(268 days)
No
The device description and performance studies focus on standard nucleic acid amplification and detection techniques, with no mention of AI or ML algorithms for data analysis or interpretation.
No
Explanation: The device is an in vitro diagnostic test for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis. It aids in diagnosis but does not treat or directly alleviate a condition.
Yes
Explanation: The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section explicitly states that the device is "to aid in the diagnosis of chlamydia urogenital disease."
No
The device is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assay that involves chemical reagents, specimen collection, and laboratory processing on a hardware system (Panther System). While it uses nucleic acid amplification and detection, it is not solely software.
Yes, this device is an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section explicitly states that the Aptima Chlamydia trachomatis assay is an "in vitro qualitative nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) for the detection of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from Chlamydia trachomatis to aid in the diagnosis of chlamydia urogenital disease". The term "in vitro" is a key indicator of an IVD, meaning it is used to test specimens outside of the living body.
- Device Description: The description details how the assay works by analyzing biological specimens (vaginal swabs and urine) in a laboratory setting using chemical and molecular processes (target capture, TMA, HPA). This is characteristic of an IVD.
- Specimen Types: The assay is designed to test patient-collected vaginal swabs and female and male urine specimens, which are biological samples collected from the patient for analysis.
- Purpose: The purpose is to "aid in the diagnosis of chlamydia urogenital disease," which is a diagnostic purpose.
All of these points align with the definition of an In Vitro Diagnostic device.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Aptima Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) assay is an in vitro qualitative nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) for the detection of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from Chlamydia trachomatis to aid in the diagnosis of chlamydia urogenital disease using the Panther System.
The assay may be used to test the following specimens from symptomatic individuals: patient-collected vaginal swab specimens1 (in a clinical setting); and female and male urine specimens.
1 Patient-collected vaginal swab specimens are an option for screening women when a pelvic exam is not otherwise indicated. The Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit has not been evaluated for home use.
Product codes
MKZ
Device Description
The Aptima Chlamydia trachomatis assay (Aptima CT assay) is a target amplification nucleic acid probe test for in vitro qualitative detection of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from Chlamydia trachomatis (CT). The Aptima CT assay combines the technologies of target capture, transcription-mediated amplification (TMA), and hybridization protection assay (HPA).
Specimens are collected and transferred into their respective specimen transport tubes. The transport solution in these tubes releases the rRNA target and protects it from degradation during storage. When the Aptima CT assay is performed in the laboratory, the target rRNA molecule is isolated from the specimens by use of a capture oligomer via target capture that utilizes magnetic microparticles. The capture oligomer contains a sequence complementary to a specific region of the target molecule as well as a string of deoxyadenosine residues. During the hybridization step, the sequence specific region of the capture oligomer binds to a specific region of the target molecule. The capture oligomer:target complex is then captured out of solution by decreasing the temperature of the reaction to room temperature reduction allows hybridization to occur between the deoxyadenosine region on the capture oligomer and the polydeoxythymidine molecules that are covalently attached to the magnetic particles. The micro particles, including the captured target molecule bound to them, are pulled to the side of the reaction vessel using magnets and the supernatant is aspirated. The particles are washed to remove residual specimen matrix that may contain amplification reaction inhibitors. After the target capture steps are completed, the specimens are ready for amplification.
Target amplification assays are based on the ability of complementary oligonucleotide primers to specifically anneal and allow enzymatic amplification of the target nucleic acid strands. The Hologic TMA reaction replicates a specific region of the 16S rRNA from CT via DNA intermediates. A unique set of primers is used for the target molecule. Detection of the rRNA amplification product sequences (amplicon) is achieved using nucleic acid hybridization. A single-stranded chemiluminescent DNA probe, which is complementary to a region of the target amplicon, is labeled with an acridinium ester molecule. The labeled DNA probe combines with amplicon to form stable RNA:DNA hybrids. The Selection Reagent differentiates hybridized from unhybridized probe, eliminating the generation of signal from unhybridized probe. During the detection step, light emitted from the labeled RNA:DNA hybrids is measured as photon signals in a luminometer and are reported as Relative Light Units (RLU).
