K Number
K242877
Date Cleared
2025-01-10

(109 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
866.3990
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) is a qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with the BioCode MDx 3000 Instrument. The BioCode GPP is capable of the simultaneous detection of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites extracted directly from unpreserved in Cary-Blair transport medium obtained from individuals with simptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following bacteria, parasites, and viruses are identified using the BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel:

  • . Campylobacter (C. jejuni/C. coli)
  • Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) toxin A/B (Fresh samples only)
  • l Salmonella spp
  • Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus/V. vulnificus/ V. cholerae), including specific identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus .
  • . Yersinia enterocolitica
  • . Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC)
  • Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st
  • E. coli 0157 serogroup
  • Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2
  • Shigella/ Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC)
  • Cryptosporidium spp (C. parvum/C. hominis)
  • Entamoeba histolytica
  • Giardia lamblia (also known as G. intestinalis and G. duodenalis)
  • . Adenovirus F 40/41
  • Norovirus GI/GII ■
  • . Rotavirus A

The BioCode GPP is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal illness and results are meant to be used in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only. For Prescription Use Only.

Positive results do not rule out co-infection with organisms not included in the BioCode GPP. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of the disease. Negative results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteriis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease. Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. This device is not intended to monitor or guide treatment for C. difficile infection.

Due to the small number of positive specimens collected for certain organisms during the prospective clinical study, performance characteristics for Adenovinus 40/41, Campylobacter, E. coli 0157, Shigella(EIEC, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Giardia lamblia were established additionally with retrospective clinical specimens. Performance characteristica, Giardia lamblia, Yersinia enterocolitica and Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus, V. cholerae) were established primarily using contrived clinical specimens.

Device Description

The BioCode® Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) is a multiplexed nucleic acid-based test designed to be used with the BioCode MDx-3000 system. The BioCode MDx-3000 is an automated system that integrates PCR amplification, target capture, signal generation and optical detection for multiple gastrointestinal pathogens from a single stool specimen, either unpreserved or in Cary Blair. Stool specimens are processed, and nucleic acids extracted with easyMAG, MagNA Pure 96, KingFisher Flex and KingFisher Apex Dx. Once the PCR plate is set up and sealed, all other operations are automated on MDx-3000. The BioCode MDx-3000 Gastrointestinal Infection Panel simultaneously tests for 17 pathogens (see table below) from unpreserved stool specimens or stool collected in Cary-Blair transport medium. Results from the BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) test are available within less than 4 hours.

AI/ML Overview

The provided text describes the BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP), a diagnostic test for gastrointestinal pathogens, and a study to demonstrate its substantial equivalence to a predicate device.

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


1. Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The acceptance criteria for each pathogen are implied by the reported Positive Percent Agreement (PPA) and Negative Percent Agreement (NPA) compared to the easyMAG extraction method (used with the predicate device) for each extraction system (KingFisher Flex and KingFisher Apex Dx). While explicit pre-defined acceptance criteria values are not stated, the tables present the achieved performance with 95% Confidence Intervals. Generally, a high PPA and NPA (typically >90-95%) with narrow confidence intervals are expected for substantial equivalence for diagnostic tests.

Here's a summary of the reported performance for the BioCode GPP using KingFisher Flex and KingFisher Apex Dx, focusing on the "All Archived" data as it covers a larger sample size for each target. Targets with PPA < 90% are highlighted as indicated in the document; however, the document notes that these are "Positive agreement <90%" for Archived samples only, and specifically points out individual false positives/negatives that were retested and often resolved. Targets for which "N/A" is reported for PPA/NPA indicate no positive/negative archived samples were available for comparison, and thus performance was primarily established with contrived samples (as indicated in the 'Indications for Use' section).

Table of Device Performance (Archived Samples - All Combined)

Target (KingFisher Flex)PPA (Agreement with easyMAG)95% CINPA (Agreement with easyMAG)95% CI
Campylobacter spp.a100% (43/43)91.8 - 10099.3% (410/413)97.9 - 99.8
Clostridium difficileb94.3% (66/70)86.2 - 97.899.5% (386/388)98.1 - 99.9
E. coli O157c100% (13/13)77.2 - 100100% (442/442)99.1 - 100
Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) d96.2% (50/52)87.0 - 98.9100% (404/404)99.1 - 100
Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) e100% (25/25)86.7 - 100100% (430/430)99.1 - 100
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) f94.1% (32/34)80.9 - 98.499.8% (421/422)98.7 - 100
Salmonella spp.g100% (41/41)91.4 - 10099.5% (412/414)98.3 - 99.9
Shigella/ EIEC h100% (31/31)89.0 - 10099.8% (424/425)98.7 - 100
Vibrio parahaemolyticus i100% (2/2)34.2 - 100100% (453/453)99.2 - 100
Vibrio spp. (not parahaemolyticus) j50% (1/2)**9.5 - 90.599.8% (452/453)98.8 - 100
Yersinia enterocolitica k100% (6/6)61.0 - 10099.6% (447/449)98.4 - 99.9
Cryptosporidium spp. l100% (27/27)87.5 - 100100% (430/430)99.1 - 100
Entamoeba histolytica mN/AN/A100% (455/455)99.2 - 100
Giardia lamblia n100% (15/15)79.6 - 100100% (440/440)99.1 - 100
Adenovirus 40/41 o92.3% (12/13)66.7 - 98.699.5% (440/442)98.4 - 99.9
Norovirus (GI/GII) p95.3% (41/43)84.5 - 98.799.8% (413/414)98.6 - 100
Rotavirus A q100% (19/19)83.2 - 10097.7% (427/437)95.8 - 98.8
Combined Targets96.1% (223/232)92.8 - 97.999.6% (3941/3956)99.4 - 99.8
Target (KingFisher Apex Dx)PPA (Agreement with easyMAG)95% CINPA (Agreement with easyMAG)95% CI
Campylobacter spp.a97.7% (42/43)87.9 – 99.699.3% (413/416)97.9 – 99.8
Clostridium difficile b91.1% (51/56)80.7 – 96.199.5% (402/404)98.2 – 99.9
E. coli O157 c92.3% (12/13)66.7 – 98.699.8% (445/446)98.7 – 100
Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) d100% (52/52)93.1 – 10099.8% (407/408)98.6 – 100
Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) e100% (25/25)86.7 – 10099.3% (431/434)98.0 – 99.8
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) f94.1% (32/34)80.9 – 98.499.8% (424/425)98.7 – 100
Salmonella spp. g100% (41/41)91.4 – 10099.3% (415/418)97.9 – 99.8
Shigella/ EIEC h96.8% (30/31)83.8 – 99.499.1% (425/429)97.6 – 99.6
Vibrio parahaemolyticus i100% (2/2)34.2 – 10099.8% (456/457)98.8 – 100
Vibrio spp. (not parahaemolyticus) j50% (1/2)**9.5 – 90.599.8% (456/457)98.8 – 100
Yersinia enterocolitica k100% (6/6)61.0 – 10099.6% (451/453)98.4 – 99.9
Cryptosporidium spp.l96.3% (26/27)81.7 – 99.399.8% (432/433)98.7 – 100
Entamoeba histolytica mN/AN/A100% (459/459)99.1 – 100
Giardia lamblia n93.3% (14/15)70.2 – 98.8100% (444/444)99.1 – 100
Adenovirus 40/41 °92.3% (12/13)66.7 – 98.699.6% (444/446)98.4 – 99.9
Norovirus (GI/GII) p97.7% (42/43)87.9 – 99.6100% (417/417)99.1 – 100
Rotavirus A 9100% (19/19)83.2 – 100100% (441/441)99.1 – 100
Combined Targets95.4% (208/218)91.8 – 97.599.7% (4006/4017)99.5 - 99.8

Note:

  • Asterisks (**) in the table indicate that the specific performance measure (PPA) was below 90% for archived samples. The document explicitly notes for Vibrio spp. (not parahaemolyticus) that 1 out of 2 positive concordance was observed for both KingFisher Flex and KingFisher Apex Dx, resulting in 50% PPA.
  • Retesting of discordant samples often showed resolution in favor of the predicate or new device, but the summary tables reflect the initial comparison. The footnotes (a-q) provide detailed explanations for discordant cases, including instances where samples were invalid or initial false results were later identified as true negatives/positives upon retesting.

2. Sample Size and Data Provenance

  • Test Set (Clinical Method Comparison Study):
    • Archived Samples: 468 remnant, de-identified samples (254 frozen unpreserved stool and 214 inoculated Cary-Blair stool). These samples were prospectively collected for the clinical study that resulted in the predicate device (K180041 BioCode® GPP FDA clearance). The country of origin is not explicitly stated, but clinical studies for FDA clearance typically involve multi-center studies within the US or compliant international sites. "Mayo-GI" and "TRI" sample names suggest US clinical sites.
    • Fresh Samples (for C. difficile testing): 54 freshly collected leftover samples (unpreserved).
    • Contrived Samples: 120 samples (15 at 3x LoD and 15 at 6xLoD for each of three targets: Entamoeba histolytica, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Vibrio spp.).

3. Number of Experts to Establish Ground Truth for Test Set and Qualifications

The ground truth for the clinical method comparison study was established by comparing the results of the new device (BioCode GPP with KingFisher Flex and KingFisher Apex Dx extraction) against the results obtained with the easyMAG extraction, which was used with the predicate device (BioCode GPP K190585). The predicate device itself would have undergone its own clinical validation against a pre-established ground truth. Therefore, the "ground truth" for this specific study is the performance of the BioCode GPP with easyMAG extraction.

The document does not explicitly state the number or qualifications of experts used for establishing the initial ground truth of the predicate device, or for adjudicating discordant results in this study. However, the retesting notes for discordant samples mention "consensus results" were not used in the agreement calculation, implying that the retesting was performed to understand the discrepancy rather than to establish a new ground truth.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set

The adjudication method is described in the footnotes for Tables 11 and 16. For discordant results between the easyMAG (reference) and the KingFisher Flex/Apex Dx (new device), samples were retested twice with both original extraction methods. The outcome of these retests served to clarify the discrepancy, though the initial raw comparison was used to calculate the agreement, with retest findings noted in the footnotes. For example, a "false negative" for the new device might become a "true negative" upon retesting if the reference system also failed to detect it consistently. However, "consensus results of the discordant samples were not used in the calculation of the agreements" in the main tables but rather for detailed understanding.

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

No Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done. This study focuses on a laboratory diagnostic device, not an imaging device requiring human reader interpretation. Therefore, the concept of "human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance" is not applicable here.

