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No
The description focuses on standard immunoassay techniques and automated instrument processing of quantitative results, with the final qualitative interpretation requiring user input based on a decision tree. There is no mention of AI or ML algorithms being used for data analysis, interpretation, or decision-making within the device itself.
No
This device is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) test that aids in the evaluation of patients with suspected mild traumatic brain injury to determine the need for a CT scan. It measures biomarkers to assist in diagnosis, not to treat a condition.
Yes
The device aids in the evaluation of patients with suspected mild traumatic brain injury to determine the need for a CT scan, and its results are used in conjunction with clinical information for diagnostic purposes.
No
The device description clearly outlines physical components like solid phase receptacles (SPRs), reagent strips, calibrators, and controls, which are integral to the assay and not solely software. The device relies on a physical instrument (VIDAS® 3) to perform the assay steps.
Based on the provided information, yes, this device is an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use explicitly states that the test is for the "quantitative measurement of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) and Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase (UCH-L1) in human serum". This involves testing a biological sample (human serum) outside of the body to obtain information about a patient's health status.
- Methodology: The device uses the ELFA (Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay) technique, which is a common method for in vitro diagnostic testing.
- Purpose: The results are used "in conjunction with clinical information, to aid in the evaluation of patients... to assist in determining the need for a Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the head." This clearly indicates a diagnostic purpose.
- Device Description: The description details the components of the test kit (reagents, solid phase receptacles) and how the assay is performed on an instrument, all of which are characteristic of an IVD.
- Performance Studies: The document includes details about clinical performance studies, including diagnostic accuracy metrics (sensitivity, specificity, etc.), which are required for the evaluation and approval of IVD devices.
- Predicate Device: The mention of a predicate device (BANYAN BTI™) further supports that this device is being evaluated within the regulatory framework for IVDs.
Therefore, the VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test fits the definition and characteristics of an In Vitro Diagnostic device.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test is composed of two automated assays - VIDAS® TBI (GFAP) and VIDAS® TBI (UCH-L1) - to be used on the VIDAS® 3 instrument for the quantitative measurement of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) and Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase (UCH-L1) in human serum using the ELFA (Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay) technique. The results of both assays are requred to obtain an overall qualitative test interpretation.
The overall qualitative VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test result is used, in conjunction with clinical information, to aid in the evaluation of patients (18 years of age or older), presenting within 12 hours of suspected mild traumatic brain injury (Glasgow Coma Scale score 13-15), to assist in determining the need for a Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the head. A negative interpretation of VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test is associated with the absence of acute intracranial lesions visualized on a head CT scan.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
QAT
Device Description
The VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test is composed of two automated assays – VIDAS® TBI (GFAP) and VIDAS® TBI (UCH-L1) – to be used on the VIDAS® 3 instrument. Similar to other VIDAS assays, VIDAS TBI (GFAP) and VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1) test kits (specific to each biomarker) contain the solid phase receptacles (SPRs®), the reagent strips, Product Calibrator S1 and Product Control C1. These test kits will also contain the master lot entry (MLE) data i.e., a barcode printed on the outer label of the packaging, as well as the reference number of the package insert to download from the bioMérieux website.
Whether it be for the GFAP or UCH-L1 quantification, the test combines a three-step enzyme immunoassay sandwich method with a final fluorescent detection step, also known as enzyme-linked fluorescent assay (ELFA):
- The Solid Phase Receptacle (SPR) serves as the solid phase as well as the pipetting device. The inner surface of the SPR is coated with antibodies against the substance of interest i.e., anti-GFAP or anti-UCH-L1 antibodies. The reagent strip consists of 10 wells covered with a labeled foil seal. Well 1 is designated for the sample. Eight of the wells contain sample diluent, wash buffer, conjugate, and tracer. The last well contains the fluorescent substrate.
- All of the assay steps are performed automatically by the instrument.
The intensity of the fluorescence is proportional to the concentration of the analyte the sample. At the end of the assay, the biomarker concentration is automatically calculated by the instrument in relation to the calibration curve and stored in the Master Lot Entry (MLE) data.