The device reagents are identical to the Aptima CT assay reagents for use on the Tigris DTS® system but are intended for use on the Panther system with different specimen type indications. The Panther and Tigris DTS systems use the same principles of operation.
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Anatomical Site
Urogenital
Indicated Patient Age Range
14 to 84 years
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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Analytical Studies
- Within-lab Precision Study:
- Sample size: Not explicitly stated, but panels were made by spiking CT organisms at concentrations below, at, or above the analytical sensitivity claim into Swab Transport Media (STM). The negative panel member consisted of STM only.
- Key results: The percent agreement to expected results for all panels was 100%.
- Limit of Detection Study:
- Sample size: At least 25 replicates were run for each concentration for each reagent lot for each serovar (CT serovars E and G).
- Key results: LoD, defined as the target concentration that can be detected in 95% of the replicates tested for vaginal swab specimens, is 0.00267 IFU/mL for serovar E and 0.00441 IFU/mL for serovar G.
- Analytical Sensitivity and Specificity Study:
- Sample size: Not explicitly stated, but used panels made by spiking CT organisms or equivalent RNA into matrix pools, and negative clinical pools.
- Key results: Samples tested by the Aptima CT assay yielded a positive result when CT RNA was present at concentrations equivalent to 2.5 IFU/mL (1 IFU/assay; 5 fg of CT rRNA/assay). The percent agreement to expected results for all panels was 100%. The lower bound of the one-sided 95% score confidence interval for percent agreement for each panel were greater than or equal to 95%.
- Carryover Study:
- Sample size: A total of 5878 negative samples.
- Key results: The overall carryover rate was 0.19% with a 95% confidence interval of 0.10-0.33%.
- Run-Size Validity:
- Sample size: Not explicitly stated, but panels and controls with known concentrations were tested.
- Key results: Negative and Positive panel member results produced 100% agreement with the expected results, with no difference in performance between the front and back of the runs.
- Control Validity:
- Sample size: Not explicitly stated.
- Key results: Results at time-point 0 hour and time-point 30 hour (24 hours + 25%) yielded the expected results for the study and the control RLUs were within the expected range. Run controls met performance criteria and properly control for run validity over the 24-hours control validity timeframe allowed by the Panther software.
- Control Effectiveness:
- Sample size: Not explicitly stated.
- Key results: The performance of the CT Controls correctly predicted the sample results in 8 out of 8 of the conditions tested for the assay when run on the Panther system. Results met the acceptance criteria of the study and demonstrated that performance of the Aptima CT assay controls properly determine run and test validity under fault conditions that are not detected by Panther system process controls.
- Environmental Conditions:
- Sample size: Not explicitly stated. Target panels at or below the sensitivity claims for the assays were tested.
- Key results: Negative and Positive panel member results produced 100% agreement with the expected results. The Aptima CT assay on the Panther system meets performance requirements at the limits of Panther system environmental conditions for external ambient temperature (15-30°C) and relative humidity (20-85%) specifications.
- Reproducibility Study:
- Sample size: 107 or 108 replicates per panel member. Conducted at two external US laboratories and at Hologic, with two lots of assay reagents and a total of six operators.
- Key results: The agreement with expected results was 100% for all panel members.
Clinical Studies
- Clinical Performance Study:
- Study type: Prospective, multicenter clinical study.
- Sample size: 4413 symptomatic and asymptomatic women and men enrolled. 4247 evaluable subjects (2283 women, 1964 men). 6415 specimens from 4247 evaluable subjects were included in the analyses: 2265 patient-collected vaginal swabs, 2186 female urine, and 1964 male urine specimens.
- Key results: The study results demonstrated that the performance of the Aptima CT assay on the Panther system is consistent with current expectations for CT testing, and that the assay is safe and effective for its intended use. Performance of the Aptima CT assay was estimated relative to the specimen-specific PIS (patient infected status) for each of the specimen types.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Not explicitly stated for clinical performance, but for analytical studies:
- Precision: 100% agreement to expected results.
- Limit of Detection: 0.00267 IFU/mL for serovar E and 0.00441 IFU/mL for serovar G.