6. Standalone Performance Study

Yes, a standalone performance study was done for the device in the context of the new extraction platforms. The "Nonclinical testing summary" details a Reproducibility Study and a Limit of Detection (LoD) study. These studies evaluate the algorithm's (BioCode GPP assay's) consistency and sensitivity when integrated with the new KingFisher Flex and KingFisher Apex Dx extraction systems, independent of direct human interpretative input beyond standard lab procedures.

  • Reproducibility Study: Assessed intra-assay, inter-assay, day-to-day, and instrument-to-instrument (operator-to-operator) reproducibility using quantitative controls diluted in stool.
  • Limit of Detection (LoD) Study: Determined the lowest concentration at which ≥95% detection was achieved in 20 replicates for each target, for both unpreserved and Cary-Blair stool, using the new extraction methods.

7. Type of Ground Truth Used

For the clinical method comparison study (test set), the ground truth was the result generated by the predicate device's established extraction method (easyMAG). This is a comparative effectiveness study where the predicate device's performance established the "truth" for evaluating the new device's substantial equivalence.

For the LoD and reproducibility studies, the ground truth was based on quantified stocks of bacteria, viruses, or parasites (except for Norovirus GI/GII which used positive clinical specimens with serial dilutions) introduced into negative stool matrices.

8. Sample Size for the Training Set

The document does not explicitly describe a "training set" for the BioCode GPP itself, as it's a multiplex nucleic acid-based test rather than a machine learning or AI algorithm in the common sense requiring explicit training data. The assay's design (probes, primers, etc.) would have been developed and optimized against a range of target and non-target organisms.
The 468 remnant clinical samples used in the method comparison study were prospectively collected for the predicate device's clinical study (K180041 BioCode® GPP FDA clearance), suggesting they were part of the validation for the predicate, not a training set for the current device's underlying assay design.

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

As noted above, an explicit "training set" with ground truth in the AI/ML context isn't specified for this type of diagnostic assay. The development of such an assay involves extensive analytical validation to establish specificity, sensitivity, and inclusivity using characterized microbial strains, clinical isolates, and negative controls. The ground truth for these developmental studies would be based on molecular characterization (e.g., sequencing), culture, or other reference methods for the target organisms. The performance of the predicate device (K190585) would have been established through a clinical study where its results were compared against clinical diagnosis, culture, or other validated reference methods.

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Applied BioCode, Inc. Alex Chang Regulatory Consultant 12130 Mora Drive Unit 2 Santa Fe Springs, California 90670

Re: K242877

Trade/Device Name: BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 866.3990 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal Microorganism Multiplex Nucleic Acid-Based Assay Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PCH Dated: September 20, 2024 Received: September 23, 2024

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We have reviewed your section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (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).

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known)

K242877

Device Name

BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP)

Indications for Use (Describe)

The BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) is a qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with the BioCode MDx 3000 Instrument. The BioCode GPP is capable of the simultaneous detection of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites extracted directly from unpreserved in Cary-Blair transport medium obtained from individuals with simptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following bacteria, parasites, and viruses are identified using the BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel:

  • . Campylobacter (C. jejuni/C. coli)
  • Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) toxin A/B (Fresh samples only)
  • l Salmonella spp
  • Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus/V. vulnificus/ V. cholerae), including specific identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus .
  • . Yersinia enterocolitica
  • . Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC)
  • Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st
  • E. coli 0157 serogroup
  • Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2
  • Shigella/ Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC)
  • Cryptosporidium spp (C. parvum/C. hominis)
  • Entamoeba histolytica
  • Giardia lamblia (also known as G. intestinalis and G. duodenalis)
  • . Adenovirus F 40/41
  • Norovirus GI/GII ■
  • . Rotavirus A

The BioCode GPP is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal illness and results are meant to be used in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only. For Prescription Use Only.

Positive results do not rule out co-infection with organisms not included in the BioCode GPP. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of the disease. Negative results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteriis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease. Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. This device is not intended to monitor or guide treatment for C. difficile infection.

Due to the small number of positive specimens collected for certain organisms during the prospective clinical study, performance characteristics for Adenovinus 40/41, Campylobacter, E. coli 0157, Shigella(EIEC, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Giardia lamblia were established additionally with retrospective clinical specimens. Performance characteristica, Giardia lamblia, Yersinia enterocolitica and Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus, V. cholerae) were established primarily using contrived clinical specimens.

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510(k) Summary

Prepared in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.

Submitter Information [807.92(a)(1)]

Submitter/Applied BioCode®, Inc.
Applicant12130 Mora Drive
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Submitter Contact: Alex Chang Phone: +1 (408) 839-5826 Email: achang@apbiocode.com

Device Information [807.92(a)(2)]

Trade NameBioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP)
ClassificationGastrointestinal microorganism multiplex nucleic acid-based assay
Name
Regulation21 CFR § 866.3990

Predicate Device [807.92(a)(3)]

BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) K190585

Device Description [807.92(a)(4)]

The BioCode® Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) is a multiplexed nucleic acid-based test designed to be used with the BioCode MDx-3000 system. The BioCode MDx-3000 is an automated system that integrates PCR amplification, target capture, signal generation and optical detection for multiple gastrointestinal pathogens from a single stool specimen, either unpreserved or in Cary Blair. Stool specimens are processed, and nucleic acids extracted with easyMAG, MagNA Pure 96, KingFisher Flex and KingFisher Apex Dx. Once the PCR plate is set up and sealed, all other operations are automated on MDx-3000. The BioCode MDx-3000 Gastrointestinal Infection Panel simultaneously tests for 17 pathogens (see table below) from unpreserved stool specimens or stool collected in Cary-Blair transport medium. Results from the BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) test are available within less than 4 hours.

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Bacteria. Viruses. Diarrheagenic E. coli/Shigella. and Parasites Detected by the BioCode MDx Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP)

BacteriaParasites
■ Campylobacter spp. (C. jejuni, C. coli)■ Cryptosporidium spp.
■ Clostridium difficile toxin A/B (Fresh samples only)■ Entamoeba histolytica
■ Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC)■ Giardia lamblia
■ Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC): LT/ST
■ Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC): stx1/stx2Viruses
■ E.coli O157■ Adenovirus 40/41
■ Shigella spp. /Enteroinvasive E.coli (EIEC)■ Norovirus GI/GII
■ Salmonella spp.■ Rotavirus A
■ Vibrio parahaemolyticus
■ Vibrio spp (not parahaemolyticus)RNA Internal Control
■ Yersinia enterocolitica

Intended Use/ Indications for Use [807.92(a)(5)]

The BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acidbased in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with the BioCode MDx 3000 Instrument. The BioCode GPP is capable of the simultaneous detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites extracted directly from unpreserved stool samples or stool preserved in Cary-Blair transport medium obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following bacteria, parasites, and viruses are identified using the BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel:

  • Campylobacter (C. jejuni/C. coli) "
  • . Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) toxin A/B (Fresh samples only)
  • . Salmonella spp
  • . Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus/V. vulnificus/ V. cholerae), including specific identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus
  • Yersinia enterocolitica "
  • . Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC)
  • . Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st
  • . E. coli 0157 serogroup
  • Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2 "
  • Shigella/ Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) .
  • " Cryptosporidium spp (C. parvum/C. hominis)
  • . Entamoeba histolytica
  • . Giardia lamblia (also known as G. intestinalis and G. duodenalis)
  • . Adenovirus F 40/41
  • Norovirus GI/GII ■
  • Rotavirus A .

The BioCode GPP is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness and results are meant to be used in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only. For Prescription Use Only.

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Positive results do not rule out co-infection with organisms not included in the BioCode GPP. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of the disease. Negative results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease. Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. This device is not intended to monitor or guide treatment for C. difficile infection.

Due to the small number of positive specimens collected for certain organisms during the prospective clinical study, performance characteristics for Adenovirus 40/41, Campylobacter, E. coli 0157, Shigella/EIEC, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Giardia lamblia were established additionally with retrospective clinical specimens. Performance characteristics for Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, Yersinia enterocolitica and Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus, V. vulnificus, and V. cholerae) were established primarily using contrived clinical specimens.

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Device Comparison [807.92(a)(6)]:

CharacteristicProposed DevicePredicate
NameBioCode® Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP)BioCode® Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP)
Common NameGastrointestinal Microorganism Multiplex Nucleic acid-based assayGastrointestinal Microorganism Multiplex Nucleic acid-based assay
510(k) No.K242877K190585
Regulation21CFR 866.399021CFR 866.3990
Product CodePCH, OOIPCH, OOI
Device ClassIIII
Similarities
Intended UseThe BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) is a qualitative, multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with the BioCode MDx 3000 Instrument. The BioCode GPP is capable of the simultaneous detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites extracted directly from unpreserved stool samples or stool preserved in Cary-Blair transport medium obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following bacteria, parasites, and viruses are identified using the BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel:Campylobacter ( C. jejuni/C. coli ) Clostridium difficile ( C. difficile ) toxin A/B (Fresh samples only) Salmonella spp Vibrio ( V. parahaemolyticus/V. vulnificus/ V. cholerae ), including specific identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Yersinia enterocolitica Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st E. coli O157 serogroup Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2 Shigella/ Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) Cryptosporidium spp ( C. parvum/C.Same
CharacteristicProposed DevicePredicate
Entamoeba histolytica Giardia lamblia (also known as G. intestinalis and G. duodenalis) Adenovirus F 40/41 Norovirus GI/GII Rotavirus A The BioCode® GPP is indicated as an aidin the diagnosis of specific agents ofgastrointestinal illness and results aremeant to be used in conjunction with otherclinical, laboratory, and epidemiologicaldata. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only.For Prescription Use Only.Positive results do not rule out co-infectionwith organisms not included in the BioCode®
GPP. The agent detected may not be thedefinite cause of the disease. Negativeresults in the setting of clinical illnesscompatible with gastroenteritis may be due toinfection by pathogens that are not detectedby this test or non-infectious causes such asulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or
Crohn's disease. Concomitant culture isnecessary for organism recovery and furthertyping of bacterial agents. This device is notintended to monitor or guide treatment for C. difficile infection.
InstrumentNucleic Acid Purification SystemBioCode MDx-3000Same
Sample TypeUnpreserved stool and stool in Cary BlairMediumSame
ControlsExternally Sourced - ZeptometrixSame
MethodologyMultiplex RT-PCR and probehybridization to biotinylated PCRproduct(s) followed by fluorescencedetection and decoding of barcodedmagnetic beads (BMB) that are coupled totarget-specific probesSame
CalibratorsInternal CalibrationSame
Differences
Sample ExtractioneasyMAG, Roche MagNA Pure 96,KingFisher Flex, KingFisher Apex DxeasyMAG, Roche MagNA Pure96

Comparison of the Applied BioCode GPP with the Predicate Device

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Summary of Performance Data [807.92(b)]

All necessary testing was conducted on BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) to support a determination of substantial equivalence to the predicate device.