VIDAS TBI (GFAP) and VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1) results are reported separately: the VIDAS 3 reports the calculated concentration and the qualitative interpretation for each. The final result i.e., the patient's status in relation to suspected mild traumatic brain injury, must be interpreted by the user according to the decision tree presented in the package insert.
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Anatomical Site
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Indicated Patient Age Range
18 years of age or older
Intended User / Care Setting
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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Nonclinical Testing
- Sample stability: Tested and confirmed on serum samples:
- +18°C to +25°C for 3 hours after centrifugation or at +2°C to +8°C for 43 hours.
- -19°C to -31°C for 5 months, with one freeze/thaw cycle.
- -60°C or colder for 5 months, with one freeze/thaw cycle.
- Calibration Frequency: The 56-day calibration frequency was verified.
- Tubes Type: Two studies performed to evaluate suitability of specific collection tube types. Validated types:
- Plastic tube with coagulation activator.
- Plastic tube with rapid coagulation activator.
- Plastic tubes with or without separation gel.
- Metrological traceability, product Calibrator S1 and product Control C1: Established against internal reference calibrators in accordance with ISO 17511:2020. Concentrations assigned to agree with the BANYAN BTI assay as no certified reference material or primary calibrators are available.
- Analytical Measuring Interval:
- VIDAS TBI (GFAP): 10.0 - 320.0 pg/mL
- VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1): 80.0 - 2560.0 pg/mL
- Lineartiy: Performed as recommended by CLSI EP06-Ed2.
- GFAP: 6.7 - 354.5 pg/mL
- UCH-L1: 58.9 - 2769.1 pg/mL
- Detection Limits: Performed as recommended by CLSI EP17-A2.
- GFAP: LoB 4.4 pg/mL, LoD 5.4 pg/mL, LoQ 5.4 pg/mL
- UCH-L1: LoB 41.8 pg/mL, LoD 48.1 pg/mL, LoQ 48.1 pg/mL
- Accuracy goal associated to LoQ is 15% total within-lot precision.
- Hook Effect:
- GFAP: No hook effect up to 200,000.0 pg/mL.
- UCH-L1: No hook effect up to 400,000.0 pg/mL.
- Precision: Performed as recommended by CLSI EP05-A3. (See Table 3 in the source document for detailed results).
- Interference: Performed as recommended by CLSI EP07-Ed3.
- No significant interference detected up to maximum concentrations for various drugs (Table 4).
- No significant interference detected up to maximum concentrations for other substances like bilirubin, biotin, human albumin, HAMA, lipids, total proteins (Table 5). Hemoglobin and Rheumatoid factor showed interference above certain concentrations for UCH-L1.
- Cross-reactivity:
- VIDAS TBI (GFAP): No interference observed up to tested concentrations for Desmin, Internexin, Keratin type II, Neurofilament light, Neurofilament medium, Neurofilament heavy, Peripherin, Vimentin (Table 6).
- VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1): No interference observed up to tested concentrations for UCH-L3 (Table 7).
Clinical Testing
- Reference interval: Performed as recommended by CLSI EP28-A3.
- Two cohorts of apparently healthy US adult (≥ 18 years) subjects (N=513).
- Testing at three sites (one internal European site, two external US sites) using VIDAS 3.
- Reference intervals: 2.5th and 97.5th percentiles.
- 91.0% of reference value subjects had a negative overall assay interpretation.
- 43 individuals (8.4%) had positive interpretation, 470 (91.6%) had negative interpretation.
- Overall reference interval:
§ 866.5830 Brain trauma assessment test.
(a)
Identification. A brain trauma assessment test is a device that consists of reagents used to detect and measure brain injury biomarkers in human specimens. The measurements aid in the evaluation of patients with suspected mild traumatic brain injury in conjunction with other clinical information to assist in determining the need for head imaging per current standard of care.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) The 21 CFR 809.10(b) compliant labeling must include detailed descriptions of and results from performance testing conducted to evaluate precision, accuracy, linearity, analytical sensitivity, interference, and cross-reactivity. This information must include the following:
(i) Performance testing of device precision must, at minimum, use one unmodified clinical specimen from the intended use population with concentration of the brain injury biomarker(s) near the medical decision point. Contrived specimens that have been generated from pooling of multiple samples or spiking of purified analyte to cover the measuring range may be used, but the contrived samples must be prepared to mimic clinical specimens as closely as possible. This testing must evaluate repeatability and reproducibility using a protocol from an FDA-recognized standard.