- Analytical Sensitivity and Specificity: 100% agreement to expected results.
- Carryover Rate: 0.19% (95% CI: 0.10-0.33%).
- Reproducibility: 100% agreement with expected results. Coefficient of variation (CV) ranging from 1.1% to 112.8% for RLU measurements across various factors.
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§ 866.3120 Chlamydia serological reagents.
(a)
Identification. Chlamydia serological reagents are devices that consist of antigens and antisera used in serological tests to identify antibodies to chlamydia in serum. Additionally, some of these reagents consist of chlamydia antisera conjugated with a fluorescent dye used to identify chlamydia directly from clinical specimens or cultured isolates derived from clinical specimens. The identification aids in the diagnosis of disease caused by bacteria belonging to the genusChlamydia and provides epidemiological information on these diseases. Chlamydia are the causative agents of psittacosis (a form of pneumonia), lymphogranuloma venereum (a venereal disease), and trachoma (a chronic disease of the eye and eyelid).(b)
Classification. Class I (general controls).
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November 16, 2023
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Hologic, Inc. Jon Kukowski Regulatory Affairs Specialist 10210 Genetic Center Drive San Diego, California 92121
Re: K230451
Trade/Device Name: Aptima Chlamydia trachomatis Assay Regulation Number: 21 CFR 866.3120 Regulation Name: Chlamydia Serological Reagents Regulatory Class: Class I, reserved Product Code: MKZ Dated: February 16, 2023 Received: February 21, 2023
Dear Jon Kukowski:
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 (the 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 available 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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Sincerely. Himani Bisht -S
Himani Bisht, Ph.D. Assistant Director Viral Respiratory and HPV Branch Division of Microbiology Devices OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K230451
Device Name Aptima Chlamydia trachomatis Assay
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Aptima Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) assay is an in vitro qualitative nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) for the detection of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from Chlamydia trachomatis to aid in the diagnosis of chlamydia urogenital disease using the Panther System.
The assay may be used to test the following specimens from symptomatic individuals: patient-collected vaginal swab specimens1 (in a clinical setting); and female and male urine specimens.
1 Patient-collected vaginal swab specimens are an option for screening women when a pelvic exam is not otherwise indicated. The Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit has not been evaluated for home use.
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510(k) Summary
Contact Details
Applicant Name: Hologic, Inc. Applicant Address: 10210 Genetic Center Drive San Diego CA 92121 United States Applicant Contact Telephone: 858-410-8245 Applicant Contact: Jon Kukowski Applicant Contact Email: jonathan.kukowski@hologic.com
Device Name
Device Trade Name: Aptima Chlamydia trachomatis Assay Common Name: Aptima CT Assay Classification Name: DNA Probe, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Chlamydia Regulation Number: 866.3120 Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: MKZ
Legally Marketed Predicate Devices
Predicate #: K063451
Predicate Trade Name: Aptima Assay for Chlamydia trachomatis
Product Code: MKZ
Device Description Summary
Clearance of this pre-market application will allow the Aptima® Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) assay to be performed on the Panther® system using patient-collected vaginal swab specimens and female and male urine specimens.
The Aptima Chlamydia trachomatis assay (Aptima CT assay) is a target amplification nucleic acid probe test for in vitro qualitative detection of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from Chlamydia trachomatis (CT). The Aptima CT assay combines the technologies of target capture, transcription-mediated amplification (TMA), and hybridization protection assay (HPA).
Specimens are collected and transferred into their respective specimen transport tubes. The transport solution in these tubes releases the rRNA target and protects it from degradation during 510(k) Summary 1 Original 510(k) Application
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storage. When the Aptima CT assay is performed in the laboratory, the target rRNA molecule is isolated from the specimens by use of a capture oligomer via target capture that utilizes magnetic microparticles. The capture oligomer contains a sequence complementary to a specific region of the target molecule as well as a string of deoxyadenosine residues. During the hybridization step, the sequence specific region of the capture oligomer binds to a specific region of the target molecule. The capture oligomer:target complex is then captured out of solution by decreasing the temperature of the reaction to room temperature reduction allows hybridization to occur between the deoxyadenosine region on the capture oligomer and the polydeoxythymidine molecules that are covalently attached to the magnetic particles. The micro particles, including the captured target molecule bound to them, are pulled to the side of the reaction vessel using magnets and the supernatant is aspirated. The particles are washed to remove residual specimen matrix that may contain amplification reaction inhibitors. After the target capture steps are completed, the specimens are ready for amplification.