Nonclinical testing summary [807.92(b)(1)]

REPRODUCIBILITY STUDY

A study was performed to assess the Reproducibility of the BioCode® GPP using samples extracted with the KingFisher Flex and KingFisher Apex Dx. This study was designed to assess intra-assay (within run), Inter-assay (run-to-run), day-to-day and instrument-to-instrument (operator-to-operator) reproducibility. One lot of reagents was assayed at Applied BioCode on 3 instruments by 3 operators, 2 runs per day per operator for 5 days (total of 30 runs).

Organisms were diluted in Cary-Blair, and pools were constructed in Cary Blair media at 15X or 30X LoD. The prepared pools were then diluted 1:10 fold in pre-screened negative stool, frozen over night or longer, extracted in triplicate and assayed in singlicate. In total 30 sets of RP pools were run in singlicate on 3 instruments by 3 operators over 5 days.

OrganismConcentration% AgreementwithExpectedResult95% CIMeanMFI%CV
Salmonella enterica*3X LoD (6.60E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)1592010.9
Salmonella enterica*1.5X LoD(3.30E+03CFU/mL)(89/90) 98.9%(93.96, 99.97)169238.0
Clostridium difficile(tcd A)*3X LoD (9.21E+01CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)1569319.7
Clostridium difficile(tcd A)*1.5X LoD(4.61E+01CFU/mL)(89/90) 98.9%(93.96, 99.97)1033336.3
Clostridium difficile(tcd B)*3X LoD (9.21E+01CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)2378312.0
Clostridium difficile(tcd B)*1.5X LoD(4.61E+01CFU/mL)(89/90) 98.9%(93.96, 99.97)1882117.4
Giardia lamblia3X LoD (5.40E+03cysts/mL)(89/90) 98.9%(93.96, 99.97)1382728.3
Giardia lamblia1.5X LoD(2.70E+03cysts/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)1507127.6
Adenovirus 40*3X LoD (9.90E-02TCID50/mL)(89/90) 98.9%(93.96, 99.97)1306120.6
Adenovirus 40*1.5X LoD (4.95E-02TCID50/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)1674219.3
Shigella sonnei3X LoD (1.32E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)1932813.9
Shigella sonnei1.5X LoD(6.60E+02CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)1951514.3
OrganismConcentration% AgreementwithExpectedResult95% CIMeanMFI%CV
ETEC (LT)3X LoD (1.68E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)1372718.5
ETEC (LT)1.5X LoD(8.42E+02CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)1313721.4
ETEC (ST1a)3X LoD (1.68E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)2313517.2
ETEC (ST1a)1.5X LoD(8.42E+02CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)2586611.4
ETEC (ST1b)3X LoD (1.68E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)2603415.1
ETEC (ST1b)1.5X LoD(8.42E+02CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)2757613.0
Vibrio parahaemolyticus(ToxR)3X LoD (3.90E+01CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)2659012.1
Vibrio parahaemolyticus(ToxR)1.5X LoD(1.95E+01CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)2196720.0
Vibrio parahaemolyticus(Vib)3X LoD (3.90E+01CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)1090012.1
Vibrio parahaemolyticus(Vib)1.5X LoD(1.95E+01CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)929529.7
Yersinia enterocolitica3X LoD (5.01E+02CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)1464522.1
Yersinia enterocolitica1.5X LoD(2.51E+02CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)1364127.6
STEC3X LoD (2.25E+04CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)1777415.0
STEC1.5X LoD(1.13E+04CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)1796518.1
Campylobacter coli*3X LoD (1.68E+02CFU/mL)(89/90) 98.9%(93.96, 99.97)228697.8
Campylobacter coli*1.5X LoD(8.40E+01CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)2187812.9
Cryptosporidium*parvum3X LoD (9.30E+03oocysts/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)2320216.9
Cryptosporidium*parvum1.5X LoD(4.65E+03oocysts/mL)(89/90) 98.9%(93.96, 99.97)2229211.9
Rotavirus A*3X LoD (6.57E+02TCID50/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98,100.0)2666624.4
Rotavirus A*1.5X LoD(3.29E+02TCID50/mL)(89/90) 98.9%(93.96, 99.97)2224014.5

Table 1. KingFisher Flex - Positive Agreement of Results of Reproducibility Panel.

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*False negatives became positives upon repeat from PCR, using the same extracts. The false negatives were due to sampling errors or PCR amplicon transfer during hybridization of MDx-3000.

TargetNegative Agreement(True Negative/TrueNegative+ False Positive)95% CI
Salmonella enterica450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Clostridium difficile450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Giardia lamblia450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Adenovirus 40450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Shigella sonnei450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Vibrio parahaemolyticus*450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
ETEC450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Yersinia enterocolitica450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
STEC450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Campylobacter coli450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Cryptosporidium parvum450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Rotavirus A450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)

Table 2. KingFisher Flex – Negative Agreement of Results of Reproducibility Panel.

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OrganismConcentration% Agreementwith ExpectedResult95% CIMean MFI%CV
Salmonella enterica3X LoD (6.60E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)1618913.2
1.5X LoD (3.30E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)1774818.2
Clostridium difficile(tcd A)*3X LoD (9.21E+01CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)1840618.8
1.5X LoD (4.61E+01CFU/mL)(89/90) 98.89%(93.96, 99.97)1209930.4
Clostridium difficile(tcd B)*3X LoD (9.21E+01CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)265539.9
1.5X LoD (4.61E+01CFU/mL)(89/90) 98.89%(93.96, 99.97)2057916.5
Giardia lamblia3X LoD (1.80E+03cysts/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)1467926.5
1.5X LoD (9.00E+02cysts/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)1865219.5
Adenovirus 40*3X LoD (9.90E-02TCID50/mL)(89/90) 98.89%(93.96, 99.97)1395221.4
1.5X LoD (4.95E-02TCID50/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)1982414.4
Shigella sonnei3X LoD (1.32E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)1764217.0
1.5X LoD (6.60E+02CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)1893718.5
ETEC (LT)*3X LoD (1.68E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)1690711.8
1.5X LoD (8.42E+02CFU/mL)(89/90) 98.89%(93.96, 99.97)1558615.2
ETEC (ST1a)3X LoD (1.68E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)2288417.9
1.5X LoD (8.42E+02CFU/mL)(89/90) 98.9%(93.96, 99.97)2712710.6
ETEC (ST1b)*3X LoD (1.68E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)2689614.3
1.5X LoD (8.42E+02CFU/mL)(89/90) 98.89%(93.96, 99.97)297858.6
Vibrio parahaemolyticus(ToxR)*3X LoD (1.30E+01CFU/mL)(89/90) 98.89%(93.96, 99.97)2451011.9
1.5X LoD (6.50E+00CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)2069416.2
Vibrio parahaemolyticus(Vib)*3X LoD (1.30E+01CFU/mL)(89/90) 98.89%(93.96, 99.97)936216.6
1.5X LoD (6.50E+00CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)711024.2
Yersinia enterocolitica3X LoD (1.50E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)724533.6
1.5X LoD (7.52E+02CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)691234.0
OrganismConcentration% Agreementwith ExpectedResult95% CIMean MFI%CV
STEC3X LoD (2.50E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)1906915.0
1.5X LoD (1.25E+03CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)1771620.3
Campylobacter coli3X LoD (1.68E+02CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)238306.2
1.5X LoD (8.40E+01CFU/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)2313910.5
Cryptosporidium parvum3X LoD (3.09E+03oocysts/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)2263915.5
1.5X LoD (1.55E+03oocysts/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)2252712.5
Rotavirus A3X LoD (6.57E+02TCID50/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)2564720.8
1.5X LoD (3.29E+02TCID50/mL)(90/90) 100%(95.98, 100.0)2530118.8

Table 3. KingFisher Apex Dx-Positive Agreement of Results of Reproducibility Panel.

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*False negatives became positives upon repeat from PCR, using the same extracts. The false negatives were due to sampling errors or PCR amplicon transfer during hybridization of MDx-3000.

Table 4. KingFisher Apex Dx-Negative Agreement of Results of Reproducibility Panel.and the country of the country of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first
TargetNegative Agreement(True Negative/TrueNegative+ False Positive)95% CI
Salmonella enterica450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Clostridium difficile448/450 (99.56)(98.39, 99.88)
Giardia lamblia450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Adenovirus 40450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Shigella sonnei450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Vibrio parahaemolyticus450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
ETEC450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Yersinia enterocolitica447/450 (99.33)(98.06, 99.77)
STEC450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Campylobacter coli450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Cryptosporidium parvum450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)
Rotavirus A450/450 (100.00)(99.15, 100.00)

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LIMIT OF DETECTION (LoD)

A study was performed to assess the performance of the BioCode GPP on the BioCode MDx-3000 at the Limit of Detection (LoD) for both unpreserved Stool and Cary-Blair specimens. In this study the GI Panel was tested with quantified bacteria, virus or parasite stocks (except norovirus which used clinical samples). For initial screening, four replicates of each concentration (near LoD for the predicate) in negative stool and Cary-Blair were extracted on the easyMAG, the KingFisher Flex and the KingFisher Apex Dx and tested in singlet with the BioCode® GPP on the BioCode MDx-3000 system. The LoD was confirmed by extracting 20 replicates of each sample type/extraction method and testing each in singlet for a total of 20 replicates at or near presumptive LoD. LoD for each stock was defined as the lowest concentration with ≥95% detection of 20 replicates (19 out of 20), and was determined separately unpreserved stool and Cary-Blair preserved stool. The LoDs determined from the quantitated stocks or clinical samples are presented below and in the labeling. The LoDs were the same or within 3-fold for each extraction system with a few notable exceptions identified in the tables with footnotes.