(ii) Device performance data must be demonstrated through a clinical study and must include the following:
(A) Data demonstrating clinical validity including the clinical sensitivity and specificity, and positive and negative predictive value of the test in the intended use population of patients with suspected mild traumatic brain injury (
i.e., Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) of 13-15), or equivalent standard of care for determination of severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI).(B) Study must be performed using the operators and in settings that are representative of the types of operators and settings for which the device is intended to be used.
(C) All eligible subjects must meet the well-defined study inclusion and exclusion criteria that define the intended use population. The prevalence of diseased or injured subjects in the study population must reflect the prevalence of the device's intended use population, or alternatively, statistical measures must be used to account for any bias due to enrichment of subpopulations of the intended use population.
(D) All eligible subjects must have undergone a head computerized tomography (CT) scan or other appropriate clinical diagnostic standard used to determine the presence of an intracranial lesion as part of standard of care and must also be evaluated by the subject device. All clinical diagnostic standards used in the clinical study must follow standard clinical practice in the United States.
(E) Relevant demographic variables and baseline characteristics including medical history and neurological history. In addition, head injury characteristics, neurological assessments, and physical evidence of trauma must be provided for each subject. This information includes but is not limited to the following: Time since head injury, time from head injury to CT scan, time from head injury to blood draw, GCS score or equivalent, experience of loss of consciousness, presence of confusion, episodes of vomiting, post-traumatic amnesia characteristics, presence of post-traumatic seizures, drug or alcohol intoxication, mechanism of injury, acute intracranial lesion type, neurosurgical lesion, and cranial fracture.
(F) Each CT scan or other imaging result must be independently evaluated in a blinded manner by at least two board-certified radiologists to determine whether it is positive or negative as defined by the presence or absence of acute intracranial lesions. This independent review must be conducted without access to test results of the device. Prior to conducting the review, the criteria and procedures to be followed for scoring the images must be established, including the mechanism for determining consensus.
(G) All the clinical samples must be tested with the subject device blinded to the TBI status and the neurological-lesion-status of the subject.
(H) Details on how missing values in data are handled must be provided.
(I) For banked clinical samples, details on storage conditions and storage period must be provided. In addition, a specimen stability study must be conducted for the duration of storage to demonstrate integrity of archived clinical samples. The samples evaluated in the assay test development must not be used to establish the clinical validity of the assays.
(iii) Performance testing of device analytical specificity must include the most commonly reported concomitant medications present in specimens from the intended use population. Additionally, potential cross-reacting endogenous analytes must be evaluated at the highest concentration reported in specimens from the intended use population.
(iv) Expected/reference values generated by testing a statistically appropriate number of samples from apparently healthy normal individuals.
(2) The 21 CFR 809.10(a) and (b) compliant labeling must include the following limitations:
(i) A limiting statement that this device is not intended to be used a stand-alone device but as an adjunct to other clinical information to aid in the evaluation of patients who are being considered for standard of care neuroimaging.
(ii) A limiting statement that reads “A negative result is generally associated with the absence of acute intracranial lesions. An appropriate neuroimaging method is required for diagnosis of acute intracranial lesions.”
(iii) As applicable, a limiting statement that reads “This device is for use by laboratory professionals in a clinical laboratory setting.”
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May 1, 2024
Biomerieux Inc. Chris Goodpaster Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 595 Anglum Rd. Hazelwood, Missouri 63042
Re: K240279
Trade/Device Name: VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 866.5830 Regulation Name: Brain Trauma Assessment Test Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QAT Dated: January 31, 2024 Received: February 1, 2024
Dear Chris Goodpaster:
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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(https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30. Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review. the OS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Sincerely.