Target amplification assays are based on the ability of complementary oligonucleotide primers to specifically anneal and allow enzymatic amplification of the target nucleic acid strands. The Hologic TMA reaction replicates a specific region of the 16S rRNA from CT via DNA intermediates. A unique set of primers is used for the target molecule. Detection of the rRNA amplification product sequences (amplicon) is achieved using nucleic acid hybridization. A single-stranded chemiluminescent DNA probe, which is complementary to a region of the target amplicon, is labeled with an acridinium ester molecule. The labeled DNA probe combines with amplicon to form stable RNA:DNA hybrids. The Selection Reagent differentiates hybridized from unhybridized probe, eliminating the generation of signal from unhybridized probe. During the detection step, light emitted from the labeled RNA:DNA hybrids is measured as photon signals in a luminometer and are reported as Relative Light Units (RLU).
The device reagents are identical to the Aptima CT assay reagents for use on the Tigris DTS® system but are intended for use on the Panther system with different specimen type indications. The Panther and Tigris DTS systems use the same principles of operation.
Intended Use
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The Aptima® Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) assay is an in vitro qualitative nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) for the detection of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from Chlamydia trachomatis to aid in the diagnosis of chlamydial urogenital disease using the Panther system.
The assay may be used to test the following specimens from symptomatic or asymptomatic individuals: patient-collected vaginal swab specimens1 (in a clinical setting); and female and male urine specimens.
1 Patient-collected vaginal swab specimens are an option for screening women when a pelvic exam is not otherwise indicated. The Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit has not been evaluated for home use.
Indications for Use Comparison
This pre-market application is to clear the Aptima CT assay on an additional platform, the Panther system, for use with selected cleared and new specimen type indications. The analytical and clinical study results demonstrate that the Aptima CT assay on the Panther system performs comparably to the predicate device in detecting rRNA of CT from the designated specimen types and support a substantial equivalence decision.
Technological Comparison
The Aptima CT assay incorporates the technologies of target capture, Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA), and Hybridization Protection Assay (HPA), which have been previously described in 510(k) submission K043072 for the Aptima CT assay, cleared in January 2005. The Aptima CT assay and system technologies remain unchanged with this submission, including all biochemical (e.g., in vitro nucleic acid probe test) and physical detection (e.g., chemiluminescence) technologies.
Non-Clinical and/or Clinical Tests Summary & Conclusions
The following studies were conducted to support analytical performance of the Aptima CT assay on the Panther system using patient-collected vaginal swab, and female and male urine specimens.
Analytical Studies
Within-lab Precision Study
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Precision was determined using panels made by spiking CT organisms or equivalent RNA into Swab Transport Media (STM) at concentrations below, at, or above the analytical sensitivity claim in the package insert. Testing was performed on three Panther instruments. The negative panel member consisted of specimen transport medium (STM) only. The CT positive panel members were created by spiking STM with CT positive cells diluted in STM to achieve the appropriate targeted concentrations ranging from 0.25 IFU/mL to 2,500 IFU/mL. The percent agreement to expected results for all panels was 100%.
Limit of Detection Study
The limit of detection (LoD) was tested and confirmed with sensitivity panels prepared using CT serovars E and G spiked into pooled negative vaginal swab matrix. Sensitivity panels were tested on two Panther instruments with two reagent lots. At least 25 replicates were run for each concentration for each reagent lot for each serovar. LoD, defined as the target concentration that can be detected in 95% of the replicates tested for vaginal swab specimens, is 0.00267 IFU/mL for serovar E and 0.00441 IFU/mL for serovar G.