Table 5. Comparison of results for limit of detection testing for Unpreserved Stool extracted
with the easyMAG, the KingFisher Apex Dx, KingFisher Flex and assayed with BioCode® GPP.
EasyMagKingFisher FlexKingFisher Apex Dx
StrainSourceUnpreserved Stool LoDDetectionUnpreserved Stool LoDDetectionUnpreserved Stool LoDDetection
CampylobactercoliATCC33559$5.60 \times 10^1$CFU/mL20/20$5.60 \times 10^1$CFU/mL20/20$5.60 \times 10^1$CFU/mL20/20
Campylobacterjejuni spp. jejuniATCC33292$2.33 \times 10^2$CFU/mL20/20$2.33 \times 10^2$CFU/mL20/20$2.33 \times 10^2$CFU/mL20/20
Clostridiumdifficile(toxinotype 0)ATCC9689$2.11 \times 10^1$CFU/mL20/20$2.11 \times 10^1$CFU/mL20/20$2.11 \times 10^1$CFU/mL20/20
Clostridiumdifficile(toxinotype III;Napl)ZeptometriX0801619cf$3.07 \times 10^1$CFU/mL19/20$3.07 \times 10^1$CFU/mL20/20$3.07 \times 10^1$CFU/mL20/20
Enteroaggregative E. coli092:H33(EAEC)STECTW04440$1.40 \times 10^3$CFU/mL20/20$1.40 \times 10^3$CFU/mL20/20$1.40 \times 10^3$CFU/mL20/20
EnteroinvasiveE. coli O29:NM(EIEC)ATCC43892$3.60 \times 10^2$CFU/mL20/20$3.60 \times 10^2$CFU/mL20/20$3.60 \times 10^2$CFU/mL20/20
EnterotoxigenicE. coli 078:H11H10407 (ETEC)ATCC35401$1.87 \times 10^2$CFU/mL20/20$5.61 \times 10^2$CFU/mL20/20$5.61 \times 10^2$CFU/mL20/20
SalmonellabongoriSGSC4900$1.40 \times 10^3$CFU/mL20/20$4.67 \times 10^2$CFU/mL19/20$1.40 \times 10^3$CFU/mL20/20
Salmonellaenterica ssp.entericaATCC14028$7.33 \times 10^2$CFU/mL20/20$2.20 \times 10^3$CFU/mL19/20$2.20 \times 10^3$CFU/mL20/20

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EasyMagKingFisher FlexKingFisher Apex Dx
StrainSourceUnpreserved Stool LoDDetectionUnpreserved Stool LoDDetectionUnpreserved Stool LoDDetection
Shiga-like toxinproducing E. coli(STEC)*ATCCBAA-22172.50 x 103CFU/mL20/207.50 x103CFU/mL20/208.33 x102CFU/mL20/20
E. coli 0157ATCC7003763.30 x 103CFU/mL20/203.30 x 103CFU/mL20/203.30 x 103CFU/mL20/20
Shigella sonneiATCC299304.40 x 102CFU/mL20/204.40 x 102CFU/mL20/204.40 x 102CFU/mL20/20
Vibrio choleraeATCC258701.81 x 101CFU/mL19/201.81 x 101CFU/mL20/201.81 x 101CFU/mL20/20
VibrioparahaemolyticuSATCC178024.33 x100CFU/mL19/201.31 x101CFU/mL20/204.33 x100CFU/mL20/20
Yersiniaenterocolitica **ATCC237151.50 x103CFU/mL20/201.67 x102CFU/mL19/205.01 x102CFU/mL19/20
CryptosporidiumparvumwaterborneP102C3.10 x103oocysts/mL20/203.10 x103oocysts/mL20/201.03 x103oocysts/mL20/20
Entamoebahistolytica HB-301:NIHBEI NR-1763.10 x10-1cysts/mL20/203.10 x10-1cysts/mL20/203.10 x10-1cysts/mL20/20
Giardiaintestinalis (akaG. lamblia)waterborneP1016.00 x 102cysts/mL20/201.80 x 103cysts/mL20/206.00 x 102cysts/mL20/20
Adenovirus 40(dugan)Zeptometrix 08100843.33 x10-2TCID50/mL20/203.33 x10-2TCID50/mL19/203.33 x10-2TCID50/mL20/20
Adenovirus 41(TAK)Zeptometrix 08100858.46 x10-1TCID50/mL20/208.46 x10-1TCID50/mL20/202.82 x 10-1TCID50/mL19/20
Rotavirus AZeptometriX0810041CF2.19 x102TCID50/mL20/202.19 x102TCID50/mL19/202.19 x102TCID50/mL20/20

*KingFisher Flex 9x less sensitive than KingFisher Apex Dx; **EM 9x less sensitive than KingFisher Flex

Table 6. Comparison of results for limit of detection testing for Cary-Blair Stool extracted with the easyMAG, the KingFisher Flex Apex Dx, and the KingFisher Flex and assayed with BioCode® GPP.

EasyMagKingFisher FlexKingFisher Apex Dx
StrainSourceCary-BlairStool LoDDetectionCary-BlairStool LoDDetectionCary-BlairStool LoDDetection
Campylobacterr coliATCC33559$1.87 \times 10^1$CFU/mL20/20$1.87 \times 10^1$CFU/mL20/20$1.87 \times 10^1$CFU/mL19/20
Campylobacterr jejuni spp.jejuniATCC33292$7.78 \times 10^1$CFU/mL19/20$2.33 \times 10^2$CFU/mL20/20$2.33 \times 10^2$CFU/mL20/20
ClostridiumdifficileATCC 9689$7.04 \times 10^0$CFU/mL20/20$2.11 \times 10^1$CFU/mL20/20$6.33 \times 10^1$CFU/mL20/20
EasyMagKingFisher FlexKingFisher Apex Dx
StrainSourceCary-BlairStool LoDDetectionCary-BlairStool LoDDetectionCary-BlairStool LoDDetection
(toxinotype0)*
Clostridiumdifficile(toxinotypeIII; Nap1)Zeptometrix0801619cf$3.07 x10^1$CFU/mL20/20$3.07 x10^1$CFU/mL19/20$3.07 x10^1$CFU/mL20/20
Enteroaggregative E. coli092:H33(EAEC)**STECTW04440$1.56 x10^2$CFU/mL20/20$1.40 x10^3$CFU/mL20/20$4.20 x10^3$CFU/mL20/20
EnteroinvasiveE. coli029:NM(EIEC)ATCC43892$3.60 x10^2$CFU/mL20/20$3.60 x10^2$CFU/mL20/20$1.20 x10^2$CFU/mL19/20
Enterotoxigenic E. coli078:H11H10407(ETEC)ATCC35401$1.87 x10^2$CFU/mL20/20$5.61 x10^2$CFU/mL20/20$1.87 x10^2$CFU/mL20/20
SalmonellabongoriSGSC 4900$1.40 x10^3$CFU/mL20/20$1.40 x10^3$CFU/mL20/20$1.40 x10^3$CFU/mL20/20
Salmonellaenterica ssp.entericaATCC14028$7.33 x10^2$CFU/mL20/20$7.33 x10^2$CFU/mL20/20$2.20 x10^3$CFU/mL20/20
Shiga-liketoxinproducing E.coli (STEC)ATCCBAA-2217$8.33 x10^2$CFU/mL19/20$2.50 x10^3$CFU/mL19/20$2.50 x10^3$CFU/mL20/20
E. coli O157ATCC700376$1.10 x10^3$CFU/mL19/20$3.30 x10^3$CFU/mL20/20$3.30 x10^3$CFU/mL20/20
ShigellasonneiATCC29930$1.47 x10^2$CFU/mL19/20$4.40 x10^2$CFU/mL20/20$1.47 x10^2$CFU/mL19/20
VibriocholeraeATCC25870$1.81 x10^1$CFU/mL20/20$1.81 x10^1$CFU/mL20/20$1.81 x10^1$CFU/mL20/20
VibrioparahaemolyticusATCC17802$1.30 x10^1$CFU/mL20/20$1.30 x10^1$CFU/mL20/20$4.33 x10^0$CFU/mL20/20
YersiniaenterocoliticaATCC23715$1.50 x10^3$CFU/mL20/20$5.01 x10^2$CFU/mL20/20$5.01 x10^2$CFU/mL20/20
Cryptosporidium parvumwaterborneP102C$3.10 x10^3$oocysts/mL20/20$1.03 x10^3$oocysts/mL19/20$1.03 x10^3$oocysts/mL19/20
EntamoebahistolyticaHB-301:NIHBEI NR-176$1.03 x10^{-1}$cysts/mL20/20$1.03 x10^{-1}$cysts/mL20/20$1.03 x10^{-1}$cysts/mL20/20
Giardiaintestinalis(aka G.lamblia)waterborneP101$6.00 x10^2$cysts/mL20/20$1.80 x10^3$cysts/mL20/20$1.80 x10^3$cysts/mL20/20
SourceEasyMagKingFisher FlexKingFisher Apex Dx
StrainCary-BlairStool LoDDetectionCary-BlairStool LoDDetectionCary-BlairStool LoDDetection
Adenovirus 40(dugan)Zeptometrix0810084$3.33 x10^{-2}$TCID50/mL19/20$3.33 x10^{-2}$TCID50/mL20/20$3.33 x10^{-2}$TCID50/mL20/20
Adenovirus 41(TAK)Zeptometrix0810085$8.46 x10^{-1}$TCID50/mL20/20$2.54 x10^{0}$TCID50/mL20/20$8.46 x10^{-1}$TCID50/mL20/20
Rotavirus AZeptometrix0810041CF$2.19 x10^{2}$TCID50/mL19/20$7.29 x10^{1}$TCID50/mL20/20$7.29 x10^{1}$TCID50/mL19/20

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  • KingFisher Apex Dx 27x less sensitive than EM; ** KingFisher Flex 9x and KingFisher Apex Dx 27x less sensitive than EM

For Norovirus GI and GII targets, positive clinical specimens were used, and serial dilutions (initial 10-fold dilution series followed by finer dilutions) were performed. Four replicates of each dilution in negative unpreserved stool and Cary-Blair stool were extracted with the easyMAG, the KingFisher Flex and KingFisher Apex Dx and tested with the BioCode® GPP on the BioCode MDx-3000 system. The LoD was confirmed by extracting 20 replicates of each sample type with each extraction method and testing at or near presumptive LoD.

For Norovirus, the LoD of the Norovirus GII in unpreserved stool was equivalent for three extraction systems. For Norovirus GI, the KingFisher Flex is 10-fold and 3-fold more sensitive than the easyMag and the KingFisher Apex Dx, respectively. For Cary-Blair stool, the LoD of the Norovirus GI was equivalent for three systems. For Norovirus GII, the KingFisher Apex Dx was 3-fold more sensitive than the EasyMag and the KingFisher Flex.

Table 7. Norovirus - Comparison of results for limit of detection testing for Unpreserved Stool extracted with easyMAG, KingFisher Flex, or KingFisher Apex Dx, and assayed with BioCode® GPP.

SourceTargetProbeEasyMagKingFisher FlexKingFisher Apex Dx
TargetUnpreserved StoolDilutionDetectionUnpreserved StoolDilutionDetectionUnpreserved StoolDilutionDetection
Norovirus GI*ClinicalSampleID#XTAG-24-0005574NoVG11:30,00019/201:3,000*20/201:10,00019/20
Norovirus GIIClinicalSampleID#02-0134NoVG21:30,00020/201:30,00019/201:30,00020/20

*KF Flex 10-fold and 3-fold more sensitive than EM and KF Apex Dx.