Ying Mao -S
Ying Mao, Ph.D. Branch Chief Division of Immunology and Hematology 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) K240279
Device Name VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test is composed of two automated assays - VIDAS® TBI (GFAP) and VIDAS® TBI (UCH-L1) - to be used on the VIDAS® 3 instrument for the quantitative measurement of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) and Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase (UCH-L1) in human serum using the ELFA (Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay) technique. The results of both assays are requred to obtain an overall qualitative test interpretation.
The overall qualitative VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test result is used, in conjunction with clinical information, to aid in the evaluation of patients (18 years of age or older), presenting within 12 hours of suspected mild traumatic brain injury (Glasgow Coma Scale score 13-15), to assist in determining the need for a Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the head. A negative interpretation of VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test is associated with the absence of acute intracranial lesions visualized on a head CT scan.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|---|---|
| 区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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510(k) SUMMARY
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirement of Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1)
A. Submitter Information
| Submitter's Name: | bioMérieux Inc |
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| Address : | 595 Anglum Rd., Hazelwood, MO 63042 |
| Contact Person: | Chris Goodpaster |
| Phone Number: | 1 (314)-731-7303 |
| Fax Number: | 1 (314)-731-8689 |
| Date of Preparation: | 26 January 2024 |
B. Device Name
| Trade Name: | VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) |
|---|---|
| Common Name: | VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) |
| Classification Name: | Brain trauma assessment test (21 CFR 866.5830, Product Code QAT) - Class 2 in vitro Diagnostic device |
C. Predicate Device Name
Trade Name: BANYAN BTI™, Banyan, DEN170045
D. Device Description
The VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test is composed of two automated assays – VIDAS® TBI (GFAP) and VIDAS® TBI (UCH-L1) – to be used on the VIDAS® 3 instrument. Similar to other VIDAS assays, VIDAS TBI (GFAP) and VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1) test kits (specific to each biomarker) contain the solid phase receptacles (SPRs®), the reagent strips, Product Calibrator S1 and Product Control C1. These test kits will also contain the master lot entry (MLE) data i.e., a barcode printed on the outer label of the packaging, as well as the reference number of the package insert to download from the bioMérieux website.
Whether it be for the GFAP or UCH-L1 quantification, the test combines a three-step enzyme immunoassay sandwich method with a final fluorescent detection step, also known as enzyme-linked fluorescent assay (ELFA):
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- The Solid Phase Receptacle (SPR) serves as the solid phase as well as the . pipetting device. The inner surface of the SPR is coated with antibodies aqainst the substance of interest i.e., anti-GFAP or anti-UCH-L1 antibodies. The reagent strip consists of 10 wells covered with a labeled foil seal. Well 1 is designated for the sample. Eight of the wells contain sample diluent, wash buffer, conjugate, and tracer. The last well contains the fluorescent substrate.
All of the assay steps are performed automatically by the instrument.
The intensity of the fluorescence is proportional to the concentration of the analyte the sample. At the end of the assay, the biomarker concentration is automatically calculated by the instrument in relation to the calibration curve and stored in the Master Lot Entry (MLE) data.
VIDAS TBI (GFAP) and VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1) results are reported separately: the VIDAS 3 reports the calculated concentration and the qualitative interpretation for each. The final result i.e., the patient's status in relation to suspected mild traumatic brain injury, must be interpreted by the user according to the decision tree presented in the package insert.
E. Intended Use
The VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test is composed of two automated assays - VIDAS TBI (GFAP) and VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1) - to be used on the VIDAS 3 instrument for the quantitative measurement of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) and Ubiquitin Cterminal Hydrolase (UCH-L1) in human serum using the ELFA (Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay) technique. The results of both assays are required to obtain an overall qualitative test interpretation.
The overall qualitative VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test result is used, in conjunction with clinical information, to aid in the evaluation of patients (18 years of age or older), presenting within 12 hours of suspected mild traumatic brain injury (Glasgow Coma Scale score 13-15), to assist in determining the need for a Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the head. A negative interpretation of VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test is associated with the absence of acute intracranial lesions visualized on a head CT scan.