Analytical Sensitivity and Specificity Study
Analytical sensitivity and specificity was determined using panels made by spiking CT organisms or equivalent RNA into matrix pools. Analytical sensitivity using a variety of CT serovars have been previously established and shown to be equivalent for all types tested. Analytical specificity in the presence of closely related organisms was also previously established. For the purposes of this sensitivity study a single CT serovar was tested; specificity was confirmed using negative clinical pools. Pooled urine was used to determine analytical sensitivity and specificity. Analytical sensitivity was confirmed using separate pools of vaginal swabs and Specimen Transport Media (STM). All acceptance criteria for this study were met. Samples tested by the Aptima CT assay yielded a positive result when CT RNA was present at concentrations equivalent to 2.5 IFU/mL (1 IFU/assay; 5 fg of CT rRNA/assay). The percent agreement to expected results for all panels was 100%. The lower bound of the one-sided 95% score confidence interval for percent agreement for each panel were greater than or equal to 95%.
Carryover Study
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A multi-run analytical study was conducted using spiked panels on six Panther systems. Carryover was assessed using approximately 20% high titer CT samples dispersed between negative samples. The runs included clusters of high positive samples with clusters of negative samples as well as single high positives dispersed within the run. High titer samples were made using CT rRNA spiked into STM to give a final concentration of 5 x 105 fg rRNA/reaction (rRNA equivalent of 2.5 x 105 IFU/mL). Testing was carried out using 5 runs on each of six Panther systems with a total of 5878 negative samples. The overall carryover rate was 0.19% with a 95% confidence interval of 0.10-0.33%.
Run-Size Validity
This study was to confirm that there are no front-to-back positional effects within a run for the Aptima CT assay on the Panther system. Panels and controls with known concentrations were tested and results were examined for front-to-back effects when compared to expected results. Negative and Positive panel member results produced 100% agreement with the expected results, with no difference in performance between the front and back of the runs.
Control Validity
This study was to demonstrate that Aptima CT assay run controls meet performance criteria and properly control for run validity over the timeframe allowed by the Panther software. The acceptance criteria for this study were met. Results at time-point 0 hour and time-point 30 hour (24 hours + 25%) yielded the expected results for the study and the control RLUs were within the expected range. Run controls met performance criteria and properly control for run validity over the 24-hours control validity timeframe allowed by the Panther software.
Control Effectiveness
This study was to demonstrate that the Aptima CT assay run controls are properly invalidated under fault conditions that are not detected by instrument process controls and that may exist during assay processing. The performance of the CT Controls correctly predicted the sample results in 8 out of 8 of the conditions tested for the assay when run on the Panther system. Results met the acceptance criteria of the study and demonstrated that performance of the Aptima CT assay controls properly determine run and test validity under fault conditions that are not detected by Panther system process controls.
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Environmental Conditions
This study was to demonstrate that the Aptima CT assay on the Panther system meets performance requirements at the limits of Panther system environmental conditions for external ambient temperature (15-30℃) and relative humidity (20-85%) specifications. Target panels at or below the sensitivity claims for the assays were tested. Negative and Positive panel member results produced 100% agreement with the expected results. The Aptima CT assay on the Panther system meets performance requirements at the limits of Panther system environmental conditions for external ambient temperature (15-30°C) and relative humidity (20-85%) specifications.
Reproducibility Study
Aptima CT assay reproducibility was evaluated on the Panther system at two external US laboratories and at Hologic. Testing was performed using two lots of assay reagents and a total of six operators (two at each site). At each site, testing was performed over at least six days.
The negative panel member consisted of specimen transport medium (STM) only. The CT positive panel members were created by spiking STM with CT positive cells diluted in STM to achieve the appropriate targeted concentrations (very low positive, or high positive). Final CT concentrations ranged from 0.25 IFU/mL to 25 IFU/mL. The agreement with expected results was 100% for all panel members.
Table 1 shows the signal variability of assay RLU results for each panel member between sites, between operators, between lots, between runs, within runs, and overall (Total). Only samples with valid results were included in the analyses.
| Concentration | Target Conc.