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Table 8. Norovirus - Comparison of results for limit of detection testing for Cary-Blair Stool extracted with the easyMAG, KingFisher Flex, or KingFisher Apex Dx, and assayed with BioCode® GPP.

SourceTargetProbeEasyMagKingFisher FlexKingFisher Apex Dx
TargetCary-BlairStoolDilutionDetectionCary-BlairStoolDilutionDetectionCary-BlairStoolDilutionDetection
NorovirusGIClinicalSampleID#XTAG-24-0005574NoVG11:30,00020/201:30,00020/201:30,00020/20
NorovirusGIIClinicalSampleID#02-0134NoVG21:30,00020/201:30,00020/201:10,000*20/20

*KF Apex Dx 3-fold more sensitive than EM and KF Flex

Clinical testing summary [807.92(b)(2)]

METHOD COMPARISON STUDY

A clinical investigational study was performed in which a total of 468 remnant, de-identified samples (254 frozen unpreserved stool and 214 inoculated Cary-Blair stool) that were prospectively collected for the clinical study that resulted in the K180041 BioCode® GPP FDA clearance were extracted using the KingFisher Flex, KingFisher Apex Dx, and the easyMAG, and tested on the MDx-3000 system. Fifty-four (54) freshly collected leftover samples were used for the C. difficile testing. In addition, a total of 120 samples were contrived at 3x LoD and 6x LoD (15 samples at 3x LoD and 15 samples at 6xLoD for each of three targets) and tested to determine the performance characteristics for Entamoeba histolytica, Yersinia enterocolitica and Vibrio spp. (V. parahaemolyticus, V. vulnificus, and V. cholerae). The demographics of the clinical patients and the results of the clinical investigational study are as follows:

Archived Samples
Total Specimen Count468
Gender
Male246/468 (52.6%)
Female222/468 (47.4%)
Age Category
< > yrs87/468 (18.6%)
6-21 yrs85/468 (18.2%)
22-59 yrs197/468 (42.1%)
60+yrs99/468 (21.1%)

Table 9. Demographic data for archived specimens (frozen unpreserved and inoculated Cary-Blair)

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Fresh Samples
Total Specimen Count54
Gender
Male20/54 (37.04%)
Female34/54 (62.96%)
Age Category
≤ 5 yrs0/54 (0.00%)
6-21 yrs2/54 (3.70%)
22-59 yrs24/54 (44.45%)
60+yrs28/54 (51.85%)

Table 10. Demographic data for fresh specimens (unpreserved)

The Positive Percent Agreement (PPA) was calculated as TP/(TP+FN). TP = true positive or positive by both the EasyMag and the KingFisher Apex Dx or the KingFisher Flex; FN = false negative or negative by the KingFisher Apex Dx or the KingFisher Flex only. Negative Percent Agreement (NPA) was calculated as TN/(TN + FP). TN = true negative or negative by the EasyMag and the KingFisher Apex Dx or the KingFisher Flex; FP = false positive or positive by the KingFisher Apex Dx or the KingFisher Flex only. The exact binomial two-sided 95% confidence interval was calculated.

A. Method Comparison Study between EasyMag and KingFisher Flex

Table 11. KingFisher Flex: Summary of Clinical Investigational Study Results (Archived
Specimens) Stratified by Sample Type and Storage
The Market of the country of the country of the county of the county of
TargetSpecimenType(n)Positive AgreementNegative Agreement
Campylobacter spp.aInoculatedCary-Blair20918/18 (100)82.4 - 100191/191 (100)98.0 - 100
Campylobacter spp.aUnpreserved(Frozen)24725/25 (100)86.7 - 100219/222 (98.6)96.1 - 99.5
Campylobacter spp.aAll Archived45643/43 (100)91.8 - 100410/413 (99.3)97.9 - 99.8
Clostridium difficilebInoculatedCary-Blair21135/37 (94.6)82.3 - 98.5173/174 (99.4)96.8 - 99.9
Clostridium difficilebUnpreserved(Frozen)24731/33 (93.9)80.4 - 98.3213/214 (99.5)97.4 - 99.9
Clostridium difficilebAll Archived45866/70 (94.3)86.2 - 97.8386/388 (99.5)98.1 - 99.9
E. coli O157cInoculatedCary-Blair2095/5 (100)56.6 - 100204/204 (100)98.2 - 100
E. coli O157cUnpreserved(Frozen)2468/8 (100)67.6 - 100238/238 (100)98.4 - 100
E. coli O157cAll Archived45513/13 (100)77.2 - 100442/442 (100)99.1 - 100
TargetSpecimen Type(n)Positive AgreementNegative Agreement
PPA (%)95% CINPA (%)95% CI
Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) dInoculatedCary-Blair21030/30 (100)88.6-100180/180 (100)97.9-100
Unpreserved(Frozen)24620/22 (90.9)77.2-97.5224/224 (100)98.3-100
All Archived45650/52 (96.2)87.0-98.9404/404 (100)99.1-100
EnterotoxigenicE. coli (ETEC) eInoculatedCary-Blair20914/14 (100)78.5-100195/195 (100)98.1-100
Unpreserved(Frozen)24611/11 (100)74.1-100235/235 (100)98.4-100
All Archived45525/25 (100)86.7-100430/430 (100)99.1-100
Shiga toxin-producingE. coli (STEC) fInoculatedCary-Blair20912/12 (100)75.8-100197/197 (100)98.1-100
Unpreserved(Frozen)24720/22 (90.9)72.2-97.5224/225 (99.6)97.5-99.9
All Archived45632/34 (94.1)80.9-98.4421/422 (99.80)98.7-100
Salmonella spp.gInoculatedCary-Blair20920/20 (100)83.9-100188/189 (99.4)97.1-99.9
Unpreserved(Frozen)24621/21 (100)84.5-100224/225 (99.6)97.5-99.9
All Archived45541/41 (100)91.4-100412/414 (99.5)98.3-99.9
Shigella/ EIEC hInoculatedCary-Blair21013/13 (100)77.2-100196/197 (99.5)97.2-99.9
Unpreserved(Frozen)24618/18 (100)82.4-100228/228 (100)98.3-100
All Archived45631/31 (100)89.0-100424/425 (99.8)98.7-100
Vibrioparahaemolyticus iInoculatedCary-Blair2091/1 (100)20.7-100208/208 (100)98.2-100
Unpreserved(Frozen)2461/1 (100)20.7-100245/245 (100)98.5-100
All Archived4552/2 (100)34.2-100453/453 (100)99.2-100
Vibrio spp. (notparahaemolyticus) jInoculatedCary-Blair209N/AN/A208/209 (99.5)97.3-99.9
Unpreserved(Frozen)2461/2 (50%)*9.5–90.5244/244 (100)98.5-100
All Archived4551/2 (50%)9.5-90.5452/453 (99.8)98.8-100
TargetSpecimenType(n)Positive AgreementNegative Agreement
PPA (%)95% CINPA (%)95% CI
Yersiniaenterocolitica kInoculatedCary-Blair2093/3 (100)43.9 - 100204/206 (99.0)96.5 - 99.7
Unpreserved(Frozen)2463/3 (100)43.9 - 100243/243 (100)98.4 - 100
All Archived4556/6 (100)61.0 - 100447/449 (99.6)98.4 - 99.9
Cryptosporidium spp. 1InoculatedCary-Blair2099/9 (100)70.1 - 100200/200 (100)98.1 - 100
Unpreserved(Frozen)24818/18 (100)82.4 - 100230/230 (100)98.4 - 100
All Archived45727/27 (100)87.5 - 100430/430 (100)99.1 - 100
Entamoebahistolytica mInoculatedCary-Blair209N/AN/A209/209 (100)98.2 - 100
Unpreserved(Frozen)246N/AN/A246/246 (100)98.5 - 100
All Archived455N/AN/A455/455 (100)99.2 - 100
Giardia lamblia nInoculatedCary-Blair2094/4 (100)51.0 - 100205/205 (100)98.2 - 100
Unpreserved(Frozen)24611/11 (100)74.1 - 100235/235 (100)98.4 - 100
All Archived45515/15 (100)79.6 - 100440/440 (100)99.1 - 100
Adenovirus 40/41oInoculatedCary-Blair2095/5 (100)56.6 - 100202/204 (99.0)96.5 - 99.7
Unpreserved(Frozen)2467/8 (87.5)*52.9 - 97.8238/238 (100)98.4 - 100
All Archived45512/13 (92.3)66.7 - 98.6440/442 (99.5)98.4 - 99.9
Norovirus(GI/GII) pInoculatedCary-Blair21022/23 (95.7)79.0 - 99.2187/187 (100)98.0 - 100
Unpreserved(Frozen)24719/20 (95.0)76.4 - 99.1226/227 (99.6)97.5 - 99.9
All Archived45741/43 (95.3)84.5 - 98.7413/414 (99.8)98.6 - 100
Rotavirus A qInoculatedCary-Blair21010/10 (100)72.2 - 100198/200 (99.0)96.4 - 99.7
Unpreserved(Frozen)2469/9 (100)70.1 - 100229/237 (96.6)93.5 - 98.3
All Archived45619/19 (100)83.2 - 100427/437 (97.7)95.8 - 98.8
SpecimenType(n)Positive AgreementNegative Agreement
TargetPPA (%)95% CINPA (%)95% CI
Combined TargetsInoculatedCary-Blair3559201/204(98.5)95.8-99.53345/3355(99.7)99.5-99.8
Unpreserved(Frozen)4188223/232(96.1)92.8 - 97.93941/3956(99.6)99.4-99.8

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*Positive agreement <90%.