F. Technological Characteristics Summary
A general comparison of the similarities and differences of the assays with the predicate is presented in table 1 below.
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| Item | VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) | Predicate Device:
Banyan BTI™ DEN170045 |
|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | The VIDAS® TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test is
composed of two automated assays -
VIDAS® TBI (GFAP) and VIDAS® TBI
(UCH-L1) - to be used on the VIDAS® 3
instrument for the quantitative
measurement of Glial Fibrillary Acidic
Protein (GFAP) and Ubiquitin C-terminal
Hydrolase (UCH-L1) in human serum
using the ELFA (Enzyme Linked
Fluorescent Assay) technique. The results
of both assays are required to obtain an
overall qualitative test interpretation.
The overall qualitative VIDAS® TBI (GFAP,
UCH-L1) test result is used, in conjunction
with clinical information, to aid in the
evaluation of patients (18 years of age or
older), presenting within 12 hours of
suspected mild traumatic brain injury
(Glasgow Coma Scale score 13-15), to
assist in determining the need for a
Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the
head. A negative interpretation of VIDAS®
TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) test is associated
with the absence of acute intracranial
lesions visualized on a head CT scan. | The Banyan BTI™ is an in vitro diagnostic
chemiluminescent enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The assay
provides a semi-quantitative measurement
of the concentrations of ubiquitin C-
terminal hydrolase-L1 (UCH-L1) and glial
fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in human
serum and is used with the Synergy 2
Multi-mode Reader.
The assay results obtained from serum
collected within 12 hours of suspected
head injury are used, along with other
available clinical information, to aid in the
evaluation of patients 18 years of age and
older with suspected traumatic brain injury
(Glasgow Coma Scale score 13-15).
A negative assay result is associated with
the absence of acute intracranial lesions
visualized on a head CT Computed
Tomography) scan.
The Banyan BTI™ is for prescription use
only. |
| Specimen | Serum | Serum |
| Analyte | Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase (UCH-L1)
and Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) | Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase (UCH-L1)
and Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) |
| Automated | Yes | No |
| Assay
Technique | Labeled antibody sandwich method (three
immunological steps) with a final
fluorescent detection step, also known as
enzyme-linked fluorescent assay (ELFA). | Chemiluminescent enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay (ELISA) |
Table 1: VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) Comparison with Predicate
G. Nonclinical Testing
A summary of the performance results is presented below.
Sample stability
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The following storage conditions are tested and confirmed on serum samples:
- +18°C to +25°C for 3 hours after centrifugation or at +2°C to +8°C for 43 hours .
- -19°C to -31°C for 5 months, with one freeze/thaw cycle .
- -60°C or colder for 5 months, with one freeze/thaw cycle .
Calibration Frequency
The 56-day calibration frequency was verified for VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1).
Tubes Type
Two studies were performed to evaluate the suitability of specific collection tube types with the VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) assay.
The first study was performed with a minimum of 30 samples collected both in serum tubes with separator gel (SST) and in serum tubes (CAT). A second study was performed with a minimum of 40 samples collected both in serum tubes with separator gel (SST) and in rapid serum tubes.
The following types of tubes were validated with the VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) assay:
- Plastic tube with coagulation activator .
- Plastic tube with rapid coaqulation activator .
- Plastic tubes with or without separation gel .
Metrological traceability, product Calibrator S1 and product Control C1
The metrological traceability of the VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) assay was established by standardizing the assay against internal reference calibrators as, for the GFAP and UCH-L1 analytes, there is no certified reference material (CRM), primary calibrators, reference measurement procedures (RMPs) or harmonization protocol available, and as such no traceability to the International System of Units (SI).
The metrological traceability was established in accordance with the ISO 17511:2020 standard.
The internal reference calibrators were assigned using the BANYAN BTI assay. The concentrations for the VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) assay were therefore assigned to agree with the BANYAN BTI assay.