(IFU/mL) | N | Mean RLU
(x1000) | Between Sites | | Between
Operators | | Between Lots | | Between Runs | | Within Runs | | Totals | |
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| | | | | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) |
| Negative | 0 | 107 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 49.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 101.1 | 1.7 | 112.8 |
| Very Low
Positive | 0.25 | 108 | 7339.0 | 272.0 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 80.0 | 1.1 | 98.2 | 1.3 | 142.0 | 1.9 | 331.9 | 4.5 |
| Low Positive | 2.5 | 108 | 7387.6 | 307.8 | 4.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 97.9 | 1.3 | 139.9 | 1.9 | 114.0 | 1.5 | 370.0 | 5.0 |
| High Positive | 25 | 107 | 7424.4 | 285.6 | 3.8 | 39.6 | 0.5 | 136.9 | 1.8 | 91.3 | 1.2 | 138.7 | 1.9 | 359.8 | 4.8 |
Table 1: Reproducibility Study Data: Signal Variabilitv bv Panel Member
CV = coefficient of variation, RLU = relative light unit, SD = standard deviation.
Notes: The RLU value reported by the software is the total measured RLU divided by 1000 with the decimal point truncated. Variability from some factors may be numerically negative. In these cases, SD and CV are shown as 0.0.
1One invalid result was excluded from the analysis.
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Clinical Studies
Clinical Performance Study
A prospective, multicenter clinical study was conducted to establish the clinical performance characteristics of the Aptima CT assay on the Panther system. Specimens were collected from 4413 symptomatic and asymptomatic women and men enrolled at 11 geographically and ethnically diverse US clinical sites, including obstetrics and gynecology, family planning, and STI clinics. Subjects were classified as symptomatic if symptoms were reported by the subject. Subjects were classified as asymptomatic if the subject did not report symptoms. One hundred sixty-six (166) enrolled subjects were not evaluable (28 were withdrawn and 138 did not have at least one specimen with a valid non-excluded Aptima result and a conclusive infected status). Of the 4247 evaluable subjects, 2283 were women and 1964 were men. The average age among evaluable study subjects was 34.5 years (range = 14 to 84 years). Symptoms were reported in 45.7% (1939/4247) of the evaluable subjects.
Up to 5 specimens were collected from each female subject (4 patient-collected vaginal swab, 1 first-catch urine), and 1 first-catch urine specimens was collected from each male subject. All specimens were collected by the subject at the clinical sites.
Specimens were tested with the Aptima CT assay on the Panther system. Specimens with initial equivocal or invalid Aptima CT assay results or instrument processing errors were retested, volume permitting; valid retest results were included in the performance analyses. Patientcollected vaginal swabs and male and female urine specimens were tested with up to 3 FDAcleared NAATs to establish the specimen specific patient infected status (PIS) as follows:
- Male urine PIS was derived from male urine specimens
- Female urine CCA was derived from female urine specimens
- Vaginal swab PIS was derived from vaginal swab and female urine specimens
Performance of the Aptima CT assay was estimated relative to the specimen-specific PIS for each of the specimen types. Of the specimens collected, 6592 were processed in valid Aptima CT assay runs, including 213 (3.2%) that had to be retested due to invalid results. Overall, 6561 (99.5%) had final valid results and 31 (0.5%) had final invalid results and were excluded from the analyses. A total of 6415 specimens from 4247 evaluable subjects were included in the
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analyses comparing Aptima CT assay results to the PIS: 2265 patient-collected vaginal swabs, 2186 female urine, and 1964 male urine specimens.
Analytical and clinical studies performed with the Aptima CT assay on the Panther system to ensure the device meets the safety and effectiveness requirements and to confirm that the automated Panther system produced equivalent results to the previously cleared automated Tigris system. All study results demonstrated that the performance of the Aptima CT assay on the Panther system is consistent with current expectations for CT testing, and that the assay is safe and effective for its intended use.
Conclusion
Analytical and clinical studies performed with the Aptima CT assay on the Panther system to ensure the device meets the safety and effectiveness requirements and to confirm that the automated Panther system produced equivalent results to the previously cleared automated Tigris system. All study results demonstrated that the performance of the Aptima CT assay on the Panther system is consistent with current expectations for CT testing, and that the assay is safe and effective for its intended use.