 | 150 | 0 | 100% |
COT
Discordant Results
| Sites | Sample Number | LC/MS Result | Test Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 | CM-098 | 23.43 | Positive |
| Site 1 | CM-003 | 27.70 | Positive |
| Site 2 | LH-140 | 24.62 | Positive |
| Site 2 | LH-161 | 28.88 | Positive |
| Site 3 | LS-007 | 29.32 | Positive |
| Site 1 | CM-096 | 30.38 | Negative |
| Site 2 | LH-069 | 32.64 | Negative |
| Site 3 | LS-082 | 30.75 | Negative |
| Site 3 | LS-002 | 31.84 | Negative |
THC
| Concentration Range(by LC-MS/MS) | Numberofsamples | Test Results | The percentage ofcorrect results(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. ofPositive | No. ofNegative | |||
| Drug-Free | 35 | 0 | 35 | 100 |
| Less than Half theCutoff Concentration | 13 | 0 | 13 | 100 |
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| Near Cutoff Negative | 7 | 2 | 5 | 71.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Cutoff Positive | 10 | 6 | 4 | 60 |
| High Positive | 61 | 61 | 0 | 100 |
Discordant Results
| Sites | Sample Number | LC/MS Result | Test Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site 2 | S0665123 | 38.3 | Positive |
| Site 2 | S0665139 | 38.7 | Positive |
| Site 3 | S0583367 | 40.6 | Negative |
| Site 3 | S0583363 | 42.2 | Negative |
| Site 3 | S0583368 | 46.0 | Negative |
| Site 3 | S0583371 | 47.0 | Negative |
3. Layuser Studies
Layuser studies for the Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test COT were performed at three testing sites. Total 362 layusers with diverse educational and professional backgrounds performed tests based on the product insert. The layuser results are compared to LC/MS/MS results. The results are presented in the tables below.
| Concentration Range(by LC-MS/MS) | Numberofsamples | Test Results | The percentage ofcorrect results(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. ofPositive | No. ofNegative | |||
| Drug-Free | 95 | 0 | 95 | 100% |
| Less than Half theCutoff Concentration | 39 | 0 | 39 | 100% |
| Near Cutoff Negative | 35 | 4 | 31 | 89% |
| Near Cutoff Positive | 39 | 34 | 5 | 87% |
| High Positive | 154 | 154 | 0 | 100% |
Discordant Results
| Sites | Sample Number | LC/MS Result | Test Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site A | NX-032 | 27.97 | Positive |
| Site B | PH-012 | 23.54 | Positive |
| Site B | PH-028 | 29.77 | Positive |
| Site C | AJ-096 | 29.89 | Positive |
| Site A | NX-010 | 30.53 | Negative |
| Site A | NX-010 | 38.64 | Negative |
| Site B | PH-083 | 35.80 | Negative |
| Site C | AJ-019 | 30.26 | Negative |
| Site C | AJ-016 | 32.54 | Negative |
Layusers were given surveys on the ease of understanding the instruction for use. All layusers indicated that the device instruction is easy to understand and follow. A Flesch-Kincaid reading analysis was performed on the package insert and the scores revealed a reading Grade Level of 7.
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4. Clinical Studies
Not applicable.
11. Conclusion
Based on the test principle and acceptable performance characteristics including precision, interference, specificity, method comparison and layuser studies of the device, it's concluded that the Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test and Healgen® Accurate Oral Fluid Drug Test COT are substantially equivalent to the predicates.
§ 862.3870 Cannabinoid test system.
(a)
Identification. A cannabinoid test system is a device intended to measure any of the cannabinoids, hallucinogenic compounds endogenous to marihuana, in serum, plasma, saliva, and urine. Cannabinoid compounds includedelta -9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, cannabinol, and cannabichromene. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of cannabinoid use or abuse and in monitoring levels of cannabinoids during clinical investigational use.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). A cannabinoid 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).