Analytical Measuring Interval
The VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) analytical measuring intervals are defined as follows:
- · 10.0 320.0 pg/mL for VIDAS TBI (GFAP)
- · 80.0 2560.0 pg/mL for VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1)
Linearity
The study was performed as recommended by CLSI EP06-Ed2 "Evaluation of Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures". The study was conducted on the VIDAS 3 instrument.
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Linearity of VIDAS TBI (GFAP) was demonstrated on the range 6.7 - 354.5 pg/mL. Linearity of VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1) was demonstrated on the range 58.9 - 2769.1 pg/mL.
Detection Limits
The study was performed as recommended by CLSI EP17-A2 "Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement Procedures".
The claimed Limit of Blank (LoB), Limit of Detection (LoD) and Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) for the VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) assay on the VIDAS 3 instrument were:
| VIDAS TBI (GFAP) | VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Limit of Blank (LoB) | 4.4 pg/mL | 41.8 pg/mL |
| Limit of Detection (LoD) | 5.4 pg/mL | 48.1 pg/mL |
| Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) | 5.4 pg/mL | 48.1 pg/mL |
Table 2: VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) Detection Limits
The accuracy goal associated to LoQ is defined as 15% total within-lot precision, which is satisfactory for the intended clinical use.
Hook Effect
For VIDAS TBI (GFAP), no hook effect was found up to 200,000.0 pg/mL. For VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1), no hook effect was found up to 400,000.0 pg/mL.
Precision
The study was performed as recommended by CLSI EP05-A3 "Evaluation of Precision of Quantitative Measurement Methods". The precision estimates are as follows:
| VIDAS
TBI
(GFAP,
UCH-L1) | Sample | N | Mean
[pg/mL] | Repeatability
Within-run
precision | | Within-lot
within-
instrument | | Within-Laboratory
Precision
Between-lot within-
instrument | |
|-----------------------------------|-----------|----|-----------------|------------------------------------------|---------|-------------------------------------|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| | | | | Standard
Deviation
[pg/mL] | CV (%)* | Standard
Deviation
[pg/mL] | CV (%)* | Standard
Deviation
[pg/mL] | CV (%)* |
| GFAP | Sample 1 | 75 | 15.63 | 0.93 | 5.9 | 0.93 | 5.9 | 1.11 | 7.1 |
| | Sample 2 | 75 | 31.03 | 1.16 | 3.7 | 1.17 | 3.8 | 1.95 | 6.3 |
| | Sample 3 | 75 | 75.29 | 4.69 | 6.2 | 4.69 | 6.2 | 6.58 | 8.7 |
| | Sample 4 | 75 | 199.54 | 5.93 | 3.0 | 6.42 | 3.2 | 12.28 | 6.2 |
| | Sample 5 | 75 | 282.23 | 8.23 | 2.9 | 8.56 | 3.0 | 18.22 | 6.5 |
| UCH-L1 | Sample 6 | 75 | 141.30 | 6.58 | 4.7 | 7.85 | 5.6 | 7.93 | 5.6 |
| | Sample 7 | 75 | 274.52 | 10.72 | 3.9 | 11.03 | 4.0 | 11.55 | 4.2 |
| | Sample 8 | 75 | 388.91 | 14.54 | 3.7 | 14.54 | 3.7 | 16.47 | 4.2 |
| | Sample 9 | 75 | 837.10 | 30.20 | 3.6 | 30.20 | 3.6 | 34.54 | 4.1 |
| | Sample 10 | 75 | 2253.47 | 104.87 | 4.7 | 104.87 | 4.7 | 135.80 | 6.0 |
Table 3: VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1) Precision
*CV (%): Coefficient of Variation (%)
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Interference
The study was performed as recommended by CLSI EP07-Ed3 "Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry".