Thirty-five (35) archived samples with discordant results (between the easyMAG and KingFisher Flex) retested twice with both easyMAG and KingFisher Flex.

a - Campylobacter spp. One (1) false positive retested remained false positive whereas two (2) false positives became true negatives. Twelve (12) samples were still invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

b - Clostridium difficile. Two (2) false positives retested remained false positives. Of the four (4) false negatives retested, three (3) became true negatives whereas one (1) remained false negative. Ten (10) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

c- E. coli O157: Thirteen (13) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

d - EAEC: Of the two (2) false negatives retested, one (1) was true negative and one (1) became true positive. Twelve (12) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

e- ETEC: Thirteen (13) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

f - STEC: Two (2) false negatives retested became true negatives. One (1) false positive became false negative. Twelve (12) samples were still invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

g - Salmonella spp. Of the two (2) false positives retested, one (1) became true negative and one (1) remained false positive. Thirteen (13) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation. h - Shigella/EIEC. The false positive retested became true positive. Twelve (12) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

i- Vibrio parahaemolyticus: Thirteen (13) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation. i - Vibrio spp. One (1) false positive retested became true negative. For the false negative retested, the easyMAG had an invalid result with the 2nd run and a negative result with the 3-d run, whereas the KF Flex had negative results with both runs. Thirteen (13) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

k – Yersinia enterocolitica: Of the (2) false positives retested, one (1) became true negative and one (1) remained false positive. Thirteen (13) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation. l- Cryptosporidium spp: Eleven (11) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

m- Entamoeba histolytica: Thirteen (13) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

n- Giardia lamblia: Thirteen (13) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation

o - Adenovirus 40/41 : The false negative and the false positive retested became true negative and true positive, respectively. Thirteen (13) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

p - Norovirus GI/GII: The false positive and the false negative retested became true negative and true positive, respectively. Eleven (11) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation. q- Rotavirus: Of the ten (10) false positives retested, six (6) became true negatives, and four (4) remained

false positives. Twelve (12) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

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The table below (Table 12) shows the results of retesting samples with discordant results between the easyMAG and the KingFisher Flex. Samples were retested twice with both easyMAG and/or KingFisher Flex. Consensus results of the discordant samples were not used in the calculation of the agreements but noted as the footnotes of Table 11 above.

TargetSampleNameSample TypeExtractionRun 1(Originalrun)Run 2Run 3ConsensusResult
aCampylobacterspp01-0314Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetDetNdetNdet
01-0314Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexDetNdetDetDet
03-0153Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetDetNdet
03-0153Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexDetNdetNdetNdet
Mayo-GI_101Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetDetNdetNdet
Mayo-GI_101Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexDetDetNdetDet
01-0019InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGDetDetNdetDet
01-0019InoculatedCary-BlairKingFisherFlexNdetNdetNdetNdet
01-0048InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGDetNdetNdetNdet
01-0048InoculatedCary-BlairKingFisherFlexNdetNdetNdetNdet
bClostridiumdifficile01-0080Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetNdetNdetNdet
01-0080Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexNdetNdetNdetNdet
02-0009Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetNdetNdetNdet
02-0009Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexNdetNdetDetNdet
02-0398Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
02-0398Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexDetNdetDetDet
03-0353InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
03-0353InoculatedCary-BlairKingFisherFlexDetDetDetDet
CEAEC02-0042Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetNdetNdetNdet
EAEC02-0042Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexNdetNdetNdetNdet
EAECSP366Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetDetDetDet
EAECSP366Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexNdetDetDetDet
STEC02-0211Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetNdetNdetNdet
dSTEC02-0211Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexNdetNdetNdetNdet
STECMayo-GI_092Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetDetDetDet
STECMayo-GI_092Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexDetNdetNdetNdet
STECSP228UnpreservedeasyMAGDetNdetNdetNdet
TargetSampleNameSample TypeExtractionRun 1(Originalrun)Run 2Run 3ConsensusResult
(Frozen)KingFisherFlexNdetNdetNdetNdet
01-0137Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetDetNdetNdet
eSalmonella sppKingFisherFlexDetDetNdetDet
06-0357Cary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherFlexDetNdetNdetNdet
01-0267InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetDetDetDet
fShigella/EIECKingFisherFlexDetDetNdetDet
02-0167Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetInvalidNdetIND
Vibrio sppKingFisherFlexNdetNdetNdetNdet
g03-0396InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetInvalid
KingFisherFlexDetNdetNdet
06-0053Cary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
hYersiniaKingFisherFlexDetNdetNdetNdet
06-0222Cary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherFlexDetDetDetDet
Adenovirus40/4101-0375Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetNdetNdetNdet
iKingFisherFlexNdetNdetNdetNdet
SP418InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetDetDetDet
KingFisherFlexDetDetDetDet
01-0071Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
jNorovirusGI/GIIKingFisherFlexDetNdetNdetNdet
02-0236Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetDetDetDet
KingFisherFlexNdetDetDetDet
01-0011Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherFlexDetNdetNdetNdet
01-0023Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
kRotavirusKingFisherFlexDetNdetNdetNdet
01-0062Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherFlexDetNdetNdetNdet
01-0150Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetDetNdetNdet
KingFisherFlexDetDetDetDet
01-0151easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
TargetSampleNameSample TypeExtractionRun 1(Originalrun)Run 2Run 3ConsensusResult
InoculatedCary-BlairKingFisherFlexDetNdetNdetNdet
CK-ST-045*Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetN/AN/ANdet
CK-ST-045*Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexDetN/AN/ADet
CK-ST-046Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
CK-ST-046Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexDetDetNdetDet
ST-057Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
ST-057Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexDetDetDetDet
ST-058InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
ST-058InoculatedCary-BlairKingFisherFlexDetNdetNdetNdet
Stool_0132Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
Stool_0132Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherFlexDetNdetNdetNdet

Table 12. KingFisher Flex: Retested Results of Discordant Specimens (Archived Specimens)

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Twenty-seven (27) archived samples with invalid results (invalid internal control) were subjected to reflex testing per BioCode® GPP IFU. After reflex testing, fourteen (14) samples were valid, and thirteen (13) samples were still invalid, as shown in Table 13. Final results were used to calculate the agreements reported in Table 11 and/or noted in the footnote of Table 11.

Sample NameSample TypeInstrumentRun 1Run 2Final Result
01-0035Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidValid
02-0167Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidValid
03-0097Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGIC InvalidIC InvalidInvalid
06-0023Cary-BlairKingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC ValidValid
06-0119Cary-BlairKingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC InvalidInvalid
06-0223Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC InvalidInvalid
06-0258Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidValid
06-0331Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidValid
Stool 0112Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidValid
Mayo-GI_107Inoculated Cary-BlairKingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC ValidValid
Mayo-GI_117Inoculated Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidValid
Mayo-GI_123Inoculated Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidValid
Mayo-GI_126Inoculated Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidValid
SP392Inoculated Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidValid
SP392Inoculated Cary-BlairKingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC ValidValid
ST-074Inoculated Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidValid
ST-074Inoculated Cary-BlairKingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC ValidValid
01-0003Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC InvalidInvalid
01-0047Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC InvalidInvalid
01-0335Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC InvalidInvalid
02-0288Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC InvalidInvalid
02-0310Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC ValidValid
03-0360Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC InvalidInvalid
06-0051Cary-BlairKingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC ValidValid
06-0137Cary-BlairKingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC ValidValid
Mayo-GI_124Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC InvalidInvalid
Stool 0036Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC InvalidInvalid
Sample NameSample TypeInstrumentRun 1Run 2Final Result
01-0073Inoculated Cary-BlairKingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC InvalidInvalid
02-0135Inoculated Cary-BlairKingFisher FlexIC InvalidIC InvalidInvalid

Table 13. KingFisher Flex: Results of Reflex Testing of Invalid Samples (Archived Samples)

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Table 14. KingFisher Flex: Summary of Clinical Investigational Study Results of Fresh
Clostridium difficile Positives and Negatives
SpecimenType(n)Positive AgreementNegative Agreement
TargetPPA (%)95% CINPA (%)95% CI
Campylobacterspp.aUnpreserved(Fresh)531/1 (100.0)20.7 - 100.052/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
Clostridiumdifficile bUnpreserved(Fresh)5430/30 (100.0)88.6 - 100.023/24 (95.8)79.8 - 99.3
E. coli O157Unpreserved(Fresh)53N/AN/A53/53 (100.0)93.2 - 100.0
EnteroaggregativeE. coli (EAEC)Unpreserved(Fresh)531/1 (100.0)20.7 - 100.052/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
EnterotoxigenicE. coli (ETEC)Unpreserved(Fresh)53N/AN/A53/53 (100.0)93.2 - 100.0
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli(STEC)Unpreserved(Fresh)53N/AN/A53/53 (100.0)93.2 - 100.0
Salmonella spp.Unpreserved(Fresh)531/1 (100.0)20.7 - 100.052/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
Shigella/ EIECUnpreserved(Fresh)532/2 (100.0)34.2 - 100.051/51 (100.0)93.0 - 100.0
VibrioparahaemolyticusUnpreserved(Fresh)53N/AN/A53/53 (100.0)93.2 - 100.0
Vibrio spp. (notparahaemolyticus)Unpreserved(Fresh)53N/AN/A53/53 (100.0)93.2 - 100.0
YersiniaenterocoliticaUnpreserved(Fresh)53N/AN/A53/53 (100.0)93.2 - 100.0
Cryptosporidiumspp.Unpreserved(Fresh)53N/AN/A53/53 (100.0)93.2 - 100.0
EntamoebahistolyticaUnpreserved(Fresh)53N/AN/A53/53 (100.0)93.2 - 100.0
Giardia lambliaUnpreserved(Fresh)53N/AN/A53/53 (100.0)93.2 - 100.0
Adenovirus40/41Unpreserved(Fresh)531/1 (100.0)20.7 - 100.052/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
Norovirus(GI/GII)Unpreserved(Fresh)531/1 (100.0)20.7 - 100.052/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
Rotavirus AUnpreserved(Fresh)53N/AN/A53/53 (100.0)93.2 - 100.0
CombinedTargetsUnpreserved(Fresh)90237/37 (100.0)90.6 -100.0864/865 (99.9)99.3- 100.0
TargetSpecimenType(n)Positive AgreementNegative Agreement
PPA (%)95% CINPA (%)95% CI
Vibrio parahaemolyticusUnpreserved(Frozen)11526/28 (92.9%)77.4-98.0%86/87 (98.9%)93.8-99.8%
Vibrio spp. (notparahaemolyticus)Unpreserved(Frozen)11529/30 (96.7%)83.3-99.4%82/85 (96.5%)90.1-98.8%
Yersinia enterocolitica aUnpreserved(Frozen)11628/28 (100%)87.9-100.0%88/88 (100%)95.8%-100.0%
Entamoeba histolytica bUnpreserved(Frozen)11628/28 (100%)87.9-100.0%86/88 (97.7%)92.1-99.4%
All other targets cUnpreserved(Frozen)1491N/AN/A1491/1491(100%)99.7-100.0%
Combined targetsUnpreserved(Frozen)1953111/114(97.4%)92.5 -99.1%1833/1839(99.7%)99.3 -99.9%

Note. Fifty-four (54) fresh unpreserved C. difficile positives and negatives were tested. C. difficile positive sample TRI_047A tested C. difficile positive but was invalid for all other targets (due to invalid

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RNA IC, invalid results not calculated in negative agreement). Sample remained invalid after reflex testing per BioCode GPP IFU.

a. C. difficile negative sample TRI 017A had a MFI of 516 (>500 cutoff) for Campylobacter spp. The sample was Campvlobacter spp negative after being retested twice with each extraction system. b. Sample TRI 056A resulted in a false positive agreement and remained false positive after discordant analysis.