Study of drugs and other potentially interfering substances No significant interference was detected up to the maximum concentrations indicated below:
| Tested drug | VIDAS TBI (GFAP, UCH-L1)
Concentration |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) | 15.6 mg/dL |
| Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) | 3.0 mg/dL |
| Benzoylecgonine tetrahydrate | 37.5 ng/mL |
| Cardene | 0.047 mg/dL |
| Coumadin (Warfarin) | 7.5 mg/dL |
| EDDP* | 125 ng/mL |
| Ethanol | 600.1 mg/dL |
| lbuprofen | 21.9 mg/dL |
| Lopressor (Metroprolol + tartrate salt) | 18.7 µmol/L |
| Methadone hydrochloride | 0.318 mg/dL |
| d-Methamphetamine | 125 ng/mL |
| Methaqualone Solution | 37.5 ng/mL |
| Metoclopramide | 0.225 mg/dL |
| Morphine monohydrate | 0.78 mg/dL |
| Ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate | 0.96 mg/dL |
| Oxazepam | 0.435 mg/dL |
| Phencyclidine hydrochloride | 3.1 ng/mL |
| Plavix | 4.5 mg/dL |
| Propoxyphene | 0.321 mg/dL |
| Secobarbital | 1.59 mg/dL |
Table 4: Drugs Concentrations Found Not to Interfere
*2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3-diphenylpyrrolidine
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| Tested substance | VIDAS TBI (GFAP)
Concentration | VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1)
Concentration |
|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Bilirubin (conjugated) | 0.4 g/L (475 [Mu]mol/L) | 0.4 g/L (475 [Mu]mol/L) |
| Bilirubin (unconjugated) | 0.4 g/L (684 [Mu]mol/L) | 0.4 g/L (684 [Mu]mol/L) |
| Biotin | 3.84 [Mu]g/mL | 3.51 [Mu]g/mL |
| Hemoglobin | 10 g/L (620 [Mu]mol/L) | 0.6 g/L (37.2 [Mu]mol/L)* |
| Human Albumin | 60 g/L | 60 g/L |
| Human Anti Mouse Antibodies (HAMA) | 2000 ng/mL | 2000 ng/mL |
| Lipids | 30 g/L | 30 g/L |
| Rheumatoid factor | 802 IU/mL | 175 IU/mL** |
| Total proteins | 120 g/L | 120 g/L |
Table 5: Other Substances Found Not to Interfere
- For VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1), no interference was observed for hemoglobin up to the concentration of 0.6 g/L. Above this concentration, the interference leads to an increase of the VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1) results.
** For VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1), no interference was observed for rheumatoid factors up to the concentration of 175 IU/mL. Above this concentration, the interference leads to an increase of the VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1) results.
Cross-reactivity of structurally related molecules:
Table 6: Cross-reactivity Results of VIDAS TBI (GFAP)
| Tested substance | VIDAS TBI (GFAP)
Tested concentration (ng/mL) | Cross-reactivity (%) |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| Desmin | 127 | |
| Internexin | 77 | |
| Keratin type II | 10 | |
| Neurofilament light | 0.068 | No interference observed up to
the concentration tested. |
| Neurofilament medium | 8.6 | No interference observed up to
the concentration tested. |
| Neurofilament heavy | 77 | |
| Peripherin | 5 | |
| Vimentin | 354 | |
Table 7: Cross-reactivity Results of VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1)
| Tested substance | VIDAS TBI (UCH-L1)
Tested concentration (ng/mL) | Cross-reactivity (%) |
|------------------|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| UCH-L3 | 354 | No interference observed up to
the concentration tested. |
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H. Clinical Testing
Reference interval
The study was performed as recommended by CLSI EP28-A3 "Defining, Establishing, and Verifying Reference Intervals in the Clinical Laboratory, Approved Guideline – Third Edition".
Reference intervals were determined using two cohorts of apparently healthy US adult (≥ 18 years) subjects (N=513). Testing was conducted at three sites (one internal European site, and two external US sites) using the VIDAS 3 instrument. The reference intervals were defined by the central 95% distribution of GFAP and UCH-L1 concentration, i.e by the 2.5th and 97.5th percentiles. 91.0% of the reference value subjects had a negative overall assay interpretation for VIDAS® TBI (GFAP. UCH-L1). Among the 513 apparently healthy subjects included in this study, 43 individuals had a positive assay interpretation (8.4%) and 470 (91.6%) had a negative assay interpretation.
The overall reference interval for apparently healthy subjects was