Table 15. KingFisher Flex: Summary of Contrived Specimen Results

Note. One hundred twenty (120) contrived samples were tested. Five (5) samples were invalid with the easyMAG on initial testing. When the invalid samples were tested again with PCR, the samples remained invalid.

a- Of the five (5) invalids, one (1) of the E. histolytica positives was tested E. his positive but RNA IC was invalid.

b- Of the five (5) invalids, one (1) of the Yersinia enterocolitica positives was tested Yersinia enterocolitica, but RNA IC was invalid.

c - One (1) of the negative stools being used as matrix for contriving samples was a low-positive C. difficile and erroneously enrolled as a negative sample. Because the C. difficile was not intended as part of the study, the positive agreement calculation for this target was not included.

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B. Method Comparison Study between EasyMag and KingFisher Apex Dx

TargetSpecimenType(n)Positive AgreementPPA (%)95% CINegative AgreementNPA (%)95% CI
Campylobacter spp.aInoculatedCary-Blair21018/18 (100)82.4 – 100192/192 (100)98.0 – 100
Unpreserved(Frozen)24924/25 (96.0)80.5 – 99.3221/224 (98.7)96.1 – 99.5
All Archived45942/43 (97.7)87.9 – 99.6413/416 (99.3)97.9 – 99.8
Clostridium difficile bInoculatedCary-Blair21134/37 (91.9)78.7 – 97.2173/174 (99.4)96.8 – 99.9
Unpreserved(Frozen)24917/19 (89.5)*68.6 – 97.1229/230 (99.6)97.6 – 99.9
All Archived46051/56 (91.1)80.7 – 96.1402/404 (99.5)98.2 – 99.9
E. coli O157 cInoculatedCary-Blair2104/5 (80.0)*37.6 – 96.4205/205 (100)98.2 – 100
Unpreserved(Frozen)2498/8 (100)67.6 – 100240/241 (99.6)97.7 – 99.9
All Archived45912/13 (92.3)66.7 – 98.6445/446 (99.8)98.7 – 100
Enteroaggregative E.coli (EAEC) dInoculatedCary-Blair21130/30 (100)88.6 – 100181/181 (100)97.9 – 100
Unpreserved(Frozen)24922/22 (100)85.1 – 100226/227 (99.6)97.5 – 99.9
All Archived46052/52 (100)93.1 – 100407/408 (99.8)98.6 – 100
EnterotoxigenicE. coli (ETEC) eInoculatedCary-Blair21014/14 (100)78.5 – 100194/196 (99.0)96.4 – 99.7
Unpreserved(Frozen)24911/11 (100)74.1 – 100237/238 (99.6)97.7 – 99.9
All Archived45925/25 (100)86.7 – 100431/434 (99.3)98.0 – 99.8
Shiga toxin-producingE. coli (STEC) fInoculatedCary-Blair21012/12 (100)75.8 – 100198/198 (100)98.1 – 100
Unpreserved(Frozen)24920/22 (90.9)72.2 – 97.5226/227 (99.6)97.5 – 99.9
All Archived45932/34 (94.1)80.9 – 98.4424/425 (99.8)98.7 – 100
Salmonella spp. gInoculatedCary-Blair21020/20 (100)83.9 – 100187/190 (98.4)95.5 – 99.5
Specimen(n)Positive AgreementNegative Agreement
TargetTypePPA (%)95% CINPA (%)95% CI
Unpreserved(Frozen)24921/21 (100)84.5 – 100228/228 (100)98.3 – 100
All Archived45941/41 (100)91.4 – 100415/418 (99.3)97.9 – 99.8
InoculatedCary-Blair21113/13 (100)77.2 – 100194/198 (98.0)94.9 – 99.2
Shigella/ EIEChUnpreserved(Frozen)24917/18 (94.4)74.2 – 99.0231/231 (100)98.4 – 100
All Archived46030/31 (96.8)83.8 – 99.4425/429 (99.1)97.6 – 99.6
InoculatedCary-Blair2101/1 (100)20.7 – 100208/209 (99.5)97.3 – 99.9
Vibrio parahaemolyticus iUnpreserved(Frozen)2491/1 (100)20.7 – 100248/248 (100)98.5 – 100
All Archived4592/2 (100)34.2 – 100456/457 (99.8)98.8 – 100
InoculatedCary-Blair210N/AN/A209/210 (99.5)97.4 – 99.9
Vibrio spp.j(not parahaemolyticus)Unpreserved(Frozen)2491/2 (50%)*9.5 – 90.5247/247 (100)98.4 – 100
All Archived4591/2 (50%)*9.5 – 90.5456/457 (99.8)98.8 – 100
InoculatedCary-Blair2103/3 (100)43.9 – 100206/207 (99.5)97.3 – 99.9
Yersinia enterocolitica kUnpreserved(Frozen)2493/3 (100)43.9 – 100245/246 (99.6)97.7 – 99.9
All Archived4596/6 (100)61.0 – 100451/453 (99.6)98.4 – 99.9
InoculatedCary-Blair2109/9 (100)70.1 – 100201/201 (100)98.1 – 100
Cryptosporidium spp.lUnpreserved(Frozen)25017/18 (94.4)74.2 – 99.0231/232 (99.6)97.6 – 99.9
All Archived46026/27 (96.3)81.7 – 99.3432/433 (99.8)98.7 – 100
InoculatedCary-Blair210N/AN/A210/210 (100)98.2 – 100
Entamoeba histolytica mUnpreserved(Frozen)249N/AN/A249/249 (100)98.5 – 100
All Archived459N/AN/A459/459 (100)99.1 – 100
Giardia lamblia nInoculatedCary-Blair2104/4 (100)51.0 – 100206/206 (100)98.2 – 100
SpecimenPositive AgreementNegative Agreement
TargetType(n)PPA (%)95% CINPA (%)95% CI
Unpreserved(Frozen)24910/11 (90.9)62.3 - 98.4238/238 (100)98.4 - 100
All Archived45914/15 (93.3)70.2 - 98.8444/444 (100)99.1 - 100
InoculatedCary-Blair2105/5 (100)56.6 - 100204/205 (99.5)97.3 – 99.9
Adenovirus 40/41 °Unpreserved(Frozen)2497/8 (87.5)*52.9 - 97.8240/241 (99.6)97.7 - 99.9
All Archived45912/13 (92.3)66.7 - 98.6444/446 (99.6)98.4 - 99.9
NorovirusInoculatedCary-Blair21022/23 (95.7)79.0 - 99.2187/187 (100)98.0 - 100
(GI/GII) pUnpreserved(Frozen)25020/20 (100)83.9 - 100230/230 (100)98.4 - 100
All Archived46042/43 (97.7)87.9 – 99.6417/417 (100)99.1 - 100
InoculatedCary-Blair21110/10 (100)72.2 - 100201/201 (100)98.1 - 100
Rotavirus A 9Unpreserved(Frozen)2499/9 (100)70.1 - 100240/240 (100)98.4 - 100
All Archived46019/19 (100)83.2 - 100441/441 (100)99.1 - 100
Combined TargetsInoculatedCary-Blair3512216/218(99.1)96.7 — 99.73280/3294(99.6)99.3 — 99.7
Unpreserved(Frozen)4235208/218(95.4)91.8 – 97.54006/4017(99.7)99.5 - 99.8

Table 16. KingFisher Apex Dx: Summary of Clinical Investigational Study Results (Archived Specimens) Stratified by Sample Type and Storage

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*Positive agreement <90%.

Forty (40) archived samples with discordant results (between the easyMAG and KingFisher Apex Dx) retested twice with both easyMAG and KingFisher Apex Dx.

a - Campylobacter spp. Two (2) false positives retested remained false positives whereas another false positive became true negative. One (1) false negative became true positive. Nine (9) samples were still invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

b - Clostridium difficile. Of the five (5) false positives retested, three (3) became true negatives, one (1) remained false negative, and one (1) became invalid due to invalid RNA IC with the 2™ and 3ª runs with both extraction systems. Two (2) false positives became true negatives. Eight (8) samples were still invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

c - 0157. One (1) false negative and one (1) false positive retested remained false negative and false positive.

d- EAEC: One (1) false positive retested became true negative. Eight (8) samples were still invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

e - ETEC: Of the three (3) false positives retested, one (1) became true negative, and two (2) became true positives. Nine (9) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

f- STEC: Of the two (2) false negatives retested, one (1) became true negative and one (1) became false positive. One (1) false positive retested remained false positive. Nine (9) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

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g - Salmonella spp: Of the three (3) false positives retested, two (2) became true negatives, and remained false positive. Nine (9) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

h - Shigella/EIEC: Of the four (4) false positives retested, three (3) became true negatives whereas one (1) became false negative. One (1) false negative retested became true negative. Eight (8) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

i- Vibrio parahaemolyticus: One (1) false positive retested became true negative. Nine (9) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

i- Vibrio spp. One (1) false positive retested became true negative. For the false negative retested, the easyMAG had an invalid result with the 2nd run and a negative result with the 3rd run, whereas the KF Apex Dx had negative results with both retested runs. Nine (9) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

k - Yersinia enterocolitica: Of the two (2) false positives retested, one (1) became true negative and one (1) remained false positive. Nine (9) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

l - Cryptosporidium spp: One (1) false positive retested became true negative. One (1) false negative retested remained false negative. Eight (8) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation. m- Entamoeba histolytica: Nine (9) samples were still invalid, not used in the agreement calculation. n - Giardia lamblia: One (1) false negative was not retested due to insufficient volume of the sample. Nine (9) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

o - Adenovirus 40/41 : Of the wo (2) false positives retested, one (1) became true negative and one (1) became true positive. The false negative retested became true negative. Nine (9) samples were still invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

p - Norovirus GI/GII: The false negative retested became true positive. Eight (8) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

q- Rotavirus A: Eight (8) samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.

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The table below (Table 17) shows the results of retesting samples with discordant results between the easyMAG and the KingFisher Apex Dx. Samples were retested twice with both easyMag and KingFisher Apex Dx. Final results of the discordant samples were not used in the calculation of the agreements but noted as the footnotes of Table 16 above.

TargetSample NameSample TypeExtractionRun 1(Original Run)Run 2Run 3Final Result
Campylobacter spp01-0237Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetDetDetDet
KingFisherApex DxNdetDetDetDet
03-0153Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetDetNdet
KingFisherApex DxDetDetNdetDet
Mayo-GI_101Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetDetNdetNdet
KingFisherApex DxDetDetDetDet
SP517Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdetNdet
01-0002Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherApex DxNdetDetNdetNdet
01-0019InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGDetDetNdetDet
KingFisherApex DxNdetNdetNdetNdet
01-0048InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGDetNdetNdetNdet
Clostridium difficileKingFisherApex DxNdetNdetNdetNdet
01-0256InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdet
01-0373Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdetNdet
02-0009Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherApex DxNdetNdetNdetNdet
02-0135InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGDetInvalidInvalidInvalid
KingFisherApex DxNdetInvalidInvalidInvalid
015706-0180Cary-BlaireasyMAGDetDetNdetDet
KingFisherApex DxNdetNdetDetNdet
SP367Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetDetNdet
KingFisherApex DxDetDetNdetDet
EAEC01-0392easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
TargetSampleNameSampleTypeExtractionRun 1(OriginalRun)Run2Run3FinalResult
ETECUnpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdetNdet
e01-0374Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdetNdet
06-0211Cary-BlaireasyMAGNdetDetDetDet
KingFisherApex DxDetDetDetDet
06-0305Cary-BlaireasyMAGNdetDetDetDet
KingFisherApex DxDetNdetDetDet
STEC02-0211Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetNdetNdetNdet
fKingFisherApex DxNdetNdetNdet
SP228Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherApex DxNdetDetDetDet
SP367Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetDetNdetNdet
KingFisherApex DxDetDetNdet
InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
Salmonellaspp01-0254KingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdetNdet
g01-0302InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdet
06-0357Cary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherApex DxDetDetNdet
Shigella/EIECInoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
01-0091KingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdetNdet
hInoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetDetDetDet
01-0267KingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdetNdet
01-0377InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdetNdet
02-0297Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetDetDetDet
KingFisherApex DxNdetDetDetDet
03-0206InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
KingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdetNdet
Vibrioparahaemolyticus03-0358InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
lKingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdet
TargetSampleNameSampleTypeExtractionRun 1(OriginalRun)Run2Run3FinalResult
mVibrio spp01-0278InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
02-0167Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdetNdet
02-0167Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetInvalidNdetIND
nYersinia02-0261Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
06-0222Cary-BlairKingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdetNdet
oCryptosporidium spp04-047Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetDetDetDet
SP399Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherApex DxDetNdetDetDet
pGiardialamblia03-0140*Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGDetN/AN/ADet
01-0079Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherApex DxNdetN/AN/ANdet
qAdenovirus40/4101-0079Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGNdetNdetNdetNdet
01-0375Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisherApex DxDetNdetNdetNdet
rNorovirusGI/GIISP418InoculatedCary-BlaireasyMAGNdetDetDetDet
01-0290InoculatedCary-BlairKingFisherApex DxDetDetDetDet

Table 17. KingFisher Apex Dx: Retested Results of Discordant Specimens (Archived Specimens)

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Twenty-two (22) archived samples with invalid results (invalid internal control) were subjected to reflex testing per BioCode® GPP IFU. After reflex testing, thirteen (13) samples were valid, and nine (9) samples were still invalid, as shown in Table 18 below. Final results were used to calculate the agreement reported or noted in the footnote of Table 16.

Sample NameSample TypeInstrumentRun 1Run 2Run 3Final Result
01-0035Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
02-0167Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
03-0097Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGIC InvalidIC InvalidN/AInvalid
06-0023Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC InvalidN/AInvalid
KingFisher Apex DxIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
06-0119Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC InvalidN/AInvalid
KingFisher Apex DxIC InvalidIC InvalidN/AInvalid
06-0223Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC InvalidN/AInvalid
06-0258Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
06-0331Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
Stool 0112Unpreserved(Frozen)easyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
Mayo-GI_107Inoculated Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
KingFisher Apex DxIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
Mayo-GI_117Inoculated Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
Mayo-GI_123Inoculated Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
Mayo-GI_126Inoculated Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
SP392Inoculated Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
KingFisher Apex DxIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
ST-074Inoculated Cary-BlaireasyMAGIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
01-0003Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher Apex DxIC InvalidIC InvalidN/AInvalid
02-0288Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher Apex DxIC InvalidIC InvalidN/AInvalid
02-0310Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher Apex DxIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
01-0073Inoculated Cary-BlairKingFisher Apex DxIC InvalidIC InvalidN/AInvalid
Stool_0163Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher Apex DxIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid
01-0238Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher Apex DxIC InvalidIC InvalidN/AInvalid
01-0379Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher Apex DxIC InvalidIC InvalidN/AInvalid
Mayo-GI 059Unpreserved(Frozen)KingFisher Apex DxIC InvalidIC ValidN/AValid

Table 18. KingFisher Apex Dx: Results of Reflex Testing of Invalid Samples (Archived Samples)

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TargetSpecimenType(n)Positive AgreementNegative Agreement
PPA (%)95% CINPA (%)95% CI
Campylobacterspp.aUnpreserved(Fresh)521/1 (100.0)20.7 - 100.051/51 (100.0)93.0 - 100.0
ClostridiumdifficilebUnpreserved(Fresh)5429/30 (96.7)83.3 - 99.424/24 (100.0)86.2 - 100.0
E. coli O157Unpreserved(Fresh)52N/AN/A52/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC)Unpreserved(Fresh)521/1 (100.0)20.7 - 100.050/51 (98.0)89.7 - 99.7
EnterotoxigenicE. coli (ETEC)Unpreserved(Fresh)52N/AN/A52/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli(STEC)Unpreserved(Fresh)52N/AN/A52/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
Salmonella spp.Unpreserved(Fresh)521/1 (100.0)20.7 - 100.051/51 (100.0)93.0 - 100.0
Shigella/ EIECUnpreserved(Fresh)522/2 (100.0)34.2 - 100.050/50 (100.0)52.9 - 100.0
VibrioparahaemolyticusUnpreserved(Fresh)52N/AN/A52/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
Vibrio spp. (notparahaemolyticus)Unpreserved(Fresh)52N/AN/A52/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
YersiniaenterocoliticaUnpreserved(Fresh)52N/AN/A52/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
Cryptosporidiumspp.Unpreserved(Fresh)52N/AN/A52/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
EntamoebahistolyticaUnpreserved(Fresh)52N/AN/A52/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
Giardia lambliaUnpreserved(Fresh)52N/AN/A52/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
Adenovirus 40/41Unpreserved(Fresh)521/1 (100.0)20.7 - 100.051/51 (100.0)93.0 - 100.0
Norovirus(GI/GII)Unpreserved(Fresh)521/1 (100.0)20.7 - 100.051/51 (100.0)93.0 - 100.0
Rotavirus AUnpreserved(Fresh)52N/AN/A52/52 (100.0)93.1 - 100.0
CombinedTargetsUnpreserved(Fresh)88636/37 (97.3)86.2 - 99.5848/849 (99.9)99.3 - 100.0
TargetSpecimenType(n)Positive AgreementNegative Agreement
PPA (%)95% CINPA (%)95% CI
Vibrio parahaemolyticusUnpreserved(Frozen)11528/28 (100%)87.9-100.0%86/87 (98.9%)93.8-99.8%
Vibrio spp. (notparahaemolyticus)Unpreserved(Frozen)11529/30(96.7%)83.3-99.4%84/85 (98.8%)93.6-99.8%
Yersinia enterocolitica aUnpreserved(Frozen)11628/28 (100%)87.9-100.0%88/88 (100%)95.8%-100.0%
Entamoeba histolytica bUnpreserved(Frozen)11628/28 (100%)87.9-100.0%86/88 (97.7%)92.1-99.4%
All other targets cUnpreserved(Frozen)1491N/AN/A1489/1491(99.9%)99.5-100.0%
Combined TargetsUnpreserved(Frozen)1953113/114(99.1%)95.2 –99.8%1833/1839(99.7%)99.3 –99.9%

Table 19. KingFisher Apex Dx: Summary of Clinical Investigational Study Results of Fresh Clostridium difficile Positives and Negatives

Note. Fifty-four (54) fresh unpreserved samples were tested. Two (2) C. difficile positives (TRI 047A and TRI 059A) were tested C. difficile positive but invalid for all other targets (due to invalid RNA IC, invalid results not calculated in negative agreement). Samples remained invalid after reflex testing per GPP IFU.

a. C. difficile negative sample TRI 017A had a MFI of 516 (>500 cutoff) for Campylobacter spp. The sample was Campylobacter spp negative after being retested twice with each extraction system.

b. C. difficile positive sample TRI 011A initially tested as false negative resulted in a true positive after retesting. The Xpert C. difficile-Epi test results of TRI- 011A had Ct 34.8 which indicates the sample was low positive.

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Table 20. KingFisher Apex Dx: Summarv of Contrived Specimen Results (Contrived at 3x LoD and 6x LoD)

Note. One hundred twenty (120) contrived samples were tested. Five (5) samples were invalid with the easyMAG on initial testing. When the invalid samples were tested again with PCR, the samples remained invalid.

a- Of the five (5) invalids, one of the E. histolytica positives was tested E. his positive but RNA IC was invalid.

b- Of the five (5) invalids, one of the Yersinia enterocolitica positives was tested Yersinia enterocolitica, but RNA IC was invalid.

c - One (1) of negative stools being used as matrix for contriving samples was a low-positive C. difficile and erroneously enrolled as a negative sample. Because the C. difficile was not intended as part of the study, the positive agreement calculation for this target was not included.

Co-infection summary
+1 Target246/466 (52.8%)
+2 Targets78/466 (16.7%)
+3 Targets13/466 (2.8%)

Table 21. Clinical Co-infection Summary of Archived Samples

Conclusions [807.92(b)(3):

The intended use and fundamental scientific technology of the BioCode GPP using the KingFisher Flex and KingFisher Apex Dx is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. Non-clinical studies and clinical studies have established that the BioCode GPP with the KingFisher Flex and KingFisher Apex Dx is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.

§ 866.3990 Gastrointestinal microorganism multiplex nucleic acid-based assay.

(a)
Identification. A gastrointestinal microorganism multiplex nucleic acid-based assay is a qualitativein vitro diagnostic device intended to simultaneously detect and identify multiple gastrointestinal microbial nucleic acids extracted from human stool specimens. The device detects specific nucleic acid sequences for organism identification as well as for determining the presence of toxin genes. The detection and identification of a specific gastrointestinal microbial nucleic acid from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal infection aids in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal infection when used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and other laboratory findings. A gastrointestinal microorganism multiplex nucleic acid-based assay also aids in the detection and identification of acute gastroenteritis in the context of outbreaks.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls are set forth in FDA's guideline document entitled: “Class II Special Controls Guideline: Gastrointestinal Microorganism Multiplex Nucleic Acid-Based Assays for Detection and Identification of Microorganisms and Toxin Genes from Human Stool Specimens.” For availability of the guideline document, see § 866.1(e).